John & Vin are joined by Red (Anthony Flagg) to discuss Severance season 2! From Lumon to waffle parties, the boys breakdown the highs and lows of biggest show of the year so far and their predictions for the future!

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Severance Season 2 (2025) - Created and showrun by Dan Erickson - Lead director Ben Stiller - Starring Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Patricia Arquette - Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagné - Music by Theodore Shapiro 

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Vin, Vic, and Red join forces to discuss the comics inspirations behind Daredevil: Born Again and the Netflix show! The boys discuss their background with the beloved character, their favorite comics stories, and what they hope adapted in the show.

READING GUIDES & ARTICLES 

https://thecosmiccircus.com/daredevil-reading-guide-1964/

https://thecosmiccircus.com/daredevil-reading-guide-1998/

https://thecosmiccircus.com/kingpin-reading-guide/

https://thecosmiccircus.com/echo-reading-guide/

https://thecosmiccircus.com/theory-daredevil-reborn-into-the-mcu/

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John & Vin discuss Control Freak, one of the most surprising new horror movies of the year so far. A powerful mix of anxiety, generational trauma, and body horror! Control Freak (2025)

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John & Vin react to the 2025 Oscars! From Conclave to Nosferatu, from Flow to Wild Robot, join the boys as they unpack an exciting year at the movies! They also discuss their personal predictions for the ceremony and crown a winner for the person with the most correct predictions!

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In 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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John & Vin review Nickel Boys in preparation for the 2025 Oscars in March. Could this be our next Best Picture Winner? What makes this movie so special? Tune in to find out!

NICKEL BOYS (2024) - Directed by RaMell Ross - Screenplay by RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes - Based on The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead - Starring Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, Jimmie Fails, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor 

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John & Vin review the latest Marvel Studios movie, Captain America: Brave New World, which feels neither brave nor new. They unpack the legacy of Sam Wilson and the Captain America title, the shortcomings of Cap 4, and the uphill battle facing the end of the Multiverse Saga.

Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Directed by Julius Onah Written by Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah, Peter Glanz Starring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Tim Blake Nelson, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito Cinematography by Kramer Morgenthau Edited by Matthew Schmidt & Madeleine Gavin Music by Laura Karpman 

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Vin and John talk about toxic relationships, ghosting, and the new horror flick The Dead Thing coming this weekend to streaming platform

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The Dead Thing Directed by Elric Kane Starring Blu Hunt and Ben Smith-Petersen

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In anticipation for Captain America: Brave New World. Vin & Vic discuss the comics history of Sam Wilson, from Falcon to Captain America! Including comics history, reading recommendations, and Sam’s journey from page to screen in the MCU. 

Captain America Sam Wilson Reading Guide: https://thecosmiccircus.com/captain-america-sam-wilson-comics-reading-guide/

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John & Vin share their reactions to the movie Bring Them Down, a new drama-thriller from MUBI! The film follows two men from neighboring families who get embroiled in a beef with catastrophic consequences for the community.

Bring Them Down (2025) - Directed & written by Christopher Andrews (feature directorial debut) - Story by Christopher Andrews & Jonathan Hourigan - Starring Barry Keoghan & Christopher Abbott 

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