Ep1134: Here We Go Again: The Fantastic Four (1994 - 2025) - Live Roundtable Review
This blockbuster season has been less than rock solid for IP-driven films. Will The Fantastic Four: First Steps continue that trend by remaining invisible to moviegoers? Or could it set the box office on fire?
(Earth's Mightiest Critics think that's a bit of a stretch!)
Regardless if it's a dud or a delight, the EMC have got you covered!
Join us for a special 5-film "Here We Go Again" review of the entire FF live-action cinematic franchise. We'll talk the Roger Corman-produced 1994 camp classic; Tim Story's awkward early-2000's offering (and its 2007 sequel, Rise of the Silver Surfer; Josh Trank's tank of a 2015 misfire; and the latest Marvel-proper reboot from Wandavision's Matt Shakman!
In this spoilerific roundtabe analysis, the EMC will look to the past to see what lessons have (or haven't been learned), and what we can surmise about the MCU's future: will it be fantastic, fragile, or forsaken?
Join us as we discuss all four distinct iterations of the Fantastic Four on film! We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!
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As mentioned in the show, you can read Ian's recent article comparing five key plot points shared by The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Superman 2025!
Watch the Fantastic Four (2025) trailer.
Watch the Fantastic Four (2015) trailer.
Watch the Fantastic Four (2005) trailer.
Watch the Fantastic Four (1994) trailer.
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