Spider-Noir (Amazon Prime) - Review & Comparison
Summary
Hosts Brian Klein and Haley Hobbs review the noir TV series Spider-Man: Noir, praising Nicolas Cage’s performance and the show’s humorous take on genre tropes. They discuss the cast, including Lamorne Morris and Brendan Gleeson, and analyze the plot’s resolution. The conversation then shifts to broader industry topics, covering James Gunn’s DCU challenges, the Supergirl box office, and recent Star Wars announcements.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks
Spider Noir Intro and Nicolas Cage Trivia
Star Wars News: Visions, Ahsoka, and Clone Wars
DC Universe: James Gunn, Supergirl, and Batman
Box Office: Minions, Moana, and Toy Story 5
DC Leadership and Creative Differences
Spider Noir Casting: Winston Duke and Recognition
Spider Noir Plot: Ben Riley and Noir Tropes
Spider Noir Visuals and Acting Performances
Spider Noir Production: Rights and Lord & Miller
Studio Deals: Duffer Brothers and Paramount
Franchise Longevity: Doctor Who and James Bond
Spider Noir Review and Final Thoughts
Outro, Socials, and Ad Breaks
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