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!

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Fantastic Fest 2023 Reviews: ‘What You Wish For’ and ‘Your Lucky Day’

John Dotson ,  5 min read

Despite 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

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‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios’ Uncovers 20 Years of Shocking Production Truths

Vin ,  ,  ,  ,  8 min read

MCU: 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

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Review: ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Premiere

Izzy Friedman ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  5 min read

We 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,

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Review: Brie Larson Cooks in ‘Lessons in Chemistry’

Uday Kataria ,  ,  ,  7 min read

Lessons in Chemistry is a surprising and delightful addition to both Apple TV+’s catalog and star Brie Larson’s resume. The limited series follows Elizabeth Zott, a would-be chemist in 1950s America, as she navigates the challenges that come with being a woman scientist in both her professional and personal lives. After losing her job at a lab, Elizabeth becomes a television

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‘Hidden Through Time 2: Myths and Magic’ Game Review: A Hidden Gem of its Own

Anthony Flagg ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  6 min read

Now that we are in fall (unless you’re in Texas like me) it’s time to pull out the cozy blankets, mugs of hot chocolate, and slippers. But what is comfort if not pure relaxation? So that’s typically when you dig into the cupboard and find a great board game, Lego set, or a 200+ piece puzzle. For me, it’s the best

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Review:  Roald Dahl’s ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’

Brian Kitson ,  ,  ,  8 min read

For those who read my Matilda: The Musical review from back in December, you may recall that the works of Roald Dahl were formative in my younger years. I remember being in first or second grade and choosing the box set of his most popular novels as my monthly reward for being an excellent student. Tearing through those books was a

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‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Review: Romance is Back With A Vengeance

Izzy Friedman ,  ,  7 min read

After over a year of waiting, Our Flag Means Death (Created by David Jenkins) has finally returned to us. The wait has been long, but certainly worth it. The crew of the Revenge are back and… Well, they’re not better than ever. They are actually pretty sad. Last season left us with endless questions and plenty of heartbreak. Let’s find out if

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Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘Dream Scenario’ Review

John Dotson ,  ,  5 min read

In the present era, popularity has taken a unique shape. Platforms like TikTok have enabled short and meaningless videos to thrust someone into unexpected stardom. Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage, examines the contemporary idea of fame and how it can be a delicate issue in the public eye, even for something trivial. The movie cleverly utilizes satire to communicate its message,

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‘Gen V’ Review: A+ for the First Session of ‘The Boys’ Spinoff

Anthony Flagg ,  ,  ,  6 min read

Prime Video is well aware of its huge success with The Boys series, and Gen V is proof that they don’t intend to forget that. What seems like, from the outside, gratuitous material to further the brand, the series instead inserts a horrifically accurate view of our modern societies. Equally, the subplots will make lasting changes to the landscape of Vought

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