Ep. 834 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Jul 29, 2025•2 hr 3 min
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Summary
This episode features an in-depth review of Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' highlighting its hopeful tone, strong family themes, and faithful adaptation of beloved characters, marking a fresh start for the MCU. The hosts also dive into a candid discussion of 'Happy Gilmore 2' and the challenges of comedy sequels. Further explorations include the extreme human endurance showcased in 'The Chase' ultramarathon documentary, a re-evaluation of the sci-fi classic 'Gattaca,' and the strategic brilliance of the Korean board game reality show 'The Devil's Plan.'Episode description
Devindra is on vacation this week so to kick things off, David and Jeff return to the putting green with Happy Gilmore 2, head to space with Gattaca, and push their endurance to the limit with The Chase. Then, Devindra joins the show as the trio step into the next phase of the MCU with The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: Weekly Plugs
David - David’s YouTube channel
Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~00:17:31)
David - Happy Gilmore 2, Gattaca
Jeff - Happy Gilmore 2, The Chase, The Devil’s Plan S2
Featured Review (~01:08:26)
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
SPOILERS (~01:38:06)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.
Credits:
We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: Weekly Plugs
David - David’s YouTube channel
Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~00:17:31)
David - Happy Gilmore 2, Gattaca
Jeff - Happy Gilmore 2, The Chase, The Devil’s Plan S2
Featured Review (~01:08:26)
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
SPOILERS (~01:38:06)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.
Credits:
- Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.
- If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
- You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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