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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Vin & Vic breakdown the new teaser for The Fantastic Four: First Steps from Marvel Studios. The comics lads discuss their favorite moments, parallels to the previous Fantastic Four movies, comics inspirations, and the future of the Fantastic Four in the MCU! They also discuss their expectations for Avengers: Doomsday and how their anticipation for the Fantastic Four reboot (July 25) compares to their feelings on James Gunn's competing DCU Superman movie (July 11).

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Comics recommendations mentioned: - Fantastic Four by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby (1960s) - Fantastic Four by Mark Waid & Mike Wieringo (2000s) - Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman (2010s) - Fantastic Four by Ryan North (2020s) 

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Vin and John wrap up Sundance this year with a quick review of 11 films John screened. See the list with more info below! Be sure to check out our other reviews from Sundance Film Festival 2025 on this channel and on TheCosmicCircus.com

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Atropia - USA Directed & written by Hailey Gates Starring Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner Winner: U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury prize

Bubble & Squeak - USA Directed & written by Evan Twohy Starring Himesh Patel Sarah Goldberg Steven Yeun Dave Franco Matt Berry

Omaha - USA Directed by Cole Webley Written by Robert Machoian

DJ Ahmet - North Macedonia/ Czech Republic / Serbia / Croatia Directed & written by Georgi M. Unkovski Winner: World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision Winner: World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award

East of Wall - USA Directed and written by Kate Beecroft Starring Tabatha Zimiga Porshia Zimiga Scoot McNairy

André is an Idiot - USA Directed by Tony Benna Edited by Parker Laramie Winner: US Documentary Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award Winner: US Documentary Audience Award

Predators - USA Directed by David Osit Edited by David Osit & Nicolás Nørgaard Staffolani

Ricky - USA Directed by Rashad Frett Written by Rashad Frett & Lin Que Ayoung Winner of the Directing Award: US Dramatic

Seeds - USA Directed by Brittany Shyne Edited by Malika Zouhali-Worrall

Zodiac Killer Project - USA / UK Directed by Charlie Shackleton

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore - USA Directed by Shoshannah Stern Edited by Sara Newens

Timestamps

0:00 Intro 2:39 Atropia - USA Directed & written by Hailey Gates Starring Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner Winner: U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury prize 6:07 Bubble & Squeak - USA Directed & written by Evan Twohy Starring Himesh Patel, Sarah Goldberg, Steven Yeun, Dave Franco, and Matt Berry 8:43 Omaha - USA Directed by Cole Webley Written by Robert Machoian 11:15 DJ Ahmet - North Macedonia/ Czech Republic / Serbia / Croatia Directed & written by Georgi M. Unkovski Winner: World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision Winner: World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award 13:05 East of Wall - USA Directed and written by Kate Beecroft Starring Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga, and Scoot McNairy 15:57 André is an Idiot - USA Directed by Tony Benna Edited by Parker Laramie Winner: US Documentary Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award Winner: US Documentary Audience Award 17:52 Predators - USA Directed by David Osit Edited by David Osit & Nicolás Nørgaard Staffolani 22:55 Ricky - USA Directed by Rashad Frett Written by Rashad Frett & Lin Que Ayoung Winner of the Directing Award: US Dramatic 23:05 Seeds - USA Directed by Brittany Shyne Edited by Malika Zouhali-Worrall 26:12 Zodiac Killer Project - USA / UK Directed by Charlie Shackleton 28:47 Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore - USA Directed by Shoshannah Stern Edited by Sara Newens 31:17 Twinless controversy 35:51 Wrapping up Sundance 2025 36:44 Outro

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Vin and John discuss 4 more films showing at Sundance Film Festival this year, which John says are all "bangers". Watch and learn more about these great films at Sundance 2025!

Train Dreams - USA Director(s) Clint Bentley Screenwriters Clint Bentley Greg Kwedar Starring Joel Edgerton Felicity Jones Kerry Condon William H. Macy

The Things You Kill - Turkey Director(s) Alireza Khatami Screenwriter Alireza Khatami

The Perfect Neighbor - USA Director Geeta Gandbhir Editor Viridiana Lieberman

Plainclothes - USA Directed & written by Carmen Emmi

Timestamps

0:00 Intro 2:27 Train Dreams - USA Director: Clint Bentley Screenwriters: Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar Starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy 7:20 The Things You K ll - Turkey Directed & written by Alireza Khatami 11:43 The Perfect Neighbor - USA Director: Geeta Gandbhir Editor: Viridiana Lieberman 18:05 Plainclothes - USA Directed & written by Carmen Emmi 23:04 John's top recommendation 24:55 Outro

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John & Vin discuss the first batch of films from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. An exciting, emotional, and exceptional group of films to launch the biggest indie film festival in the United States!

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Middletown Directors & Writers Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss

Rains Over Babel - Spanish Director Gala del Sol Screenwriter Gala del Sol

Life After Director Reid Davenport Editor Don Bernier

Sally (Sally Ride documentary) Director Cristina Costantini Writers Cristina Costantini & Tom Maroney Editor Kate Hackett, Andy McAllister

The Virgin of Quarry Lake - Spanish Director Laura Casabé Writer Benjamín Naishtat Based on "El carrito" and "La virgen de la tosquera" by Mariana Enríquez

Timestamps

0:00 Intro 1:56 The Virgin of Quarry Lake - Spanish Director Laura Casabé Writer Benjamín Naishtat Based on "El carrito" and "La virgen de la tosquera" by Mariana Enríquez 4:52 Middletown Directors & Writers Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss 7:56 Rains Over Babel - Spanish Director Gala del Sol Screenwriter Gala del Sol 11:40 Sally Director Cristina Costantini Writers Cristina Costantini & Tom Maroney Editor Kate Hackett, Andy McAllister 15:34 Life After Director Reid Davenport Editor Don Bernier 26:12 Outro

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