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Message Dan and MikeWe finally sit down to unpack Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth installment in Tom Holland's run as Peter Parker and the first Spidey film from director Destin Daniel Cretton. Picking up four years after No Way Home's spell erased Peter from the world's memory, this is a noticeably darker, more isolated take on the character — Aunt May is gone, his friendships with MJ and Ned are gone, and the arachnid side of his DNA is starting to take over. We dig into how that trauma-driven tone works, and where it doesn't.One of us walks away calling this the weakest of the Tom Holland Spider-Man films, and we're honest about why: a story that feels overcrowded with characters, some shaky CGI work on the Scorpion, and a villain problem that never quite resolves who we're actually supposed to be rooting against. We also talk through the returning cast — Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Mark Ruffalo, Florence Pugh — plus the newer additions, including Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle, Tramell Tillman's William Mesker, Naomi Watts voicing E.D.I.T.H., and a genuinely strong turn from Sadie Sink as Jean Grey that surprised us both.Along the way we get into the film's stunt work and practical martial arts sequences, the choice to make Peter's webs organic again as a nod to Tobey Maguire's era, and what it means that this film is now closing in on two billion dollars worldwide and threatening box office records held by Avengers: Endgame and Titanic. We also share (in maybe too much detail) the theater experience that colored one of our first viewings, because full transparency matters around here.Whether you loved Brand New Day or walked out with the same reservations we did, we want to hear it. And with Avengers: Doomsday looming and a fifth Spider-Man almost certainly on the way, we start speculating about where this saga goes next.If you're not already following along, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else podcasts live, and subscribing to the YouTube channel helps a lot more than you'd think.Support the showOh Brother Podcast:Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access)Listen on all podcast platformsSubscribe on YouTubeFollow us on Instagram

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the best Tom Holland Spider-Man yet, and Brian and Tony dive into why it lands so hard. From the film's biggest emotional moments to the post-credit theory that could reshape the MCU, the conversation explores the scenes, the secrets, and the sequel possibilities fans are already debating.Brian shares why this one feels more personal than No Way Home, including the standout Punisher team-up, the surprise moments that nearly brought tears, and the lingering questions around MJ, Ned, and the ending. Tony pushes the discussion toward bigger Marvel territory, wondering whether the film is setting up Secret Wars, Avengers: Doomsday, and a future with Miles Morales. Oren adds comic-book context, key details, and the theories that make the speculation even more fun.The episode also touches on the return of Ted Lasso, why the new season opener feels more like setup than payoff, and how the group feels about the show's shift in tone and focus. It's a mix of fan reaction, honest critique, and Marvel speculation that makes you want to rewatch the ending immediately.If you love Spider-Man, MCU theories, or passionate pop-culture discussion, this one is essential listening.Listen: https://the-knowledge-of-nothing.captivate.fm/listenContact us at info@theknowledgeofnothing.com and follow us on our socials!https://www.facebook.com/theknowledgeofnothing/Instagram: @theknowledgeofnothingTwitter: @TheKONMen1Bluesky: @thekonmen.bsky.social

Spider-Man is back, and Peter Parker has never been more alone.In this episode of The RedBand Podcast, we break down Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest chapter in Tom Holland's Spider-Man saga. Set years after the world forgot Peter Parker's identity, the film takes Spider-Man back to his street-level roots while planting major seeds for the future of the MCU and the road to Avengers: Doomsday.(recorded on August 10, 2026)LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast

This week on CinemaChat Podcast, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back as we review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). After years of anticipation and endless fan speculation, Peter Parker returns for a fresh chapter in the MCU. We discuss whether the film successfully builds on the emotional ending of No Way Home, introduces a compelling new direction for the character, and delivers the web-slinging action fans have been waiting for. We also break down the performances, standout action sequences, surprises, and how Brand New Day fits into the larger Marvel landscape. Is this the reset Spider-Man needed, or does it struggle to find its footing after one of the franchise's biggest highs? Join us as we give our full thoughts and final ratings. -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolm Rob @Robbap3 Reggie @Hiddanas Dawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request.  If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

FIRST 54:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 54:00: Full Spoiler Review It's another edition of See It or Skip It and this time Ian is joined by JDG, Juleen and Hermes as they swing headfirst into Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Tom Holland's latest outing as Peter Parker and the beginning of a very different chapter for the MCU's resident wall-crawler. But can Spider-Man really have a brand new day after No Way Home changed everything? Ian, JDG, Juleen and Hermes suit up to explore whether this fresh start finally gives us the more grounded, street-level Peter Parker fans have been asking for — or if the wider MCU once again proves impossible to escape. Does Brand New Day make good on the emotional consequences of Peter being forgotten by everyone he loves? Is Tom Holland finally being allowed to stand on his own as Spider-Man, or does a supporting cast featuring Hulk and Punisher threaten to turn his movie into another Marvel crossover? The gang dig into Holland's performance, the new status quo, the villains, the action, and whether the film remembers that the best Spider-Man stories aren't really about saving the world — they're about Peter Parker desperately trying to hold his own life together. What should a Spider-Man film look like after multiverses, returning villains and three generations of Spider-Men? Can Marvel genuinely go smaller again, or has the franchise become too big to ever truly return to the neighbourhood? All this and more in this week's See It or Skip It review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day — and of course, Ian, JDG, Juleen and Hermes will let you know if you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a beautiful mess...and we're here for it! We weren't planning on covering this one — but after seeing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we had to record an emergency bonus episode. Brian and John break down why this is the most grounded, consequence-driven Spider-Man movie the MCU has made yet, the surprisingly great Punisher subplot, Florence Pugh's instantly-memeable "small potatoes" scene, and how this film borrows more from Raimi's Spider-Man 2 than any prior MCU entry. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: why this bonus episode exists 1:58 – Taking our kids to see it (and the No Way Home nostalgia) 3:08 – Marvel's weird, endless X-Men teasing problem 4:41 – Why this movie finally takes Spider-Man seriously 6:08 – The Punisher is back, and he's incredible in this 6:29 – Florence Pugh's "small potatoes" scene (already a meme) 10:58 – What does the Hulk actually do in this movie? 12:52 – The Punisher's chili speech (light spoilers) 15:02 – The six-armed Spider-Man that almost happened 15:22 – Organic webbing and growing into the powers 19:03 – That post-credits scene & the tease 19:25 – Final scores: do we both land on 8/10? 20:24 – Wrap-up & where to find us Light spoilers past the timestamp marked above — we keep the ending under wraps. FOLLOW THE SHOW:

Langoy 431 | Esta semana nos sumergimos en un análisis profundo de la nueva película de Spider-Man. Exploramos el desarrollo emocional y los conflictos internos de Peter Parker tras los eventos de No Way Home, debatimos sobre el tono de la cinta, su identidad visual y la dinámica de Peter con personajes clave como MJ y Punisher. Es una discusión crítica que disecciona el futuro del personaje en el MCU mientras comparamos aciertos y desaciertos frente a sagas anteriores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 156 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil and Skye are doing something they've not done for several years, they're reviewing a new comic book movie. What was once a regular thing on Film ‘89 tailed off with the downturn in quality of the Marvel Cinematic Universe post Avengers: Endgame, with one exception, 2021's Sony Pictures collaboration, Spider-Man: No Way Home, arguably the last great entry in the MCU. But after 5 long years, Tom Holland is back as everyone's favourite web-slinging crime fighter in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In the aftermath of No Way Home, Peter Parker has spent the last few years successfully fighting crime and garnering public support and even working alongside the police, but at the expense of his personal life now that everyone's memories of Peter Parker being Spider-Man have been wiped, including that of his best friend, Ned and girlfriend, MJ. Already a huge commercial success in the first week following its release, Brand New Day just might be the film that reignites Neil and Skye's love of and enthusiasm for comic book movies. So tune in to hear their in-depth and spoiler-filled review of a film that's on course to become the most successful film of 2026 and one beloved by audiences and critics alike. 

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest chapter in the MCU and Tom Holland's biggest Spider-Man adventure yet. With Peter Parker fully embracing life as Spider-Man in a world that has forgotten him, the film pushes him to his limits as mysterious changes to his powers coincide with a terrifying new threat to New York. The hosts discuss the emotional fallout from No Way Home, the additions of Hulk, Punisher, Scorpion, and Jean Grey, and how the film balances street-level action with universe-shifting consequences. From shocking twists and standout performances to the future of Spider-Man in the MCU, this is our full spoiler-filled review of one of the year's biggest superhero films. Please leave us a review on iTunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters. Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise. All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the only stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy! ComicBook Clique on Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique DirtSheet Radio Link Tree

UNEQUAL SEQUEL - BONUS REVIEW EPISODE-SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY ~  This week on Unequal Sequel, we're swinging back into the MCU for Spider-Man: Brand New Day — the next chapter in Tom Holland's web-slinging adventure. After the events of No Way Home left Peter Parker with a very different life, we're asking whether this really is a brand new day for the character, or whether Spider-Man is destined to keep getting pulled back into the same old multiverse-sized problems. Does Brand New Day give Peter a fresh direction, or is Marvel once again relying on familiar faces, big action and plenty of Spidey nostalgia? We dive into the story, the characters, the MCU connections and whether this latest chapter earns its place in the Spider-Man legacy. On a side note we do dive in spoilers but it's very clear when that happens because we do give out a big warning. So if you don't want it spoiled then stay clear of this episode. If you like what you hear and want even more of us, then check out our subscriber service at www.anotherslice.com/unequalsequel it's only £2.99 a month for loads more bonus content.  We'd love it if you could share our little pod with your friends and family. All you need to do is send them a link like one of these...  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5BRZK1OAklN8AAF0zpAO9L  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unequal-sequel/id1569119013  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, join Alex & Dan down on the beach to discuss the 38th MCU film and 4th solo outing from Tom Holland's Spider-Man, hot off the heels of their most recent On the Go episode to and from the cinema doors!Discussing Dan's stage name (if you've followed us for a while, it might be of no surprise!) and the overall state of the MCU, this is a spoilerific review of the latest wall crawler outing!Sit back, relax, grab your potatoes and come discuss with us how things look and feel for Peter Parker after the events of No Way Home and where this might lead us in the next few years!#GITS

It's the last MCU movie before AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and the first time we've seen Tom Holland's SPIDER-MAN since NO WAY HOME. Let's see if this one had anything to offer besides a big weekend at the box-office. Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. With the latest Spider-Man movie coming out this past week, we are dedicated this week to our favorite web crawler. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is reviewing “Spider-Man: No Way Home” from 2021 starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon & Jon Favreau.

In this episode of Scene N Nerd, Sarah and Will dive deep into the much-anticipated Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They share their thoughts on Tom Holland's evolution as Spider-Man, reflecting on how we've witnessed his journey from a teenager to a young adult grappling with the implications of his identity after the events of No Way Home. The duo discusses Zendaya's significant character development in this film, emphasizing her expanded role compared to previous installments. They also touch on the dynamic between Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal, noting the delightful comedic chemistry that adds a new layer to Frank Castle's character. Listeners can expect an insightful exploration of the film's themes of grief and loss, as Peter Parker navigates his relationships and the weight of his responsibilities. They analyze the film's approach to the Rogues Gallery and how it balances intimate character moments with larger comic book action, culminating in a well-structured narrative that resonates on both personal and heroic levels. The episode also hints at future developments in the Spider-Verse, speculating on potential sequels and character arcs, particularly for Jean Grey and her connection to Peter. Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction to Spider-Man: Brand New Day 1:30 — Tom Holland's growth as Spider-Man 5:00 — Zendaya's expanded role 10:00 — Chemistry between Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal 15:00 — Themes of grief and loss 20:00 — The Rogues Gallery and character dynamics 25:00 — Speculations on future Spider-Verse films 30:00 — Closing thoughts and wrap-up Follow Sarah on social media at @sjbelmont and Will at @willmpolk. Follow Scene N Nerd on X, Blue Sky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, and visit SceneNNerdPodcast.com. Rate, follow, and leave a comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

On Today's Show We're Covering The Tom Holland Spider-Mans!  Homecoming (2017),  Far From Home (2019),  No Way Home (2021),  Brand New Day (2026) TimeCodes: Comic-Con Talk:  14:35 Homecoming:  19:24 Far From Home:  35:36 No Way Home:  52:16 Brand New Day:  1:01:04   - Check out all our Movie Scores on the site! - Support the Daily Ratings and become a Producer now! - Here are all the new movies out now! - Shop our store for all the Daily Ratings gear!

Frank, Tim, and Vactor from This Comic Cooks have seen Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and they're bringing you their full review. ⚠️ Full spoilers start around 25:00. We get into where it lands next to No Way Home, why Destin Daniel Cretton's Shang-Chi fight choreography and the PlayStation games are all over the web-swinging, and whether the new cloth suit is the most comic-accurate Spider-Man we've had on screen. Then the gripes: organic web-shooters vs. Peter's science brain, a Jean Grey who might be a little too mean, the Yelena spa scene, and the eternal question: how does a broke kid in New York afford the rent, the flowers, and that many Little Caesars? Plus: a debate about theater-crowd etiquette ("on your left" cheerers vs. pin-drop-silence purists), the Hulk-remembers moment, and a villain wishlist that runs from Hobgoblin to the Jackal. Beers of the Week Bero Kingston Golden Pils Bero Spider-Man: Brand New Day x Pils Sam Adams Summer Ale (2025 vintage) Special Guest: Vactor.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) With great power comes great podcasting responsibility… and this week, we web-sling into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest chapter in the ever-expanding adventures of everyone's favourite friendly neighbourhood wall-crawler. Following the reality-bending fallout of No Way Home, Peter Parker is swinging into a genuinely brand-new era, carrying plenty of emotional baggage, mysterious threats, and the sort of comic-book complications that would make even a Daily Bugle editor take a sick day. The film stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, and more, with Destin Daniel Cretton taking the director's chair. Joining the discussion are Jill, Dion, and Quinny, alongside special guest host Ardella, as they attempt the impossible: talking spoiler-free about a Spider-Man movie that Marvel and Sony kept under tighter wraps than Peter Parker's secret identity. For the first half of the episode, we stay firmly in spoiler-free territory, discussing performances, themes, action, and whether the movie sticks the landing. But then, fair warning: the second half swings headfirst into spoiler territory. If you’ve already seen the film, you’ll want to stick around as the team unpacks every twist, surprise, and expected plot-line that did or din’t get played out. Was this Spider-flick amazing, spectacular, sensational, or just another friendly neighbourhood day at the office for Marvel’s favourite web-head? Grab your web-shooters, avoid the spoilers until you’re ready, and tune in to hear what the team thought of one of the most talked-about superhero releases of the year. Official Synopsis “It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him, and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him, sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control.” https://youtu.be/migZjbMbnJk A huge shout out to our regular Russels, (Wyatt or Kurt) and friendly Vigilante’s and space-explorers who keep us company on the live-chat during the Twitch stream, each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST. An especially gargantuan thanks goes to any of you kind enough to support us by flinging your Kingpin sized funds into our jar via Ko-Fi! We are very excited to announce that you can now also support us and subscribe on Twitch! If you like what we do, drop us a sub! Every bit of your support helps us to (hopefully) keep entertaining you!  Don’t fret if you can’t be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them! https://youtu.be/62bIsvRcPv0?si=psKIOcbTt1quYlJA https://youtu.be/8TZMtslA3UY?si=65RH90bVbbOIw-xM WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We’re on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY picks up where the previous Spidey cinematic installment NO WAY HOME left off.  Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man forgotten by his friends.  Mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change threatening his ability to fight a new mysterious enemy. We've got a review of the latest MCU entry as well as a round of Trailer Tapas fresh from the internet kitchen. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Redux Redux Footcandle Film Society   

pWotD Episode 3381: Zendaya Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 165,485 views on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 our article of the day is Zendaya.Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman ( zen-DAY-ə; born September 1, 1996), known mononymously as Zendaya, is an American actress and singer. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2022, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.Born in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and dancer before gaining prominence for her roles on the Disney Channel sitcoms Shake It Up (2010–2013) and K. C. Undercover (2015–2018), the latter of which she also produced. For her performance as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–2026), Zendaya won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, becoming the youngest performer to win in the category.Zendaya made her feature film debut as MJ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). She reprised her role in its sequels Far From Home (2019), No Way Home (2021), and Brand New Day (2026). She has since starred in the musical film The Greatest Showman (2017), Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy (2021–2026), Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey (2026), and earned praise for her performances in the romance films Malcolm & Marie (2021), Challengers (2024) and The Drama (2026).In 2011, Zendaya released the singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me", the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. Signed to Hollywood Records, she released her self-titled studio album in 2013. Its lead single, "Replay", was a moderate success, peaking in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100. Her duet with Zac Efron, "Rewrite the Stars", from The Greatest Showman soundtrack (2017), charted in the top 20 and achieved multi-platinum status in various countries. She has also written and performed several songs for Euphoria.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:42 UTC on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Zendaya on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Amy.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Ep. 407 Your Friendly Neighborhood Podcast! The web-head swings back into theaters and the Normies are here to break down every spectacular moment. From Peter Parker's fresh start after No Way Home to new allies, dangerous villains, heartbreaking choices, and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we're untangling it all. Does Brand New Day recapture the magic of classic Spidey stories? How does it stack up against the previous Tom Holland films? And what surprises have everyone talking? Grab your web-shooters, watch out for spoilers, and remember: with great podcasts comes great responsibility. It's time for another Normies Like Us! Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @_j__a___c___o__b_ https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Marvel had a lot to prove after its recent ups and downs... but did Spider-Man: Brand New Day finally deliver?

Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Does whatever other heroes can't. And these days, that means make a good movie. Other super-movies, even in the Marvel world, take on the fake responsibilities of social activism, then are forced to fight the sinister criticism of fans. Meanwhile, Spidey and his amazing friends just keep uniting people in his friendly cinematic neighborhood. How does one hero keep wielding such great power? Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing: Winter’s Dawn by Morgan L. Busse Realm Makers fundraiser for ongoing defamation lawsuit The Talismiths: The Secret Saboteur by M. L. Hodder King Justice: The Legend Begins by Evelyn M. Exley Mission update New at Lorehaven: The Shattered Ones book quest has begun. Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild. 1. Superhero movies are fighting off villains. Just last week we heard of more cancelled Marvel movie projects. With some exceptions, the MCU has flopped on streaming screens. Apart from quality, fans discerned a stench of Agenda moments. Perfect-storm also struck with Jonathan Majors cast controversies. Unlike older movies, fans follow every detail, leak, and rumor. And like Spider-Man's powers, internet is our gift and is our curse. Meanwhile, DC's latest reboot can't even get off the ground. DC is cancelling and delaying projects as a buyout draws nigh. In the past, DC has proven actively hostile to particular fans. Official statements and books isolate and mock certain versions. For instance, The LEGO Movie mocked Green Lantern the hero. In another case, an official Superman book criticized Zack Snyder. In both universes, fanbases are divided, politicized, anti-heroic. It feels like they're pitting fan “denominations” against each other. As a late famous comic creator famously uttered, “ ‘Nough said.” 2. But everybody loves one friendly hero. Meanwhile, over in the Spiderverse corner of the Marvel world … Corporate heads, marketeers, and actors alike are unifying for this. Consider one recent GQ stunt with Brand New Day actors at trivia. (‘Ware language.) Actors were asked about many Spidey versions. In this universe, every story gets canonized and respected equally. This follows No Way Home's blend of previous film characters. But for DC, they've tried to purge all previous versions except one. This unifying approach helps fans love all Spider-Man versions. Whether you like Tobey, Andrew, or Tom, you can celebrate Spidey! So it's not political. Now fans can have fun doing compare/contrast. This ends up more like denominations who unify in essential faith. (And yet that only goes so far. Holland won't meet Madame Webb.) 3. The rise of self-aware yet sincere stories. This year we've seen a wonderful increase of truly good films. Three come from Amazon/MGM: Project Hail Mary, The Sheep Detectives, and even Masters of the Universe all work so well. Jenneth Leed praised Hail Mary's earnest optimism and hope. This is “metamodern,” a flavor beyond modern and postmodern. Now we've faced real-life dystopia, war, political unrest, and a divided society. More people long for the hope of modernism, but aren't so naïve to think life doesn't come with the complexities postmodernism criticized. So instead of embracing one philosophy over another, metamodernism combines the best features of both. This approach keeps the self-awareness, irony, and subversions of expectations. But these stories also value hope, sincere themes, and admirable heroes. In fact, one working definition for metamodern storytelling may be, “Delivering a sincere theme about life in a self-aware or absurd premise.” Note: this isn't the same as flippant stories that claim “optimism.” And it's a whole galaxy far from stories ashamed of their nature. Stephen has loved “metamodern” stories wherever they appear. The Tick and Galaxy Quest also skewer tropes yet stay sincere. Even the original Superman: The Movie (1978) does this so well. Do note Richard Donner's out-loud commitment to verisimilitude. So do Sam Raimi's and Marc Webb's two Spider-Man film series. And one detects much of this in Lord and Miller's Spiderverse Brand New Day will likely follow in these wall-crawling footsteps. We've had enough division over clashing canons and flippancy. Through other reboots and controversies, Spidey stays faithful! And if other Marvel and DC films do the same, they can unify fans. Com station Top question for listeners What do you love about sincere superhero stories? Next on Fantastical Truth Christian kids, do you remember all those old warnings against fantasy fiction? Some people implied that if you made up too much stuff, you'd lose track of reality. Alas. For some cases, they’re absolutely right. Too many people are abusing God's gift of imagination. They cast people they do not know as villains in a fantasy world in which they are the big moral heroes. This habit is taking over social media. And now this sin is hurting faithful creators we know. How can Christian fans respond?

Jen and Noam take a (slight) break from discussing the depressing political news to talk about important things, like the controversies surrounding data centers and generative AI and the new Spider-Man movie. Important things.  We get a bit into the drama surrounding the YouTube content creator Hank Green, who has for some reason self canceled over his sin of….using ChatGPT to do his grunt work so that he can have more time to make more content. Yeah, we don't understand either. We also get into the thornier issue of authors allegedly using genAI in their writing, which has become a flashpoint in the anti-AI space. The issue is, who is to say if an author used genAI, the AI? Readers? Publishing houses? And at the end of the day, does it really matter to consumers, or is this the latest cause as identity?  And of course we do a fairly in depth discussion of the new Spider-Man movie Brand New Day, which brings us all the way back to episode 0 of this podcast when we talked about No Way Home. Ah, the nostalgia. Warning - we do spoilers so if you don't want any of that (and have somehow managed to miss spoilers elsewhere) then save the back half of this episode for after you've seen the movie.   

Jordan welcomes back Chris and Ron to discuss the 38th film in the MCU, Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Its a Brand New Spider-Man trilogy and it picks up the thread from the end of No Way Home. Peter is alone and putting all of his energy into being a Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Jordan, Ron and Chris share their initial thoughts on the film, what they loved, what worked and didn't work for them and theorize on what is to come thanks to the teases at the end and the post credit scene. WE HAVE A DISCORD! Join it here: https://discord.com/invite/QfDYKZSUKGFollow the show:Twitter: @SupesandSabers  ⁠Linktr.ee/SupesandSabers⁠

Tonight on *Damn You Hollywood*, we're swinging back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to review **Spider-Man: Brand New Day**! Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the fourth MCU Spider-Man film finally strips Peter Parker back to basics after *No Way Home*. With the world having forgotten Peter Parker, Tom Holland's wall-crawler is once again your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man—alone, anonymous, and protecting New York one street at a time. But a mysterious new threat, the arrival of Jean Grey (Sadie Sink), the Punisher, Bruce Banner, and Peter's own evolving powers threaten to upend his hard-earned fresh start. Is *Brand New Day* the grounded reset fans have been waiting for, or just another chapter in Marvel's ever-expanding machine? Join Mark Radulich and the panel as they break down the action, performances, story, comic inspirations, and whether Spider-Man's new beginning is worthy of the web-head's legacy. Swing in and listen!Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

pWotD Episode 3380: Tom Holland Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 201,223 views on Monday, 3 August 2026 our article of the day is Tom Holland.Thomas Stanley Holland (born 1 June 1996) is a British actor. His accolades include a BAFTA Award as well as two Critics' Choice Awards nominations. His films as a lead actor have grossed over $9.9 billion worldwide. He was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list of 2019. Holland's career began as a teen when he played a supporting role and later the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical on the West End from 2008 to 2010. He made his film debut in the disaster drama The Impossible (2012) followed by roles in the romance drama How I Live Now (2013) and the historical adventure dramas In the Heart of the Sea (2015) and The Lost City of Z (2016).Holland achieved international recognition playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man in six Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) superhero films, beginning with Captain America: Civil War (2016). The following year, Holland received the BAFTA Rising Star Award and became the youngest actor to play a title role in an MCU film in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Its sequels, Far From Home (2019) and No Way Home (2021), each grossed more than $1 billion worldwide; the latter became the highest-grossing film of the year. Holland played against-type roles in the crime dramas The Devil All the Time (2020) and Cherry (2021), and starred in the big-budget films Uncharted (2022) and The Odyssey (2026).Holland has voiced roles in the animated features Spies in Disguise (2019) and Onward (2020). On television, he took roles in the BBC historical miniseries Wolf Hall (2015) and the Apple TV+ psychological thriller limited series The Crowded Room (2023). He returned to the stage starring as one of the title roles in the West End revival of Romeo and Juliet (2024). Outside of acting, he is married to his Spider-Man co-star Zendaya.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:49 UTC on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Tom Holland on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Joanna.

It's Marvel Monday and the multiverse breaks open! ABOUT SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME December 17, 2021 | Theatrical Release CAST & CREW OF SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME Director: Jon Watts Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Stan Lee Cast: Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man Zendaya as MJ Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds Jamie Foxx as Max Dillon/Electro Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin Alfred Molina as Dr. Otto Octavius/Doc Ock Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS If you recall the end of our last Spidey movie, Quentin Beck exposed Peter Parker as Spider-Man and framed him for his murder. Naturally, Peter's life is thrown into chaos. The Department of Damage Control, something I'm almost positive doesn't actually exist but how can you know, interrogates Peter, MJ, Ned, and Aunt May. Their attorney, Daredevil, gets the charges dismissed. Despite his legal victory, the public turns on him. Feeling bad about screwing up his friends' future, Peter asks Dr. Strange to cast a spell that will make the world forget he's Spider-Man. But Peter keeps interrupting the spell to add people he doesn't want to forget, causing it to go nuts and pull visitors from across the multiverse into their reality. Peter goes to talk to the MIT admissions person but ends up being greeted by Doctor Octopus who seems to know a lot about him despite Peter never meeting him before. Peter learns that the spell has summoned people who know Spider-Man's secret identity from across the multiverse. Strange tasks Peter, MJ, and Ned with capturing the interdimensional visitors, leading them to capture Electro, Sandman, the Lizard, and Norman Osborn. Peter soon realizes that each villain was pulled from their universe moments before their death and believes they deserve a chance at redemption instead of being sent back to die. Defying Strange, Peter steals the spell that would send everyone back to their own dimension and begins developing cures for the villains using Stark technology. Peter successfully restores Doctor Octopus, but Norman's Green Goblin persona takes over once again, convincing the other villains to turn on Peter. This leads to a massive battle that fatally injures Aunt May. Before she dies, she reminds Peter that "with great power, there must also come great responsibility," leaving him devastated and questioning whether he made the right choice. Ned unexpectedly discovers he can use Strange's sling ring to open portals. While searching for Peter, he and MJ instead find two alternate Spider-Men from different universes. Maybe you've seen them before in other movies?! I dunno. The three Peters unite and create cures for each enemy and lure them to the Statue of Liberty for one final showdown. It works! But rifts open across the multiverse. Realizing there is only one solution, Peter asks Strange to cast a new spell that erases Peter Parker from everyone's memory. The spell saves the multiverse, sending everyone back to their own universes. Peter visits MJ and Ned, intending to remind them who he is, but decides not to disrupt the new lives they've built. After paying his respects at Aunt May's grave and sharing a quiet moment with Happy Hogan, Peter embraces a fresh start. Now completely anonymous, he creates a new homemade Spider-Man suit and swings back into the city, beginning the next chapter of his life as a true friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 977 (54 mins 28 secs) Spider-Man: Brand New Day has now been released. Was it a worthy follow-up to No Way Home? What did we think? We share our opinions and experiences on this episode with Jiaming, and Albert. 00:00:00 - cold open + intro00:00:55 - Summer Movie Wager00:02:32 - crowds for Spider-Man00:03:47 - Puente Hills Mall film location00:07:09 - Non-Spoilers thoughts on SMBND00:13:25 - Spoilers Discussion on SMBND00:52:03 - Credits + End of Episode00:52:50 - After CreditsUpdates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2026/8/2/977

Han pasado cuatro años desde los acontecimientos de No Way Home, y Peter es ahora un adulto que vive completamente solo, habiéndose borrado voluntariamente de las vidas y recuerdos de aquellos a quienes ama. Lucha contra el crimen en un Nueva York que ya no conoce su nombre, se ha dedicado por completo a proteger su ciudad -un Spider-Man de tiempo completo- pero a medida que las exigencias sobre él se intensifican, la presión desata una sorprendente evolución física que amenaza su existencia, aun cuando un nuevo y extraño patrón de crímenes da lugar a una de las amenazas más poderosas que jamás haya enfrentado.La cuarta entrega en esta saga del Hombre Araña estrena director: Destin Daniel Cretton, responsable de "Shang-Chi y la Leyenda de los Diez Anillos". Una buena elección, a juzgar por el entusiasmo de la crítica y del público que ha llevado a este largometraje a batir récords de audiencia y recaudación en su fin de semana de estreno, como respuesta a la "fatiga" que provocaría en el público este tipo de películas.¿Por qué ver "Spider-Man: Un nuevo día"? Por su enfoque en un mundo más urbano y fiel al personaje de los cómics, con un Peter Parker más maduro y enfrentando su destino. Y también, como es habitual en Marvel, por un reparto sólido, con los habituales Tom Holland, Zendaya y Jacob Batalon, y la incorporación de Joe Bernthal y Sadie Sink; y la espectacularidad visual y el trabajo sonoro de una nueva película de superhéroes.Estrenos y Razones, con Joel Poblete.Encuentra más contenidos como este en Cooperativapodcast.cl 

For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Josh Parham join me to review and discuss the latest MCU Tom Holland Spider-Man film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," starring Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo. Taking over from Jon Watts director Destin Daniel Cretton steps into the director's chair and brings the larger than life spectacle of the MCU back down to the ground a little bit as the reset button is hit following the events of 2021's "No Way Home," where those who knew Peter Parker cannot remember him any longer, thus forcing our favorite web-slinger into isolation and depression, which leads to some unexpected changes in his DNA while a new mysterious foe emerges that will have ramifications across the entire MCU. Also, Bruce Banner (aka. Hulk), Frank Castle (aka. Punisher), and Yelena Belova (aka. Black Widow) show up! What did we think of it? Please tune in either on video or audio only as we discuss the film's story, its performances, action, humor, visual effects, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! https://youtu.be/8bNjYYRK3Vg Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​The last time the Spider Bros got together on the mic for a big-screen Marvel breakdown, it was back in 2021 for the epic release of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Now, half a decade later, the web-slinging duo is officially reuniting to kick off a Brand New Day!​We're sitting down to break down where the MCU has gone since 2021, dive deep into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, flex the Spidey gear, and bring back the unfiltered commentary you've been waiting for.​Inside This Episode:​5 Years in the Making: Reflecting on the No Way Home era and catching up on everything that's happened since.​Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Our hot takes, expectations, theories, and breakdown of Peter Parker's next big chapter.​Spidey Gear & Merch: Bringing out the plushies, fits, and fan collectibles for the grand reunion.​Drop a comment below with your hot takes on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and don't forget to like and subscribe to stay plugged in!

Zach is joined by Richard Nebens of MovieWeb and The Direct to discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They discuss their initial reactions to the film, following up No Way Home, Destin Daniel Cretton, homages to every Spider-Man, Yelena Belova, The Punisher, Hulk, Jean Grey, the writing of Spider-Man films, wondering what the original draft of Brand New Day was, box office, X-Men, Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Secret Wars, the spell, Spider-Man 5, the post credit scene, and more! –Follow the hosts:Zach Perilstein: @TripleZ_87Richard Nebens: @RichardNebensCheck out Boardwalk Times, the Destination for True Disney Parks Fans Plus Everything Else. Website: boardwalktimes.net Visit BoardwalkTimes.store for the greatest merch in the multiverseTwitter: twitter.com/boardwalktimes Instagram: instagram.com/boardwalktimesMusic: purple-planet.com 

We've tuned out of Marvel on the podcast for a little while, but one of the eternally entertaining superheroes, Spider-Man, reignites our interest with Brand New Day. With Doctor Strange having cast a spell at the end of 2021's No Way Home to make the entire world forget Peter Parker, for reasons that Doctor Strange presumably cast another spell to make us forget, Peter, newly isolated, returns to fighting street-level crime in New York City while pining for his old relationships and suffering severe headaches. Can he revive his former life? Surely it wouldn't be a Marvel film if an enormously significant, cliff-hanging event had permanent consequences. Still, even for those as cynical as it's possible to be about the MCU, Brand New Day has plenty to recommend it. It aims for thematic depth - though how fully that's achieved is up for discussion - and is genuinely moving. Indeed, certain moments move the audience to cheer and applaud, which in turn moves Mike to harrumph bitterly. Destin Daniel Cretton, directing his second MCU entry following Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, demonstrates a gift for working with actors and a strong instinct for staging action, although Cineworld does its best to undermine those virtues with its poor projection. We also return to our discussion of IMAX and The Odyssey, asking whether the frame's envelopment of the visual field impedes filmmakers' ability to express through composition and framing, and considering whether there's something fundamentally anti-democratic about making films whose fullest form can only be experienced at a handful of cinemas around the world. Recorded on 1st August 2026.

Nerd Culture #269 is ook te bekijken op https://youtu.be/glS_AYkpva8 Deze week schuift Jelle weer aan naast Koos voor een aflevering die volledig in het teken staat van Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Koos zag de langverwachte Marvel-film in de bioscoop en deelt zijn uitgebreide, spoilervrije indrukken, waarna ze natuurlijk ook dieper op de film ingaan. Daarnaast bespreken ze het laatste nieuws uit San Diego Comic-Con, met updates over Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3, Lanterns, Home Alone, Indiana Jones en nog veel meer uit de wereld van films, series en comics. Spider-Man Brand New Day Review Spider-Man is terug en hoe. Koos dook de bioscoop in voor Spider-Man: Brand New Day en deelt zijn uitgebreide, spoilervrije indrukken van misschien wel de belangrijkste superheldenfilm van het jaar. Is Marvel er na No Way Home opnieuw in geslaagd een onvergetelijke Spider-Man-film af te leveren? Daarnaast bespreken Koos en Jelle waarom Peter Parker ogenschijnlijk immuun is voor de veelbesproken 'superhero fatigue'. Terwijl andere Marvel-films wisselende resultaten boeken, lijkt Brand New Day af te stevenen op een van de grootste openingsweekenden ooit. Uiteraard duiken we ook in wat dit betekent voor de toekomst van Spider-Man én het Marvel Cinematic Universe. X-Men '97 Season 2 Review Na een ijzersterk eerste seizoen is ook X-Men '97 terug, en zowel Jelle als Koos hebben de eerste drie afleveringen van seizoen 2 gezien. Weten de makers het hoge niveau vast te houden, of blijkt een vervolg op zo'n geliefde serie toch lastiger dan gedacht? Ze bespreken hun eerste indrukken, de nieuwe verhaallijnen, de terugkeer van bekende mutanten en waarom X-Men '97 opnieuw laat zien waarom de X-Men tot de sterkste Marvel-franchises behoren. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Nerd Culture #26900:00:44 Wat hebben we gekeken?00:02:06 Mortal Kombat II00:06:25 Halo Legends00:09:37 X-Men Origins: Wolverine00:11:45 X-Men (2000)00:16:29 X-Men '97 Season 200:22:16 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review00:36:25 Spider-Man: Torn00:37:21 The Death of Robin Hood00:41:14 Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend00:43:14 The Mandalorian & Grogu00:47:35 FBI Season 800:49:49 Stallone vs Schwarzenegger Docu00:53:04 President Curtis00:54:46 Stuart Fails to Save the Universe00:58:27 Neuromancer Trailer00:59:48 Spider-Man: Brand New Day breekt box office-records?01:03:10 Black Panther 3 aangekondigd01:06:52 Sony wilde SSU en MCU samenvoegen01:09:49 Ryan Gosling is Ghost Rider01:11:34 Ryan Reynolds verschijnt als Deadpool op SDCC01:16:10 Lanterns Trailer01:20:49 Home Alone reboot met Macaulay Culkin?01:22:26 Indiana Jones keert terug01:25:36 Matchbox: The Movie TrailerWil je adverteren bij de podcast Nerd Culture óf misschien bij een andere podcast van ILVY Network? Mail dan naar management@ilvy.com en/of kijk even op de website: https://ilvy.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Went to see Spider-Man Brave New Day last night. No spoilers but I talk about the previous movie (No Way Home).

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This week we review and discuss "Spider-Man: No Way Home". How do we feel about the use of the multiverse in this film? How does this compare to the other Tom Holland Spidey films? Is this a redemption story for past Spider-Man films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.

Episode 149. The boys are back! In this episode Corwin waits for Supergirl to come straight to demand, then becomes astonished at No Way Home's box office numbers. Meanwhile, Scott talks about his trip to Alaska, then admits after 149 episodes he still does not know who Slayback is. They then play catch up and are up to date on Percy's run of Deadpool. In Past-O-Vision they continue reading The Last Ronin. For Merc File, Corwin takes the wheel for once and breaks down Guy Garner. And as always Robot Chicken Hulk wraps the show up with a PSA. Note: This episode was recorded before Brand New Day and the SDCC MUC Panel. Second note, episode 150 the boys will be covering the anime series Steins;gate and Steins;gate 0 and the movie.   0:22:56 Movie Talk 0:32:07 Anime Talk 0:34:29 Corwin's One Piece Progress 0:39:11 Jeff Meets Daredevil (2026) #1 0:44:10 Wade Wilson: Deadpool (2026) #3 0:47:34 Wade Wilson: Deadpool (2026) #4 0:55:20 Wade Wilson: Deadpool (2026) #5 1:01:17 Wade Wilson: Deadpool (2026) #6 Past-O-Vision 1:07:38 TMNT: The Last Ronin (2020) #2 1:17:57 Merc File: Guy Gardner   [MwaP RSS] Subscribe [RSS All] Subscribe [Google Podcasts] Subscribe [Apple Podcasts] Subscribe   Music by Jenki Girls of Los Angeles Email: HipsterDaken@gmail.com Website: http://www.EarthsMightiestPodcast.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MercWithaPodcast/ Episodes #1-26 can be found @ Cultural Wormhole.com The Merc Report has now joined the EMP family of podcasts and has now become The Merc With a Podcast! -EXPLICIT CONTENT

This week we've been revisiting all our old Spider-Man/Tom Holland episodes in the run-up to the release of Brand New Day. Today we're revisiting 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, which we saw with an excited and masked audience in the middle of a pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"IT'S WHAT WE DO." The end of the Spider-Marathon is here! After the web-head's month-long stint in legal limbo, Sony and Marvel came to a new agreement for his movies. As the third in his trilogy soon became mired by COVID and the potential extinction of theaters, the two studios decided to make this the biggest film yet -- bringing back past villains and Peter Parkers wholesale. While the movie resurrected theaters from the pandemic and received raving reviews and reactions, peoples' feelings on it have waned over time. So, does it still hold up? Before you see Brand New Day (or after, who knows!), come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey as they finish up the Spider-Marathon with a film that still feels a little unreal -- the extended version of SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME!

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It's been 281 episodes since the last live-action Spider-Man review. I'm old.SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the first of the MCU movies not to be helmed by Jon Watts. With this new change comes a new vantage point. Instead of this movie dropping Spider-Man (Tom Holland) into the wider MCU universe and its ramifications, this film gives the Webhead more of a chance to shine on his own.Some of this is by design: NO WAY HOME ended with Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) granting Peter a spell to make everyone forget not only that Peter Parker is Spider-Man's secret identity, but also to forget Peter Parker even exists. The Witness Protection Program could never.In this isolation, Peter becomes a full-time friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, stopping robberies and cooperating with the cops while wistfully scrolling through Snap stories of his best friends Ned and MJ (Jacob Batalon & Zendaya), who are enjoying their four years at M.I.T.Peter's life at this moment is all work with some aunt-grieving on the side. The constant hero stress and bruising activates a response from Pete's arachnid DNA: it's morphin' time! With it comes a sort of Spider-puberty. He grows much stronger, develops organic webbing (I'm sure Tobey's in the other universe cackling. "How's the spinerette juice, fucker?") , and grows prone to a more feral, angry temperament. For a Spider-Man labeled by New York as a hero, the menace starts to creep in.But wait, there's more! (Rest in peace, Billy Mays.) A new threat begins attacking Damage Control centers throughout the city. This government agency is, in a way, picking up where SHIELD left off, with a focus on repurposing alien and enhanced-human tech for the betterment of all mankind. This threat has a way of possessing people's bodies, hopscotching their way past security officers and into vaults, searching for the most valuable technology called V-Max.A Spider-sense can only do so much against someone who can jump between bodies at will. It does even less against someone with the capability of finding Peter's loved ones and putting them in a danger he previously thought impossible. I haven't seen him this psychologically disturbed by a villain since Hobgoblin from the '90s TV show.The new ground-level approach does well for crafting a more lived-in New York. Holland's performance is better than ever. The different MCU characters introduced don't step on each other's toes. And yet, I find the big issue with these Spider-Man films remain: they're overstuffed. As a result, I spend more time looking at the clock rather than letting my heart get swept away by the drama.But as is, it's a good leap in the right direction for these movies. Let's hope the next film lands as a WINTER SOLDIER to this one's FIRST AVENGER.---Follow The Movies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Throw a couple dollars in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tip jar!

We're finally all caught up on the Tom Holland Spider-Man films, just in time for Brand New Day! We were joined once again by Arcadio from 4th & Infinity to watch the most recent entry, 2021's No Way Home. We reminisced about the very memorable theatrical experiences we had watching the film, discussed what does and doesn't work five years later and evaluated how it compares to the rest of Spidey's filmography. We had a great time watching it again, as we hope you do if you join us. We hope you have a great time seeing Brand New Day as well. Be back soon for our next normal episode, where we'll discuss it. Thanks for listening!

Spider-Man is back! In this episode, we give our spoiler-free review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, breaking down everything from Tom Holland's latest performance to the film's action, emotion, villains, visuals, and how it sets us up for Avengers: DoomsdayDoes Brand New Day successfully build on the ending of No Way Home? Is this the fresh start the character needed? And how does it set the stage for the future of the MCU?Whether you've already seen the film or you're deciding whether to head to the cinema, we've got you covered, no spoilers, just our honest thoughts and verdict.Our Spoilercast is out on Friday!Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.comEnjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our first commentary in a while! It's Spidey Week, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day releasing this week. We decided to catch up on the Tom Holland ones with the two we haven't watched yet, Homecoming and No Way Home! We're joined by Arcadio from 4th & Infinity to discuss Tom Holland's first solo Spider-Man film and see how it holds up nearly nine years later. We hope you have as much fun as we did if you go back to watch this one, and we hope you join us for it. We'll be back later this week for No Way Home!

Episode 20 of the Off the Mats Nerdcast is here, and Maryland Phil is back to catch up on everything happening across nerd culture. This week, we break down the latest Marvel Legends reveals from San Diego Comic-Con, including the new Marvel vs. Capcom Sentinel and other figures that caught our attention. We also react to the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, talk about Robert Downey Jr. stepping into the role of Doctor Doom, and discuss whether Marvel can make the next Avengers movie feel like a true event again. We also preview Spider-Man: Brand New Day ahead of its July 31 theatrical release, including where Peter Parker's story could go after No Way Home, Jon Bernthal's Punisher, and what we want from a more grounded Spider-Man story. To close things out, we preview our transition to horror, as we prepare to record a bonus episode of the So, You Like Horror? Podcast where we will discuss what we've been watching, which upcoming releases have our attention, and where the genre stands in 2026. If you're into Marvel Legends, the MCU, Spider-Man, horror movies, collectibles, comics, and general nerd culture, this episode is for you.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is intended to be the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the fourth film in the MCU Spider-Man film series. The film is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton ("Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings"), written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, and stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo. After hitting the reset button on Peter Parker's life following the events of "No Way Home," the film is meant to mark the start of a brand-new trilogy with a different direction, tone, and stage of evolution for Peter Parker and the MCU as a whole. Destin Daniel Cretton was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us following some preview footage about the highly anticipated film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in theaters on July 31st as part of Phase Six of the MCU. Thank you, and enjoy! https://youtu.be/gdtMK9BZNCM Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Frank take on a deceptively simple question: is Spider-Man actually a street-level superhero? What starts as a debate about subgenres turns into a much bigger conversation — about tone, stakes, and whether the label helps or hurts a character when your hero is literally swinging above the street. Beers of the Week Sam Adams Porch Rocker Lemon Radler (Frank) Stormalong Legendary Dry Hard Cider — Millis, MA (Tim) In this episode Sam Adams Porch Rocker returns — the annual visit, and this year it's slightly less tart (in a good way) Sam Adams's new can design — Sam covering his own letters with a raised mug (or is that Paul Revere? or Thomas Jefferson?) Stormalong dry cider, heirloom + bittersweet apples, and the cracking-tentacles Kraken can H.P. Lovecraft geography detour: Providence vs. Newport, the racism asterisk, where Arkham actually came from The main question: is Spider-Man a street-level superhero at all? Defining street-level: it's about the tone and the stakes, not the powers — Daredevil pounds the tar, Batman is technically anything but blue-collar Peter Parker's sci-fi problem: his origin is basically Fantastic Four, the web shooters make him genius-tier, and Frank once asked his dad to build a pair Kraven the Hunter's magic jungle potion goes golfing A live tally of Spider-Man's rogues gallery — chameleon, vulture, Doc Ock, Sandman, Lizard, Electro, Mysterio, Green Goblin, Kraven, Scorpion, Morbius, Venom — and where each one lands on street / middle / cosmic The verdict: 5 street, 6 in-between, 1 cosmic — Spider-Man's distribution skews low-end, but he's genuinely hard to pin down "Spider-Man is a street-level hero the same way Breaking Bad is a show about a chemistry teacher." — the Breaking Bad Test Why pigeonholing hurts long-lived characters, and why the supporting cast is really what makes a hero viable Reading from Superman: The Never-Ending Battle by Roger Stern — Clark Kent finally becomes Superman across an entire beautiful page of prose Find us at beerwithgeeks.com — like, subscribe, leave a rating, and tell a friend.

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