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Marvel Before Disney: Captain America (1990) & The Fantastic Four (1994)
June 04, 2024 · 77 min

In this episode of Cult Film School, hosts Adrian and Dion revisit two early '90s lesser-known superhero flicks - Captain America (1990) and the unreleased The Fantastic Four (1994) produced by the late Roger Corman.

 

Chapters:

01:34 Marvel in the Early 1990s

07:18 Captain America 1990: Plot and Production

17:18 Red Skull and Captain America's Awkward Portrayal

33:29 The Movie's Reception and Legacy

39:38 The Director's Cut and Teaser Poster

41:16 Synopsis of the 1994 Fantastic Four

43:26 The Production Journey

45:16 Casting and Filming Challenges

46:37 The Unintended Release

50:04 Character Analysis: The Thing and The Jeweller

52:20 The Film's Tone and Authenticity

52:57 The Jeweler's Role and Critique

01:09:20 Hypothetical Reception and Tagline

01:12:44 Marvel's Evolution in Film

 

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