The Black and White Spider: A Bold Experiment in Period Noir Nicolas Cage's latest project, Spider Noir, is a genre bending blend of film noir and superhero elements.
By transposing the Spider Man mythology into a 1930s setting, the show's creators have opened themselves up to criticisms about period authenticity and budget constraints.
At its core, Spider Noir combines classic noir tropes with the emphasis on action and spectacle found in superhero genres. The result is a visual aesthetic that is both nostalgic and forward thinking.