Re-broadcast: Is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse a hip-hop movie?

Rebroadcast (Originally aired 2/21/24)

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an animated superhero film featuring Miles Morales as he becomes the new Spider-Man and joins forces with other Spider-People from various parallel universes to save his universe from the madman Kingpin.

Topics discussed:

Into the Spider-Verse is a feast for the eyes with some sweet animation.The movie features multiple elements of hip-hop.Miles Morales is introduced to the casual superhero fan.Alternate Spider-characters charm the viewer.The score and soundtrack are loaded with a diverse mix of hip-hop.

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