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Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Directed by Sam Raimi•2h 7m•Published Jul 2, 2024•Episode length 4h 18m
Episode 233 - Spider-Man 2
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Tobey Maguire
Tobey Maguire
Spider-Man / Peter Parker
Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst
Mary Jane Watson
James Franco
James Franco
Harry Osborn
Alfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Doc Ock / Otto Octavius
Rosemary Harris
Rosemary Harris
May Parker
J.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
J. Jonah Jameson
Donna Murphy
Donna Murphy
Rosalie Octavius
Daniel Gillies
Daniel Gillies
John Jameson
Dylan Baker
Dylan Baker
Dr. Curt Connors
Bill Nunn
Bill Nunn
Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson

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Sam Raimi
Sam Raimi
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Overview

Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood. A certain anger begins to brew in his best friend Harry Osborn as well...

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(Deep Dive begins at 50:30) Intelligence is not a privilege, it's a gift. And you use it for the good of mankind . Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan and Georgia, as we're heading back to New York City for Canada Day weekend to see the fusion demonstration in Spider-Man 2 for its 20th anniver…

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(Deep Dive begins at 50:30)

Intelligence is not a privilege, it's a gift. And you use it for the good of mankind . Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan and Georgia, as we're heading back to New York City for Canada Day weekend to see the fusion demonstration in Spider-Man 2 for its 20th anniversary. We're discovering our love for all things science in our 233rd episode as we discuss:

  • Liam is raring to talk about a completely different movie
  • Georgia's very impassioned about the upcoming UK election 
  • One of the BFE cast wants to replace Bill Nye as the authoritative voice of Science in pop culture
  • Ian's brought a bevy of Canadian delicacies to celebrate Canada Day
  • Someone drinks their first full beer
  • We find plot issues all over the place on this one but does it matter?
  • Whether or not Spider-Man 2 is the Best Film Ever

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