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Review: ‘All of Us Strangers’ is a Heart-wrenching Daydream

As a disclaimer, when it comes to the subject of LGTBQ, there are far better voices to discuss this film, especially among The Cosmic Circus writers. After seeing All of Us Strangers, it was a wish that this writer had someone like Head Writer Brian Kitson to discuss the movie’s themes. What did it mean to them? How accurate are the

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‘Rebel Moon – Part 1: A Child of Fire’ Review: Sky-High Potential In A Messy Package

Today, the first installment of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon releases on Netflix. Saying the name Zack Snyder in and of itself sparks debate. Starting off with audience favorites like the Dawn of the Dead remake and 300, the writer-director took a turn for the polarizing with his adaptation of Watchmen; a trend that continued as he became the architect for the

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Exclusive: Marvel Studios’ Next Story Arcs

Since the debut of The Multiverse Saga in 2021, Marvel Studios has met its fair share of mixed reviews from fans as projects began to roll out. The main concerns stem from Marvel’s recent “quantity over quality” approach, constantly pushing out several projects at a time without providing ample time to work out their projects’ components adequately. This has led to subpar

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Book Review: ‘The Color Purple’ by Alice Walker

Come meet Celie. She shares her life with us in Alice Walker’s The Color Purple. Through letters from her to first God, and later her sister Nettie, we learn all about the lows and highs Celie experiences. Through love and loss, hope and devastation, The Color Purple gives us a look into life in the early 1900s in rural Georgia. It’s

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‘Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road’ is the Perfect Way to Begin a New Who Era

In the words of Bob Dylan, “the times, they are a’changin,” a sentiment that rings true in Doctor Who. The series has always adapted and embraced change, as the show’s central pillar hinges on the baton’s passing from one Doctor to another. However, Doctor Who has gone through its biggest regeneration, as the partnership between the BBC and Disney has finally

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‘Star Wars: The High Republic Character Encyclopedia’ Book Review

The High Republic has exploded its way into all corners of Star Wars since its inception back in 2021. Mainly keeping to books and comics, it has since ventured into animation, video games, and soon-to-be television with the release of The Acolyte in 2024. If you know me and my reviews by now, you know how much I love this new

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Review: ‘Migration’ is refreshingly original and sweet

Migration, the newest animated tale from Illumination, directed by Benjamin Renner and written by Mike White, flies into theaters this weekend, just in time for winter breaks and the holiday season. Migration is refreshingly original and sweet. It’s a fast-paced, heartwarming story with a positive message about family, bravery, and doing things out of your comfort zone.  [Warning: light spoilers and impressions for Migration are below!]

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The Best Anime Starting Points For Beginners

The problem with getting into anime is that there is so much of it, and it’s all so incredibly different. Anime is a medium that’s full of its own genres and tropes, it can be confusing and even a little intimidating to figure out where to start. Not to worry! This guide is here to help you on your journey exploring

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Book Review: ‘Doctor Who: The Ruby’s Curse’ by Alex Kingston

Get ready for a very meta experience. Doctor Who: The Ruby’s Curse by Alex Kingston is a book written by River Song, a character in Doctor Who played by the author of this very book, about Melody Malone. In the book, Melody and River influence each other to the point that River isn’t sure where Melody stops, and she begins, or

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