EP 149: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)

As the last piece of the July blockbuster season, The Fantastic Four: First Steps brings the family of four back to the big screen for the first time in a decade. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. The film is directed by Matt Shakman and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn. 

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Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Initial Thoughts
• 0:27:08 Spoiler Review
• 1:47:27 Oscars Assessment
• 1:49:26 Final Ratings

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Credits:

• Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek