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Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
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
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
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
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Vin and John talk about toxic relationships, ghosting, and the new horror flick The Dead Thing coming this weekend to streaming platform
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The Dead Thing Directed by Elric Kane Starring Blu Hunt and Ben Smith-Petersen
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
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/
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
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
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
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).
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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)
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
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
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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
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Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
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
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