Defend It Yourself 25: Spider-Man 3 (2007) with Matthew Dawson, Creator of 'Mortalverse DC'

Find yourself some shade hot legs, and listen to this web-tastic review.Defend It Yourself 25 finds Sean joined by Matthew Dawson, the creator of 'Mortalverse DC' Audio Dramas, who comes to defend his favourite maligned film: Spider-Man 3 (2007).Discussion Points:-Matthew explains why this film has "a special place in his heart".-Sean tries not to moan about modern comic book films.-The common complaints about this film, including villains and tone. -Emo Peter Parker.-Sean thinks this is Kirsten Dunst's best MJ performance.-Matthew and Sean both loved the characters in the film, and how much you connect with them throughout the Raimi Spider-Man trilogy.-Sean has an issue with an omelette and some cookies.Raised Questions:-Is this film iconic or infamous?-Is this film going through a re-appraisal?-Does this film have too many villains?-What are Sean's complaints about the New Green Goblin's costume?-Is Peter's ego the biggest villain in the film?-Did a change in tone from the previous films affect the initial reaction?Chapters:0:07 Introduction to Spider-Man 30:19 Defending the "Meme-tastic" Film1:36 Revisiting Villain Issues3:23 The Rise of Spider-Man 3?5:20 Special Effects and CGI6:11 Plot Lines and Character Arcs9:18 Emo Peter and Tone Shifts10:40 The Complexities of Relationships12:15 The Music of Spider-Man 316:33 The Cancelled Spider-Man 421:43 A Reflection on Nostalgia23:54 The Meaning of Forgiveness27:25 The Impact of Superhero Films32:48 Closing Thoughts on Spider-Man 334:12 Promoting the Mortal Verse56:24 Wrapping Up and Future PlansThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.