Masters of the Universe (2026) - a camp comedic return to Eternia

Masters of the Universe (2026) - a camp comedic return to Eternia

Directed by Travis Knight, this live-action fantasy adventure brings the iconic 80s toy line and cartoon back to the big screen. The story follows Adam (Nicholas Galitzine), a young man living on Earth who must return to his home planet of Eternia to save it from the evil sorcerer Skeletor (Jared Leto). To do so, he must embrace his destiny as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. The film also stars Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, and Morena Baccarin. We discuss how the film successfully balances its inherent silliness with a modern comedic tone, why Jared Leto's campy performance as Skeletor steals the show, and whether this new adaptation manages to capture the nostalgic magic of the original Saturday morning cartoon. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/]. Recorded on the 17 June 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Rogue Bites: Starcrash and Spider-Noir

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: - Starcrash (1978): This movie is rubbish. However, its so bad it’s good. You can watch this 1970s low-budget sci-fi disaster unfold on Prime Video, complete with dodgy spaceships, whacky robots, mind-bending special effects and a story so bonkers it might just brighten up your day. - Spider-Noir (Season 1): David really enjoyed this series on Prime Video about a down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York. Grappling with his past life and a personal tragedy, Ben Reilly is reluctantly draw into a confrontation he would rather avoid. 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 21 June 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Backrooms (2026) - exploring subliminal space

Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons in his feature-length debut, this psychological sci-fi horror expands upon his viral YouTube web series. The story follows Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a furniture store owner who discovers a seemingly endless dimension of liminal spaces in his basement. Alongside his therapist Mary (Renate Reinsve), he descends into a labyrinth of unsettling, yellow-wallpapered rooms that defy reality. The film also stars Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell. In this episode of Rogue Reviews, we are joined by Matt Hillier, our first ever guest on the show. We discuss the rising trend of YouTubers making the leap to feature filmmaking, how the film successfully trades cheap jump scares for genuine atmospheric discomfort, and why its ambiguous, dream-like logic works in its favour. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/].  Recorded on the 7 June 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Rogue Bites: Power of Grayskull, Over Your Dead Body and They Will Kill You

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: - Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2017): An interesting documentary that charts the rise and fall of the iconic toy that dominated the industry in the 1980s. Exploring the toys, the comics, the animated TV shows and the 1987 movie. - Over Your Dead Body (2026): David watched a dark comedy about a couple whose marriage hits a rough spot. Things get so bad between them, that they plan to kill each other on a weekend away. - They Will Kill You (2026): David enjoyed this movie about a resourceful maid who unwittingly ends up being the target of cultists. 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 14 June 2026 © 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