194. Movie Review: Fantastic Four: First Steps

Episode 47 of the Our Taste Is Trash podcast, hosted by Our Taste is Trash, titled "194. Movie Review: Fantastic Four: First Steps " was published on November 17, 2025 and runs 47 minutes.

November 17, 2025 ·47m · Our Taste Is Trash

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Summary

Josh and Jade review the 2025 Marvel film, Fantastic Four: First Steps. In this episode, they break down everything from the film’s 1960s retro-futurism aesthetic to why Vanessa Kirby’s performance as Sue Storm seems to rely on two facial expressions.The film has a star-studded cast, which includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Josh Friedman, the movie leans heavily into Cold War era optimism, chrome-plated gadgetry, and bold pastel palettes that make the whole thing feel like a lost episode of The Jetsons with superheroes.If you love superhero movies with style, camp, and a film not overly connected to the web of Marvel films, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

Episode Description

Josh and Jade review the 2025 Marvel film, Fantastic Four: First Steps. In this episode, they break down everything from the film’s 1960s retro-futurism aesthetic to why Vanessa Kirby’s performance as Sue Storm seems to rely on two facial expressions.

The film has a star-studded cast, which includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Josh Friedman, the movie leans heavily into Cold War era optimism, chrome-plated gadgetry, and bold pastel palettes that make the whole thing feel like a lost episode of The Jetsons with superheroes.

If you love superhero movies with style, camp, and a film not overly connected to the web of Marvel films, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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