Listen "SSC 48: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (Ramsey, Persichetti, Rothman, 2019)"
Episode Synopsis
Tim & Tay talk about the new era of animation in this discussion of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Tune in for a comparison of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, a celebration of innovative animation, and more.SynopsisUnsure of who or what he wants to be, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is bitten by a radioactive spider and develops special powers. When he meets the current Spider-Man, and then many other Spider-people from alternate dimensions, Miles must learn to use his powers and become a hero. Starring Shameik Moore and Jake Johnson, and directed by Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti, Rodney Rothman, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse hit theatres on December 14, 2018.Where to watch Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.Scene: 8:46 - 13:58When given a personal assignment to write about the kind of person he wants to be, Miles decides to instead sneak out to visit his uncle Aaron. Sensing his struggles, Aaron takes him to an abandoned subway tunnel to express himself creatively, through graffiti. Miles completes his piece and is subsequently bitten by an interdimensional, radioactive spider.LinksProfit sharing with AirVox: How "Spider-Verse" forced animation to evolveAnimating on "ones/twos"Designing the Prowler soundSSC's previous Miyazaki episodeRecommendationsTim: The Spine of Night (Galen King, Gelatt, 2021)—where to watchTay: 9 (Acker, 2009)—where to watchNext episode: Spirited Away (Miyazaki, 2001)—where to watchFollow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
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