Rogue Reviews

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) - return of the Hutt

A feature-length, theatrical continuation of the hit Disney+ series, this Star Wars film follows Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu as they take on a high-stakes rescue mission for a powerful Hutt family in exchange for critical intelligence on a New Republic target. We discuss whether this feels like a true cinematic event or more like an extended episode of the show, praise the action sequences and production design, debate the story’s stakes and character development, and share our overall thoughts on the state of Star Wars and where the franchise might go next. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/]. Recorded on the 3 June 2026 © Rogue Reviews

Rogue Bites: Jules, Scary Movie and Hoppers

From Rogue Reviews, this is Rogue Bites - where we break down the latest films and TV in minutes. In this Rogue Bite, we get into: - Jules (2023): A lonely man befriends an alien and runs into trouble when his two neighbours and the government find out. - Scary Movie (2026): This new comedy from the horror parody franchise sees two friends encountering monsters, supernatural entities and killers. - Hoppers (2026): A crazy animated movie for the kids that follows the antics of animal lover Mabel and her robot beaver. Don’t forget, for deeper dives and full discussions, catch the main Rogue Reviews episodes every Friday. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/]. Recorded on the 7 June 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Dune: Part Two (2024) - epic payoff on Arrakis

Denis Villeneuve returns with the conclusion to the first half of Frank Herbert’s landmark sci-fi novel. Picking up after the events of Part One, Paul Atreides and his mother Lady Jessica seek refuge among the Fremen of Arrakis while the forces that destroyed House Atreides close in. We discuss how Villeneuve delivers on the epic scale, breathtaking visuals and action set pieces, praise the standout performances - especially Timothée Chalamet as a conflicted Paul, Zendaya’s Chani, Rebecca Ferguson’s Jessica and Austin Butler’s chilling Feyd-Rautha and explore the film’s themes of power, religious manipulation, prophecy and destiny. We also compare it to the book, note key changes and debate whether this is the stronger half of the story. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/].  Recorded on the 11 March 2024 © Rogue Reviews.

Rogue Bites: Ponies, Widow's Bay, Chess Mates and The Testaments

From the world of Rogue Reviews, this is Rogue Bites - where we break down the latest films and TV in minutes. In this Rogue Bite, we get into: - Ponies (Season 1): Gary dives into the 1970s-set spy thriller on Now TV/Sky Atlantic about two ordinary women (Emilia Clarke as Bea and Hayley Lu Richardson as Twila) who become CIA operatives after their husbands die under mysterious circumstances. - Widow's Bay (Season 1): David checks out the new Apple TV+ supernatural series starring Matthew Rhys as a modernising mayor on a haunted New England island. - Untold: Chess Mates (2026): Gary watches the Netflix documentary on the explosive 2022 Sinquefield Cup chess scandal involving Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann. - The Testaments (Season 1): David chats about this new sequel series which is set five years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale. Don’t forget, for deeper dives and full discussions, catch the main Rogue Reviews episodes every Friday. Rogue Bites is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/].  Recorded on the 31 May 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Angels, Witches and Sheep: Good Fortune (2025), Hokum (2026) & The Sheep Detectives (2026)

We check out three very different new releases: Good Fortune, Aziz Ansari’s spiritual comedy about a down-on-his-luck man who swaps lives with a wealthy investor after a meddling angel (Keanu Reeves) intervenes; Hokum, a slow-burn Irish horror following a troubled novelist who checks into a remote inn rumoured to be haunted by a witch; and The Sheep Detectives, a charming family whodunit where a flock of talking sheep investigate the murder of their shepherd (Hugh Jackman). We discuss how well each film balances its genre (feel-good messaging vs heavy-handedness in Good Fortune, creeping atmosphere in Hokum, and heart plus clever mystery in The Sheep Detectives), plus which one we’d most recommend for different audiences. Fast-forward to hear about: 01:00: Good Fortune (2025) 15:01: Hokum (2026) 26:42: The Sheep Detectives (2026) Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts. Recorded on the 17 May 2026 © Rogue Reviews.