DreamWorks Animation Studios is known for spawning franchises that define generations of children. With currently no less than nine separate series and franchises, there’s no slowing down this studio and the type of storytelling they are producing for families and audiences of all ages. That being said, I didn’t feel like a sequel to The Bad Guys was needed or necessary
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that we’re nearing 7 years since The Amazing World of Gumball ended back in 2019. The classic Cartoon Network series is beloved by many, so it made it all the more painful when it not only left our TV screens but ended on a cliffhanger with the final episode, “The Inquisition.” But now, the blue cat is
Read MoreThe time has come for another Fantasia International Film Festival. The Canadian-based festival, which focuses on fantastical genre works, has been the home of numerous great titles over the years. For example, last year saw the premieres of high-profile offerings such as the Neon film Cuckoo and Chris Stuckmann’s debut feature film Shelby Oaks. Fantasia Fest has also welcomed up-and-comers such
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger, at the height of his action star persona, went toe-to-toe with an advanced, trophy-hunting alien species and won. As Dutch in John McTiernan’s Predator, Schwarzenegger embodied the muscled-up masculinity of 80s action cinema. For decades, the franchise existed as an exercise in machismo, featuring strong-minded, big-biceped men in combat against the physically superior species of hunter. That all shifted
Read MoreHere’s the third part of our April 2025 Q&A. This time, I answer questions from our Patreon & Discord members about Marvel Studios upcoming Vision series, Young Avengers/Challengers, as well as about running my own website, and keeping a positive work environment there, my favorite current films and shows, and more! [Questions and answers below may have been lightly edited below
Read MoreMy Hero Academia first premiered nearly 10 years ago. It rapidly became one of the most popular shonen in recent years, earning the franchise a spot as part of the Big Three of New Shonen. Now, with the premiere of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, fans will return to the world they know with a bold new look at Hero Society—this time
Read MoreAs we now enter the final phase of the Multiverse Saga later this year, all eyes are on the upcoming Avengers films that promise to be two of the biggest Blockbuster movie events of a generation. Come May 2026, Marvel fans will experience Avengers: Doomsday, a film that will signal the beginning of the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe we’ve
Read MoreVin and John discuss some miscellaneous films and shows they’re watching, new and old. This includes a couple of films which utilize some unique forms of storytelling (Aggro Dr1ft and Presence), as well as a discussion about the HBO series Succession, and newer series Common Side Effects and Daredevil: Born Again. Join The Cosmic Circus on Patreon to watch! Timestamps 01:00
Read MoreIn the latest The Cosmic Circle episode, writers Anthony, Vic, and Vin talk about Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. What were their favorite callbacks? How does it hold up to other Spider-Man media? What do they want to see from the future of this series? Tune in to find out!
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