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Cosmic Circus Podcasts are the official podcasts of TheCosmicCircus.com . The Cosmic Circle features group discussions from the writers of The Cosmic Circus and occasional guests about movies, TV and streaming series, comic books, news and other topics from the entertainment industry. Cosmic Cafe is our interview podcast where we chat with people in the entertainment industry, including film, TV, books, and gaming. Cosmic Circus Reviews is the audio stream of our YouTube channel's movie revi ...
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Marvel Studios' Agatha All Along pushed the boundaries of what an MCU series can be, but it also provided some wonderful queer representation that Marvel Studios has been lacking in its projects. From young love to established gayness, there's something for all LGBTQ+ members to enjoy throughout the nine-episode season. In our newest podcast episod…
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Host Brian Kitson and fellow The Cosmic Circus writers Wiktor Reinfuss and John Dotson share some of their favorite horror projects that have come out since the previous Halloween podcast, such as Smile 2, Alan Wake II, MaXXXine, Longlegs and A Quiet Place: Day One! Listen as they discuss what they love about these specific horror projects and what…
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In this episode, hosts Brian Kitson and Izzy Friedman break down all the excitement and heartbreak from Heartstopper season 3! Listen as they discuss how the series tackles the top of mental illness, explores growing older into an adult world, and how a confrontation with the real world brings about some excellent conversations for both audiences a…
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Vin and Vic discuss Separation Anxiety and Planet of the Symbiotes, two classic Venom stories from the 1990s might hold clues for Venom: The Last Dance. What can these comics tell us about the future of symbiotes in Sony's Spider-Man Universe and the MCU? Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Personal history and introduction to Venom (comics and cartoo…
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John & Vin give a midseason check-in for DC's Penguin and Marvel's Agatha All Along (spoiler warning if you haven't seen the shows so far). They also discuss the current state of the MCU, recent trailers for Thunderbolts* and Captain America: Brave New World, as well as whether or not Blade can really be adapted to the MCU. For the full video revie…
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Smile 2 is now in theaters and Vin and John have lots to say about this scary sequel just in time for Halloween! So much so that this new movie review will be in two parts. This one will have be spoiler free for the sequel (but not the first film) and a second Smile 2 review to be released soon will be a full spoilery discussion. Smile 2 is a new p…
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Superman & Lois returned to The CW this past week with a 2-hour premiere, signaling the beginning of the end of the Arrowverse's reign on the cable network. In this episode of The Cosmic Circle, host Brian Kitson and fellow The Cosmic Circus writers Wiktor Reinfuss and Vin break down all the exciting bits from the two-hour premiere. Was there anyth…
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Season 2 of the epic series Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has recently wrapped up, and writers Drew Reed and Uday Kataria have thoughts to share! Listen in to their in-depth discussion about the second season, what they expect to see in Rings of Power season 3 and possibly 4, and take a deep dive into some of the J.R.R. Tolkien lore behind …
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John & Vin dive deep into the Joker duology. Are they worth awards buzz or angry backlash? How does the new film compare to the original? Joker (2019) Directed by Todd Phillips Written by Todd Phillips and Scott Silver Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, and Zazie Beetz Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Directed by Todd Phillips Written by Todd Phil…
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John & Vin discuss Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and the career of Tim Burton. Starring Michael Keaton, Wynona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega, and Catherine O'Hara Originally recorded September 7, 2024 Timestamps 00:10 - Intro 01:45 - history with the original Beetlejuice film starring Michael Keaton, Wynona Rider, Gena Davis and Alec Baldwin 10:1…
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John & Vin review Terminator Zero! The hit 8-episode Netflix anime series covers the rise of Skynet, leading into the full Terminator movie saga. Written and developed by showrunner Mattson Tomlin Directed by Masashi Kudō Starring (English dub) André Holland, Rosario Dawson, and Timothy Olyphant Originally recorded September 3, 2024 Timestamps 00:1…
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John shares his early reaction to Joker: Folie à Deux starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and directed by Todd Phillips. The film releases Friday October 4, 2024 Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Joker 2 is not interested in playing by the rules or being conventional 03:00 - Fantasy vs reality of Arthur Fleck aka The Joker 05:00 - What #2 does be…
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John & Vin close out their Fantastic Fest coverage with four great international movies. John also thanks the FF team for their care and support, and reflects on the festival overall. U ARE THE UNIVERSE Written and directed by PAVLO OSTRIKOV Starring Volodymyr Kravchuk GHOST KILLER Directed by Kensuke Sonomura Written by Yugo Sakamoto Starring Akar…
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John & Vin break down the fourth and fifth days of Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas. Sebastian Stan double feature (A Different Man and The Apprentice), plus the Heretic! A Different Man Written and directed by Aaron Schimberg Stars Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson The Apprentice Directed by Ali Abbasi Written by Gabriel Sherman Star…
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Vin interviews writer-director Pavlo Ostrikov about his feature film debut U Are The Universe, a spectacular Ukrainian science fiction movie about depression, hope, and love. Tune in for production history, budget challenges, deleted scenes, influences, and more! For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and intervi…
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We have another report and reviews from John of films shown at Fantastic Fest this week. Check out his conversation with Vin about it here. More information and time stamps below! Anora Written, directed and edited by Sean Baker Stars Mikey Madison Daniela Forever Written and directed by Nacho Vigalondo Stars Henry Golding and Beatrice Grannò Satur…
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John & Vin discuss the first day of Fantastic Fest! A special one-week festival in Austin, Texas, that celebrates bold new horror films, from Hollywood and around the world. Fantastic Fest day one: Never Let Go and The Rule of Jenny Pen Never Let Go Directed by Alexandre Aja Starring Halle Berry The Rule of Jenny Pen Directed by James Ashcroft Star…
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John & Vin dive deep into The Substance (2024), giving their thoughts on the filmmaking, themes, and SPOILERS! The Substance Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat Stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid Releases September 20, 2024 Timestamps 00:10 - Intro 00:41 - Expectations for The Substance, trailer talk and initial thoughts (no sp…
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Vin reviews Transformers One, a new animated prequel in the Transformers franchise. He also gives a short update on other movies he's seen recently, including Speak No Evil and Lee. Timestamps 00:10 - Intro 00:40 - Transformers One cast 03:40 - 80's cartoon and previous live action films vs this new one 05:30 - The world of Cybertron 06:30 - The st…
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Vin gives a quick reaction review of The Substance, a new body horror film by Coralie Fargeat. The film stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid and will release September 20, 2024. Timestamps 00:10 - Intro 00:25 - Warning to those who don't like gore or body horror films 00:45 - Positives about the film (no spoilers) 02:00 - Somewhat pr…
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Vin reviews Eternal (For Evigt), a new science fiction romance movie from Denmark. He also gives a short update on other movies he's seen recently, including Strange Darling, Blink Twice, and Coup! Eternal (For Evigt) Written and Directed by Ulaa Salim Starring Simon Sears & Viktor Hjelmsøe as Elias, and Nanna Øland Fabricius & Anna Søgaard Frandse…
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Red Rooms from writer-director Pascal Plante is already streaming in its home country of Canada, and will be released theatrically in the United States September 6. The French-language film stars Juliette Gariépy as Kelly-Anne and Laurie Babin as Clementine. The basic premise is a story about justice and danger in the internet age, with elements of…
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The Crow is a new 2024 film adaptation of the 1989 comic by James O'Barr. Directed by Rupert Sanders and written by Zach Baylin & William Schneider, the film stars Bill Skarsgård as The Crow and FKA Twigs as Shelly. This is the first film adaptation of the comic since the 1994 cult classic of the same name, directed by Alex Proyas and written by Da…
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Tatami is an Iranian-Israeli production based loosely on the real life story of exiled #judoka Saeid Mollaei. The film stars Arienne Mandi and Zar Amir Ebrahimi, and is directed by Ebrahimi and Guy Nattiv. Part sports tournament and part political drama, Tatami is one of the most harrowing and heroic experiences of the year. Find the full video rev…
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Here's John and Vin's deep dive into the latest film in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez and written by Álvarez & Rodo Sayagues. It stars Cailee Spaeny as Rain, David Jonsson as Andy, and Isabela Merced as Kay. Find the full video review on YouTube @TheCosmicCircus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPpUhd1RUQ0 John's earl…
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John & Vin reminisce over their first encounter with Alien and share their thoughts on the Alien film franchise ahead of the release of Alien: Romulus. For the full video of this review go to YouTube @TheCosmicCircus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7PtoNooZTA For John's early reaction to Alien: Romulus go to https://youtu.be/fiqL6Lz55b4?si=imb4_CA…
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Vin reviews the 2024 French film The Count of Monte Cristo from directors Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte. Let us know below in the comments if you want to check out this movie when it hits theaters near you! Find the full video review at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC0InqJz1eE For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including mo…
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John and Vin talk about the new M. Night Shyamalan film Trap starring Josh Hartnett. For the full video review go to YouTube @TheCosmicCircus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgz4cRUJndA For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com…
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John and Vin talk about the Twisters movie 4DX experience! Find out if this is a must see or if it's too much of a good thing! Find the video review on YouTube @theCosmicCircus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWMx448WIbk Vin and John's review of Twisters: https://youtu.be/bMvSpoQ8tEU?si=yrPw-NzUpzWzn_z9 Brian's ScreenX experience for Twisters: http…
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John and Vin talk about the newest Marvel Studios film, Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. For the full video of this review go to YouTube @thecosmiccircus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZJUMYwucuM Links referred to in this video... Uday's movie review of Deadpool & Wolverine: https://thecosmiccircus.com/deadpool-wolve…
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San Diego Comic-Con is one of the most significant pop culture events of the year, and this year's celebration was especially hot if you are a Marvel fan! It feels like forever since the last Hall H presentation from the studio back in 2022, so it was electric to have Marvel front and center once again. Marvel's Hall H panel this year focused mainl…
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Deadpool and Wolverine has finally arrived, and we're beyond excited about this film. Not only does it have the responsibility of furthering the story of the MCU, but it also serves as a closing chapter of the 20th Century Fox universe of Marvel characters. So naturally, we had to have a podcast about it! (Spoiler warning!) Join host and head write…
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Twisters starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones and directed by Lee Isaac Chung! Check out Vin and John's thoughts on the sequel film, what worked and what didn't, and comparisons to the original Twister film (1996). Find the video review on YouTube @theCosmicCircus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMvSpoQ8tEU For John's review of Twisters: http…
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After seven weeks of mystery, The Acolyte has wrapped up its first season on Disney+. Set during the end of the High Republic era, this Star Wars series was the first live-action show to break out of the Skywalker-dominated time period viewers often find themselves in. Between secret twins, sexy Sith, and the Jedi Order’s shockingly poor decision-m…
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Audible has been one of the leaders in the industry for audiobooks, with a one-stop shop for any title you can imagine. They've also branched out into original programming, such as Impact Winter from Travis Beacham (Pacific Rim) and executive producers of The Walking Dead. I sat down with actress Christina Chong (La'an Noonien-Singh in Star Trek: S…
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New Neon thriller/horror film Longlegs staring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage and was written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Find out what John had to say about this new film here. For Max's review of Longlegs visit https://thecosmiccircus.com/longlegs-review-neon/ Find the full video review on YouTube @thecosmiccircus https://www.youtube.com/watch…
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It's hard to believe that the newest season of Doctor Who is over when it feels like it's just started. Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the 15th Doctor is over, but that doesn't stop the excitement that we're feeling about it. From the moment that Gatwa appeared on our screens in the third special to him meeting his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibs…
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I recently spoke with Executive Producer, Director, Writer Liz W. Garcia about her new film Space Cadet, a comedy about second chances, chasing your dreams, and what it takes to become NASA astronaut! The hilarious new comedy releases on Prime Video next month July 4, 2024 and stars Emma Roberts, Gabrielle Union, and Tom Hopper. Host/Interviewer: L…
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I've had the immense privilege of knowing Monique Asher for over a decade, having met her through some friends, one of whom was her younger sister. Throughout the years, she has worn many hats, such as mother, wife, and therapist. However, one hobby and passion that she kept coming back to was writing, which began at such a young age (as you learn …
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Bruce Willis is a name synonymous with Hollywood blockbusters and almost every genre of projects you can think of. Yet, for many, accessing the full spectrum of his cinematic achievements can be as challenging. Thankfully, Sean O’Connell’s new biography focused on Bruce Willis and his acting past, offers a comprehensive and engaging journey through…
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Happy Pride Month dear readers! It's that time of year to celebrate everything Queer! Over here at The Cosmic Circus, we're excited to share in the celebration with a very special podcast featuring some of our Queer contributors to the site, highlighting some of the LGBTQ+ media they've consumed since last Pride! Join host Brian Kitson and fellow w…
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Sydney Freeland is an impressive director with an eye for detail. Not only did she direct an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, but she also lent her talents to Marvel's Echo, helming four of the series' five episodes along with executive producing it. The series helped introduce viewers to the world of Maya Lopez, played by Alaqua Cox, who …
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It’s been a wonderful yet sad couple of weeks without new episodes of X-Men ‘97, the revival of the animated TV series that introduced many of us to the merry band of mutants. It was a breakout hit, and ushered in new fans to the classic Saturday morning cartoon, that had so many elements of these iconic comic book characters. The interest and popu…
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Doctor Who is a global phenomenon, and we have an international group today on The Cosmic Circle to talk about it. Join host Brian Kitson, along with writers Wiktor Reinfuss and Cameron Brook, as they break down all the exciting bits from Ncuti Gatwa's reign as The Doctor, beginning with his first appearance in "The Giggle" all the way to the two-e…
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The Fallout series has been an astounding hit for Prime Video, still holding spots at the top of the charts on the streaming service. The renewed interest has even made physical copies of the game, harder to find, speaking to the success and reach that the show has brought forth. We were corralled into a vast world with three intertwined stories, f…
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The Cosmic Circus' Editor-In-Chief Lizzie Hill steps in for an interview with voice artists Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine, who play Anya and Yor Forger in the hit anime series Spy x Family on Crunchyroll. The three chat about the audition process for the show, the preparation they go through when they dub the anime, and their new movie Spy …
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The Titan-sized box office hit Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire popped up from the depths of Hollow Earth into theaters last week. The movie, the latest from director Adam Wingard, is the 38th Godzilla film and the newest entry into Legendary's MonsterVerse. The film brings together Apple TV+'s Monarch in expanding the world and also gives us the im…
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John Dotson of The Cosmic Circus reviews Monkey Man from producer Jordan Peele and directed by and starring Dev Patel. The video review can be found at our YouTube channel @thecosmiccircus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXf8HeBEfZY For nerdy news, reviews, interviews, and more visit The Cosmic Circus at https://www.thecosmiccircus.com !…
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John Dotson of The Cosmic Circus reviews Love Lies Bleeding starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian and Ed Harris. Find the video of this review at our YouTube channel @thecosmiccircus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvMGTKokla4 For more reviews and interviews from The Cosmic Circus visit https://thecosmiccircus.com…
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Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two is here, and we here at The Cosmic Circus are ready to accept Timothée Chalamet (and Zendaya's!) ascendancy. It's been a long road to the second half of this newest adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel from 1965, and there have been a few bumps along the way. From teases to whether or not "Part Two" of Dune …
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