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We interrupt the American Pie franchise with yet another Bonus Feature!

Marvel’s First Family has returned to the silver screen, this time in the creative hands of Marvel Studios and WandaVision director Matt Shakman. Will a comic book adaptation about adventurers and explorers with a midcentury aesthetic appeal to modern audiences? Do we finally have the definitive takes on Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben?

Join Nick and Scott as they discuss 2025’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and why the answer to those questions is a resounding YES.

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