Whenever you think no one can make a serious live-action project about a comic book character that is so weird and impossible to adapt, James Gunn proves you wrong. After the Peacemaker season 2 finale, people will continue talking about the show for a long time. It remained controversial, unique, and impossible to ignore for weeks. It wasn’t meant to be
Read MoreIn this new episode of Cosmic Circus Reviews, Cam and Vin break down the first seasons of Alien: Earth and Marvel Zombies. They discuss underused xenomorphs, standout creature concepts, and pacing issues that left both shows leaning on potential rather than payoff. They wrap it up with a short discussion about Peacemaker season 2. How do all three shows live up
Read MoreCosmic Circus Reviews podcasters Vin and Cam are here to discuss the DC/HBO Max series Peacemaker. Cam provides a recap of season 1, and we get a preview of Peacemaker season 2 from Vin (starting at 00:10:00), who has already seen the first 5 episodes. What effect does the new DCU have on the second season of the hit show? Has
Read MoreWe are on the verge of Peacemaker season 2 hitting our screens via HBO Max on August 21st, and I was given a preview of what’s to come in the form of the first five episodes, which I will talk about in my review below. When Peacemaker first hit our screens back in early 2022, nobody quite expected it to become
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of winning big in a lottery and think about all of the things that you’d buy? Most of us have at some point. Jackpot! is an action-comedy directed by Paul Feig and starring Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu. This film is a mix of impressive action sequences, humor, and a unique dystopian narrative. [Warning: Light spoilers from
Read MoreJoin host Ayla Ruby and fellow writers Brian Kitson and Wiktor Reinfuss as they discuss Shazam: Fury of the Gods. The trio talks about what worked for them and what didn’t in this latest DC Studios adaption. They discuss cameos, post-credit scenes, and even the somewhat controversial product placement. And if that wasn’t enough, the writers also answer questions from the Cosmic Circus community and more. Ep. 24:
Read MoreIn this episode, Brian, Anthony, and Drew discuss the recent unveiling of the new DC Slate by James Gunn! These three were super excited to break down and discuss all eleven announced projects from the beginning part of the first chapter of the DCU: Gods and Monsters. Join them as they explore these newly announced DC films and movies, as well
Read MoreWhile it’s known that James Gunn will continue making films for DC, not just the Peacemaker series for HBO Max, we don’t know what his next DC film is. As THR recently reported, “Sources tell THR that Gunn and producer Peter Safran are in talks with Warners for a mystery movie, possibly more, that Gunn would tackle.” But what could that or
Read MoreListen in on episode 8 of The Cosmic Circle podcast as host Uday, along with Ayla, Anthony, and The Cosmic Circus‘ Editor-In-Chief Lizzie Hill discuss the first season of James Gunn’s Peacemaker series, now streaming on HBOmax! [SPOILER Warning!] For more episodes and options for where to listen in, visit The Cosmic Circus on Anchor
Read MorePeacemaker has finally wrapped up with its season finale and I have to say: I am really happy with how this series turned out. The months between John Cena’s debut as the character in The Suicide Squad and his series’ premiere episodes were long and treacherous, but it lived up to expectations (and may have even exceeded them). [Warning: Spoilers for
Read MoreSometimes in these “What I Heard” articles I might post new information, sometimes I might either deny or confirm information that is already out there. While I greatly prefer sharing something new, sadly today, it’s the latter, as you can see by the title. I have heard recently from previously reliable sources that I trust, that yes, Peacemaker’s Chukwudi Iwuji is
Read MorePeacemaker is back and with a vengeance. James Gunn turns the dials all the way to up 11 and brings the raunchiest, weirdest, and potentially most impactful DC project yet. The first three episodes were released at once on HBO Max and that release strategy seems purposeful. The first two episodes lay a lot of groundwork and spend a lot of
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