Cosmic Circus Podcasts
We discuss movies, TV shows and streaming series, comics, and comic book movies (such as DC or Marvel Studios). Video versions of many of these episodes are on YouTube @TheCosmicCircus . If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting us on patreon.com/cosmiccircus . Benefits include a private Discord where you can talk about movies, shows, books, games and comics with other fans! For more from The Cosmic Circus, including links to articles, film, TV series, comics, books, and game reviews, visit thecosmiccircus.com Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Please contact: podcasts@thecosmiccircus.com
Episodes
In this episode, Vin and Cam review the long-awaited sequel to The Naked Gun. The new film, directed by Akiva Schaffer and starring Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Danny Huston and Paul Walter Hauser is currently in theaters.
Join Vin and Cam as they discuss their personal experiences with the franchise, laugh at their favorite gags in the movie, and compare the performances of Liam Neeson and Leslie Nielsen.
Timestamps
00:00 - Int...
In this new episode of The Cosmic Circle, Uday and Wiktor have a spoilery chat about the latest Marvel Studios film The Fantastic Four: First Steps, along with some discussion of what it might mean for Avengers: Doomsday. They compare this new Fantastic Four to previous live-action incarnations, including the comics, who their favorite character was in the film, and where they had issues with the story. They compare First Steps to ...
Vin and Cam discuss The Fantastic Four: First Steps! What did the boys think of the new F4 movie? Is it worth checking out in 3D IMAX? How does it compare to their expectations, and what could come next for the MCU? Tune in to find out!
Find the video version of this podcast on YouTube @TheCosmicCircus
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) - Directed by Matt Shakman - Screenplay/Story by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, I...
Host Uday discusses with Brian, Vic, and John the new SUPERMAN film starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult (with spoilers!)... The four also talk about James Gunn's handling of the DC univese so far, and hopes and concerns for the future of the DCU.
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Timestamps 00:00 - Intr...
Join Vin and Vic as they delve into the world of The Fantastic Four in the lead-up to the release of the new Marvel Studios film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. In this podcast, they discuss some of the iconic comic runs for Marvel's First Family and their influence on the upcoming MCU film.
Featured recommendations:
- Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman
- Fantastic Four by #48-50 Jack Kirby & Stan Lee
Other recommendations:
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Join Vin and Cam as they dive into the dynamic world of Superman (2025), written and directed by James Gunn. With a fresh perspective, this episode explores the film's engaging storyline featuring a modern-day battle between Superman and Lex Luthor, enriched by Gunn's unique perspective.
Delve into the charm of this new Superman, played by David Corenswet and the fascinating parallels with the 1978 classic film starring Christopher...
Podcast host and writer Brian Kitson is joined by writers Ayla Ruby and Uday Kataria to discuss Marvel Studios' newest series Ironheart starring Dominique Thorne, Lyric Ross, Anthony Ramos, Alden Ehrenreich, and Sacha Baron Cohen. The three discuss Riri's motivations and character journey in the series, as well as how magic and technology are blended. Characters like The Hood, Mephisto, Natalie, Zelma, Zeke and more are discussed, ...
In this episode of The Cosmic Circle, hosts Uday Kataria and Cameron Brook delve into the controversial reception of 'Jurassic World Rebirth.' While tackling the question of whether the film truly revitalizes the franchise, they discuss its plot inconsistencies, character development issues, and missed opportunities.
Despite high expectations, could 'Rebirth' deliver the thrilling dinosaur action and engaging narrative fans crave, ...
In this episode of Cosmic Circus Reviews, Vin and special guest, Lizzie Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Cosmic Circus, delve into the timeless influence of the original Superman movies - Superman 1978 and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. These films hold a special place in their hearts and are credited as foundational to their love for comic book cinema.
Superman the Movie (1978) Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (1980, 2006)
John Dotson tells Vin about a new experience called The Matrix in Shared Reality, exclusively at Cosm LA and Cosm Dallas. The Matrix in Shared Reality is a collaborative project between Cosm Studios, Little Cinema, and Warner Bros., bringing the 1999 sci-fi classic back to the big screen in a new, immersive way.
Cosm is a venue where attendees can experience sporting events, documentaries, live concerts, and movies on an 87-foot do...
Vin interviews SCOTT BERMAN, writer and director of RESOLUTION: A CINEPHONIC RHAPSODY OF THE SOUL. The revolutionary film is an immersive 360° dome experience, now playing at the Fort Worth Omni Theater, the University of North Texas' Sky Theater, and soon to spread across the US, UK, and EU. The feature is the latest from Scott's 30-year collaboration with Tim DeLaughter, lead of The Polyphonic Spree band.
In the interview, Scott ...
John Dotson and Vin reflect on the 28 Days Later franchise and review the latest sequel, 28 Years Later. The new sequel sees the return of director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland, and centers on a child named Spike (Alfie Williams) who journeys to the infected mainland to find a cure for his mother, Isla (Jodie Comer). The film also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and legendary actor Ralph Fiennes.
Vin & Vic break down the main Superman comics influences for James Gunn's upcoming DCU movie. Stick around to the end for mailbag questions!
All-Star Superman (2005) - Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely
Kingdom Come (1996) - Mark Waid, Alex Ross
Superman for All Seasons (1998) - Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale
Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? (1986) - Alan Moore, Curt Swan
Superman: Up in the Sky (2019) - Tom King, Andy Kub...
John and Vin breakdown Materialists and Past Lives, the first two films by breakout director Celine Song. How does Materialists compare to the much beloved Past Lives? Is Materialists a deconstruction, or is it actually more traditional? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 05:40 - Materialists story 08:50 - Past Lives comparison 10:45 - Talking classic romance films 14:57 - Positives and negatives of Materialists 22:50 - ...
In this new episode of The Cosmic Circle Podcast, host Brian Kitson talks to writers Cameron Brook and Wiktor Reinfuss ("Vic") along with Edit0r-In-Chief Lizzie Hill about Doctor Who season 2 and what happened in the second half of the season and finale "The Reality War". They talk about how they feel about Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor, seeing familiar fa...
Vin interviews TIM WYNN, musical composer of FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES. Tim has a long history of genre composing, including 15 seasons of Supernatural, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and a long collaboration with Christopher Lennertz. As the third composer in the Final Destination franchise, how did Tim respect the legacy of Shirley Walker's score while reinventing the music for a new era? Tune in to find out!
John Dotson and Vin discuss the latest Mike Flanagan movie titled The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Hamill, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak, and many more.
Based on a Stephen King short story, The Life of Chuck tells a world-ending tale about the extraordinary life of a banker named Charles "Chuck" Kantz. Narrated by Nick Offerman. Music by The Newton Brothers. The film from Neon opens ...
John Dotson and Vin review A24's new horror film, Bring Her Back, starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, and Jonah Wren Phillips. Directed by Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou Written by Danny Philippou & Bill Hinzman
Australian horror film Basic details: Brother, sister, foster family, spooky ritual
Did you enjoy this podcast? Please support The Cosmic Circus and this channel by joining our Patreon & Disco...
John Dotson and Vin review Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul, a musical immersive experience currently playing at the Fort Worth Omni Theater.
The movie is directed by Scott Berman, Brian Levi Bowman, and Ryan Hartsell and incorporates music from the album "Salvage Enterprise" by Tim DeLaughter and The Polyphonic Spree to transport audiences into vibrant, colorful segments of dreamlike animation, as well as live-acti...
Podcast host Uday Kataria talks to writers Vin and Cam about Andor season 2, it's connection to Rogue One, and Star Wars. Check out their spoilery discussion here or find us most places podcasts are available.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Is Andor the greatest Star Wars project ever produced?
08:35 - Favorite characters in Andor season 2
22:40 - How do you feel about some of the compressed arcs in the season?
31:30 - Episode d...
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