No Sex Scenes! (ft. guest, Destin Daniel Cretton)
Summary
The Empire Film Podcast features an interview with Destin Daniel Cretin about *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* and discusses Emily Wilson’s scathing review of *Odyssey*. The hosts also cover Comic-Con news, including *Avengers: Doomsday* footage and David Johnson’s casting as Black Panther. Finally, they react to new trailers for *Jumanji* and *Onslaught*.
Topics discussed
Introduction and welcome to the Empire Podcast
Comic-Con recap and host introductions
Discussion on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
Analysis of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and franchise history
Spider-Man fan favorites and personal connections
Empire Plus subscriber events and screenings
Marvel Studios panel and Avengers: Doomsday news
Black Panther 3 casting and Ryan Coogler's vision
Jumanji: The Next Level trailer and cast discussion
The Unkillable: Dan Stevens and DCU speculation
Thomas Crown Affair remake with Michael B. Jordan
Tribute to Glenn Hansard and film news
New Empire issue and guest introduction
Interview: Destin Daniel Cretton on his journey
Interview: Filming in New York and practical effects
Interview: Storytelling, character arcs, and isolation
Interview: Personal connection to Peter Parker's struggles
Panel review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day plot and themes
Review of The Beast and other recent films
Outro and final sign-off
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