SPIDER-MAN 3

[Benjamin Grimm]

I enjoyed a Spider Weekend with my son this past weekend.

We watched Spider-Man on DVD on Friday night. We then watched Spider-Man 2 on Saturday morning, and then on Saturday afternoon we went to the theater to see Spider-Man 3.

I liked it. I didn't like it as much as I liked Spider-Man 2, which I didn't like as much as I liked Spider-Man, which remains my favorite Marvel Comics movie.

[Edgy MD]

You're the first I've read who prefers Spider-Man to Spider-Man 2.

What's with pounding three super-villians in there?

[Benjamin Grimm]

Probably so they can sell three times the merchandise.

Actually, each of the villains did play a key role not only in the action, but in the theme of the movie, so the reason probably isn't as crass as merchandising. Though I'm sure the suits don't mind that aspect.

Spidey 2 was terrific, but when it comes to comic book movies I judge them by the ten-year-old inside of me.

The first movie gave me multiple goosebumps. Spidey 2 only once. And Spidey 3 not at all.

My order of preference is the same as the order in which the movies were produced, but in my opinion the quality gap between Spidey 2 and Spidey 3 is greater than that between 1 and 2.

[Frayed Knot]

Not movie-related specifically, but a couple observations by an ex-Spidey artist (and longtime Met fan).

[nymr83]

i haven't seen it yet (no spoilers please) but putting venom in the same movie as first finding the black costume is a bit quick...i'd have just had sandman and the green goblin along with the black costume (while introducing venom's alter ego and leaving that open for the next movie)

[Benjamin Grimm]

This movie wasn't made with a Spider-Man 4 in mind.

There may yet be one, but this movie doesn't set us up in any way for what might come next.

[nymr83]

well, i'm saying it should have, but i havent seen it yet and dont want to hear more about it so i'm staying out of this thread until i see it...

[Benjamin Grimm]

Well, they didn't want to set up Spider-Man 4 because they didn't know there would be one, and they didn't want to leave loose ends.

We still don't know but given the box office the movie has done, I think a fourth movie is now inevitable. Whether it has the same cast and crew won't be known for a while.

[metirish]

Is there any nudity in the movie,is it suitable for a ten year old.

[Benjamin Grimm]

No, no nudity.

I took my ten-year-old AND my five-year-old.

[dgwphotography]

We need Norrin's review, NOW!

[stevejrogers]

Yancy Street Gang wrote: This movie wasn't made with a Spider-Man 4 in mind. There may yet be one, but this movie doesn't set us up in any way for what might come next.

Which is the reason why Sony pretty much "forced" Sam Rami to use Venom in this film. Rami wanted to concentrate on the more classic villians that were created during Stan Lee's run with the character, but Sony essentially made Rami use probably the most popular villian in Spidey's Rouges Gallery.

[Batty31]

I've never seen any of the Spidey movies. One of my friends suggested I would love this movie because of Venom. Is Venom worth the price of admission?

I'm a big Bruce Campbell fan...how was his cameo?

[Benjamin Grimm]

No, Venom isn't worth the price of admission.

And I'm sorry, but I have no idea who Bruce Campbell is.

[Batty31]

Thanks...I guess I'll wait for it to come out on DVD and I'll rent it.


Oh, I'm sure if you saw a picture of Bruce, you would know who he is.
Bruce went to high school with Sam Raimi and starred in the Evil Dead trilogy of movies directed by Sam. He has had a cameo in all the Spiderman movies. He's a great character actor..mostly does a lot of B sci-fi movies. Very funny and campy. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0132257/

[Vic Sage]

sorry, Lubby. No review yet, cuz i haven't had a chance to see it. My friends can't believe i missed opening weekend. I guess i'm getting old.

Actually, i had to fly to chicago saturday morning (flew back saturday nite!) so i didn't have much time to catch it.

but that's no excuse, i realize.

[Willets Point]

A quick review of the first two movies. In 30 seconds. Reenacted by bunnies.

[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

Hey Vic, I flew to Chicago on Saturday too. Were you at te Cubs game?

How about that old man who draws Spidey? Check out the Ted Williams portrait over his shoulder!

[soupcan]

I stopped reading Spidey before the black costume and Venom were created so I really have no idea what that villan is all about.

I know the old guys - Goblin, Sandman, The Lizard, The Vulture, Doc Ock, etc.

Who was that guy with the star shaped lightning bolt mask? Can't remember his nom de guerre.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Electro.

[Vic Sage]

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Hey Vic, I flew to Chicago on Saturday too. Were you at te Cubs game? How about that old man who draws Spidey? Check out the Ted Williams portrait over his shoulder!

i was there for a weekend series of events sponsored by the Dramatists Guild. As for the old man, you can check out the career of legendary comics artist Frank Springer at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Springer

[soupcan]

ZAP!

[Edgy MD]

How did springer draw Spidey? MJ?

Did he get more pencilling assignments or inking?

[Vic Sage]

Springer returned to draw a handful of stories for Marvel's black-and-white horror-comics magazines in 1974 and '75, and then sprang from title to title, penciling sporadic issues of The Avengers, Captain America, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Spider-Woman, among others, and also inked many Marvel and DC Comics.

[Frayed Knot]

Edgy DC wrote: How did springer draw Spidey? MJ?

Left-handed.

[Edgy MD]

I guess that means more pencilling than inking.

[Benjamin Grimm]

When I think Frank Springer, I think Invaders.

I believe he inked the first dozen or so issues of that title.

Roy Thomas writer, Frank Robbins penciller, I believe.

[Edgy MD]

Don't forget Phoebe Zeit-Geist:



Damn, Frank. Just... just damn.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I'm not familiar with Phoebe Zeit-Geist.

I sense a potential spinoff thread where we fill in those blank word balloons, though.

[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

Don't forget Phoebe Zeit-Geist: Damn, Frank. Just... just damn.

Comedy is no laughing matter