The speaker, presumably a film critic or enthusiast, is discussing the film "Spider-Man 2" and its portrayal of the titular character's struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The speaker suggests that Peter Parker's powers in the film are tied to his mental health, and that his powers disappear when he is unable to address his trauma. The speaker further argues that the film could have served as a role model for psychological strength, showing how one can handle not just external threats but also internal ones. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-care and the recognition that everyone, including superheroes, has their own issues.
1. The speaker starts by welcoming the audience to "film theory".
2. The speaker appreciates the year 2018, particularly highlighting the success of the "Spider-Man's PS4 game".
3. The speaker mentions that the game "Venom" was more enjoyable than most people expected and earned nearly a billion dollars.
4. The speaker praises the "Spider-Verse" animated movie, stating it was the best animated movie they've seen in years.
5. The speaker acknowledges that the "Spider-Man" game crashed and was nearly a game of the year.
6. The speaker mentions that "Spider-Man" was dusted out of existence in the movie, but the year was still pretty solid overall.
7. The speaker acknowledges the loss of one "Spidey press F" but highlights that "Spider-Verse" gave us another 6 characters to root for.
8. The speaker mentions an incredible tribute to the Sam Raimi "Spider-Man" trilogy, stating that the trilogy redefined what superhero movies were in their darkest days.
9. The speaker mentions that the "Spider-Man" trilogy was responsible for the superhero Renaissance, and the movies that did the Thanos snap 17 years before it became a meme.
10. The speaker mentions that the references to the past movies at the beginning of "Spider-Verse" were just that, references to those past movies.
11. The speaker states that Peter Parker in "Spider-Verse" is not the same one as the one from those older movies.
12. The speaker mentions that the basic premise of the "Spider-Man" movies involves Tobey Maguire's character getting bitten by a genetically altered spider.
13. The speaker mentions that in "Spider-Man 2", Parker loses his powers, and they just stop working with no explanation.
14. The speaker suggests that the power loss of Peter Parker in "Spider-Man 2" is directly tied to him suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
15. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for support.
16. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for support.
17. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for support.
18. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for support.
19. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for support.
20. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for support.
21. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for support.
22. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for support.
23. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for support.
24. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of how Peter Parker's power loss in "Spider-Man 2" is tied to his PTSD, citing the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA