Cosmic Circus Podcasts

John & Vin Reveal Their BEST Movies of 2024 List! | Cosmic Circus Reviews

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
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John & Vin REACT to the NEW Superman (2025) Trailer! | Cosmic Circus Reviews

 
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 
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Creature Commandos - DC Animated Series | Cosmic Circus Reviews

Get ready for James Gunn's latest project with Creature Commandos! Join us as we explore the world of this new DC animated series and see what it has in store for us! John & Vin discuss their general thoughts on and reaction to Creature Commandos season 1 after watching screeners for the full season. (SPOILER-FREE).
Find the video of this podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Rgtre9nusGE?si=e20wJGGbKU9faamN
 
CREATURE COMMANDOS (2024) Showrunner: Dean Lorey Written by: James Gunn Starring:
Zoë Chao as Nina Mazursky
Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.
Sean Gunn as G.I. Robot & Weasel
David Harbour as Eric Frankenstein
Alan Tudyk as Doctor Phosphorus
Indira Varma as the Bride
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‘Superman & Lois’ Finale & End of the Arrowverse Discussion | The Cosmic Circle Podcast

With the finale of Superman & Lois titled "It Went By So Fast" now available online, Vic and Vin discuss the legacy of the four-season television series. From the breathtaking opening sequence of season 1 to the emotional epilogue of season 4, this DC series is a triumphant achievement in the canon of Superman.
Superman & Lois stars Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch as Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane, with Alex Garfin and Michael Bishop as their "Super Sons" Jordan and Jonathan Kent. Superman and his family take on the notorious villain Lex Luthor this final season, played by Michael Cudlitz. The show is streaming on the CW, Max and other providers.
 
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Creature Commandos Animated Series - Instant Reaction | Cosmic Circus Reviews

Join Vin as he shares his instant reaction to the brand-new DC animated series, Creature Commandos! nd the Frankenstein universe.
Find the video version of this review on YouTube https://youtu.be/fmoXynCKkt0?si=u4jAA8j3isLQmfZT
 
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Kraven’s Last Hunt Comic Review with Vic & Vin! | Cosmic Circus Comics

Vic and Vin discuss one of the most legendary Spider-Man storylines, Kraven's Last Hunt. They also look back at Sony's Spider-Man Universe and the potential for the upcoming Kraven The Hunter movie starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson!
KRAVEN'S LAST HUNT (1987) Written by J. M. DeMatteis Pencilled by Mike Zeck Inked by Bob McLeod Lettered by Rick Parker Colored by Bob Sharen, Janet Jackson, Mike Zeck
For the video of this review, visit our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/i52HRGscDqg
 
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Wicked Part 1 Movie Review & Discussion with John & Vin! | Cosmic Circus Reviews

John & Vin dive deep into Jon M. Chu's Wicked. Does the newest Wizard of Oz installment live up to expectations? How does it build on the legacy of the books, movies, and musicals that have come before?  
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning and Oscar®-nominated powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda. The two forge an unlikely but profound friendship, until their lives take very different paths. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Find the full video of this review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vwqrO9kVoPk?si=1dX0V1VWwOdpS0Lh
 
 
 
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Gladiator II Movie Review with John & Vin (Spoilers!) | Cosmic Circus Reviews

John & Vin continue their discussion of Gladiator II with a spoiler-filled deep dive into the twists and turns of Ridley Scott's new sequel. This next chapter is produced by Scott Free Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The script was written by David Scarpa, based on a story idea by Peter Craig.
Set years after the original 2000 Oscar-winning film, the sequel features Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus. Returning cast members include Connie Nielsen as Lucilla and Derek Jacobi as Gracchus. New additions to the cast are Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, and Denzel Washington. Here is the full synopsis: Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.
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