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Doctor Doom's reign over the Marvel Universe meets new threats and challenges as Dormammu attacks, Thor speaks his mind, Doom and Reed Richards debate, and a terrible secret is about to be revealed! The Speakers of Geek discuss One World Under Doom issues 4 thru 6 (and a bunch of tie-ins) by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, Travis Lanham and company. (53:23)

At Terrificon, I moderated an unforgettable panel with four generations of Fantastic Four voices — Humberto Ramos, Walter Simonson, Steve Englehart, Chris Claremont, and C.B. Cebulski.Humberto Ramos, now illustrating Marvel's current Fantastic Four with writer Ryan North, shared how he's balancing the Kirby legacy with his energetic, modern style. He spoke about designing new adventures while keeping the Richards family's emotional core intact.Walter Simonson reflected on his late '80s run, when he boldly reshaped Reed Richards, experimented with the lineup, and injected the series with the same cosmic energy that defined his acclaimed Thor.Steve Englehart recalled his 1980s stories full of Skrull intrigue, soap-opera tension, and attempts to modernize the FF amid Marvel's editorial shifts.Chris Claremont, best known for X-Men, discussed his early 2000s tenure exploring Sue Richards' evolution as leader and giving fresh dimension to Ben Grimm's humanity.C.B. Cebulski, Marvel's Editor-in-Chief, rounded out the conversation by talking about the FF's place in Marvel's publishing future and the responsibility of shepherding “The World's Greatest Comic Magazine” in today's marketplace.Together, the panel offered candid stories, behind-the-scenes context, and a sweeping look at how the Fantastic Four has endured — and evolved — across decades of creators.

INTRO:I'm finally back after my NDE from a month-long bout with H1N1 earlier this year. I'm Hank Davis, a nineteen year podcasting veteran, filmmaker, and soon to be musician (more on that in the coming weeks) and this is my review of Marvel's Fantastic Four.This is a spoiler-filled review of the movie and if you are overly sensitive to satire (that may or may not be funny) this won't be the podcast for you. SETTINGS:When it comes to the sets and immersion I feel that Fantastic Four shines. This is the first Marvel movie in recent years (that I've watched anyway) that has areas which actually feel populated and expansive. Maybe there are simply more people on Earth-828. We'd need to see the census data compared to Earth-616 but I digress.The retro design of the areas, vehicles, building interiors, clothing, and household items gave me a Jetsons meets Flash Gordon vibe. I thought they nailed costumes which are darn near impeccable. The aesthetics coalesce to create a believable world that simply hasn't been present in a Marvel film in quite some time. But a world is only as good as the characters you put in it.CHARACTERS:Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm is believable, balanced, and didn't overpower the movie like Marvel tends to do female leads.Ben Grimm's portrayal is about as spot on as there's been in any incarnation of the character.While not my favorite, Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm is likeable but not as punchy as the Chris Evans version. Thankfully, we didn't get the awkward “how are they related” gymnastics like the 2015 version. Outside of the writing Ralph Ineson does a solid job of bringing Galactus to life on the big screen.My sister's 8th grade sports trophy springs to life as Julia Garner attempts to give us a different take on Silver Surfer. While there's nothing like the original, Shalla-Bal didn't negatively impact the movie (outside of those initial concept renderings). Ultimately she portrayed a conflicted character that was believable. I laughed out loud when Stingray from Cobra Kai rolled in as the Mole Man. I guess Cobra Kai truly never dies! It's just been driven underground.Which unfortunately leads me to Reed Richards himself portrayed by Pedro Pascal. Pedro Pascal is as much Mister Fantastic as I'm Denzel Washington. I needed to see another Pedro lead like a golf club to the head (SFX). If you know, you know. He delivers amazing lines like "I don't know." and others that make you second guess the idea that he's the smartest man alive. I am suffering from Pedro fatigue!HITS:I'll say it again, the costumes were excellent! Even though I couldn't help but itch myself uncomfortably while looking at that material, the suits were incredible.The Thing was done justice in this movie! I thought about how cool playing a video game would be as he smashed through the columns of that building. Can we get The Thing vs The Hulk please? That's one of my favorite comic book childhood matchups.I liked the blending of high and low tech items. Seeing physical records made me nostalgic but didn't take away from the sophisticated feel the film delivers.The message of world-wide unity in the face of extreme turmoil was a refreshing insertion that didn't feel like a ‘nine iron to the head' political lecture.Who doesn't love a superpowered baby? Although I wished they would have fleshed that out more in this particular movie instead of hoping I watch what's next. A cute baby trumps an obnoxious dog any day of the week. I'm looking at you James Gunn!MISSES:Galactus is estimated to be approximately 440 meters tall.

#fantastic4 #marvelcinematicuniverse #MCU Marvel's First Family finally joins the MCU! In a universe where The Avengers don't exist, The Fantastic Four - consisting of Reed Richards, his wife Sue, brother-in-law Johnny, and best friend Ben - have become the heroes of Earth 828 after a freak accident in space imbues them all with special abilities. The family is joyful when finding out that the Richards' are about to be parents, but when a powerful cosmic being threatens the safety of their planet in exchange for their (seemingly) powerful unborn child, the team must work together to find a way to save both.

Today we talk about the time Reed Richards had Ben Grimm repeat what he said and came up with a FANTASTIC name for his team of FOUR, but THE THING is the name was kind of a STRETCH, but in the end the name was FIRE, even if the rest of the team COULD NOT SEE IT at first. JOIN THE OFFICIAL MTTA DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/t9UV3c7Npr BUY OUR MERCH: https://merch-throughout-the-ages.creator-spring.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/MemesThroughouttheages

Conrad is back to discuss the new Fantastic Four movie. We talk about spoilers for Reed Richards' master plan from 19:51-26:07 so maybe avoid that section if you haven't seen the film yet. And find Conrad at SpaceSpinner2000.comYou can find a list of all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and BlueSky. And email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.comMusic used in this episode is Circuit Breaker by the artist Robodub. Click here to listen to the episode online. Or Download here Right click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

What's the untold story behind the never-released 1994 Fantastic Four film staring Alex Hyde-White, and his return to the franchise in the newly released blockbuster film Fantastic Four: First Steps? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Alex Hyde-White on the Fantastic Four franchise.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comAlex Hyde-White is a veteran Hollywood actor with more than 100 film and TV credits to his name, including Pretty Woman, Indiana Jones, Catch Me If You Can, Battlestar Galactica, NCIS, Dexter and Agents of SHIELD. He's produced 2 independent films, and under his company Punch Audio, distributed 500 audio books. In 2022 he released his memoir: In The Volume: My Life in TV and Film. His current project is the recently released blockbuster movie Fantastic Four: First Steps. Alex Hyde-White starred as the original Reed Richards in the first version of Marvel's Fantastic Four, which was bought by Fox and never released. This 1994 early version has since acquired a loyal following among fans of the genre, and was recently embraced as a true origin story of the new film. Alex and his three co-stars from the original all have cameos in the new film. This is a marvelously unique piece of Hollywood folklore that has been thirty years in the making. https://www.alexhyde-white.comOrder In The Volume on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5GUP3liGet your tickets to Fantastic Four: First Steps: https://www.marvel.com/movies/the-fantastic-four-first-stepsFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

The crew dissect Fantastic Four First Steps and quite unsurprisingly don't agree on much. We talk Reed Richards, Sue Storm, VFX, The Thing, Johnny Storm, Silver Surfer, Galactus, the writing, and everything else we thought was relevant. Spoilers abound so proceed with caution!Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Instagram: @confidently_podYouTube: @confidentlywrongpodcastWebsite: confidentlywrong.simplecast.comCredits:Hosted by: Wesley Nakamura, Brian Redondo, Savon JonesEdited by: Wesley NakamuraTheme Music: Implied Authority by Bass ElfLink: https://soundcloud.com/bass_elf_music

Today, in celebration of Fantastic Four's fourth cinematic debut season we tie the threads between The First Family, The Future Foundations, and some of their most iconic baddies with some of our favorite Baxter Building-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 75: Fantastic Four – Explore the science and the fiction behind Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny StormGHL 76: Fantastic Four Pt 2 – Study up on the greatest moments of Marvel Comics' First Family - including first steps!GHL 370: Silver Surfer – Discover the far out & trippy origins of Norrin RaddGHL 250: Doctor Doom – Follow the journey of the fifth member of The Fantastic Four on his descent into villanryGHL 77: Best FF – Jason & Ashley build their ultimate Fantastic Four line up with other members of the Marvel Comics UniverseSuit up in blue and white, jump into the Negative Zone, and enjoy in this epic celebration of all things Fantastic!For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.socialThanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

Today, in celebration of Fantastic Four's fourth cinematic debut season we tie the threads between The First Family, The Future Foundations, and some of their most iconic baddies with some of our favorite Baxter Building-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 75: Fantastic Four – Explore the science and the fiction behind Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny StormGHL 76: Fantastic Four Pt 2 – Study up on the greatest moments of Marvel Comics' First Family - including first steps!GHL 370: Silver Surfer – Discover the far out & trippy origins of Norrin RaddGHL 250: Doctor Doom – Follow the journey of the fifth member of The Fantastic Four on his descent into villanryGHL 77: Best FF – Jason & Ashley build their ultimate Fantastic Four line up with other members of the Marvel Comics UniverseSuit up in blue and white, jump into the Negative Zone, and enjoy in this epic celebration of all things Fantastic!For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.socialThanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

Send us a textThe Fantastic Four has finally arrived in the MCU, but not in the way anyone expected. Rather than another tired origin story, we're dropped into Universe 828—a gorgeously realized retro-futuristic world where Marvel's First Family are already established heroes beloved by the public.What makes this film truly special is how it balances cosmic spectacle with intimate family drama. When we meet Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben, they're facing their greatest challenge yet: impending parenthood. Sue Storm is pregnant, and Reed's anxiety about what their altered genetics might mean for their child drives much of the emotional narrative. Pedro Pascal brings a fascinating vulnerability to Reed Richards—a brilliant mind constantly plagued by feelings of inadequacy, always believing he should be able to do more.Vanessa Kirby delivers what might be the definitive Sue Storm performance, finally showcasing the character's immense power that comic readers have known about for decades. The climactic sequence where she confronts Galactus while literally in labor is both visually stunning and emotionally resonant—a mother's fierce protection taken to cosmic levels. Meanwhile, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach bring fresh energy to Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm respectively, with their relationship capturing that perfect balance of friendly ribbing and genuine brotherhood.The film's visual aesthetic deserves special mention—Universe 828 feels like tomorrow as imagined in the 1960s, with flying cars, impossible architecture, and a sense of optimism that's been missing from recent superhero fare. This distinct setting, coupled with the post-credits tease of Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom appearing in Franklin Richards' nursery, suggests an exciting direction for the future of the MCU.Whether you're a longtime Fantastic Four fan or completely new to these characters, this film offers something genuinely fresh in the superhero landscape. It reminds us why these characters have endured for over sixty years—because at their heart, they're not just superheroes, they're family. And that's fantastic.Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbANew Video: The Divine Structure Hidden in Superman's Timeline: https://youtu.be/iHgcBcCSJgM?si=9xmcl76NZR3Sdx3wSupport the show

Oscar and Carl dive headfirst into the gritty, grey-blue world of Fantastic Four (2015), and together they ask the important questions: what exactly was Doom doing on Planet Green Lava? Why does Reed Richards' disguise look like he just got lost at a hardware store? Is this the least fun superpower montage in film history? And of course… who would watch this?Find us through:Email: askwwwtpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/ TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthis More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis

Josh is joined by Marvel Correspondent Maya Mosher to talk all about the newest entry into the MCU, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." They argue over whether Galactus made for an interesting villain, discuss if Pedro Pascal's performance as Reed Richards was sufficiently charismatic, the performances of the rest of the main cast and supporting characters what the film's plot says about the future of the MCU and much more! Spoilers throughout!

Join Lafayette and Carlos for a nostalgia-packed and laugh-filled episode of Nerds Talking The Podcast! This week, we're honored to welcome Alex Hyde-White, the original Reed Richards from the legendary never-released 1994 Roger Corman version of The Fantastic Four. Alex gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult-classic film that was never meant to see the light of day — plus, what he's been up to lately, including his appearance in the newest Fantastic Four film now playing in theaters.Then Carlos breaks down the new reboot of The Naked Gun — does it deliver the slapstick genius of the original or crash and burn like a banana peel on a waxed floor?As always, we wrap up with our signature mix of entertainment news, off-the-cuff humor, and nerdy banter that keeps you coming back for more. If you're a fan of superheroes, cinema history, or just need a good laugh, this episode has it all.Tune in now — because this one's fantastic!#NerdsTalkingThePodcast #FantasticFour #AlexHydeWhite #ReedRichards #1994FantasticFour #TheNakedGun #MovieReview #MarvelMovies #ComicBookMovies #CultClassics #EntertainmentNews #NerdPodcast #GeekCulture #RogerCorman #ComedyPodcast

On this episode of The Rehashables, we suit up for Marvel's Fantastic Four and immediately start comparing it to Superman, because how could we not? We break down our theater trips (including a 10 a.m. showing and a 30-second nap), hand out our custom movie awards, and talk everything from Pedro Pascal's “aww shucks” Reed Richards to Vanessa Kirby stealing the show. We question Galactus' metabolism, debate if giving him the baby was really that bad of an idea, and figure out if this movie will matter in 10 years or end up as just another mid-tier Marvel entry.

Send us a textFresh out of the theater, we're diving straight into Marvel's latest attempt to bring the Fantastic Four to life in "First Steps." This film represents yet another chapter in the troubled cinematic history of Marvel's first family, and we're breaking down exactly why it stumbles despite its impressive cast and visuals.The movie teases greatness with an exhilarating opening sequence showcasing the team's powers, but quickly devolves into a frustrating waiting game. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby deliver committed performances as Reed Richards and Sue Storm, with Kirby particularly shining in emotional moments. However, the film fundamentally misunderstands what makes the Fantastic Four special – their dynamic family chemistry and distinctive personalities.We explore how the retrofuturistic aesthetic creates a unique visual identity but lacks narrative purpose, and why Galactus' mere four minutes of screen time in a two-hour movie represents a massive missed opportunity. Through a direct comparison with James Gunn's Superman, we highlight where both films succeed and fail in their superhero storytelling approaches. For longtime Fantastic Four fans, this will feel like another disappointment in a long line of adaptations that can't seem to capture the magic of Marvel's original superhero team. If you're looking for the definitive Fantastic Four experience, you might be better off watching The Incredibles instead! Subscribe now for more brutally honest superhero movie reviews delivered straight from the theater to your ears. Support the show

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"I herald his beginning. I herald your end." We herald the return of Alex and Zach to the MCU! We take our first steps into Phase Six with the return of Marvel's First Family to the big screen in THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. We compare the 37th film in the MCU to the previous cinematic attempts at the Fantastic Four, examine if its retro-future style over substance and how this movie takes us towards the end of the Multiverse Saga and Avengers: Doomsday.TIME STAMPS:0:27 - Intro1:55 - Background3:30 - Non-Spoiler Review17:15 - Concession Stand (Sweet, Salty, Refresher) - SPOILERS AHEAD46:39 - Fantastic Four + Tomorrowland in Disneyland50:39 - Post-Credit Scenes - SPOILERS AHEAD54:18 - MCU Connections / Looking Ahead to Avengers: Doomsday - SPOILERS AHEAD1:00:46 - Other MCU Projects1:04:01 - Avatar 3: Fire and Ash Trailer Thoughts1:06:17 - What's the next "big" movie?1:09:07 - OutroFollow us on Instagram @a.z_moviereview. Follow us on Twitter @a_z_moviereview.

In this episode of Feels Over Reels, hosts Chris Farrell, Matt Gastar, and Ron Newman dive into an in-depth review of the movie 'Fantastic Four (2025)'. The discussion begins with a non-spoiler overview, touching on the cast, budget, box office performance, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and general setup of the movie. The hosts then compare the new film to previous Fantastic Four movies, noting improvements and drawbacks. They comment on the movie's pacing, action, special effects, and the performances of the cast, including Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby. Afterward, they transition to a spoiler-filled analysis, focusing on character arcs, plot twists, and thematic elements.   00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:14 Fantastic Four (2025) Overview 00:41 Box Office and Ratings 01:18 Non-Spoiler Review 02:28 Comparing to Previous Fantastic Four Movies 04:20 Villains and Characters 05:56 General Impressions and Comparisons 10:01 Spoiler Discussion 15:22 Funny Moments and Disappointments 15:25 Blind Girl Chemistry 16:14 Human Torch and Silver Surfer Dynamics 16:53 Galactus and Celestials 18:14 Silver Surfer's Sacrifice 18:34 Moleman and Villains 19:55 Reed Richards' Calculations 20:38 Teleporting Earth Plan 23:10 Galactus' Weaknesses 27:03 Final Thoughts on the Movie 28:18 Plugs and Recommendations

This week on the show, we discuss our recent visit to Southern California for San Diego Comic Con (7:18) and review the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Fantastic Four: First Steps (43:39)!"Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, First Steps follows Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm as they face their most daunting challenge yet: forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond. While the world loves them, they must now defend Earth from a ravenous space god Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. "---Thank you Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

Editors - Nona Khodai ACE and Tim Roche The Fantastic Four: First Steps sees editors Nona Khodai and Tim Roche reunite for the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the second reboot of the Fantastic Four film series.  The film also marks the first time the two have worked together since Marvel's live action series debut, WandaVision.  Although each had worked with him separately before, WandaVision was the first time both Nona and Tim worked with director Matt Shakman on a Marvel project. The Fantastic Four: First Steps takes place in 1964, as the world celebrates the fourth anniversary of astronauts Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm becoming the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four (Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing).  But the celebration doesn't last for long as the four face their most daunting challenge yet as they defend Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer. NONA KHODAI ACE A Southern California native and graduate of USC's Cinematic Arts school, Nona started her career as an assistant on such films as the Bad Robot production, Super 8.  Her first foray as an editor on a "superhero" project came courtesy of showrunner Eric Kripke who brought her aboard the The Boys, where she would work with director Matt Shakman for the first time.  Nona was twice nominted for an Emmy award for her work on Marvel's WandaVision, and nominated for another Emmy for Marvel's Ms. Marvel. TIM ROCHE Known for his work on comedy series like Silicon Valley and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as well as for his contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including WandaVision, Thor: Love and Thunder and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Tim has received five Emmy nominations for his work, including one this year for Welcom To Wrexham, a show that has already brought him an ACE Eddie Award. The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Streamline your postproduction pipeline with Shade Listen to Nona and Tim talk about cutting WandaVision Hear Nona share her experiences editing The Boys Check out Tim's podcast about the post workflow for Hawkeye Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Send us a textAs promised, this week on episode #109 of "Fabulous Film & Friends we're going to weigh in on the two big ticket super hero extravaganzas from the Summer of 2025:  James Gunn's Superman starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Skyler Gisando, Wendell Pierce, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Sara Sampaio and Nicholas Hoult up against The Fantastic Four: First Steps directed by Matt Shakman and starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner and Ralph Ineson. Returning for yet another daringly detailed deep dive into the world of fantastical four colored fantasies is nephew to a comic bookstore Kingpin, author, teacher and hypnotherapist, Joe Field. Before we blast off into the Ultra-Negative Zone, the synopses: In 2025's Superman, it is 3 years into his mission and Earth's Champion, The Man of Steel has met his match in Lex Luthor who causes a distraction with a giant monster and breaks into Superman's secret Fortress of Solitude where he translates a message from Superman's parents in which they instruct their son Kal El –Superman's Kryptonian name-- to take over earth and spread his seed. Using this jarringly awkward info to turn public opinion against our hero, Luthor has also made a clone of Superman called Ultraman who continually batters and beats the Man of Steel into submission. On top of that, Luthor has a Pocket Universe where he jails his enemies including his ex-girlfriends. And Lex has Ultraman place Superman in a cage with another a super powered being named Metamorpho who can weaken Superman by turning his hands into Kryptonite. Ultimately, Luthor's cruelty overwhelms Metamorpho who helps Superman escape the pocket universe but it in doing so, the unstable dimensional rift threatens to swallow Earth. It is only with the help of scrappy reporter Lois Lane and a team of heroes called The Justice Gang that Superman that is able to beat Ultraman, Luthor and close the rift. There's also some political stuff going on with two made up countries going to War because of Luthor's manipulations. In The Fantastic Four: First Steps it has been four years since Reed Richards, Sue Storm, her brother Johnny and Ben Grimm were transformed by cosmic rays into the world's protectors, super stretchy genius Mr. Fantastic, The Invisible Woman, The Human Torch and the rock man known as The Thing who are biggest celebrities on the planet. The exciting news that team leaders Reed Richards and Sue Storm are expecting their first child is put on the back burner by the arrival of the Silver Surfer the herald of the planet eating Celestial known as Galactus. Galactus tells the Fantastic Four that he will spare Earth in exchange for their yet unborn child, but that his too high a price to pay. With the public opinion against them, and world watching nervously, the team springs into action and devises a incredible plan to teleport planet earth into the far reaches of space. But then the Surfer and Galactus arrive and put the kabosh on the plan so the FF amends the plan to send Galactus himself into the far reaches of space, which seemed like the better strategy to begin with. So which movie was dumber and more suitable for booger eating six year olds? Find out!Watch to the video podcast on Youtube:https://youtu.be/cZCszsepEVM 

Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps final countdown to avengers Doomsday — but is it stretching too far, too fast?We break down the good, the bad, and the WTF of Fantastic Four First Steps — including spoilers. From bold new visuals to big emotional swings, we discuss what worked, what dragged, and what left us scratching our heads.Pedro Pascal is severing up familiar daddy as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm had us all divided, Ebon Moss-Bachrach serves up a rocky Ben Grimm and Joseph Quinn's Human Torch is more than a pretty face!There's action, grief, sexy aliens and family dinners. But is that enough? Two of us loved it, two of us nearly fell asleep. We may not save the multiverse, but we do have opinions. Follow our dysfunctional family on our socials!Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbhttps://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/llongd.bsky.social@llongd.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)Fund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsNew episodes every weekSubscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdownsWhat did you think of Fantastic Four: First Steps? Let us know in the comments!#pedropascal #vanessakirby #mcu #marvel #thefantasticfour #fantasticfourfirststeps#silversurfer #Galactus #doctordoom #avengersdoomsday

The First Family of Marvel is back on the big screen and the Husky, Hairy, Huggable Homos™ are ready to stretch, flame on, and maybe go a little invisible… depending on how this movie goes.   On this episode of Movie Bears Podcast, we're diving into the new reboot, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Does it finally get the tone right? Do the new actors bring it or just phone it in from the Negative Zone? And most importantly: does this movie make us care about Marvel's most rebooted heroes again?   We've got hot takes, deep thoughts, and some pretty spicy Reed Richards thirst, not gonna lie. So bring your big brains, unstable molecules, and your flamey sass and join us in the live chat or comments as we break it all down.   It's Episode 534 and things are getting cosmic. Enjoy the show!   TIME INDEX 7:57 - Review: THE FANTASTC FOUR: FIRST STEPS 33:29 - Spoilers: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Or, you can watch videos of our shows on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com,  or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast.  Please leave a comment or review, we'd love to read it on the next episode!

In a cultural landscape where moral ambiguity and deconstructed families often dominate the screen, Fantastic Four surprises with a radiant affirmation of traditional family values and the sacredness of life. Beneath its retrofuturistic flair and cosmic spectacle lies a profoundly human—and dare we say, Christian—story about sacrificial love, the dignity of motherhood, and the redemptive power of faith. Join Jeremy Jeremiah, Mario Andrew, and James St. Simon in this fun discussion.At the heart of the film is Sue Storm, portrayed not as a feminist caricature or action trope, but as a luminous embodiment of maternal virtue. Faced with an excruciating moral dilemma—whether to sacrifice her unborn child to save the world—Sue refuses to accept a utilitarian calculus that pits life against life. Her courage to say "no" to both evil and compromise resonates deeply with the Christian ethic: that every life is sacred, and that love "always protects, always trusts, always hopes" (1 Corinthians 13:7). Her choice is not merely heroic—it's holy.Equally powerful is the portrayal of Reed Richards, played by Pedro Pascal. Rather than the tired stereotype of the aloof or foolish father, Reed is depicted as both brilliant and tender—a husband who listens, leads, and loves. Their marriage is a partnership of mutual respect and shared mission, echoing the biblical vision of man and woman as complementary reflections of God's image (Genesis 1:27).The film's most striking spiritual parallel may come through the Silver Surfer—a fallen messenger transformed by love and conscience. Once a herald of destruction, she embraces self-sacrifice to save others, offering a compelling image of redemption that echoes Christ's words: “Whoever loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matthew 10:39).Even Galactus, the film's cosmic antagonist, serves as a cautionary symbol: a voracious void of endless consumption, mirroring the spiritual danger of living without purpose or communion. He is the anti-Christ figure—not in religious terms, but in the sense of being the embodiment of appetite without love, power without sacrifice.In an era where storytelling often strips heroism of moral clarity and downplays the beauty of family, Fantastic Four feels like a breath of fresh air—an invitation to remember that true strength is not found in spectacle or self-interest, but in the willingness to love, protect, and give.If this is the direction Marvel is heading, there is reason for hope. Hollywood, it seems, may be rediscovering what Scripture has always affirmed: that the greatest stories are the ones that mirror the greatest truths.Find an Orthodox Church near you today. Visit https://www.antiochian.org/home Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses Radio on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTok.Thank you for journeying w/ the Saints with us!

The recent release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps got us reminiscing about games where you get to team up with friends and create your own fantastic foursome. Whether it's huddling around an arcade cabinet, sharing a couch, or meeting up online, it doesn't take a brainiac like Reed Richards to know that some games are just more fantastic with friends, and the VGA Boyz are here to list our favorite four-player games.  After that, we talk more Donkey Kong Bananza, sneak in a little Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, break down this week's news, and more!  Question of the Week: What's your favorite four-player gaming experience? Break song is "We Ain't Came to Lose" by Raekwon and Ghostface Killa Vidjagame Apocalypse theme by Matthew Joseph Payne.  

This week, Dave and Cody suit up in their turtlenecks and dive headfirst into Fantastic Four: First Steps—Marvel's latest attempt to make Reed Richards emotionally compelling and Galactus fashion-forward. With trusty Geek of the Round Table Jackson, they're breaking down the retro-futuristic vibes, the CGI baby drama, and whether Vanessa Kirby just low-key carried the whole film. Plus: a totally unnecessary mustache, Adam Driver dreams, and Namor lurking with a crush. It's a full-blown Fantastic dissection—with bonus jokes about teleporting Earth like it's a patio set.https://linktr.ee/PopCulturePastorPod

Find the 9 Points Rating system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode of A Lost Plot, the hosts review the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe release, 'Fantastic Four First Steps.' They discuss their initial reactions, character dynamics, and the overarching themes of family and sacrifice. The conversation delves into character development for Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and The Thing, as well as the portrayal of villains Galactus and Silver Surfer. The hosts critique the film's climax and its lasting impact on the franchise, ultimately concluding that while the film has its merits, it falls short in character development and thematic depth.----------Highlights:0:00 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Introduction5:53 Opening Scene10:58 Protagonists and Themes16:19 Reed Richards or Mr. Fantastic21:15 Sue Storm29:07 The Human Torch and The Thing36:31 Galactus50:00 Silver Surfer58:45 Themes Revisited#fantasticfour #fantasticfourfirststeps #mcu #marvelreview #characteranalysis #galactus #suestorm #reedrichards #alostplot #storytelling #film #filmthoughts #superherofilms #silversurfer 

Mal and Jo travel across the multiverse to Earth-828 to break down the latest entry in the MCU, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps'! They dive deep into each character, discuss the visuals and the story, and break down what it all means going forward. (00:00) Intro(08:18) Opening Snapshot(18:05) Box Office(23:58) State of the MCU(28:21) How We Got Here(48:49) Reed Richards(01:22:02) Sue Storm(01:31:43) Ben Grimm(01:39:06) Johnny Storm(01:41:15) Silver Surfer(01:49:57) Galactus(01:53:24) Franklin Richards(01:55:21) Stinger Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jonathan FriasSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Superman and the Fantastic four both lighting up theaters, Who Would Win Unleashed drops the crossover battle we'll NEVER get on screen—but absolutely deserve. Repping the man of steel is James Gavsie, Superman's God-tier strength, light-speed reflexes, and enough heat vision to melt through whatever marvel throws at him. but James isn't just listing powers—he's dissecting feats with surgical precision, building a kryptonian case that turns myth into method. this isn't just superman the icon—it's superman the problem.On the other side, Eric Holmes steps in with Marvel's first family like he's orchestrating a symphony of chaos. Reed Richards bends his mind while stretching his body, Sue's invisible force fields shift the battlefield, Johnny storms in with flame hotter than the sun, and Ben Grim? Pure power wrapped in orange rock. Eric doesn't just rep a team—he unleashes a multi-pronged assault of teamwork, intellect, and raw elemental fury. it's solo Kryptonian vs. four-person Fantastic family—and the winner? That's up to you…and the judge!Strap in—this is Who Would Win: UNLEASHED at its finest.Email - whowouldwinunleashed@gmail.comYou can now support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/WhoWouldWinShowCheck out the Who Would Win Unleashed YouTube Channel!Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whowouldwinshowFollow us on X/Twitter: @jamesgavsie @whowouldwinshowFollow us on IG and Threads: @WhoWouldWinShow @jamesgavsie @theericholmesCheck out the Who Would Win Merch Store:https://saywerd.co/collections/who-whould-win-merchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A new Fantastic Four movie is here and it blew us away! Join us as we discuss...Loving how the movie crammed the best parts of Interstellar into a delicious comic book format!Nitpicking Galactus's power level from a nerd-brain POV!Speculating on what was cut of the film and what we wish didn't get axed!Thinking on how this movie moves the hype meter up for a potential new X-Men movie deep into the late 2020s!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!

In this sneak preview of Wizards the Podcast Guide to Comics Patreon Exclusive podcast "Super Cinema" Adam, Michael, and Pete dive deep into #superman  2025 directed by #JamesGunn, and #fantasticfourfirststeps  starring #pedropascal  and #VanessaKirby.  In this slightly spoiler free review we share with you a sampling of the fun we have over on #Patreon and all the goodness we geeks found in these two massive #blockbuster #movies.  For this and more follow us on the links below.https://www.patreon.com/wizardscomicshttps://www.instagram.com/wizards_comics/https://www.tiktok.com/discover/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comicshttps://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:zzmwlgwpyrvienjdv4rvnnw5https://x.com/wizardscomics?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/848503046295793https://www.wizardscomics.com/episodes Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The First Family of Marvel has finally taken their First Steps in the MCU! The Fantastic Four: First Steps was just released in the theaters, and Hayley and BVK are here to review it and compare it the the comics, FF: Life Story, that were read as a primer. IT'S... wait for it... here it comes... CLOBBERIN' TIME!!EMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COMTWITTER: https://twitter.com/SourcePagesCastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesourcepagespodcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SPARCPODCASTSPaRC's Podcast Buddies:Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/across-the-bifrost-the-mighty-thor-podcast/id1572200841Dan and Ian Have Questions - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-and-ian-have-questions-podcast/id1587402809Commute: The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commute-the-podcast/id1552657624Segabits - https://segabits.com/Machtails From the Cantina - https://www.facebook.com/machtailsfromthecantina/Rebel Force Radio Presents "The Babu Freaks" - https://www.rebelforceradio.com/shows/category/BaJacked Kirby - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-kirby/id1248146026So Weird So Fun - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-weird-so-fun-swsf-friends-through-fandom/id1793135012Star Wars YOU-niverse - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-you-niverse-podcast/id1704904756

Vactor and Emmy (aka the EMCU) break down Fantastic Four: First Steps — from emotional family dynamics to multiverse madness. We discuss Sue Storm's standout scenes, Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards, the new Silver Surfer, and what this movie means for the future of the MCU. Plus, we theorize about Galactus, Doom, incursions, and Franklin Richards' surprising role. This MCU reboot hit us in the feels — let's talk about why.

George Lucas on his planned museum and loads of San Diego Comic-Con news. Plus, is Reed Richards really leading Marvel's Avengers Doomsday? And The Wizard of Oz reimagined! Hilarity ensues. 

What's Playing at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis This August 2025 Get ready for the MOSTLY MOVIE PHONE rundown of August movies at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis! Hosts Logan Janis and Mark Bluestein, Special Programming Director and Presentation and Programming Manager at Alamo, dive into upcoming screenings and recent movie discussions. Catch the full episode by searching "Mostly Superheroes podcast" on Google, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and of course, mostlysuperheroes.com. Thanks to our fans, patrons, and sponsors for making this indie podcast possible! www.drafthouse.com/st-louis August Highlights at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis Recent Buzz: Superman: Still a hit, with some debate on Lois Lane's casting. Fantastic Four: Excitement builds for the new film, recalling past versions and Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards. Marvel's Comeback? A discussion on Marvel's resurgence with films like Deadpool & Wolverine and Captain America: Brave New World. August 2025 Lineup (1994-1995 Theme): Week of August 1st: Samurai Series: Seven Samurai, The Tale of Zatoichi (with "Ghost of Tsushima" popcorn bucket!). "Clueless" Movie Party: Interactive fun with props. "Tales from the Hood": Adult horror from 1994. "Sergeant Kabuki Man, NYPD": 4K remaster of a Troma classic. Second Week of August: "Lady Snow Blood": A must-see samurai film. "SpongeBob SquarePants" (Original Movie): Both kid-friendly and adult-only showings! "Party Girl": A 90s date movie with Parker Posey. Week of August 14th: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem": Kids' camp special. "Elvis: That's the Way It Is": Early 70s concert film, selling out fast! Don't forget the Alamo Season Pass! For only $19.99, get unlimited movies! Future Previews: Alamo Drafthouse will also be a premiere theater for Spike Lee's new movie Highest to Lowest, followed by a Spike Lee trilogy starting with Malcolm X. ©2025 Carrogan Ventures, LLC

Because Apparently We've All Had Enough Capes and Spandex This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking Fantastic Four: First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2, Movies we want to catch at the theater for the rest of 2025, and the latest Superhero Showdown at the Box Office. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Box Office Showdown: 10:49 Movie in the Back Half of 2025: 20:45 Happy Gilmore 2: 33:27 Fantastic Four: 45:22 Superman vs. Marvel’s First Family at the Box Office Superman grabbed a bigger domestic haul, but First Steps showed stronger international momentum and may signal better legs in overseas markets. Superman Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1543340801/?ref_=bo_hm_rd Fantastic Four: First Steps Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl2429649665/?ref_=bo_hm_rd Remaining 2025 Must-Sees at the Theater Darryl: Tron: Ares Avatar: Fire and Ash Nobody 2 The Running Man MK 2 Predator: Badlands Weapons Caught Stealing The Long Walk Brian: Caught Stealing The Naked Gun Tron:Ares Mortal Kombat 2 Predator: Badlands Weapons Twinless The Running Man The Toxic Avenger TMNT 35th Anniversary Release Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) Summary Nearly three decades after winning the Tour Championship, Happy (Adam Sandler) is now a grieving widower and alcoholic. To pay for his daughter Vienna's ballet school in Paris, he returns to pro golf—and chaos ensues. The film leans hard into callbacks, celebrity cameos, and legacy sequel nostalgia.  Director: Kyle Newacheck Writers: Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler  Cast: Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin Ben Stiller as Hal L. (in sobriety group leadership) Bad Bunny as Happy's new caddy Benny Safdie as golf mogul Frank Manatee Additional Cast: Sunny Sandler (Vienna), Sadie Sandler, Travis Kelce, Margaret Qualley, John Daly, Rory McIlroy, Eminem (cameos), and more sport & music legends   Production Notes: Produced by Happy Madison and STX Films, filmed in North Jersey over fall 2024; directed by Newacheck with music by Rupert Gregson-Williams. The production is built around cameo-heavy nostalgia and real-world athletes.  Budget: Estimated at $30 million, modest compared to legacy sequel standards.  Distribution: Released globally via Netflix on July 25, 2025.  Reception: Critics remain divided—mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes (65%) and Popcornmeter (~70%). Praise comes for Sandler's commitment and cameo spectacle; criticism centers on overreliance on callbacks, tonally uneven storytelling (including a shocking death), and lazy legacy sequel tropes. Some outlets called it a “cinematic disaster,” while others saw it as funny and heartfelt escapism.  Rating out of 10 Cameo Filled Nostalgic Rounds of Maxi Golf Darryl: 2/10 Brian: 7.5/10 Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Summary Set in a retro‑futuristic 1960s alternate universe (Earth‑828), Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm are already established heroes expecting their first child. When cosmic threats like Galactus and Silver Surfer emerge, the team must band together to save the world—and their family dynamic. Director: Matt Shakman Writers: Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer; story contributions by Kat Wood  Cast: Pedro Pascal (Mister Fantastic) Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman) Joseph Quinn (Human Torch) Ebon Moss‑Bachrach (The Thing) Julia Garner (Silver Surfer) Ralph Ineson (Galactus) Paul Walter Hauser (Mole Man/Harvey Elder) John Malkovich as Red Ghost (cameo)  Production Notes: Filmed at Pinewood Studios in the UK with shoots in Derbyshire Dales and Oviedo; styled with practical miniatures, retro‑futuristic set design reminiscent of Jack Kirby comics; score by Michael Giacchino recorded at Abbey Road Studios; executive production overseen by Kevin Feige; post‑credits nod to late producer Jamie Christopher and director's mother Inez Shakman in homage scenes  Budget: Estimated over $200 million  Box Office (Opening Weekend): Domestic 3‑day: $117.6–118M across 4,125 theaters (including ~$57M previews) International: $100M from 52 territories Global debut: ~$218M   Reception & Context: Critical consensus: ~88% on Rotten Tomatoes; CinemaScore “A‑” reflects strong audience response. Reviews praise cast chemistry, emotional grounding, and visual style—though tone is more serious than comic-minded critics expected. Some reviewers note a pacing lull and lack of overt humor from a director known for lighter work. Industry analysts call this the first confirmed MCU blockbuster of 2025—ushering in Phase 6 with confidence and momentum after previous underperformers. Rating: Out of 10 If it Only Had Jim From the Office Darryl: 8.2/10 Brian: 7.31/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. 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Marvel's First Family has returned to the big screen.....could the THIRD (or actually fourth if we're counting the Roger Corman version which never got a proper theatrical release) time be the charm?  Well it helps that they brought out the big guns: Matt Shankman (WandaVision) is directing and the all-star cast features Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) as Reed Richards otherwise known as Mr. Fantastic, Vaness Kirby (Mission Impossible Fallout, Napoleon) as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn (A Quiet Place: Day One, Gladiator II) playing Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, and Emmy-winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Ben Grimm otherwise known as Thing.  This is still very much a stand-alone story mostly separate from the MCU (which this is a part of) as the Fab Four are settled in New York City but on an alternative Earth.  And THIS Earth has some scary new visitors....the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) has come calling declaring that GALACTUS (Ralph Ineson) is on his way to consume the planet....who can stop them??  Let's find out out if Producer Kevin Feige's latest big screen heroes are up to the task.....Host & Editor: Geoff GershonEditor: Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

In this packed episode of Geek Freaks, Frank and Thomas unpack the latest Fantastic Four film, breaking down the performances, emotional stakes, and character portrayals, especially Vanessa Kirby's standout role. Then, Thomas shares his experience attending San Diego Comic-Con 2025 — from exclusive panels and cosplay trends to immersive brand activations. Finally, Frank interviews Cindy Mich, a veteran journalist, filmmaker, and founder of the Art is Alive Film Festival. Cindy opens up about her career, the importance of independent media, the legacy of her late partner, and her current work telling the story of Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Intro and the Comic-Con crash 00:18 Fantastic Four: First reactions 01:15 Vanessa Kirby's Invisible Woman and standout moments 03:26 Emotional themes and fatherhood in the film 04:36 Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards: hit or miss? 06:33 MCU leadership and what's next for the team 08:11 Johnny Storm's surprising arc 09:45 Team intelligence and the Silver Surfer escape 10:11 Darker moments and MCU boldness 11:57 Final ratings and hopes for a director's cut 13:00 Comic-Con coverage: booths, exclusives, and cosplay 15:04 Artist Alley and the return of comics to SDCC 16:06 Standout panels: Jim Lee, Patton Oswalt, George Lucas 22:26 Thomas speaks at SDCC panel on video games and mental health 27:42 Immersive brand activations: Old Spice x Superman 30:46 AMC's Fantastic Four popcorn buckets and more 31:19 Why local cons matter and tips for first-timers 34:39 Interview: Cindy Mich's journey from radio to film festivals 36:03 Why she got into journalism 38:58 Being real in media and staying authentic 43:12 Choosing mediums: print vs radio vs TV 46:42 Art is Alive Film Festival's growth and mission 50:25 Telling Ben Lesser's story and Holocaust remembrance 57:00 Balancing passion and loss: her late partner's influence 01:12:47 Cindy's advice for aspiring creatives 01:18:15 Comic and show recommendations 01:19:29 Closing thoughts Key Takeaways: Fantastic Four feels like a return to early MCU form, with solid performances and emotional depth, especially around themes of parenting and sacrifice. Vanessa Kirby shines as Invisible Woman, and Pedro Pascal brings a unique (if divisive) take on Reed Richards. Thomas shares exclusive San Diego Comic-Con highlights including immersive brand experiences and deep, impactful panels. Cindy Mich shares insights into building trust as a journalist, embracing multiple mediums, and running a purpose-driven film festival. The Art is Alive Film Festival doesn't just screen films — it educates and supports indie filmmakers with real tools and exposure. Cindy is working on a film about Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser and another film honoring her late partner, blending healing and legacy. Quotes: “I won't give up my kid for the world, but I won't give up the world for my kid either.” — Thomas, quoting Fantastic Four “If there's somebody you admire at a con, go talk to them. They're there for you.” — Thomas “You can do anything as long as you're persistent and patient.” — Cindy Mich “My goal is to help artists be seen — not just screened.” — Cindy Mich Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Geek Freaks on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and share the show with your fellow geeks! Use the hashtag #GeekFreaksPod to join the conversation online. Links and Resources:

Fantastic Four The First Steps: Episode 355 - Jim Halpert? Never heard of him. There's only one Mr. Fantastic and on a very special episode we're going to celebrate him and his entire family as we discuss Marvel's First Family - The Fantastic Four! Marvel has been slowburning their return to Mutant mayhem, but there's one superhero team that no one's ever “gotten right,” - and they're ready to correct that sentiment with the all-new film The Fantastic Four: First Steps only on Normies Like Us! It's Podcasting Time! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Grab your outerspace records and radiation-proof baby carrier, it's The Fantastic Four: First Steps! Seth is joined by Patrick Vicious of the Chainsaws & Claws podcast to discuss the latest installment of the Marvel movies, Pedro Pascal toning down his suave for Reed Richards, comic accuracy and inaccuracy, leaning into sci-fi and the most distracting blue eyes ever committed to film. Check it out! Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram and check out his podcast Chainsaws & Claws Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

It's finally time to talk in full about Marvel Studios' latest film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Find out why the guys felt that Matt Shakman and the rest of the team finally made the great adaptation of Marvel's First Family that we've all been waiting for. Plus, the guys discuss why Vanessa Kirby is the heart of the movie, the intepretation of Reed Richards, whether they could've used more Ben Grimm, how this film showcases Johnny Storm in ways we haven't seen before, why Galactus and Shalla-Bal are antagonists not villains, what that mid-credit means for the future, and much more!    Follow Jong and Michael on social media.  Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.socialThreads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

The Fantastic Four finally arrive in the MCU... sort of? Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/the Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/the Thing must unite to save an alternate Earth from Ralph Ineson's Galactus and Julia Garner's Silver Surfer, but are their power's combined enough to set Marvel's Multiverse Saga back on track? What about the threat of Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom and the arrival of AVENGERS DOOMDAY? DJ and Sal tap into the Power Cosmic to provide their review directly from San Diego Comic-Con 2025!Support https://scopela.org!The People's Mutual Aid Fundhttps://bit.ly/peoplesmutualaid Pre-Order DJ's New Comic!https://dangerboi.backerkit.com/hosted_preordersMore DJ!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Sal! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/comicpop⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music by: Steven James SchmidtFor exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Mutant Academy, and more, check out our Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers

Fantastic Four: First Steps isn't just another superhero reboot — it's about family. This week on Thumb War, JD is joined by very special guest Jeshua Kidd (No Dunks, The Athletic) to break down Marvel's latest MCU installment — a retro, cosmic, heartstring-tugging space race where Reed Richards might as well be Dom Toretto with a PhD. Subscribe to our Patreon for AD-FREE Episodes: http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU We talk: Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (our stretchy dad) Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm Julia Garner as a Silver Surfer with real menace Baby Franklin and the most awkward press conference of all time Galactus, teleporting planets, and how science is the new nitrous Plus: Reactions to Avatar: Fire & Ash, Tron Ares, Predator: Badlands and Caught Stealing Jared Leto discourse, again What happened to John Malkovich and the super apes subplot? Spoilers from the jump. Because, in the words of Dominic Toretto… it's all about family. Leave us a five-star review wherever you get your pods Email: thumbwarpod@gmail.com

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is kicking off Phase Six with some familiar faces: Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm (a.k.a. Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing, and the Human Torch). There have been a few Fantastic Four films that came before this one, but were they able to get the formula right this time? Joel and Kent are prepared to share their spoiler-free thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Zack hasn't seen the movie yet, but he's going to brave this entire BaconBit, even after we enter spoiler space.   Will we flame on this latest superhero reboot? Or is it clobberin' time for the MCU again? Press play to find out.

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Spoiler Free for 40 minutes - Let's talk about The Fantastic Four: First Steps!Directed by Matt Shakman and starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach & Joseph Quinn - 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.What did you think of the movie? Where does it rank in MCU?  Does it get you excited for the next Avengers movies?Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube