James Rodrigues
@roddersj04.bsky.social
Film Critic for The Reviewing Rodders, Nerdly, The Geek Show Podcast Guest, Film Fan, Horror Hound He/Him www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk
Previously played at @fantasiafestival.com, THE SEOUL GUARDIANS is an urgent work about the fight against tyranny instead of bowing to a dictatorship. This documentary is the best thriller of 2026. www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/08/fant...
Fantasia Festival: The Seoul Guardians (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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Previously played at @fantasiafestival.com, HOME BODIES is an engrossing sci-fi chamber piece where paradise comes without autonomy. www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/07/fant...
Fantasia Festival: Home Bodies (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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Previously played at @fantasiafestival.com, OUR EFFED UP WORLD effectively approaches grief through an alien invasion. @alicemaiomackay.bsky.social www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/07/fant...
Fantasia Festival: Our Effed Up World (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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Previously made its North American Premiere at @fantasiafestival.com, YOU ARE THE FILM is an inventive and emotional work about the passions which make our heart sing. www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/07/fant...
Fantasia Festival: You Are The Film (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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It's always a pleasure to discover the hidden gems from Martin Scorsese's vast and under-rated filmography, and one such gem is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Out now on 4K @criterion.bsky.social read @roddersj04.bsky.social #review here: thegeekshow.co.uk/alice-doesnt...
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore 4K (1974) Out now on Blu-Ray
It's always a pleasure to discover the hidden gems from Martin Scorsese's vast and under-rated filmography, and one such gem is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.
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Patrons can now hear Thomas & special guest @roddersj04.bsky.social discuss Christopher Nolan's latest film The Odyssey! www.patreon.com/cinema2lette...
Previously made its World Premiere at @fantasiafestival.com, ATTACK ON PARADISE wants to be the Dutch answer to The Raid. My review: www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/07/fant...
Fantasia Festival: Attack on Paradise (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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Shuji Terayama is a peer of the the Greatest Japanese Directors ever, yet he never gets mentioned in the same breath. Introducing The Boxer one of his classics, out now from @filmsradiance.bsky.social . Read @roddersj04.bsky.social #review here: thegeekshow.co.uk/the-boxer-19...
The Boxer (1977) Out Now on Radiance Films Blu-Ray
Shuji Terayama is a peer of the the Greatest Japanese Directors ever, yet he never gets mentioned in the same breath. Introducing The Boxer one of his classics.
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Available on digital platforms from 14th August, HELLCAT is a tightly wound work that keeps you on your toes. A strong debut film from Brock Bodell. www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2025/07/fant...
Fantasia Festival: Hellcat (2025)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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From August 7th, THE WEIRD KIDZ is available in U.S. cinemas. Here's my review of this charming animation which offers layered characterization amidst a horrific scenario. www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2023/06/sale...
Salem Horror Fest: The Weird Kidz (2023)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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A humorous and heartfelt insight into low-budget filmmaking, MOCKBUSTER is a fascinating documentary about chasing your dream. Available now in U.S. Cinemas, and in the UK on digital from 27th July www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/07/mock...
Mockbuster (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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Available now on BFI UHD and Blu-Ray, THE CARS THAT ATE PARIS is a fascinatingly low energy look at vehicular mass murder. www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/07/the-...
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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@arrowvideo.bsky.social are saying Get Over Here with their MORTAL KOMBAT KOLLECTION. Available now on 4K and Blu-Ray www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/07/mort...
Mortal Kombat Kollection (1995 - 1997)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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As this year's @fantasiafestival.com draws closer, here are 8 films that I feel are worth checking out. www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/07/8-fi...
8 films to see at Fantasia Festival 2026
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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I'm proud to be a part of issue 4 of AFH. It's available to read online for free, and if you give it a read, you can see me talking about why I love watching "bad" films. www.yumpu.com/en/document/...
Absolutely Fucking Horrifying - Issue #4 (Jul' 2026)
• A.F.H. ISSUE #4 • ISSUE 4 NOW LETS YOU DOWNLOAD THE ISSUE AND PRINT IT OFF FOR YOURSELF!! Go and do that! Make sure you go and check it out every single person who has been involved and who has s...
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Previously played at @chattfilmfest.org, NIGHT AFTER NIGHT approaches male violence and self-imposed isolation through ways liminal and lingering. www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/06/nigh...
Night After Night (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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MARLOWE is an effective mystery led by an effectively easy-going performance from James Garner. Available now on Blu-ray courtesy of @arrowvideo.bsky.social www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/06/marl...
Marlowe (1969)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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An intergalactic tale about seeing your own worth and loving yourself, LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS is an unabashedly queer story full of heart. Available now in UK Cinemas www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/06/lesb...
Lesbian Space Princess (2025)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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A better Superman than Dean Cain.
Tomas Marinera@notthewhostommy.bsky.social · 2mo agoA better Superman than Dean Cain
DEPARTURES is a touching comedy-drama which examines an imploded relationship. It also suggests a filthy use for Yorkshire puddings. Available to rent on VoD now www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/06/depa...
Departures (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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DECORADO is a boldly bleak tale about living within a rigged existence. A fantastic example of how animation is a medium rather than a genre. Available in cinemas now www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/06/deco...
Decorado (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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I had to write a review for my standout film of the year. OBSESSION is an unforgiving and terrifying work. Available in cinemas now www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/05/obse...
Obsession (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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Been a while since I scratched a square off my Movie Poster, so here's my first one in a while. It didn't specify which HOUSE OF WAX version was listed, so I watched the 2005 edition. It was fine. Good set design, creepy locations, gnarly kills, but I was not sold on characters or performances.
COLD STORAGE offers grisly fun, but they should be more frequent across the runtime. Available now on VoD, 4K, Blu-Ray, and DVD www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/05/cold...
Cold Storage (2026)
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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The always excellent @sohohorrorfest.bsky.social returns for its annual Pride festival. Available online on June 19th-21st, and on 27th June at the Arzner Cinema, London. It's another killer line-up from the world’s biggest LGBTQ+ genre film festival. www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/2026/05/soho...
Soho Horror Pride 2026 - Programme Announcement
Film reviews by James Rodrigues, focused on the latest releases, and the gems deserving of more attention.
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