In the pilot episode of Thirty Minute Reviews, Adam and Josie introduce the show’s original format and preview the movies and larger cultural discussions they plan to cover.

They discuss the troubling signs surrounding 2015’s Fantastic Four, the unconventional marketing campaign for Deadpool, and their early expectations for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The conversation also covers comic-book adaptations, alternate continuities, spoiler policies, streaming accessibility, and the challenge of choosing movies listeners can reasonably watch before each episode.

Originally recorded on August 4, 2015. Some announced projects, release information, rumors, and predictions reflect what was known at the time.