Host Uday discusses with Brian, Vic, and John the new SUPERMAN film starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult (with spoilers!)... The four also talk about James Gunn's handling of the DC univese so far, and hopes and concerns for the future of the DCU. 

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Timestamps 

01:00 - Was Superman (2025) a successful start to the DCU?

07:19 - Is this movie "messy"?

15:00 - The lack of an origin story at the beginning of the film and its  effect on viewers being mixed

20:20 - James Gunn on origin stories

21:50 - Is the film easier to follow after seeing it a second time?

23:07 - Is this Superman film strong enough to build a franchise off of? Comparing to other depictions of Superman

24:45 - Debate about James Gunn being writer/director and in charge of everything there. Should he have more of a check and balance?

26:30 - Discussing the box office and deciding what constitutes a success

29:30 - More on James Gunn and the possible need for more checks and balances

36:25 - Batman v Superman comparisons. Snyder vs Gunn 

40:45 - Is it good or bad for James Gunn to be trying to build a competitor to the MCU with the DCU while also wrapped up in his own projects? Could he wind up spread too thin here?

53:00 - Marvel vs DC and further thoughts on the future of the DCU

01:01:55 - Romance in the MCU vs Superman

01:04:10 - Favorite characters and performances in Superman

01:10:20 - Krypto and the intro of Supergirl at the end

01:14:04 - Outros

Join Vin and Vic as they delve into the world of The Fantastic Four in the lead-up to the release of the new Marvel Studios film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. In this podcast, they discuss some of the iconic comic runs for Marvel's First Family and their influence on the upcoming MCU film.

Featured recommendations:

- Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman

- Fantastic Four by #48-50 Jack Kirby & Stan Lee

Other recommendations:

- Fantastic Four by Jack Kirby & Stan Lee

- Fantastic Four by John Byrne

- Fantastic Four by Walt Simonson

- Fantastic Four by Mark Waid & Mike Wieringo

- Fantastic Four by Ryan North

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Join Vin and Cam as they dive into the dynamic world of Superman (2025), written and directed by James Gunn. With a fresh perspective, this episode explores the film's engaging storyline featuring a modern-day battle between Superman and Lex Luthor, enriched by Gunn's unique perspective.

Delve into the charm of this new Superman, played by David Corenswet and the fascinating parallels with the 1978 classic film starring Christopher Reeve. Vin and Cam also share their thoughts on their favorite Superman adaptations and discuss the movie's standout moments and characters, like Nicholas Hoult's portrayal of Lex Luthor.

Lastly, they discuss their hopes for the characters and how they might be explored in future DCU projects.  

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intros

02:10 - Favorite Superman adaptations prior to Superman (2025)

04:20 - General thoughts on James Gunn's Superman (SPOILERS)

07:57 - Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult)

09:07 - Does this movie have "too much" going on?

11:15 - Clark's parents

11:55 - Is this movie "too cheesy?"

14:00 - Favorite side character in this movie

16:04 - What do you want to see next from the characters in Superman?

17:40 - Not enough focus on Superman as the main character?

18:45 - A week in the life of Superman structure, deleted scenes and extras

20:22 - If James Gunn ever does Batman and Superman...

21:44 - Seeing bits of James Gunn in the characters

23:45 - Outros

Podcast host and writer Brian Kitson is joined by writers Ayla Ruby and Uday Kataria to discuss Marvel Studios' newest series Ironheart starring Dominique Thorne, Lyric Ross, Anthony Ramos, Alden Ehrenreich, and Sacha Baron Cohen. The three discuss Riri's motivations and character journey in the series, as well as how magic and technology are blended. Characters like The Hood, Mephisto, Natalie, Zelma, Zeke and more are discussed, as well as how the series might fit in the wider MCU narrative.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intros

00:55 - General thoughts on Ironheart. Parallels with Marvel/Disney's handling of the Echo series. 

06:55 - Continuing Riri's story from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

12:20 - Riri's motivations, grief, and questionable decisions in Ironheart

18:20 - Ironheart's place in the MCU timeline and larger narrative.

20:00 - Mephisto and Riri messing with Death. Shouldn't Aubrey Plaza's Death be angry? Will this be followed up on later?

25:20 - The Hood and Strange Academy

29:00 - Blending technology with magic in the show

34:00 - The Hood's motivations vs Riri's. 

37:00 - Riri's attitude towards Tony Stark/Iron Man

39:25 - Where was the rest of the MCU?

40:45 - Zelma, Zeke and other characters

47:25 - Where will the Ironheart storyline go from here?

56:50 - The color of magic in Ironheart, chaos magic?

58:00 - Need for Jac Schaeffer to return to write again

01:00:15 - Outros

In this episode of The Cosmic Circle, hosts Uday Kataria and Cameron Brook delve into the controversial reception of 'Jurassic World Rebirth.' While tackling the question of whether the film truly revitalizes the franchise, they discuss its plot inconsistencies, character development issues, and missed opportunities.

Despite high expectations, could 'Rebirth' deliver the thrilling dinosaur action and engaging narrative fans crave, or does it fall short? Join the discussion as Uday and Cam share their insights and personal anecdotes about the film and ponder the future of the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World saga.

Jurassic World: Rebirth was directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story),  and stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali. 

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Timestamps

00:00:00

00:00:25

00:03:34

00:08:42

00:12:39

00:16:54

00:27:34

00:35:03

In this episode of Cosmic Circus Reviews, Vin and special guest, Lizzie Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Cosmic Circus, delve into the timeless influence of the original Superman movies - Superman 1978 and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. These films hold a special place in their hearts and are credited as foundational to their love for comic book cinema.

Superman the Movie (1978) Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (1980, 2006) 

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Superman: The Movie and Superman II cast and credits. Growing up watching these films. 02:40 - Superman The Movie (1978) discussion 11:19 - Comparing Superman and Spider-Man 13:20 - Superman II: The Richard Donner cut discussion 21:56 - Margot Kidder as Lois Lane 24:38 - Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman/Kal-El 25:35 - Superman III 27:24 - Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 30:30 - Superman movie quotes 32:14 - Outro

John Dotson tells Vin about a new experience called The Matrix in Shared Reality, exclusively at Cosm LA and Cosm Dallas. The Matrix in Shared Reality is a collaborative project between Cosm Studios, Little Cinema, and Warner Bros., bringing the 1999 sci-fi classic back to the big screen in a new, immersive way.

Cosm is a venue where attendees can experience sporting events, documentaries, live concerts, and movies on an 87-foot dome. Founded by Jay Rinsky, Little Cinema is a renowned studio that specializes in immersive live experiences for the entertainment industry.

John's written review for this experience: https://thecosmiccircus.com/matrix-shared-reality-cosm-dallas-tx/

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00:04:19

00:25:50

00:30:30

00:35:15

Vin interviews SCOTT BERMAN, writer and director of RESOLUTION: A CINEPHONIC RHAPSODY OF THE SOUL. The revolutionary film is an immersive 360° dome experience, now playing at the Fort Worth Omni Theater, the University of North Texas' Sky Theater, and soon to spread across the US, UK, and EU. The feature is the latest from Scott's 30-year collaboration with Tim DeLaughter, lead of The Polyphonic Spree band.

In the interview, Scott discusses his history with Tim, why communal experiences are so important, and the future of this incredible, innovative new technology.

Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul (2025) - Written and Directed by Scott Berman - Music by Tim Delaughter and The Polyphonic Spree - Technical/Creative Director: Ryan Hartsell - Based on the album Salvage Enterprise by The Polyphonic Spree

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John Dotson and Vin reflect on the 28 Days Later franchise and review the latest sequel, 28 Years Later. The new sequel sees the return of director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland, and centers on a child named Spike (Alfie Williams) who journeys to the infected mainland to find a cure for his mother, Isla (Jodie Comer). The film also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and legendary actor Ralph Fiennes.

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Timestamps

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00:21:40

00:38:00

00:41:00

00:51:30

Vin & Vic break down the main Superman comics influences for James Gunn's upcoming DCU movie. Stick around to the end for mailbag questions!

All-Star Superman (2005) - Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely

Kingdom Come (1996) - Mark Waid, Alex Ross

Superman for All Seasons (1998) - Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale

Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? (1986) - Alan Moore, Curt Swan

Superman: Up in the Sky (2019) - Tom King, Andy Kubert

Superman: Supercorp (2023) - Joshua Williamson, Jamal Campbell

Other Superman comics recommendations: - Superman: Secret Identity - Superman: Red Son - Superman: Birthright - Lex Luthor: Man of Steel

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:42 - Superman For All Seasons

09:02 - All Star Superman

17:41 - Superman: Up in the Sky (2019)

22:20 - Superman: Whatever happened to the Man of Tomorrow?

31:22 - Supercorp

36:32 - Superman '78

40:55 - Kingdom Come

50:15 - Superman 2000 (The Superman comic that never was)

53:38 - Other comic recommendations

58:25 - Looking forward to the new movie from James Gunn Superman (2025)

01:20:30 - Mailbag questions answered

01:28:40 - Outro

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