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Minions: The Rise of Gru has finally come to theaters after 2 years of delays thanks to the pandemic. I’ll admit, this wasn’t something exactly on my radar, nor was it even something I was expecting to see in theaters. But, there we were, on a Saturday, with nothing to do after lunch; somehow we all landed on this. Then, to
Read MoreOne thing that Stranger Things has mastered is the art of making fans wait. The break between seasons three and four was almost three years long, giving plenty of time for fans to speculate and anticipate the next chapter. However, for the first time in the show’s history, Netflix decided to split a season into two volumes, with the first one
Read MoreSuperman and Lois’s second season came to a close earlier this week, in a year where The CW shook everything up. Part of those major changes was the premature cancellations of many wildly popular shows, such as DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Batwoman, and Charmed. However, Superman and Lois not only scored another season but is also one of only three DC
Read MoreIf I were to ask you to think about Star Wars, what comes to mind? Is it the epic lightsaber fights, with the loud hums from the bright, colorful, plasma blades? Or is it the operatic story spanning decades about the Jedi attempting to balance the force, stopping those with ill intentions? I know you hear the incredible score by John
Read MoreGamora and Nebula: Sisters in Arms follows the sisters as they attempt to retrieve the heart of a planet for, well, we don’t know who. It’s important that they recover it because, well, we don’t know why. It’s not until the end of the book that we really come to understand the importance of their mission. Turns out this seemingly small
Read MoreThe Obi-Wan Kenobi series, or should I say season, has come to an end. For the past month, many of us got to witness a part of our childhood return once again. Since the news that both Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen were returning for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, fans have excitedly anticipated the show with high hopes. However, while these
Read MoreNetflix recently released the entirety of The Umbrella Academy season 3, and I have some thoughts to share, including a few mixed feelings about it. See if you agree or not. Either way, let us know what you think about the series in the comments or on Twitter. [Warning: MAJOR Spoilers for The Umbrella Academy season 3 discussed below!] Apocalypse now,
Read MoreHello and welcome.to our very first edition of New Comic Book Roundup! With the coming week’s releases on the horizon, The Cosmic Circus beckons you to join us as we embark on a tour of some of this past week’s new comics! To kick things off, let’s open up with what feels like one of the pillars of Marvel’s current X-Line…
Read MoreFrom the moment that Netflix announced Spiderhead, it was impossible to ignore that this film had all the makings for a great movie. Starring and produced by Chris Hemsworth, along with Miles Teller and Jurnee Smollett, the talent was there in full force. The film was also directed by Joseph Kosinski, the same director that has brought the world to its
Read MoreScott Derrickson’s The Black Phone is the fastest movie I’ve ever seen. Written by Derrickson and his longtime creative partner C. Robert Cargill, The Black Phone is adapted from a Joe Hill short story of the same name. The runtime and efficiency of the story are enough to make this movie worth seeing, but on top of that it’s given a
Read MoreWestworld season 4 premieres on HBO Sunday, June 26th. I was recently given the opportunity to screen the first 4 episodes for review. Spoiler warning below for past seasons as I give my thoughts on the next one and the series overall. HBO’s Westworld has had a bit of a shaky run. Adapted from the 1973 movie of the same name,
Read MoreThe Obi-Wan Kenobi season finale has sadly come and gone. The last five weeks have been some of my favorite Star Wars content and I’m so sad it’s over. Here are some of my thoughts on the finale with some minor spoilers and the show altogether. [Warning: Some mild spoilers for the Obi-Wan Kenobi season finale and the series are discussed below!]
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