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Below find reviews of all the best movies, shows, books, games, and more according to Cosmic Circus contributors and writers.


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Book Review: ‘The Lost War’ by Justin Lee Anderson

Resuming normal life after a rebellion isn’t easy. King Janaeus of Eidyn is trying to get the country back on track and he has a mission for the King’s Envoy, and best friend, Aranok. Janaeus wants Aranok, his bodyguard, Allandria, the head of the army, Glorbad, and the head of the navy, Nirea, to travel across the country, retrieve a deposed foreign Queen and escort

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Book Review: ‘Black Cat: Discord: A Marvel Heroines Novel’ by Cath Lauria

Felicia Hardy is arguably the best thief in the world. So when a magical golden apple shows up in New York promising the answer to any one question for the owner, everyone wants Felicia to nab it for them. But she has no interest in golden apples. Instead, a scruffy little teenager has stolen Black Cat’s attention. Casey Beck’s dad has gone missing. Casey knows

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DC Showcase: ‘Superman for All Seasons’ Comic Review

Superman for All Seasons is the incredible follow-up to Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale’s Batman: The Long Halloween. Rather than making a connected universe with the plan to crossover, the creators made the calculated decision to take the exact same character-focused approach to Superman as they did with Batman. Loeb and Sale wanted to tell a story that balanced the heroics of Superman, the humanity

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‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ Review: Best Biographical Film of the Decade

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a very powerful and emotional biographical documentary. It chronicles the life and struggles of beloved by many actor Michael J. Fox, as he battles with Parkinson’s disease. Directed by Davis Guggenheim, the film offers an intimate and insightful look at the actor’s life, from his early days as a rising star to his ongoing fight against this debilitating

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Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (Spoilers)

Just like that, we’ve come closer to summer, and what better way to kick it off than with arguably the best Marvel film I’ve ever seen? Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has now been released worldwide and the impending word of mouth is set to start this campaign on fire. James Gunn has delivered not just an amazing trilogy, but the best entry out

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‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Game Review

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a new game from the Star Wars franchise that offers players a unique and immersive experience in the world of the Jedi. Developed by an experienced team and published by Electronic Arts, this game promises to deliver an action-packed adventure that will keep players on the edge of their seats. Being a sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, this

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DC Showcase: ‘Flashpoint’ Comic Review

Flashpoint is a special 2011 comicbook crossover by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. When Flash (Barry Allen) goes back in time to undo a personal tragedy, the repercussions affect the entire DC universe. The giant story was told as a 5-issue event series with over 50 tie-ins showing how the new timeline affected the other DC characters. To this day, Flashpoint is considered one of

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Review: ‘Ghosted’ – A Fun Rom-Com Adventure!

Ghosted is a silly and fun time that transports you back to the surge of romantic comedies that were plentiful from the early 2000s, with lots of spy action mixed in! Chris Evans and Ana de Armas equally share the screen in this two-hour adventure that takes a simple premise quite far – what do you do after a ‘perfect’ first date and the other

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Book Review: ‘Straight On Till Morning: A Twisted Tale’ by Liz Braswell

What if? They’re only two little words but they are some of the most powerful in the English language. “What if?” changes everything that went before and allows something completely new to happen. In Straight On Till Morning, Liz Braswell uses these words to imagine a world where Peter Pan never took Wendy to Neverland. Instead, what if Captain Hook took Wendy?  [Warning: My review

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