There, I said it ...

Spider-Noir

S1 • E8 - The Man in the Mask

let's talk about historical accuracies that I noticed.

Telephones! Hell yeah. Ben has a newer model than Joseph because of course! Even if Ben hasn't been getting jobs for months he's still in a job that overall pays more and he's GOOD at what he does. (Not to talk about the obvious racial pay inequality)

Joseph uses one that was far more common in the early 1900s to 1910! That's OLD by then. Ben has one that's average, (thus expensive), typical rotatory.

Now. Something far more interesting.

Nail polish! 💅✨

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this:

You see??? Half-moons, clean edge nails! Even if it first appeared in the 20s, this design was super popular in 1930 especially! Many theorize it was so chipping wouldn't be as noticeable, which makes sense!

It's trendy and practical at the same time which makes sense for a character like Vera Addison! She doesn't come from money nor socializes with the upper class of society, naturally, she is using what Hollywood stars use! Not to say it also saves money on nail polish itself, which might've been an instinct at that point. She's the newest money there is and styles herself like so

And we see Janet using the same design! See!? Popular. It's a very practical design as I said.

Quick detour about Mrs. Addison and her coat: at this point, even the fur in women's clothes were taxed! At the same time, Vogue said fur tells “the kind of woman you are and the kind of life you lead”. So hey, look! She got a fur coat! It's so slightly matted yet silly, uneven, tapered, in other words, EXPENSIVE

On the other hand... (Pun intended)

We see Cat having fully painted nails.

She doesn't have to save on nail polish! Nope. She appeals to another echelon entirely. She's not a person as much as she's a doll, entertainment– this is what her appearance says about her.

Her hair is always neatly pinned. Perfect. Always. Using a cig holder so ash doesn't fall on her clothing or stain her gloves/fingers. It tells a completely different story.

I also loved noticing how we don't see the ladies using their hairs down! We see the history so perfectly in this lady who has less than three minutes of screen

Hat hooked to her hair, the updo curls pinned and sprayed into perfection. The jacket shoulders, the ornament buttons! High arched dramatic eyebrows, smoky eyeshadows and powdery makeup!!

Robert Lindsay and Jemma Redgrave to star as the Roosevelts in Springwood world premiere

The show opens at the Hampstead Theatre later this year

Robert Lindsay and Jemma Redgrave will star in the world premiere of Springwood, a new play by Richard Nelson, opening at Hampstead Theatre. The production runs on the venue’s main stage from 19 June to 25 July 2026.

Nelson’s play is set in 1939 and centres on a pivotal meeting between King George VI and US President Franklin D Roosevelt, exploring the political and personal tensions surrounding the first visit of a reigning British monarch to the United States. The drama unfolds over a weekend at Roosevelt’s country home, where a seemingly informal picnic becomes a moment of international consequence as Britain seeks support in the lead-up to the Second World War.

Robert Lindsay will play President Roosevelt, with Jemma Redgrave as Eleanor Roosevelt. They are joined by Andrew Havill as King George VI and Rebecca Night as Queen Elizabeth. The wider cast includes Harry Anton, Teresa Banham, Oliver Cotton, Bryony Miller, Rachel Pickup and Eileen Nicholas.

Speaking about the project, Richard Nelson said the play focuses on the June 1939 visit to Springwood, Franklin Roosevelt’s country home, culminating in a “hot dog picnic” during “the very first visit of a reigning British Monarch to America.”

The production is directed by Richard Nelson, with design by Tom Piper, lighting design by James F Ingalis and sound design by John Leonard. Clarissa Brown serves as assistant director.

Springwood runs at Hampstead Theatre from 19 June to 25 July 2026, with tickets available now.

About Springwood

‘You’re five thousand miles away. You already owe us a fortune from the last war. We won’t see a penny of that any time soon, will we? And so – why don’t we just ignore you and your war?’

1939. A weekend at a country house. The fate of nations hangs in the balance; King George VI’s single opportunity to convince President Roosevelt to support his country in impending war is seemingly dependent on whether he and his wife can navigate a public picnic with the decorum and dignity expected of royalty. The weekend marks the first ever visit of a British monarch to the United States - can the "special relationship" survive a menu of hot dogs and beer? The President of the United States and First Lady host the King and Queen of England in this richly observed clash of cultures. While on the precipice of world war and amidst a house with very thin walls, the secrets, self-doubts, fears and indiscretions of two world leaders and their wives spill out.

Captioned:

Tuesday, 14th July, 7:30pm

Audio Described:

Saturday, 18th July, 2:30pm