{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d2fd0dc5079dde6185fb74/67ec7f1102e789100fd14ef3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Defend It Yourself 25: Spider-Man 3 (2007) with Matthew Dawson, Creator of 'Mortalverse DC' ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66d2fd0dc5079dde6185fb74/1743552298125-f941cae4-d955-48a7-b70b-4e9b64e57c17.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Find yourself some shade hot legs, and listen to this web-tastic review.</p><p><br></p><p>Defend It Yourself 25 finds Sean joined by Matthew Dawson, the creator of 'Mortalverse DC'&nbsp;Audio Dramas, who comes to defend his favourite maligned film: Spider-Man 3 (2007).</p><p><br></p><p>Discussion Points:</p><p>-Matthew explains why this film has \"a special place in his heart\".</p><p>-Sean tries not to moan about modern comic book films.</p><p>-The common complaints about this film, including villains and tone. </p><p>-Emo Peter Parker.</p><p>-Sean thinks this is Kirsten Dunst's best MJ performance.</p><p>-Matthew and Sean both loved the characters in the film, and how much you connect with them throughout the Raimi Spider-Man trilogy.</p><p>-Sean has an issue with an omelette and some cookies.</p><p><br></p><p>Raised Questions:</p><p>-Is this film iconic or infamous?</p><p>-Is this film going through a re-appraisal?</p><p>-Does this film have too many villains?</p><p>-What are Sean's complaints about the New Green Goblin's costume?</p><p>-Is Peter's ego the biggest villain in the film?</p><p>-Did a change in tone from the previous films affect the initial reaction?</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p><br></p><p>0:07 Introduction to Spider-Man 3</p><p>0:19 Defending the \"Meme-tastic\" Film</p><p>1:36 Revisiting Villain Issues</p><p>3:23 The Rise of Spider-Man 3?</p><p>5:20 Special Effects and CGI</p><p>6:11 Plot Lines and Character Arcs</p><p>9:18 Emo Peter and Tone Shifts</p><p>10:40 The Complexities of Relationships</p><p>12:15 The Music of Spider-Man 3</p><p>16:33 The Cancelled Spider-Man 4</p><p>21:43 A Reflection on Nostalgia</p><p>23:54 The Meaning of Forgiveness</p><p>27:25 The Impact of Superhero Films</p><p>32:48 Closing Thoughts on Spider-Man 3</p><p>34:12 Promoting the Mortal Verse</p><p>56:24 Wrapping Up and Future Plans</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for Listening!</p><p><br></p><p>Find us here:&nbsp;</p><p>X: @YourselfReview</p><p>Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠</p>","author_name":"Review It Yourself"}