Category: Rob Reviews
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Rob Reviews: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 5 “Series Acclimation Mil”
Deep Space Nine fans, grab your tissues. This week’s episode of Starfleet Academy, “S.A.M.,” is a masterclass in legacy, featuring a heartbreaking tribute to Benjamin Sisko and a shocking 32nd-century return of the Dax symbiont. Rob dives into why this “love letter” to DS9 is the best episode of the…
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Rob reviews Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 4 “Vox in Excelso”
Is “Vox in Excelso” the best episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy yet? Rob reviews episode 4, exploring the long-awaited return of the Klingons in the 32nd century and how Cadet Jay-Den embodies the “Audacity of Potential” by choosing the path of a healer over a warrior. A must-watch for…
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Rob Reviews Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Does the New Class Pass the Test?
Rob Reviews the 2-episode premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Paramount+. Is the new 32nd-century era a pass or a fail? See why “Kids These Days” earned an A and “Beta Test” a B.
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Rob Reviews: Tron Ares (2025)
Is Tron: Ares a sci-fi masterpiece or just a two-hour Nine Inch Nails music video? Read Rob’s full review of the 2025 trilogy conclusion, featuring Jared Leto and the return of Kevin Flynn. Now streaming on Disney+.
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Rob Reviews: Inglorious Basterds (2009)
I went into ‘Inglourious Basterds’ expecting a standard war movie and came out realized that Tarantino doesn’t care about history books—he cares about revenge. Between Brad Pitt’s over-the-top performance and a climax that rewrites the end of WWII, this is a masterclass in cinematic nerve. Here is my review of…
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Rob’s Retro Review: Reservoir Dogs (1992)
In this Retro Review, Rob dives into Quentin Tarantino’s first feature film, Reservoir Dogs (1992). Explore the plot of this classic jewelry heist movie, the “indie film legend” behind its production, and how it established the groundbreaking style seen later in Pulp Fiction. Includes the official trailer and a final…
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Rob’s Retro Movie Review: This is Spinal Tap (1984) – The Movie That Scaled to Eleven
I thought I knew Rob Reiner’s work, but I was missing the ‘Big Bang’ of his career. From improvised brilliance to amps that go to eleven, I’m diving into why This Is Spinal Tap remains the undisputed king of the mockumentary 40 years later—and why it’s mandatory viewing for any…
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Rob’s Retro Movie Review: Logan‘s Run (1976)
Rob dives into the 1976 classic dystopian sci-fi film Logan’s Run. Does this movie, famous for its cultural impact, hold up in 2025? Find out in this retro revie
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Rob’s Retro Review: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
If this plot sounds familiar, you’ve probably either caught a clip of the movie somewhere along the way, or watch one of countless TV sitcoms over the decades that have told their variation of it’s a wonderful life.
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Rob Reviews: Back to the Future: The Musical
One great thing about these musical adaptations of existing IPs is that they even give some of the minor characters a chance to shine.
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