Kermode & Howard Swing Through Spider-Man
Summary
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss the Spider-Man franchise, tracing its evolution from the 90s cartoon to the new film *Brand New Day*. They analyze the Sam Raimi and Mark Webb trilogies, debating why the Tom Holland MCU entries initially lacked the character’s core "outsider" identity. The hosts praise *Brand New Day* for restoring the character’s emotional depth and effective storytelling, while also critiquing the film’s experimental ScreenX format.
Topics discussed
Lowe's Labor Day deals on paint and mums
Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoilers and press office anecdote
Mark Kermode's lifelong obsession with Spider-Man
Spider-Man 3, the 12A certificate, and Sam Raimi's legacy
Sam Raimi's Evil Dead influence on Spider-Man action
Spider-Man 2's 'trash can' shot and filmmaking details
The 'Venom' subplot and the 'camel' metaphor
Spider-Man 4 rumors and the Sony/Marvel rights reset
Andrew Garfield and Mark Webb's Amazing Spider-Man
Spider-Verse, multiverse, and the 'dad' Spider-Man
Tom Holland's suit evolution and the 'Iron Boy' critique
John Watts' direction and the 'No Way Home' issue
Excite OSA advertisement
Critiquing 'No Way Home': Nostalgia vs. Storytelling
The 'baddies' comment and comic strip adaptation ethics
Screen X format and the importance of story over tech
X-Men: Dark Phoenix and the power of intimate endings
Ro (GLP-1) advertisement
Jean Grey twist, VMAX reveal, and plot satisfaction
Predictions for future Spider-Man and Shang-Chi films
Robert Downey Jr. return and casting alternatives
Closing remarks and Kermode & May's Take promotion
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