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In the first Wheel of Time book, The Eye of the World, five young adults set out from a tiny village with thoughts of adventure dancing in their heads. They quickly find out that real adventures are a lot less glamorous than the songs that are sung about them. Real adventures are cold, messy, boring, and terrifying all at the same time. By the end of The Eye of the
Read MoreAssassin’s Creed Mirage takes players on a mesmerizing journey through a richly detailed world, blending historical accuracy with the series’ trademark fictional narratives. It’s the newest game from Ubisoft’s iconic Assassin’s Creed series, written by Sarah Beaulieu and directed by Stéphane Boudon. In this review, we’ll explore various aspects of the game, including gameplay mechanics, narrative depth, graphics, and overall player experience. [Note: While I am reviewing this game independently
Read MoreNBC made a leap of faith when it decided to reboot Quantum Leap, a classic sci-fi series from the late 80s and early 90s. The flagship series followed Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula), a physicist who created the Quantum Leap project. After years and billions of dollars, the U.S. Government moves to shut it down, forcing Sam Beckett to make a jump, never to return. The original series ended in
Read MoreAfter throwing the Marvel multiverse wide open with its first season, Loki is coming back to Disney+ for another round of episodes. We had the wonderful opportunity to see the first four episodes of Loki season 2, and are excited to share our review with The Cosmic Circus readers. [Warning: early impressions and possibly mild spoilers for Loki season 2 are below.] Should viewers rewatch Loki season 1 first? For
Read MoreDoctor Who began 60 years ago, presumably not knowing the legacy that it would leave on the science-fiction landscape. When the first serial, An Unearthly Child, aired, viewers were introduced to the insanely intelligent but equally grumpy curmudgeon who was the first of now fourteen Doctors, soon to be fifteen with Ncuti Gatwa’s introduction later this year. William Hartnell brought the alien from Gallifrey to life through his adventures with
Read MoreAfter years of being considered trash writing for kids or those of lower intelligence, comics are finally starting to get the recognition they deserve as quality literature. But even as the general public has begun to accept them as a legitimate form of writing, there are those who look down on comics. But when academics start writing papers analyzing comics, you know that they’ve finally truly been accepted as true
Read MoreDespite being different film subgenres, Your Lucky Day and What You Wish For are surprisingly similar. The two movies boast fantastic performers from Angus Cloud and Nick Stahl. Although Angus Cloud has passed away, his performance in the film is still a captivating force. Stahl, like Cloud, has also faced struggles, but his performance in What You Wish For may mark the beginning of a comeback for the underappreciated actor. Both movies played at Fantastic Fest feature one-setting thrillers that continue to build
Read MoreMCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios is an upcoming book from Liveright covering the production history of Marvel Studios. Starting with the earliest Marvel productions in the 1970s, writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards take the reader through the behind-the-scenes drama, corporate scandals, and hard-fought victories that led to the creation of Marvel Studios and their unprecedented reign of success in the 21st century. But this is more
Read MoreWe all know the classic fantasy adventure story: a ragtag group of magical heroes team up to take down evil. Through their perilous journey and the power of friendship, they become strong enough to defeat the wicked demon king and free the kingdom! The end. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, based on the manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, takes on a different lens for this classic story.
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