After Morbius and Madame Web, it was almost impossible to give any pass to the Sony movie universe. The entire premise has always been ridiculous, to make films about Spider-Man characters and villains without utilizing Spider-Man in the films whatsoever. For some reason, Venom started off well which encouraged them to make more of these, and by “these” I mean films
Read MoreWith the finale of Superman & Lois titled “It Went By So Fast” now available online, Vic and Vin discuss the legacy of the four-season television series. From the breathtaking opening sequence of season 1 to the emotional epilogue of season 4, this DC series is a triumphant achievement in the canon of Superman. Join us as we reflect not only
Read MoreIn this episode of The Cosmic Circle, Anthony, Vin and Wiktor (aka “Vic”) discuss the full season of HBO’s The Penguin in all its spoilery details! So come back later if you haven’t watched the whole season yet because it was a great discussion! The three talk about the brutal nature of Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobb and Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone,
Read MoreWhen Matt Reeves’ The Batman hit theaters in 2022, it introduced a completely new Gotham City, one filled with corruption and fascinating characters but adjusted to modern times and problems. One of the most standout performances in this movie came from Colin Farrell, who, almost unrecognizably, transformed into Oswald “Oz” Cobb aka the Penguin. As a direct continuation of The Batman,
Read MoreWith the recent release of Venom: The Last Dance, Sony’s third film starring Tom Hardy as the Spider-Man anti-hero, there was no denying a need to talk about this one on an episode of The Cosmic Circle podcast. Listen in as host Brian Kitson and fellow writers Uday Kataria and Wiktor Reinfuss discuss the highs and lows of this final chapter in the Venom
Read MoreMarvel Studios wanted to celebrate the Halloween season with style, exploring the supernatural side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While some of us are still waiting for the follow-up to 2022’s Werewolf by Night, Marvel took a gigantic step forward in its queer representation with its latest Disney+ series, Agatha All Along! Serving as the first sequel series to WandaVision on
Read MoreAfter a bewitching six-week run, Agatha All Along has come to an end on Disney+. The series is essentially a WandaVision sequel, following the Scarlet Witch’s son and her enemy as they embark on a dangerous quest for power. Huge twists and exciting new developments for the MCU arrived with the release of the Marvel series’ two-part finale, but unfortunately, the
Read MoreJohn Jackson Miller’s Batman: Resurrection is a thrilling return to Tim Burton’s dark, gothic world of Batman with Michael Keaton as the famous vigilante. This novel serves as a connection between these two iconic films and now. It finally answers questions that were left unresolved between those movies. This book also serves as a satisfying continuation of the story and an immersive
Read MoreVenom is one of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains. The symbiotic alien was first introduced in 1988’s issue of The Amazing Spider-Man #300, and quickly became a fan-favorite Marvel character. While he’s primarily an antagonist, he’s served as an anti-hero in popular storylines like Lethal Protector. These comics serve as the primary launching point for the Tom Hardy trilogy of films. While
Read MoreLook! What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird! No, it’s a plane! No! It’s the season premiere of Superman & Lois! That’s right! The DC series returned to The CW this past week with a 2-hour premiere, signaling the beginning of the end of the Arrowverse’s reign on the cable network. It’s bittersweet, the beginning of the end, but with
Read MoreFor me, the release of Superman & Lois season 4 was one of the most awaited pop culture events this year. Many fans already consider it one of the best live-action projects about Superman. For the past few years, Tyler Hoechlin’s performance as Clark Kent/Superman showed perfectly the most famous superhero’s superhuman strength and human vulnerability. Season 4 is the last season
Read MoreThe opening scene for Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux signals a stark shift in tone from the 2019 Oscar and Golden Lion-winning first installment. With a Looney Tunes-inspired short directed by The Triplets of Belleville’s Sylvain Chomet, the movie posits itself as a lighter, more humorous affair than the punishing first movie. The animation is fairly creative, paying tribute to
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