Cosmic Circus has been covering movies and TV/streaming series for over five years now. Please take some time to read through some of our movie reviews below to find out what the writers think of past and new films.
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It’s been a rough year for films based on DC Comics. The mixed critical reception and box office whimper of Shazam! Fury of the Gods as well as, well, everything surrounding The Flash has resulted in the home stretch of this iteration of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) becoming a laughing stock for the public at large. Other than Aquaman: The Lost
Read MoreThe Last Voyage of the Demeter recounts the tale of Dracula’s journey to England on the infamous ship from the novel Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Specifically, the script takes the ideas from the chapter “Captain’s Log” and expands the narrative. Early in the film, the potential is noticeable for this Dracula encounter to have an Alien-inspired story (something like Master and Commander) but with the
Read MoreRom-coms have been a staple in the Kitson household for as long as I can remember. There was nothing like a Saturday with my mother and sisters, with a big bowl of popcorn and a long list of movies where the stars fall in love in some of the silliest situations ever. They weren’t always good, but there was something magical
Read MoreThis writer is flummoxed. Flabbergasted even. When the summer first began, there were numerous films with great potential ahead of us. However, many were disappointing, bringing in low revenue and substandard critical reception. For instance, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny failed to meet expectations. However, Gran Turismo is the diamond in the 2023 rough, and it’s a pleasant surprise by Neill Blomkamp.
Read MoreFive years after the original film took a chomp out of 2018’s summer box office, Meg 2: The Trench swam into theaters last night. Though the first movie was an entertaining way to spend two hours of your life, I can’t claim the same for the sequel. No one expects movies like Meg 2 to be masterpieces, but unfortunately, this second
Read MoreTeenage 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
Read More“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
Read MoreAfter months of buzz, the live-action Barbie movie finally hit theaters this weekend, and we’re diving deep into this episode of the Cosmic Circle. The world’s most famous doll has been brought to life by writer-director Greta Gerwig and her professional partner Noah Baumbach. After seeing the massively successful box office, it’s safe to say we’re in a Barbie world. On this episode of
Read MoreHave you heard of They Cloned Tyrone? I know I hadn’t until recently, but this science fiction comedy-mystery film has the makings to be one of the most unique projects from Netflix. Directed by Juel Taylor, with They Cloned Tyrone serving as his directorial debut, the screenplay by Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier explores one of the greatest conspiracies of our generation.
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