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. 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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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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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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Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro, What is The Matrix in Shared Reality?

00:04:19 John’s thoughts on this experience, comparing to other immersive theater experiences, ScreenX, IMAX

00:25:50 Other films that might be good fits for COSM and Shared Reality experiences

00:30:30 Final thoughts on The Matrix in Shared Reality and speaking with the creator of the experience in person.

00:35:15 Outros

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

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:55 - What is Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody of the Soul?
• 03:30 - Working with the band Tripping Daisy and other projects early on
• 08:54 - Perfect for a 360° immersive experience and showing what can be done with a dome
• 10:30 - A format like Resolution is like listening to an album all the way through but with visual storytelling included
• 17:20 - Balancing his vision with different songs and art styles
• 24:40 - Designing for different dome sizes
• 26:40 - Enjoying a community experience
• 30:45 - Where the dome experience may go in the future (use at planetariums, etc)
• 33:48 - What the director wants people to take away from this show, and anything else he wants to mention.
• 38:40 - Outros

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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

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:00 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later overview

00:21:40 28 Years Later discussion

00:38:00 28 Years Later trilogy thoughts on future of the franchise

00:41:00 Spoilers for 28 Years Later discussion

00:51:30 Outro

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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John and Vin breakdown Materialists and Past Lives, the first two films by breakout director Celine Song. How does Materialists compare to the much beloved Past Lives? Is Materialists a deconstruction, or is it actually more traditional? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 05:40 - Materialists story 08:50 - Past Lives comparison 10:45 - Talking classic romance films 14:57 - Positives and negatives of Materialists 22:50 - SPOILERS for Materialists and Past Lives 32:25 - Pedro Pascal in Materialists 34:57 - comparing to Challengers 35:56 - Final thoughts and talking more about favorite romance films and romantic comedies 38:10 - Favorite Directors 44:45 - Outros 45:28 - Extra

Materialists (2025) - Written and Directed by Celine Song - Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal - Cinematography by Shabier Kirchner - Edited by Keith Fraase - Music by Daniel Pemberton Past lives (2023) - Written and Directed by Celine Song - Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro - Cinematography Shabier Kirchner - Edited by Keith Fraase

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