Cosmic Circus Podcasts

John and Vin are joined by Brian from @BoxSeatBabes to review A Nice Indian Boy! This is a fun romcom about a gay couple trying to win the approval of their traditional Indian family. Find the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this video? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus Vin's written review: https://thecosmiccircus.com/a-nice-indian-boy-movie-review/ A Nice Indian Boy (2025) - Directed by Roshan Sethi - Written by Eric Randall - Based on the play by Madhuri Shekar - Starring Karan Soni & Jonathan Groff - Releasing in theaters April 4 For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus   Chapters (00:00:00) - Cosmic Circus Review (00:00:50) - Indian Boy (00:02:11) - Dressing up for a movie (00:02:31) - Initial Reactions To (00:05:19) - Romance Film Review (00:08:39) - In the Elevator With Gay People (00:10:43) - The LGBTQIA representation in ' (00:15:05) - "The Good Guy" Review (00:18:31) - The Importance Of The Proposal (00:20:16) - "Coming Out" Review (00:22:46) - PeeCee on The Wedding (00:24:17) - Tom Cruise on 'The Dark Knight' (00:24:57) - Why wasn't The Big Sick told from the Dad's POV? (00:29:11) - "The Big Sick" Review (00:32:05) - You Can't Write A Disabled Rom Com (00:32:53) - Ms. Marvel: Songs From The Movie (00:34:56) - Adam Brody On 'Nobody Wants This' (00:36:33) - Brian McDermott on Broadway (00:36:54) - Film Review (00:37:46) - Jonathan Groff in 'The Good Guy' (00:40:50) - "Tell me How You Came to Our Religion"

4/4/25 • 41:29

Vin and special guest AJ discuss the new series Common Side Effects, which just finished its first season on Adult Swim. The adult animated series is becoming a bit of a sleeper hit, and the boys weigh in on why they love the show so much, from the deep themes, dynamic characters, and the unique music and art style. Common Side Effects (2025) - Created by Joseph Bennett & Steve Hely - Starring Dave King, Emily Pendergast, Mike Judge, Martha Kelly, Joseph Lee Anderson - Music by Nicolas Snyder Find the video of this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this video? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

4/1/25 • 25:09

Vin and John Dotson review the film Freaky Tales starring Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Too Short, ji-young Yoo, and more. The film originally premiered at Sundance is directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, and revolves around four or five connected stories in 1980s Oakland.   Find the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel @TheCosmicCircus   For James' written review of Freaky Tales visit: https://thecosmiccircus.com/freaky-tales-review-genre-extravaganza-pays-tribute-to-1987-oakland/ Did you enjoy this video? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

3/31/25 • 19:13

  John & Vin discuss Warfare! The harrowing new film by Alex Garland is a harrowing, visceral exploration of the horrors of war, and one of John's favorite movies of the year so far. The video of this podcast is available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus Warfare (2025) - Written and Directed by Ray Mendoza & Alex Garland - Starring: - D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai - Will Poulter - Cosmo Jarvis - Kit Connor - Finn Bennett - Taylor John Smith - Michael Gandolfini - Adain Bradley - Noah Centineo - Evan Holtzman - Henry Zaga - Joseph Quinn - Charles Melton Releasing April 11, 2025  Did you enjoy this video? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus podcasts and YouTube channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

3/28/25 • 19:37

Vin & Vic discuss the cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday, and the possible comics that could inspire the Russos' upcoming films. The boys also discuss which characters are missing from the announcement, the unconventional team-ups they'd like to see, and Marvel Studios' slate leading up to Secret Wars and beyond. The video of this podcast is available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Guides and articles:  - https://thecosmiccircus.com/kang-dynasty-next-avengers/ - https://thecosmiccircus.com/secret-wars-comics-reading-guide/ - https://thecosmiccircus.com/fantastic-four-reading-guide-1998/ - https://thecosmiccircus.com/thunderbolts-comics-reading-guide/ - https://thecosmiccircus.com/cable-comics-reading-guide/ Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) - Directed by Anthony & Joe Russo - Written by Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely - Starring Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, Robert Downey Jr. - Edited by Jeffrey Ford - Music by Alan Silvestri Did you enjoy this video? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

3/28/25 • 55:15

John & Vin are joined by Red (Anthony Flagg) to discuss Severance season 2! From Lumon to waffle parties, the boys breakdown the highs and lows of biggest show of the year so far and their predictions for the future! A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus Anthony's Severance season 2 review: https://thecosmiccircus.com/severance-season-2-is-exquisite-television/ Severance Season 2 (2025) - Created and showrun by Dan Erickson - Lead director Ben Stiller - Starring Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Patricia Arquette - Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagné - Music by Theodore Shapiro    For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

3/22/25 • 53:01

Vin, Vic, and Red join forces to discuss the comics inspirations behind Daredevil: Born Again and the Netflix show! The boys discuss their background with the beloved character, their favorite comics stories, and what they hope adapted in the show. READING GUIDES & ARTICLES  https://thecosmiccircus.com/daredevil-reading-guide-1964/ https://thecosmiccircus.com/daredevil-reading-guide-1998/ https://thecosmiccircus.com/kingpin-reading-guide/ https://thecosmiccircus.com/echo-reading-guide/ https://thecosmiccircus.com/theory-daredevil-reborn-into-the-mcu/  Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

3/22/25 • 63:09

John & Vin discuss Control Freak, one of the most surprising new horror movies of the year so far. A powerful mix of anxiety, generational trauma, and body horror! Control Freak (2025) Directed & written by Shal Ngo Cinematography by Scott B. Siracusano Starring Kelly Marie Tran, Miles Robbins, Toan Le, Kieu Chinh Releasing on Hulu March 13 A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus     FULL SPOILER DISCUSSION will be on Patreon after the film's release date. Sign up here:  https://www.patreon.com/cosmiccircus/membership   For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com   Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus

3/11/25 • 15:06

John & Vin react to the 2025 Oscars! From Conclave to Nosferatu, from Flow to Wild Robot, join the boys as they unpack an exciting year at the movies! They also discuss their personal predictions for the ceremony and crown a winner for the person with the most correct predictions! A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus   For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

3/4/25 • 50:26

In the latest The Cosmic Circle episode, writers Anthony, Vic, and Vin talk about Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. What were their favorite callbacks? How does it hold up to other Spider-Man media? What do they want to see from the future of this series? Tune in to find out!   A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus   For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus      

2/23/25 • 49:30

John & Vin review Nickel Boys in preparation for the 2025 Oscars in March. Could this be our next Best Picture Winner? What makes this movie so special? Tune in to find out! NICKEL BOYS (2024) - Directed by RaMell Ross - Screenplay by RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes - Based on The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead - Starring Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, Jimmie Fails, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor  A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus   For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus     Find the video to the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus  

2/23/25 • 30:55

John & Vin review the latest Marvel Studios movie, Captain America: Brave New World, which feels neither brave nor new. They unpack the legacy of Sam Wilson and the Captain America title, the shortcomings of Cap 4, and the uphill battle facing the end of the Multiverse Saga. Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Directed by Julius Onah Written by Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah, Peter Glanz Starring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Tim Blake Nelson, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito Cinematography by Kramer Morgenthau Edited by Matthew Schmidt & Madeleine Gavin Music by Laura Karpman  A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus   For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

2/17/25 • 30:26

Vin and John talk about toxic relationships, ghosting, and the new horror flick The Dead Thing coming this weekend to streaming platform A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus       The Dead Thing Directed by Elric Kane Starring Blu Hunt and Ben Smith-Petersen   For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

2/17/25 • 23:14

In anticipation for Captain America: Brave New World. Vin & Vic discuss the comics history of Sam Wilson, from Falcon to Captain America! Including comics history, reading recommendations, and Sam’s journey from page to screen in the MCU.  Captain America Sam Wilson Reading Guide: https://thecosmiccircus.com/captain-america-sam-wilson-comics-reading-guide/ A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus         For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

2/13/25 • 34:18

John & Vin share their reactions to the movie Bring Them Down, a new drama-thriller from MUBI! The film follows two men from neighboring families who get embroiled in a beef with catastrophic consequences for the community. Bring Them Down (2025) - Directed & written by Christopher Andrews (feature directorial debut) - Story by Christopher Andrews & Jonathan Hourigan - Starring Barry Keoghan & Christopher Abbott  A video version of this podcast can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Did you enjoy this podcast? For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus     For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

2/13/25 • 15:46

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 feelings on James Gunn's competing DCU Superman movie (July 11). Find the video of this podcast on our Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Comics recommendations mentioned: - Fantastic Four by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby (1960s) - Fantastic Four by Mark Waid & Mike Wieringo (2000s) - Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman (2010s) - Fantastic Four by Ryan North (2020s)  For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

2/4/25 • 25:28

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: U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury prize Bubble & Squeak - USA Directed & written by Evan Twohy Starring Himesh Patel Sarah Goldberg Steven Yeun Dave Franco Matt Berry Omaha - USA Directed by Cole Webley Written by Robert Machoian DJ Ahmet - North Macedonia/ Czech Republic / Serbia / Croatia Directed & written by Georgi M. Unkovski Winner: World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision Winner: World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award East of Wall - USA Directed and written by Kate Beecroft Starring Tabatha Zimiga Porshia Zimiga Scoot McNairy André is an Idiot - USA Directed by Tony Benna Edited by Parker Laramie Winner: US Documentary Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award Winner: US Documentary Audience Award Predators - USA Directed by David Osit Edited by David Osit & Nicolás Nørgaard Staffolani Ricky - USA Directed by Rashad Frett Written by Rashad Frett & Lin Que Ayoung Winner of the Directing Award: US Dramatic Seeds - USA Directed by Brittany Shyne Edited by Malika Zouhali-Worrall Zodiac Killer Project - USA / UK Directed by Charlie Shackleton Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore - USA Directed by Shoshannah Stern Edited by Sara Newens  For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

2/4/25 • 37:11

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 The Perfect Neighbor - USA Director Geeta Gandbhir Editor Viridiana Lieberman Plainclothes - USA Directed & written by Carmen Emmi Find the audio version of this podcast here or most places podcasts are available: https://the-cosmic-circus.castos.com/ For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

2/2/25 • 25:20

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 Sol Screenwriter Gala del Sol Life After Director Reid Davenport Editor Don Bernier Sally (Sally Ride documentary) Director Cristina Costantini Writers Cristina Costantini & Tom Maroney Editor Kate Hackett, Andy McAllister The Virgin of Quarry Lake - Spanish Director Laura Casabé Writer Benjamín Naishtat Based on "El carrito" and "La virgen de la tosquera" by Mariana Enríquez For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

1/30/25 • 26:37

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! Find the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Main comics reviewed: Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus by Brian Michael Bendis & Mark Bagley Death of Spider-Man (Ultimate) by Brian Michael Bendis & Sara Pichelli Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus by Nick Spencer & Ryan Ottley Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 by Christos Gage & Eric Gapstur For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus

1/30/25 • 59:48

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. The Cosmic Circus was lucky enough to catch up with del Sol to discuss her latest film and how the ideas behind Rains Over Babel took shape. During the interview, we discussed a variety of subjects, including the weight and fear of the COVID-19 pandemic and the spiritual journey she went through in her youth, from wanting to be a nun to becoming a theater-loving adult, all thanks to the encouragement of family.   For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

1/27/25 • 30:01

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 love Companion! For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

1/27/25 • 04:17

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.   For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

1/27/25 • 33:34

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.   Bubble & Squeak - USA Director(s): Evan Twohy Screenwriter: Evan Twohy Starring: Himesh Patel, Sarah Goldberg, Steven Yeun, Dave Franco, Matt Berry The Things You K ll - Turkey Director(s): Alireza Khatami Screenwriter: Alireza Khatami Serious People - USA Director(s): Pasqual Gutierrez & Ben Mullinkosson Screenwriters: Pasqual Gutierrez & Ben Mullinkosson Starring: Pasqual Gutierrez Train Dreams - USA Director(s): Clint Bentley Screenwriters: Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar Starring: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, William H. Macy By Design - USA Director(s): Amanda Kramer Screenwriter: Amanda Kramer Starring: Juliette Lewis Endless Cookie - Canada Director(s): Seth Scriver, Peter Scriver Screenwriters: Seth Scriver, Peter Scriver Luz - Hong Kong/China Director(s): Flora Lau Screenwriter: Flora Lau The Wedding Banquet - USA Director(s): Andrew Ahn Screenwriters: Andrew Ahn & James Schamus Starring: Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran If I Had Legs I'd Kick You - USA Director(s): Mary Bronstein Screenwriter: Mary Bronstein Starring: Rose Byrne, A$AP Rocky, Conan O'Brien Rabbit Trap - UK Director(s): Bryn Chainey Screenwriter: Bryn Chainey Starring: Dev Patel For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus

1/14/25 • 23:57

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 Vin as they break down this monumental achievement in their preparation for awards season. Now a Golden Globes 2025 winner! FLOW (Straume, 2024) Directed by Gints Zilbalodis Written by Gints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža Music by Gints Zilbalodis, Rihards Zaļupe For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus

1/10/25 • 23:08

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! Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) Directed by F. W. Murnau Screenplay by Henrik Galeen Based on Dracula by Bram Stoker Starring Max Schreck Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) Written and Directed by Werner Herzog Based on Dracula by Bram Stoker Based on Nosferatu by F. W. Murnau and Henrik Galeen Starring Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani Nosferatu (2024) Written and Directed by Robert Eggers Based on Nosferatu by F. W. Murnau and Henrik Galeen Starring Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus

1/10/25 • 34:54

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 #superheromovies #supermancomics For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus

1/10/25 • 67:28

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 and Cameron Brook break down all the excitement from this special. What about this special worked for them? Was there anything they wished was different? Also listen to their thoughts about the upcoming season!  

1/5/25 • 49:20

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 reviews of some of the movies mentioned linked below! Anora, The Wild Robot, Will & Harper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkDSUVEW44I&t=999s Red Rooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtR4lmSWH1E&t=326s Smile 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLlkwM1rn9M&t=1048s Tatami https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS0N2Bg0-N8&t=14s The Count of Monte Cristo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC0InqJz1eE&t=327s The Remarkable Life of Ibelin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89yVpiqayCA&t=1631s The Substance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7bJzNyEl0w&t=1003s U Are the Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG9PN4B6zOY&t=361s U Are the Universe interview with the writer/director Pavlo Ostrikov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiMPIEUg4_0&t=13s For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus  

1/2/25 • 75:51

  John and Vin got together immediately following the release of the trailer for the upcoming Superman film to share their first reaction to the trailer. Find the video version of this review on YouTube https://youtu.be/QYgqKaqey18?si=sC_EQcR4sR5uI6Sh   Superman is directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult. The film's expected release is July 11, 2025  For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit https://www.thecosmiccircus.com   Follow us on social media @mycosmiccircus or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircus

12/20/24 • 33:54