She is Conann is not a Conan film. The characters are mostly here, including the addition of Red Sonja. But the acid dream of She is Conann has other ideas on its mind. In a weird, nightmarish feminine LGTBQ vision of the Barbarian. We see the iconic character through various stages of her life, bathing the brutal character’s journey in a tub of
Read MoreHeartstopper is a recent addiction of mine and one that has changed my life in ways I can never fully explain. I had missed out on the craze when the first season released on Netflix, and it wasn’t until just a bit after the second season dropped before I got to it. I suppose I have the Cosmic Circle podcast to
Read MoreA few weeks ago, when I did the Films of 2023 Cosmic Circle podcast, there were a few films from the year that I was excited to see, but because of either time restraints or lack of showings in my area, I couldn’t before recording. At the top of that list was Searchlight Pictures’ All of Us Strangers. This film captured
Read MoreIt seems like quite a few quirky series have found a home on Prime Video over the last few years, as the streaming service owned by Amazon attempts to set itself apart from the others. Prime Video has made it its job to provide viewers with quality sci-fi and fantasy shows, both animated and live-action, with series such as Good Omens,
Read MoreLee Newbery’s first book was about the last firefox so it only makes sense that his second book would be about the first shadowdragon. Once again, the citizens of Fargone need help, and they’re turning to Charlie the Great. However, Charlie isn’t feeling so great. Even though he managed to defeat the terrifying Grendilock, he’s still being bullied at school and
Read MoreAnother year has gone by and we’ve completed another revolution around the sun. 2023 was a fantastic year for movies, so The Cosmic Crew was excited to sit down and rank their top 5 of the year. From Barbie to The Color Purple to Bottoms and John Wick: Chapter 4, it was a lively chat, and an hour just isn’t long enough for The Cosmic Circle. There were
Read MoreAs 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
Read MoreCome 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
Read MoreSometimes going into a movie or screener knowing as little as possible is the right way to go. No preconceived notions, therefore no expectations. This feat might seem nearly impossible with how prevalent spoilers and promotional material are nowadays. However, if possible, doing so allows for a completely different experience and interaction with the material on screen. That was how I
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