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In this episode of The Cosmic Circle podcast, host Uday discusses Andor season 2 with fellow writers Vin and Cam. They talk about their favorite characters in the series, the show’s connection to Rogue One, where it ranks among other Star Wars projects, and the past and future of Star Wars as a whole. Check out their spoilery discussion below or
Read MoreFriendship is about a man who takes the concept of friendship too far. In the artistic style of Tim Robinson, this is the perfect role for a performer of his talents. Robinson has made a career of crafting unbelievable skits around characters who increasingly defy the odds of inappropriate behavior, such as a man who denies driving his hot dog-shaped car
Read MoreMission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning reminds this reviewer of Metallica. It’s not because the iconic metal band contributed to the Mission: Impossible II soundtrack. This writer has seen Metallica perform live, possibly eight or nine times. Over the years, one thing remains true: the band gives it their all at every show. The last concert this writer attended was in
Read MoreIn this new episode of The Cosmic Circle Podcast, host Brian Kitson talks to writers Cameron Brook and Wiktor Reinfuss (“Vic”) about the first 4 episodes of Doctor Who season 2, now streaming on Disney+! The three chat about the impact that new companion Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) has on the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), their favorite episodes so far this season, and
Read MoreDespite its cancellation after just one season, The Acolyte is still present in the wider galaxy of Star Wars, at least in the realms of publishing. There is plenty to come for fans of the show and its characters, such as the Art of book, a visual dictionary, a young adult book featuring Yord and Jecki, and, of course, the latest
Read MoreFor a while now, Star Wars has been exploring the eternal conflict between the light side and the dark side, the Jedi and Sith, as well as ordinary civilians and raiders. Even with all of the animated and live-action projects, there’s rarely a place to tell different short stories that would fill some gaps. That is where Star Wars: Tales of…
Read MoreAnother new Marvel Studios film has arrived, and it appears to be a hit among viewers. But why? What worked for Thunderbolts*? What didn’t? What characters could have used more time? And which characters seemed to be missing? And what will happen in the future to the team? Podcast host Uday is joined by writers Brian, and Cam discuss the film
Read MoreThanks to the wonderfully successful movie Wicked that premiered last November (not to mention the long-running Broadway musical Wicked that the movie was based on) I think it’s safe to say that the world knows about Gregory Maguire’s take on The Wizard of Oz. Wicked looked at the life of Elphaba, AKA the Wicked Witch of the West. We learned about
Read MoreAfter 6 years without a true MCU team-up film, Thunderbolts* hits theaters on Thursday as the biggest crossover event in The Multiverse Saga to date. Directed by Jake Schreier and starring an ensemble cast anchored by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, Thunderbolts* has differentiated itself from recent MCU entries by selling the talent behind the movie, promising a more character-driven film.
Read MoreIn the film Havoc, a sweet and concerned wife consoles her grief and anxiety with Detective Walker (played by Tom Hardy). The moment should communicate the painstaking loss happening around the police department as the grieving wife watches her husband fight for his life in a hospital bed. A short while later, a criminal walks into the same hospital room and sprays a
Read MoreThe Legend of Ochi will face challenges upon release. Like The Dark Crystal, the film incorporates puppetry to showcase the mystical creatures in the movie. However, similar to The Dark Crystal, it isn’t easy to visualize a commercial pathway for the film. It has all the elements of a How to Train Your Dragon movie but with the approach of an
Read MoreAfter almost three years of waiting, Andor is back. The show, created by Tony Gilroy, brings fans into the world of the dawning rebellion through the eyes of characters such as Cassian Andor and Mon Mothma, returns for its second season. Spread across four weeks of three episodes a week, Andor’s second season covers the four years from the end of
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