In Episode 10, we dive into Fantastic Four: First Steps — Marvel’s biggest launch since No Way Home. Did the retro reset actually work? And what can indie studios learn from it?
We run through the latest industry headlines, including:
Marvel skipping Comic-Con — smart move or signs of struggle?
A24 teasing genre expansion (yes, even animation)
Netflix testing “Live Director Mode” — letting viewers control how a movie plays out
Apple going all-in on theatrical with Pompeii 2045
Then we play “Take Two,” a cursed movie guessing game featuring trees, clowns, and prison breaks.
The main segment tackles the big question: how much creative control should filmmakers give the audience? With platforms letting viewers edit, choose, and influence content, is this the beginning of something great—or the death of vision?
We wrap with a spoiler-friendly review of Fantastic Four: First Steps and break down what it means for the future of the MCU and OFFBEND.
🎧 Honest convos. Sharp takes. Two guys building a studio their own way.
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