Reviews

Although we mainly focus on reviews of movies and TV or streaming series, we have a wide array of reviews here at Cosmic Circus. This includes concerts, tech and other products, travel, games, books, and comics.

Refer to the Stellar Picks archive to find some of our top-rated movies, shows, books, games, and more!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles banner
Movie ReviewsReviews

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’: A Strong Exploration of Family

Uday Kataria ,  ,  5 min read

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is another stylish, sophisticated entry in the pantheon of theatrical animation. A well-rounded family film with gorgeous visuals and relatable characters, Mutant Mayhem more than lives up to its name with plenty of mutant animal action to entertain viewers of all ages! Directed by Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears, the screenplay was also co-written by Rowe with Dan Hernandez, Benji

Read More
Secret Invasion Wrap-Up Discussions Banner
PodcastReviewsSpeculative SpaceTV & Streaming Series Reviews

Cosmic Circle Ep. 37: Secret Invasion Wrap-Up Discussion

Brian Kitson ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  2 min read

Six weeks ago, Secret Invasion began its journey on Disney+. The first Marvel Studios series of 2023 has come and gone, and it has left quite an impression on fans of the MCU. Whether you’ve loved it or hated it, Secret Invasion has definitely left people talking. So with so many differing thoughts and opinions on this divisive show, The Cosmic Circus writers couldn’t wait to

Read More
Baptism of Fire Banner
Book ReviewsBooksReviewsStellar Picks

The Witcher Book Review: ‘Baptism of Fire’ by Andrzej Sapkowski

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  6 min read

The Witcher has been separated from his destiny. Delivered to the dryads of Brokilon more dead than alive, he craves information about what happened to Ciri. When he hears that the emperor of Nilfgaard has her and is planning on marrying her, Geralt is determined to save her. With a new band of helpers, he begins his journey to save Ciri, but does she even

Read More
Secret Invasion season finale review banner
ReviewsTV & Streaming Series Reviews

Review: ‘Secret Invasion’ Is Wasted Potential

Wiktor Reinfuss ,  ,  ,  ,  7 min read

Marvel’s Secret Invasion was one of the most anticipated projects in Phase 5 of the MCU. Written by Kyle Bradstreet, Brian Tucker, Brant Englestein, Roxanne Paredes, and Michael Bhim, the series got fans excited about an action-packed, potentially devious plot centered around a Skrull invasion of Earth. However, the first five episodes of the series disappointed many viewers. As a series in the eyes of

Read More
New Comics July 26, 2023 Banner
Comics & CollectiblesComics ReviewsReviews

New Comics Spotlight: July 26, 2023

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  7 min read

There are three simultaneous heat waves happening right now across the globe. The entire world is too hot to go outside this week. So let’s just stay inside and read some comics. This wasn’t a huge week for releases but DC does have some more Knight Terrors for those looking to be scared and Marvel has some solid offerings in the Spider-Man department and some

Read More
Only Murders in the Building season 3 Review Banner
ReviewsStellar PicksTV & Streaming Series Reviews

Review: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3

Brian Kitson ,  7 min read

Only Murders in the Building is one of those shows that took the world by storm when it premiered in 2021. Released during the early part of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Only Murders was one of those series that everyone was watching and talking about. It was like a collective murder mystery, that everyone and their mother was trying to solve. The only thing crazier

Read More
Haunted Mansion Banner
Movie ReviewsReviews

Review: ‘Haunted Mansion’ Replicates Ride’s Spooky Atmosphere

James Preston Poole ,  7 min read

“The Haunted Mansion” has been a staple attraction at Disney parks nearly since their inception. The dark ride made its debut in 1969 at Walt Disney World. Daring riders to board one of its “Doom Buggies”, The Haunted Mansion takes guests through a Southern Gothic abode, brimming with many manor of quirky haunts. Ingenious tech like a waiting room with stretching walls, hitch-hiking ghosts that

Read More
The Witcher season 3 Vol 2 Banner
ReviewsTV & Streaming Series Reviews

‘The Witcher’ Season 3 Vol. 2 Review: An Epic Conclusion to a Strong Season

Brian Kitson ,  ,  ,  7 min read

The Witcher returned with the first volume of its third season just last month. After a long wait between seasons 2 and 3, the five episodes of vol. 1 were welcomed by The Witcher fans, looking for one more adventure with Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer. If you were like me, those episodes were devoured way too quickly, and the craving for more set in, especially

Read More
Twisted Metal
GamingReviewsTV & Streaming Series Reviews

Review: Peacock’s ‘Twisted Metal’ season 1

Anthony Flagg ,  ,  ,  8 min read

Buckle up, put on your shades, crank the music loud… and… reload the machine turret mounted on the hood? That’s right, it’s the post-apocalyptic insanity of Twisted Metal in the form of a 10-episode series on Peacock. Starring Anthony Mackie as John Doe with his partner Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet, they embark on a psychotic journey across the Divided States of America in search of

Read More