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Doctor Who Season 2 and Finale Discussion | The Cosmic Circle Jun 16, 2025

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In this new episode of The Cosmic Circle Podcast, host Brian Kitson talks to writers Cameron Brook and Wiktor Reinfuss ("Vic") along with Edit0r-In-Chief Lizzie Hill about Doctor Who season 2 and what happened in the second half of the season and finale "The Reality War". They talk about how they feel about Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor, seeing familiar faces return in the new Russell T. Davies era, and other surprises and questions from the season. Spoiler warning!

Doctor Who season 2 podcast timestamps

00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Overall impressions of this season of Doctor Who, talking inclusion and diversity in the show, and how Ncuti Gatwa has done as the 15th Doctor
09:10 - Favorite episode of Doctor Who season 2's second half
15:25 - "The Story & the Engine"
27:45 - Poppy's return
29:35 - "The Interstellar Song Content"
36:50 - The Rani reveal
38:10 - The Doctor's Granddaughter Susan
42:25 - "Wish World"and "The Reality War"
56:50 - The return of Billie Piper and other familiar faces returning during the new Russell T. Davies era.
01:06:40 - Outros

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Final Destination Bloodlines: Exclusive Interview with Composer Tim Wynn Jun 03, 2025

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Vin interviews TIM WYNN, musical composer of FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES. Tim has a long history of genre composing, including 15 seasons of Supernatural, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and a long collaboration with Christopher Lennertz. As the third composer in the Final Destination franchise, how did Tim respect the legacy of Shirley Walker's score while reinventing the music for a new era? Tune in to find out!

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The Life of Chuck Starring Tom Hiddleston Movie Review | Cosmic Circus Reviews Jun 02, 2025

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John Dotson and Vin discuss the latest Mike Flanagan movie titled The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Hamill, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak, and many more.

Based on a Stephen King short story, The Life of Chuck tells a world-ending tale about the extraordinary life of a banker named Charles "Chuck" Kantz. Narrated by Nick Offerman. Music by The Newton Brothers. The film from Neon opens limitedly on June 6 and expands widely on June 13.

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Bring Her Back Movie Review (starring Sally Hawkins) | Cosmic Circus Reviews May 23, 2025

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John Dotson and Vin review A24's new horror film, Bring Her Back, starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, and Jonah Wren Phillips. Directed by Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou Written by Danny Philippou & Bill Hinzman

Australian horror film Basic details: Brother, sister, foster family, spooky ritual

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Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul at Fort Worth Omni Theater | Cosmic Circus Reviews May 21, 2025

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John Dotson and Vin review Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul, a musical immersive experience currently playing at the Fort Worth Omni Theater.

The movie is directed by Scott Berman, Brian Levi Bowman, and Ryan Hartsell and incorporates music from the album "Salvage Enterprise" by Tim DeLaughter and The Polyphonic Spree to transport audiences into vibrant, colorful segments of dreamlike animation, as well as live-action artistry.

Animators for resolution: Micah Buzan Anthony Schepperd David A. Zaboski Originally at the Sky Theater at UNT, then officially premiered at SXSW in Austin, Texas with a 25-person custom-built dome Now playing at the Fort Worth Omni Theater, soon to expand across the US and Europe

The Jane & John Justin Foundation OMNI THEATER reopened in the Fall of 2024 and features the largest 8k LED Dome in a museum.

Find our review of the reopening here: https://thecosmiccircus.com/fort-worth-omni-imax-theater-returns-with-game-changer-technology/

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Andor Season 2, Rogue One, and Star Wars Discussion | The Cosmic Circle Podcast May 20, 2025

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Podcast host Uday Kataria talks to writers Vin and Cam about Andor season 2, it's connection to Rogue One, and Star Wars. Check out their spoilery discussion here or find us most places podcasts are available.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Is Andor the greatest Star Wars project ever produced?

08:35 - Favorite characters in Andor season 2

22:40 - How do you feel about some of the compressed arcs in the season?

31:30 - Episode drops 2 or 3 a week vs 1 a week

36:10 - List of things you might like if you like Andor

37:25 - Revisiting Rogue One after Andor season 2

37:58 - Patreon/Discord mailbag question: Did Andor do Rogue One justice?

52:00 - Where do you tell someone to start watching Star Wars now if they aren't familiar with it yet?

58:00 - Patreon/Discord mailbag question: Is there anything else you'd like to see explored from the years between Episode 3 and 4?

01:00:45 - Mon Mothma

01:02:45 - The Future of Andor and Star Wars (Spoilers)

01:05:05 - Is Star Wars scared to move forward?

01:09:18 - Book recommendation: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray

01:10:35 - Outros

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Final Destination Bloodlines Review with John and Vin! | Cosmic Circus Reviews May 19, 2025

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John & Vin discuss Final Destination Bloodlines. Join the boys as they discuss the history of the long-running horror franchise and react to the new film.

Timestamps 00:00 - Intro and general Final Destination franchise and Bloodlines discussion

19:00 - Spoiler discussion for Final Destination: Bloodlines

21:55 - Discord/Patreon questions about Karate Kid: Legends and the John Wick Ballerina films

29:55 - Final Destination (2000) extra commentary

Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) Directed by Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein, Screenplay by Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor, Story by Jon Watts, Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor, Starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, Tony Todd

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Marvel's Thunderbolts Comics History/Review with Vic & Vin! | Cosmic Circus Comics May 15, 2025

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Vin & Vic review a batch of Thunderbolts comics. From the first ever series to the newest MCU synergy, dive into the rich comicbook history of Marvel's "New Avengers"!

Vin's Thunderbolts Comics Reading Guide: https://thecosmiccircus.com/thunderbolts-comics-reading-guide/

Avengers/Thunderbolts (2004) #1-6 by Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza, Barry Kitson

Thunderbolts (2012/2013) #1-12 by Daniel Way & Steve Dillon

Thunderbolts (2022) #1-5 by Jim Zub & Sean Izaakse

Thunderbolts (2023) #1-4 by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing

The Sentry (2000) 1-5 by Paul Jenkins & Jae Lee

The Sentry vs. the Void (2001) one-shot by Paul Jenkins & Jae Lee

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Doctor Who Season 2 So Far Discussion | The Cosmic Circle May 10, 2025

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In this new episode of The Cosmic Circle Podcast, host Brian Kitson talks to Cam and Vic about the first 4 episodes of Doctor Who season 2, now streaming on Disney+!
Timestamps
00:00 - Intros

02:25 - What's up with May 24th? Discussing the mysteries of this season and how the episode stories blend together so far.

11:15 - Belinda (Spoilers) vs Ruby

17:15 - Belinda's dynamic with the Doctor

18:20 - Our favorite episode so far this season

24:00 - The Robot Revolution

31:00 - Lux

38:10 - The Well

45:20 - Lucky Day

53:00 - Feelings and theories for the rest of the season

56:20 - Outros

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Thunderbolts*: The New Avengers movie review | Cosmic Circus Reviews May 07, 2025

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Vin and John Dotson review the latest Marvel movie titled "Thunderbolts," starring Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, Lewis Pullman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Wyatt Russell.

Skip ahead to 31:10 for answers to our Patreon members' mailbag questions.

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Directed by Jake Schreier, "Thunderbolts" centers on Yelena Belova, who joins forces with unlikely heroes after becoming an expendable target.

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