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

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.

Rogue Bites: The Volcano, Lucy Worsley, Ghost War and The Boys

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: - The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (2022): Gary watches the powerful Netflix documentary about the 2019 White Island volcanic eruption and dramatic rescue. Probably due to the excessive UK heat frying his brain during the recording, Gary – in his head – thought he was saying 2019, but actually says 2009. - Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution (Series 3): The popular historian’s latest series explores the American Revolution from the British perspective. Available to watch on BBC iPlayer and BritBox. - Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley (Podcast): In addition to her documentary series, Gary has also been listening to Lucy Worsley’s podcast Lady Killers which investigates the alleged crimes of Victorian women from Britain, North America and beyond. - Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026): David checks out the big-screen spy thriller starring John Krasinski. - The Boys (Season 5): The last episode of the show has now aired and reactions have been mixed. David share’s his own thoughts on how the final wrapped up. - The Boroughs (Season 1): The new Netflix supernatural series (from the Duffer Brothers) serving as a Stranger Things-style watch. Don’t forget, for deeper dives and full discussions, catch the main Rogue Reviews episodes every Friday. Rogue Bites is produced by Urban Podcasts [urbanpodcasts.co.uk].  Recorded on the 23 May 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Dave's Top 100 Movies (up to April 2026)

To celebrate our 100th episode, David takes on the daunting challenge of ranking his 100 personal favourite movies of all time - a subjective list based on nostalgia, rewatchability, emotional impact, and pure enjoyment rather than critical consensus. From Avengers: Endgame and Mr. & Mrs. Smith right through to classics like Jaws, Alien, The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Shawshank Redemption, and his all-time number one, we hear why these films made the cut, with plenty of Gary’s surprised reactions along the way. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/]. Recorded on the 9 May 2026 © Rogue Reviews.