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Jurassic World Rebirth: A Missed Opportunity for the Franchise | The Cosmic Circle

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 their insights and personal anecdotes about the film and ponder the future of the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World saga.
Jurassic World: Rebirth was directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story),  and stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali. 
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Timestamps
00:00:00Intro
00:00:25Jurassic World: Rebirth Movie Reception and Initial Thoughts
00:03:34Pacing and Character Engagement
00:08:42Mutants and Plot Direction
00:12:39Dinosaur Favorites and Sequences in Jurassic World: Rebirth
00:16:54Character Analysis and Development
00:27:34Jurassic World Franchise Future and Character Connections
00:35:03Conclusion and Hopes for the Future of the Jurassic World franchise

Getting Nostalgic Talking Superman & Superman II with Lizzie & Vin | Cosmic Circus Reviews

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) 
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Superman: The Movie and Superman II cast and credits. Growing up watching these films. 02:40 - Superman The Movie (1978) discussion 11:19 - Comparing Superman and Spider-Man 13:20 - Superman II: The Richard Donner cut discussion 21:56 - Margot Kidder as Lois Lane 24:38 - Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman/Kal-El 25:35 - Superman III 27:24 - Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 30:30 - Superman movie quotes 32:14 - Outro
 

The Matrix In Shared Reality at COSM - An Immersive Movie Going Experience | Cosmic Circus Reviews

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 specializes in immersive live experiences for the entertainment industry.
John's written review for this experience: https://thecosmiccircus.com/matrix-shared-reality-cosm-dallas-tx/
 
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Timestamps
00:00:00Intro, What is The Matrix in Shared Reality?
00:04:19John’s thoughts on this experience, comparing to other immersive theater experiences, ScreenX, IMAX
00:25:50Other films that might be good fits for COSM and Shared Reality experiences
00:30:30Final thoughts on The Matrix in Shared Reality and speaking with the creator of the experience in person.
00:35:15Outros

Exclusive Interview with Scott Berman, Director of 'Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody of the Soul'

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 important, and the future of this incredible, innovative new technology.
Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul (2025) - Written and Directed by Scott Berman - Music by Tim Delaughter and The Polyphonic Spree - Technical/Creative Director: Ryan Hartsell - Based on the album Salvage Enterprise by The Polyphonic Spree
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - What is Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody of the Soul?
03:30 - Working with the band Tripping Daisy and other projects early on
08:54 - Perfect for a 360° immersive experience and showing what can be done with a dome
10:30 - A format like Resolution is like listening to an album all the way through but with visual storytelling included
17:20 - Balancing his vision with different songs and art styles
24:40 - Designing for different dome sizes
26:40 - Enjoying a community experience
30:45 - Where the dome experience may go in the future (use at planetariums, etc)
33:48 - What the director wants people to take away from this show, and anything else he wants to mention.
38:40 - Outros
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John & Vin Become Infected by 28 Years Later and Discuss 28 Days Later Franchise | Cosmic Circus Reviews

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.
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Timestamps
 
00:00:00Intro
00:03:0028 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later overview
00:21:4028 Years Later discussion
00:38:0028 Years Later trilogy thoughts on future of the franchise
00:41:00Spoilers for 28 Years Later discussion
00:51:30Outro
 

Superman Comics Deep Dive and a Look Ahead at James Gunn's Superman (2025) | Cosmic Circus Comics

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 Kubert
Superman: Supercorp (2023) - Joshua Williamson, Jamal Campbell
Other Superman comics recommendations: - Superman: Secret Identity - Superman: Red Son - Superman: Birthright - Lex Luthor: Man of Steel
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:42 - Superman For All Seasons
09:02 - All Star Superman
17:41 - Superman: Up in the Sky (2019)
22:20 - Superman: Whatever happened to the Man of Tomorrow?
31:22 - Supercorp
36:32 - Superman '78
40:55 - Kingdom Come
50:15 - Superman 2000 (The Superman comic that never was)
53:38 - Other comic recommendations
58:25 - Looking forward to the new movie from James Gunn Superman (2025)
01:20:30 - Mailbag questions answered
01:28:40 - Outro
 
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Materialists & Past Lives: John & Vin Discuss the Romances of Celine Song | Cosmic Circus Reviews

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 Materialists 34:57 - comparing to Challengers 35:56 - Final thoughts and talking more about favorite romance films and romantic comedies 38:10 - Favorite Directors 44:45 - Outros 45:28 - Extra
Materialists (2025) - Written and Directed by Celine Song - Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal - Cinematography by Shabier Kirchner - Edited by Keith Fraase - Music by Daniel Pemberton Past lives (2023) - Written and Directed by Celine Song - Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro - Cinematography Shabier Kirchner - Edited by Keith Fraase
 
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Doctor Who Season 2 and Finale Discussion | The Cosmic Circle

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!
Doctor Who season 2 podcast timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Overall impressions of this season of Doctor Who, talking inclusion and diversity in the show, and how Ncuti Gatwa has done as the 15th Doctor
09:10 - Favorite episode of Doctor Who season 2's second half
15:25 - "The Story & the Engine"
27:45 - Poppy's return
29:35 - "The Interstellar Song Content"
36:50 - The Rani reveal
38:10 - The Doctor's Granddaughter Susan
42:25 - "Wish World"and "The Reality War"
56:50 - The return of Billie Piper and other familiar faces returning during the new Russell T. Davies era.
01:06:40 - Outros
 
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Final Destination Bloodlines: Exclusive Interview with Composer Tim Wynn

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!
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The Life of Chuck Starring Tom Hiddleston Movie Review | Cosmic Circus Reviews

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 limitedly on June 6 and expands widely on June 13.
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Bring Her Back Movie Review (starring Sally Hawkins) | Cosmic Circus Reviews

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
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Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul at Fort Worth Omni Theater | Cosmic Circus Reviews

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-action artistry.
Animators for resolution: Micah Buzan Anthony Schepperd David A. Zaboski Originally at the Sky Theater at UNT, then officially premiered at SXSW in Austin, Texas with a 25-person custom-built dome Now playing at the Fort Worth Omni Theater, soon to expand across the US and Europe
The Jane & John Justin Foundation OMNI THEATER reopened in the Fall of 2024 and features the largest 8k LED Dome in a museum.
Find our review of the reopening here: https://thecosmiccircus.com/fort-worth-omni-imax-theater-returns-with-game-changer-technology/
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Andor Season 2, Rogue One, and Star Wars Discussion | The Cosmic Circle Podcast

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 drops 2 or 3 a week vs 1 a week
36:10 - List of things you might like if you like Andor
37:25 - Revisiting Rogue One after Andor season 2
37:58 - Patreon/Discord mailbag question: Did Andor do Rogue One justice?
52:00 - Where do you tell someone to start watching Star Wars now if they aren't familiar with it yet?
58:00 - Patreon/Discord mailbag question: Is there anything else you'd like to see explored from the years between Episode 3 and 4?
01:00:45 - Mon Mothma
01:02:45 - The Future of Andor and Star Wars (Spoilers)
01:05:05 - Is Star Wars scared to move forward?
01:09:18 - Book recommendation: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray
01:10:35 - Outros
 
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Final Destination Bloodlines Review with John and Vin! | Cosmic Circus Reviews

John & Vin discuss Final Destination Bloodlines. Join the boys as they discuss the history of the long-running horror franchise and react to the new film.
Timestamps 00:00 - Intro and general Final Destination franchise and Bloodlines discussion
19:00 - Spoiler discussion for Final Destination: Bloodlines
21:55 - Discord/Patreon questions about Karate Kid: Legends and the John Wick Ballerina films
29:55 - Final Destination (2000) extra commentary
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) Directed by Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein, Screenplay by Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor, Story by Jon Watts, Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor, Starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, Tony Todd
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Marvel's Thunderbolts Comics History/Review with Vic & Vin! | Cosmic Circus Comics

Vin & Vic review a batch of Thunderbolts comics. From the first ever series to the newest MCU synergy, dive into the rich comicbook history of Marvel's "New Avengers"!
 Vin's Thunderbolts Comics Reading Guide: https://thecosmiccircus.com/thunderbolts-comics-reading-guide/
Avengers/Thunderbolts (2004) #1-6 by Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza, Barry Kitson
Thunderbolts (2012/2013) #1-12 by Daniel Way & Steve Dillon
Thunderbolts (2022) #1-5 by Jim Zub & Sean Izaakse
Thunderbolts (2023) #1-4 by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing
The Sentry (2000) 1-5 by Paul Jenkins & Jae Lee
The Sentry vs. the Void (2001) one-shot by Paul Jenkins & Jae Lee
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