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Cosmic Circus Podcasts

The Cosmic Circus

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,

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44:02

Season reviews of Alien: Earth and Marvel Zombies,...

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2025/09/29

Vin and Cam return to talk about season 1 of Alien: Earth and its finale as well as the new Marvel Zombies series, weighing bold ideas against messy execution. They discuss hybrid androids, underused xenomorphs, standout creature concepts, and pacing issues that left both shows leaning on potential rather than payoff.They also break down Marvel Zombies' highlights along with the lowlights and debate the need for Marvel Studios to go to tighter, more emotional storytelling and better season finales

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29:55

Marvel Zombies: From Comics to the New TVMA Series |...

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2025/09/24

Vin and Vic break down the Marvel Zombies franchise, covering the core comics (Marvel Zombies 2005, Dead Days, Marvel Zombies 2, Return) and detailing the infection storyline, and creator Robert Kirkman’s influence.They share personal reactions, comparing zombies to vampires, discuss the What If... adaptation and MCU tie‑in potential (Secret Wars), assess the TV‑MA animated series, and offer bonus reading and crossover recommendations, including the new Marvel Zombies Red Band miniseries. A video

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30:56

'The Old Woman With a Knife' Movie Review: Stylish...

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2025/09/06

Vin and John discuss The Old Woman With The Knife, a 2025 South Korean action film about an aging female assassin. They praise the film's visuals, score, performances, and action choreography but note the story's confusing timelines, a late emotional payoff, and an underdeveloped resolution. Overall, they find it stylish and promising, with room for improvement and franchise potential.John and Vin also discuss their love of action movies like Shaw Bros, Jackie Chan, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,

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28:58

'Alien: Earth' is an Exciting Expansion of the Alien...

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2025/08/18

Cam & Vin share their reactions to the first two episodes of Alien: Earth, focusing on highlights and surprises in the new FX/Hulu series. The two talk about whether or not they'd like to see more than one season of this series, challenges to the series, parallels with Blade Runner, and how Star Wars handles film and show connections vs. how the Alien franchise handles it. Listen in to find out what they think of the series so far and see if it lines up with what you think or not!Find the video

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19:01

'Peacemaker' Season 2 First Impressions: Does the...

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2025/08/15

Vin and Cam revisit Peacemaker's first season with its off-the-wall humor, surprising heart, Vigilante highlights, and a finale that clicks, before sharing early, spoiler-light impressions of the first 5 episodes of Peacemaker season 2. They discuss what effect James Gunn's busy schedule and the new DCU may have had on the hit DC/HBO series, who was a highlight in season 2 and more. Season 2 discussion starts at about the 10-minute mark.Find the video version of this discussion on YouTube

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26:49

'The Naked Gun' (2025): A Hilarious Return to Spoof...

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2025/08/05

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 - Intro 01:00 - History with the franchise 03:08 - The story... Wait? Is

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01:07:41

'Fantastic Four: First Steps' (Spoiler) Review &...

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2025/07/31

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 DC's Superman (2025) and discuss how each film hit them this summer

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27:41

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Review:...

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2025/07/27

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, Ian Springer, Kat Wood - Starring Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards/Mr

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01:15:24

Superman Movie Review and the Future of James Gunn's...

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2025/07/23

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. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider supporting us by joining our Patreon and Discord here: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Was Superman (2025) a successful start to the DCU? 07:19 -

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28:02

Fantastic Four's Iconic Comic Runs and Movie...

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2025/07/19

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: - Fantastic Four by Jack Kirby & Stan Lee - Fantastic Four by

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24:11

Superman (2025): James Gunn's Bold Reimagining and...

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2025/07/15

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 Reeve. Vin and Cam also share their thoughts on their favorite

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01:01:11

Marvel's Ironheart Review and Future of the Story...

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2025/07/13

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, as well as how the series might fit in the wider MCU narrative.If

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36:47

Jurassic World Rebirth: A Missed Opportunity for the...

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2025/07/07

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, or does it fall short? Join the discussion as Uday and Cam share

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32:39

Getting Nostalgic Talking Superman & Superman II with...

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2025/07/07

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) Find the video version of this podcast on YouTube here:

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35:51

The Matrix In Shared Reality at COSM - An Immersive...

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2025/07/05

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 dome. Founded by Jay Rinsky, Little Cinema is a renowned studio that

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39:20

Exclusive Interview with Scott Berman, Director of...

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2025/07/02

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 discusses his history with Tim, why communal experiences are so

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52:11

John & Vin Become Infected by 28 Years Later and...

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2025/06/22

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.Find the video version of this podcast on YouTube @TheCosmicCircus:

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01:29:17

Superman Comics Deep Dive and a Look Ahead at James...

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2025/06/20

Vin & Vic break down the main Superman comics influences for James Gunn's upcoming DCU movie. Stick around to the end for mailbag questions! A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel @TheCosmicCircus: https://youtu.be/CM9m4oQcDfc?si=pfd1sE7wwYqH3czj 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

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45:46

Materialists & Past Lives: John & Vin Discuss the...

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2025/06/17

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 - SPOILERS for Materialists and Past Lives 32:25 - Pedro Pascal in

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01:08:44

Doctor Who Season 2 and Finale Discussion | The...

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2025/06/16

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 faces return in the new Russell T. Davies era, and other surprises and questions from the season. Spoiler warning! Listen to this podcast here or

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