Episode 106: Spider-man (2002)
     The gang swings into one of their favorite comic book haunts, Sam Rami's Spiderman.

Directed by: Sam Raimi
Written by: David Koepp
Score by: Danny Elfman
Budget: $139 million
Grossed: $825 million

Cast: 

• Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-man
• Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin
• Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson
• James Franco as Harry Osborn
• Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker
• Rosemary Harris as May Parker
• J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson
• Joe Manganiello as Flash Thompson
• Bill Nunn as Robbie Robertson
• Elizabeth Banks as Betty Brant 

Talking Points: 

• Can you remember your first experience with the character, Spider-man, and what was your experience seeing this film for the first time? 
• How does Spider-man compare to “modern day” superhero films? 
• What are the themes of Spider-man?
• Let’s talk soundtrack. Especially “Hero” by Chad Kroeger. 
• What are your overall/final thoughts of this Spider-man film? 

Next EP: 

• Spider-man 2 (2004)

Extra Stuff: 

• HiTop Films Spider-man Analysis https://youtu.be/FhisNJY3zcU 
• “Hero” by Chad Kroeger Music Video https://youtu.be/TmSRMWw8Y_0