Four years after the release of Beast, it might be logical for Icelandic genre filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur to eventually direct a film with the title Apex in it. That said, no apex predators are found in this two-hander survival thriller between a hunter and the hunted. Such a simple premise as the one found in Kormákur’s latest should exalt tangible thrills,
Read MoreAt first glance, Mouse: P.I. For Hire almost feels like this game was based on a concept that was never meant to go beyond a short demo or to achieve this level of detail and love. But when you think about it, a first-person shooter with a cartoon mouse detective, all rendered in black-and-white animation inspired by the 1930s? That’s got
Read MoreMother Mary is the latest of director David Lowery’s line of metaphorical surrealist experimentation within his filmography. Lowery’s previous films, such as The Green Knight and A Ghost Story, tapped into a far more fantasy-oriented surrealism than what’s explored within Mother Mary, but it makes for his most fascinating delve into this euphoric filmmaking style yet. Mother Mary plays with the
Read MoreSpooky things are happening in the little town of Kingsport, just up the road from Arkham. You’ve received a mysterious invitation from Elijah Harcourt to come visit him on the Autumn Equinox. He’s been following your work and believes you’re perfect for his needs. The only problem, is that you’ve never heard of this Elijah Harcourt. Still, an intriguing puzzle in
Read MoreLee Cronin’s The Mummy sees the Evil Dead Rise director take on a classic movie monster for Blumhouse, following the efforts of properties like The Invisible Man and Wolf Man. For the most part, the latest attempt is successful, especially after the mixed results of Wolf Man. However, the win comes with a few reservations. The movie delivers exactly as advertised.
Read MoreIn part 3 of our April 2026 Q&A, Alex Perez answers questions from our Discord members about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, VisionQuest, Wolverine, X-Men and other Marvel Studios projects or potential projects. Small independent media and websites like The Cosmic Circus need the support of their readers in more ways than one. Sharing articles, liking, commenting on posts, viewing and sharing
Read MoreAlex Perez is finally back for another Patreon/Discord Q&A! In part 2 of this April’s Q&A, Alex answers questions from our Discord members about Marvel Studios projects involving Black Panther 3, Daredevil: Born Again, Champions/Young Avengers, Doctor Strange, Ms. Marvel, and more! Editor’s Note: Small, independent websites like this one need all the support we can get to survive. Sharing articles, liking,
Read MoreAlex Perez is finally back for another Patreon/Discord Q&A! In part 1 of the April Q&A, Alex answers questions from our Discord members about what’s happening in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. Read his answers below! Editor’s Note: Small, independent websites like this one need all the support we can get to survive. Sharing articles, liking, commenting on posts,
Read MoreIf you were disappointed by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, look no further than Exit 8, a video game adaptation that actively respects fans of the original source material. Writer/director Genki Kawamura develops a visual language that’s very much in line with the atmospheric experience of playing Kotake Create’s mind-bending walking simulator. In fact, Kawamura is more concerned with the atmospheric
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