Cosmic Circus Podcasts

Cosmic Circus Podcasts

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 reviews. For more on The Cosmic Circus podcasts, including links to articles, visit https://thecosmiccircus.com Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Please contact: podcasts@thecosmiccircus.com

Episodes

February 4, 2025 25 mins

Vin & Vic breakdown the new teaser for The Fantastic Four: First Steps from Marvel Studios. The comics lads discuss their favorite moments, parallels to the previous Fantastic Four movies, comics inspirations, and the future of the Fantastic Four in the MCU! They also discuss their expectations for Avengers: Doomsday and how their anticipation for the Fantastic Four reboot (July 25) compares to their feelin...

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Vin and John wrap up Sundance this year with a quick review of 11 films John screened. See the list with more info below! Be sure to check out our other reviews from Sundance Film Festival 2025 on this channel and on TheCosmicCircus.com

Find a video version of this podcast on YouTube https://youtu.be/Xib3gTFhXXE

 

Atropia - USA Directed & written by Hailey Gates Starring Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner Winner: ...

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Vin and John discuss 4 more films showing at Sundance Film Festival this year, which John says are all "bangers". Watch and learn more about these great films at Sundance 2025!

Train Dreams - USA Director(s) Clint Bentley Screenwriters Clint Bentley Greg Kwedar Starring Joel Edgerton Felicity Jones Kerry Condon William H. Macy

The Things You Kill - Turkey Director(s) Alireza Khatami Screenwriter Alireza Khatami

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John & Vin discuss the first batch of films from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. An exciting, emotional, and exceptional group of films to launch the biggest indie film festival in the United States!

Find the video of this review on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus

Middletown Directors & Writers Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss

Rains Over Babel - Spanish Director Gala del So...

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In preparation for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Vic & Vin discuss the multiverse of Spider-Man origin comics! From the Amazing Spider-Man in 616 to Bendis' Ultimate Spider-Man in 1610, Hickman's 6160, and Marvel's multiverse onscreen, join us as we dive deep into the Amazing and Spectacular Web of Spider-Man!

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This week at Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker Gala del Sol will premiere her ambitious film Rains Over Babel. The movie has a vibrant aesthetic combining all the influences of her home, Colombia; this is felt in the fashion, the dancing, and the character designs of the film. Adding to this, the movie explores interesting themes involving the LGTBQ experience, prejudice, God or Gods, and the importance of love...

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Vin reviews Companion, a new sci-fi horror film from BoulderLight Pictures starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid.

The movie is best watched without any story details at all, but the basic pitch is: What happens when a sexbot goes rogue? The brilliant science fiction premise mixes a breakup story and a sick sense of humor with a ruthless horror bonanza. If this sounds up your alley, then you will absolutely lo...

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John & Vin discuss the new Universal monster movie Wolf Man. They also explore the filmography of writer/director Leigh Whannell and the potential future of a career that launched with hits like Saw, Upgrade, and Invisible Man.

 

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John & Vin preview 10 films they're most excited for from Sundance 2025. From time travel and goofy comedies to documentaries and tense thrillers, join us as we take a look at the newest batch of films from one of the world's biggest independent film festivals.

 

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John and Vin review Flow, a groundbreaking animated film from Latvia. Set after a mysterious apocalyptic event, animals explore the Earth in a post-human world. The 85-minute film contains no dialogue and was rendered entirely on Blender, a free animation software. How does it compare to The Wild Robot? Is this better for kids or adults? Join John and ...

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John & Vin discuss the history of #Nosferatu on screen. From F.W. Murnau's 1922 film to Robert Egger's 2024 film, with special mention of Werner Herzog's 1979 remake and other versions of Dracula as well!

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Vic and Vin breakdown the new Superman (2025) trailer. The boys talk about some of their favorite pieces of inspiration they noticed, and what these story decisions could mean for the future of James Gunn's new DCU. #superman

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The holiday season might be over, but we're not done celebrating one of the greatest times of the year! That's right; there's nothing like a Doctor Who Christmas special to make our spirits bright! With the return of Steven Moffat as the writer of Doctor Who: Joy to the World, we have much to be thankful for and much to discuss!

In this episode of The Cosmic Circle, host Brian Kitson and writers Wiktor Reinfuss...

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John & Vin discuss their favorite movies of 2024. Each critic lists their top 10, along with honorable mentions and a special section about missing films they wish they had seen. In a year that featured everything from Nosferatu to Emilia Perez, Anora to We Live in Time, Alien: Romulus and Deadpool & Wolverine, what did the guys choose as their year-end best? Tune in to find out! Find the full video rev...

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John and Vin got together immediately following the release of the trailer for the upcoming Read more

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Get ready for James Gunn's latest project with Creature Commandos! Join us as we explore the world of this new DC animated series and see what it has in store for us! John & Vin discuss their general thoughts on and reaction to Creature Commandos season 1 after watching screeners for the full season. (SPOILER-FREE).

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With the finale of Superman & Lois titled "It Went By So Fast" now available online, Vic and Vin discuss the legacy of the four-season television series. From the breathtaking opening sequence of season 1 to the emotional epilogue of season 4, this DC series is a triumphant achievement in the canon of Superman.

Superman & Lois stars Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch as Clark Kent/Superman and Lois La...

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Join Vin as he shares his instant reaction to the brand-new DC animated series, Creature Commandos! nd the Frankenstein universe.

Find the video version of this review on YouTube https://youtu.be/fmoXynCKkt0?si=u4jAA8j3isLQmfZT

 

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Vic and Vin discuss one of the most legendary Spider-Man storylines, Kraven's Last Hunt. They also look back at Sony's Spider-Man Universe and the potential for the upcoming Kraven The Hunter movie starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson!

KRAVEN'S LAST HUNT (1987) Written by J. M. DeMatteis Pencilled by Mike Zeck Inked by Bob McLeod Lettered by Rick Parker Colored by Bob Sharen, Janet Jackson, Mike Zeck

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John & Vin dive deep into Jon M. Chu's Wicked. Does the newest Wizard of Oz installment live up to expectations? How does it build on the legacy of the books, movies, and musicals that have come before?  

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning and Oscar®-nominated powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba and Grammy-winning, multi-...

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