Episodes

  • Final Destination Bloodlines: Exclusive Interview with Composer Tim Wynn | Cosmic Circus Interviews
    Jun 3 2025

    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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    35 mins
  • The Life of Chuck Movie Review | Cosmic Circus Reviews
    Jun 2 2025

    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.

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    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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    18 mins
  • Bring Her Back Movie Review (starring Sally Hawkins) | Cosmic Circus Reviews
    May 23 2025

    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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    13 mins
  • Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul at Fort Worth Omni Theater | Cosmic Circus Reviews
    May 21 2025

    John Dotson and Vin review Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul, a musical immersive experience currently playing at the Fort Worth Omni Theater.

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    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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    24 mins
  • Andor Season 2, Rogue One, and Star Wars Discussion | The Cosmic Circle Podcast
    May 20 2025

    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 under Cosmic Circus Podcasts or on TheCosmicCircus.com

    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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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Final Destination Bloodlines Review with John and Vin!
    May 19 2025

    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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    32 mins
  • THUNDERBOLTS Comics History/Review with Vic & Vin!
    May 15 2025

    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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    55 mins
  • Doctor Who Season 2 So Far Discussion | The Cosmic Circle
    May 10 2025

    In this new episode of The Cosmic Circle Podcast, host Brian Kitson talks to Cam and Vic about the first 4 episodes of Doctor Who season 2, now streaming on Disney+! Timestamps 00:00 - Intros

    02:25 - What's up with May 24th? Discussing the mysteries of this season and how the episode stories blend together so far.

    11:15 - Belinda (Spoilers) vs Ruby

    17:15 - Belinda's dynamic with the Doctor

    18:20 - Our favorite episode so far this season

    24:00 - The Robot Revolution

    31:00 - Lux

    38:10 - The Well

    45:20 - Lucky Day

    53:00 - Feelings and theories for the rest of the season

    56:20 - Outros Find out more, follow and support The Cosmic Circus podcasts by visiting TheCosmicCircus.com

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    57 mins
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