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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.comThe Cosmic Circus Art
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  • Supergirl Comics: 'Woman of Tomorrow' and the Future of the DCU
    Jun 28 2026

    Vic and Vin reassemble to discuss the new DC Studios film Supergirl as compared to the comic 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.' The Superboys also deliberate how the film impacts 'Man of Tomorrow' and the future of James Gunn's DC Universe.

    (Spoiler warning for those who have not watched the film or read the comic!)

    Supergirl (2026) - Directed by Craig Gillespie - Written by Ana Nogueira - Starring Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley

    Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2021) #1-8 - Written by Tom King - Art by Bilquis Evely - Colors by Mat Lopes

    Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - the 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' comic and a few thoughts on how it compares to the film 05:50 - the pacing in the film 08:55 - comparing the new Superman/Supergirl films with Guardians of the Galaxy 11:00 - Critical response to the film and the fact that the film is not as bad as it could have been in comparison to other comic book movies in recent years 13:00 - David Corenswet's version of Superman 18:34 - Discussing the visuals in the Woman of Tomorrow comic 20:45 - Jason Momoa as Lobo 22:50 - Krem in the film vs. the comics 25:00 - Changes to ending from comic (spoilers) 27:28 - Other Supergirl live action depictions 31:30 - Legion of Superheroes 33:30 - Potential for the future of DCU 36:42 - Outro

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    37 mins
  • Reviews of 'Obsession,' 'The Furious,' and Giallo Horror Cinema | Cosmic Circus Reviews
    Jun 22 2026

    John and Vin are back talking about the films Obsession and The Furious, both of which John was able to see at the Dallas International Film Festival earlier this year. Vin also chats about films he saw at the Timeless Film Festival Warsaw, and lastly they talk briefly about revisiting the Back to the Future films after a movie marathon.

    For John's written reviews of Obsession and the Furious (viewed at the Dallas International Film Festival), visit the links below. https://thecosmiccircus.com/obsession-movie-review-diff-2026/ https://thecosmiccircus.com/the-furious-movie-review-diff-2026/

    For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus

    Find the video version of this podcast on YouTube @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

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    31 mins
  • 'Project Hail Mary' Review with John & Vin | Cosmic Circus Reviews
    Mar 25 2026

    John & Vin discuss Project Hail Mary, the blockbuster new book-to-film adaptation from Amazon/MGM Studios!

    Project Hail Mary (2026) - Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller - Written by Drew Goddard (The Martian movie) - Based on the book by Andy Weir (The Martian book) - Starring Ryan Gosling, James Ortiz, Sandra Hüller - Cinematography by Greig Fraser (Dune, Batman) - Music by Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Verse)

    Timestamps for Project Hail Mary review
    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 02:13 - The story
    • 04:20 - The Martian or Project Hail Mary, which one did we like better?
    • 06:54 - General thoughts on Project Hail Mary
    • 09:00 - Pacing issues
    • 10:30 - Rocky is where the movie comes to life
    • 11:55 - Issues with the film
    • 13:30 - Practical Rocky, special effects, visuals, and music
    • 15:24 - Comments from friends who have read the book by Andy Weir
    • 17:30 - References to other sci-fi films
    • 18:15 - The relationship between Ryland and Rocky, and humor. Ryan Gosling's Tom Hanks moment
    • 21:37 - The flashbacks and pacing
    • 24:20 - Overall positive about the film
    • 25:45 - John saw an Odyssey prologue preview before the film
    • 26:00 - IMAX news John heard about regarding upgrades before The Odyssey and the addition of 5 locations on the way.
    • 27:30 - Final thoughts on Project Hail Mary
    • 28:30 - Outro

    For more content and to support The Cosmic Circus and this channel please join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cosmiccircus

    Find the video version of this discussion and much more on YouTube @TheCosmicCircus For more nerdy pop culture coverage, including movie and TV news, reviews, and interviews by The Cosmic Circus contributors, visit TheCosmicCircus.com

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    29 mins
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