Across the Spider-Verse podcast review

Gavia is joined by guest-host Steffan Alun to discuss the critically acclaimed new sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, whose innovative animation puts most live-action superhero films to shame.

Among other topics, we covered the film's visual artistry, its self-aware take on the concept of canon, its flawed political storytelling, and its relationship to other Marvel adaptations.

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Links

"The Inspirations Behind ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’," Carlos Aguilar, NYT

"‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Directors Talk Film’s Insane Process, Animation and Easter Eggs," Tamera Jones, Collider

"The messy politics of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’," by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw at the Daily Dot

"Why Gwen is clearly a trans allegory in ‘Across the Spider-Verse’," by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw at the Daily Dot

"Across the Spider-Verse’s greatest feat is the way it takes Spider-Man’s fandom to task," Charles Pulliam-Moore at the Verge. (We forgot to discuss this interpretation in the ep, but it’s a crucial take on the film’s underlying message!)

Previous episodes: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse