Spider-Man Double Feature (M) PRESENTED IN 35MM FILM
Spider-Man Double Feature (M) Presented in 35mm Film by The Revival House Perth
Swing back into the early days of the modern superhero genre with a double feature celebrating Sam Raimi's beloved Spider-Man saga. Before the genre became a dominant force in blockbuster filmmaking, Raimi's films combined heartfelt character drama with genuine comic-book spectacle, establishing a template for superhero cinema that balanced spectacle with real emotional stakes. Join us for both films back-to-back, presented on 35mm film, as Peter Parker's journey from awkward teenager to reluctant hero unfolds across an afternoon of web-slinging action and heartfelt humanity.
SCHEDULE:
Sunday, November 22nd
1:00PM
Spider-Man (M, 2002) Presented in 35mm Film by The Revival House Perth
High school student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is transformed after a fateful field trip when a genetically modified spider bite grants him extraordinary abilities: superhuman strength, agility, and the power to cling to walls. As Peter grapples with his newfound powers and the crushing responsibility that comes with them, following the tragic death of his beloved Uncle Ben, he adopts the identity of Spider-Man to protect New York City. His path collides with that of Norman Osborn (Willem Dafoe), a brilliant scientist whose experimental treatment transforms him into the villainous Green Goblin, setting the stage for a battle that will test Peter's resolve, his budding romance with Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), and his understanding of what it truly means to be a hero.
Director Sam Raimi brings genuine comic-book earnestness and heart to the genre's modern blockbuster template, grounding Peter's fantastical transformation in relatable teenage insecurity and grief. Tobey Maguire's sincere, vulnerable performance as Peter anchors the film's emotional core, while Willem Dafoe brings theatrical menace to the tormented Norman Osborn. Raimi's kinetic action sequences, combined with the film's earnest exploration of responsibility and sacrifice, established Spider-Man as a genre-defining success that helped usher in the modern superhero blockbuster era. (Medium level violence, 2h 1m)
Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film unless noted otherwise.
3:20PM
Spider-Man 2 (M, 2004) Presented in 35mm Film by The Revival House Perth
Two years into his crime-fighting career, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is buckling under the immense strain of balancing his secret identity with a crumbling personal life—failing grades, a struggling career, and heartbreak over his continued separation from Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst). When Peter's growing doubts cause his powers to falter, he must confront the emotional toll of heroism while facing his most formidable adversary yet: Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina), a brilliant scientist transformed into the mechanically-armed villain Doctor Octopus after a catastrophic experiment. As Peter wrestles with whether the sacrifices demanded by his double life are worth the cost, he must find the strength to reclaim his sense of purpose before Doc Ock's escalating menace endangers the entire city.
Widely regarded as one of the finest superhero sequels ever made, Sam Raimi's follow-up deepens Peter's emotional journey while delivering even more ambitious action set pieces, particularly the celebrated elevated train sequence. Alfred Molina brings tragic dimension to Doctor Octopus, a man consumed by his own creation, while Tobey Maguire's performance captures Peter's genuine exhaustion and self-doubt with affecting sincerity. Raimi's confident balance of spectacular action, genuine emotional stakes, and thematic depth about sacrifice and identity cemented the film's reputation as a high-water mark for the superhero genre. (Low level violence, 2h 7m)
Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film unless noted otherwise.