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In a film landscape where rom-coms seem to be few and far between (theatrically speaking), the film Oh, Hi! can be seen as a breath of fresh air in many ways. The film’s setup is playful enough, with great chemistry from Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman, respectively, as they embark on their first romantic getaway together. Not everything hits comedically, but
Read MoreMany of us believe in the famous “men in black”, mysterious government agents that deal with things beyond the scope of normal life. In Royal Gambit, author Daniel O’Malley introduces us to the British version of the men in black, the Checquy. But in a further twist, the Checquy doesn’t just handle X-files, its agents are pulled from those very cases!
Read MoreEveryone has secrets that they’ll take to their graves, right? Those bits of information that are too delicate to ever utter out loud in the world. Events that perhaps bind us through trauma, never to be mentioned again. Things we’d do just about anything to forget, even though they’ll haunt us for the rest of our lives. Those living in South
Read MoreJoin Vin and Vic as they delve into the world of The Fantastic Four comics in the lead-up to the release of the new Marvel Studios film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. In this podcast, they discuss some of the iconic comic runs for Marvel’s First Family and their possible influence on the upcoming MCU film. Check out Vin and Vic’s
Read MoreAs technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, I’m always amazed at how far we’ve come. From cellphones that were once the size of a brick to now having the capabilities to make calls from your watch, more and more impressive technology is being packed in smaller and smaller packages. This is excellent for many reasons, although perhaps the most
Read MoreIs it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a drone? Or is it a man? No, it’s the newest Superman movie that’s meant to bring back hope, spirit, and optimism into our hearts. James Gunn has created the kind of Superman story that reminds us why the character has lasted nearly a century. The film isn’t just about introducing
Read MoreVin and Cam discuss James Gunn’s Superman in the latest episode of Cosmic Circus Reviews. The two talk about how it compares to past versions of Superman, what the new DC film does right, and what it struggles with, favorite characters, as well as their hopes for what might happen for these characters in the DCU going forward. Superman (2025) was
Read MorePodcast host and writer Brian Kitson is joined by Ayla Ruby and Uday Kataria to discuss Marvel Studios’ newest series, Ironheart, starring Dominique Thorne, Lyric Ross, Anthony Ramos, Alden Ehrenreich, and Sacha Baron Cohen. The three discuss Riri’s motivations and character journey in the series, as well as how magic and technology are blended. Characters like The Hood, Mephisto, Natalie, Zelma, Zeke
Read MoreThe time has come for another Fantasia International Film Festival. The Canadian-based festival, which focuses on fantastical genre works, has been the home of numerous great titles over the years. For example, last year saw the premieres of high-profile offerings such as the Neon film Cuckoo and Chris Stuckmann’s debut feature film Shelby Oaks. Fantasia Fest has also welcomed up-and-comers such
Read MoreWith the release of Trials of the Jedi, for many, the main story of The High Republic has come to an end as the Nihil are defeated and the path to the prequels has been set. But there’s still a wealth of High Republic content to come, expanding the Star Wars era and even concluding the main story for several characters.
Read MoreEver since Marvel Studios kicked off its Multiverse Saga with WandaVision back in 2021, fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the devil in the details, Mephisto. The character had been teased across multiple projects for a number of years, with fans basically turning his arrival into a meme. However, the wait is finally over. Marvel’s newest series, Ironheart, recently
Read MoreJames Gunn’s Superman had a lot riding against it. The reboot follows a decade of messy attempts to build a popular DC Universe. An unforgiving fanbase of Zack Snyder loyalists accompanied the sinking ship. Superman’s last two reboots had lukewarm commercial success. The greatest achievement of those movies was arguably the casting of Henry Cavill. After seeing the new entry, it
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