Trailer: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

I loved the first Spider-Man animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, from the story to the animation, it was just amazing. And I hope this second movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will be just as good, if not better. The movie will be in theatres June 2, 2023, I can't wait to see it.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Description:

Miles Morales embarks on an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team.

Trailer: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Although, the MCU Spider-Man is not my favorite version of the character, I am actually excited to see Spider-Man: No Way Home. And that's mainly because the story seems more interesting than first two movies. I also like that this movie will feature so many of the other characters from the other Spider-Man movies. I can't wait to see this movie, it'll be in theatres on Friday, December 17th.

Description:

With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Teaser Trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home

As good as Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer looks, I'm starting to wish Disney/Marvel/Sony would start making non-canon or non-connecting movies and TV series so they can move on from this timeline. Then the timeline won't continue to get jumbled up or have to include an explanation as to why certain characters didn't help or why certain events happened or didn't happen. I think it would be interesting if they started doing more standalone movies.

However, I am interested to see how Peter and Doctor Strange will fix this mess they've gotten the world into. Spider-Man: No Way Home will be in theatre Friday, December 17th (as of now). How excited are you to see this movie?

It's the 16th Anniversary for Spider-Man 2

I really enjoyed the first Spider-Man movie, it was great seeing Peter Parker (played by Tobey Maguire) go from shy student to becoming the superhero Spider-Man. I loved seeing the friendship grow between Peter and Mary Jane Watson (played by Kirsten Dunst) with that spark of something more.

As for the sequel Spider-Man 2, which was released in theatres on June 30, 2004, it is absolutely amazing. Tobey Maguire put in a perfect performance in this movie. Peter was really struggling so much and he was trying to balance his personal and superhero life. But it wasn't working at all which made it difficult for him in trying to stop the genius turned villain Dr. Otto Octavius a.k.a Doctor Octopus (played by Alfred Molina). He also had no idea his best friend Harry Osborn was holding a vindictive grudge against Spider-Man for the perceived murder of his father. Peter was dealing with a lot in this movie.

Mary Jane was struggling as well but on a different level. Her heart was conflicted because although she loved John Jameson and was planning to marry him, she couldn't ignore that her heart was with Peter. I love seeing how happy Mary Jane was when she ran out of the church, yeah she left John at the altar but she had to go with her heart.

There are so many things I love about Spider-Man 2, from the story to the action, it's so amazing to watch.

Art of the Day: Michelle Jones, Peter Parker and Ned Leeds

Artwork: Parry! Parry! Ned, You Have to Parry! by McKenna Jean

Fandom Friday: My Issue with the MCU Spider-Man Story's being Heavily Influenced by Tony Stark

Happy Friday!

I guess Spider-Man has been on my mind lately since the new movie Spider-Man: Far From Home will be in theatres next week which I'm super excited to see.

Despite my excitement for the upcoming movie, there is something that annoys me about Peter Parker's story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movies seem to have pushed aside May Parker in favor of pushing the narrative that Tony Stark is Peter Parker's father figure. I find that to be so insulting to May who is Peter's only parent and I feel like she doesn't get enough credit nor appreciation for all that she does in raising her nephew. I do wish her and Peter had more scenes together in Spider-Man: Homecoming but in the few scenes they do have together she was both a friend and concerned parent.

(Spider-Man: Homecoming)

It annoys me that Spider-Man's story in the MCU is very intertwined and heavily influenced by Tony Stark. I adore Tony but he didn't need to be so involved in Peter's life and not to mention Peter's non-stop hero worship which could have been balanced by showing his appreciation for both his Aunt May and late Uncle Ben. I hope Spider-Man: Far From Home will have more meaningful scenes between Peter and May.

The death of his Uncle Ben (and his guilt from unintentionally causing it) has always been the reason why Peter decided to become a hero. However, in the MCU it makes it seems as if his motivation to be a hero includes an emphasis in impressing Tony Stark. 

I miss the Spider-Man who was a hero in his own right and was independent, confident, self-reliant, inventive and didn't need to wear a technologically advanced suit created for him by Tony Stark. Peter has always been smart but he seems so dependent on Tony Stark that he lacks the self-confidence to be the capable hero that he should be. I hope the new movie will show that Peter has learned to believe in himself especially now that his idol, Tony Stark is dead.

(Spider-Man: Homecoming)

Mary Jane Watson Knew When to Follow Her Heart

In the Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies, Mary Jane Watson always followed her heart whether pursuing a career in acting to knowing when to move on from a relationship.

In Spider-Man 2, Mary Jane Watson was going to marry John Jameson (the son of Daily Bugle owner J. Jonah Jameson) and for awhile it seemed like she was perfectly happy. However, as the story moved along you could tell she was starting to rethink her decision the more time she spent with Peter Parker.

By the time her wedding day arrived, Mary Jane looked absolutely miserable moments before she was to walk down the aisle. No one should look this unhappy on what should be the happiest and most romantic day of their life.

DVD Tuesday: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Wow, I didn't realize Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse had won so many awards including an Oscar. I think that's fantastic! It's so cool to see an animated movie being appreciated like this. If you're a Spider-Man fan and haven't seen this movie, please see it. Even if you're not a Spider-Man fan, you should see this movie because it's has a good story and it's fun and colorful.

So, see this movie, if you haven't.


Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Description:

Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality and crosses path with five counterparts from other dimensions in order to stop a threat for all realities.

Art of the Day: Spider-Man

Artwork: Spider-Man: Homecoming concept art by Ryan Meinerding

Spider-Man: Homecoming Movie Poster

I love this poster with Spider-Man lounging with the city in the background and of course Avengers tower standing out. Something I've realized is that I have not heard a lot of buzz or talk about Spider-Man: Homecoming. The movie is out next Friday yet the marketing seems to be non-existent perhaps Marvel is doing something similar to what Warner Bros. did for the Wonder Woman and will really roll out the promotion next week.

So, with not a lot buzz and a lack of marketing, it had me wondering if fans are eager to see it? I'm interested in seeing the movie even though whenever I look at the trailer, it feels like a Miles Morales (Spider-Man) story only with Peter Parker living his life.

Spider-Man 2, A Rewatch in the Making

I have a strong desire to watch Spider-Man 2, I have no idea why the thought popped into my head but there it is. I want to see all the struggles that Peter Parker (played by Tobey Maguire) went through in his daily life and his heartfelt romance with Mary Jane Watson (played by Kirsten Dunst). Plus all his heroic as he battled Doc Ock (played by Alfred Molina). And not to mention see the annoyance that is J. Jonah Jameson (played by J.K. Simmons).

In all aspects, Spider-Man 2 was an outstanding movie and deserved all the praise it received from fans and critics. It truly surpassed the first movie which is what a sequel is supposed to do unfortunately the third movie did not follow the same approach.

As soon as I get home from work, I plan on watching this movie. I know I have a lot of movie favorites but Spider-Man 2 is at the top of the list. How can it not be, it's a superhero movie classic.

Fashion Meets Comics: Mary Jane Watson's Green Sweater Dress

Spider-Man 3 may not have been the best movie but we're not here to talk about that. We're here to talk about Mary Jane Watson's dark green sweater dress. I really like this dress it has this sexy casual yet work chic vibe to it.

Although the dress below is not a sweater dress, I still think it's great because it still has that same sort of vibe that MJ's dress has. This is so cute.

Perfect Situation Dark Green Long Sleeve Shift Dress  $38.00   LuLu's (lulus.com)

Art of the Day: Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson

Artwork: Spidey and Mary Jane Watson by iViziDiManola

DVD Tuesday: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

I will be picking this up because I thought this movie was great. Of course they made a few changes from the comic book (still no J. Jonah Jameson) but the changes didn't ruin the movie at all. This sequel got a lot of mixed reviews but I enjoyed it and as a Spider-Man fan it didn't disappoint.


Description:

We've always known that Spider-Man's most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.

It's great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp.



Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy

Depending where you shop this movie was either available last Tuesday at Walmart or available everywhere else today. I actually thought it was a misprint in the sales paper but it turned out not to be.

I'm a Scooby-Doo fan and have seen all the animated movies, so far I have yet to see a bad one. Looking forward to seeing this.


Description:

Scooby-Doo and those "meddling kids" Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma are back in this all-new original movie!

Velma discovers she's inherited her great-great-uncle Dr. Von Dinkenstein's cursed castle in the terrifying town of Transylania...Pennsylvania, that is. Just when the gang persuades Velma to go claim her in heritance, the ghost of Von Dinkenstein Castle blows up the Mystery Machine as a warning!

Now the crew must spring back into action, but this time it's personal! Who's responsible for the Von Dinkenstein monster? what family secret has Velma been hiding? Will Fred recover from the loss of his beloved Mystery Machine? Can any helpless snack survive Scooby and Shaggy's monster-sized appetites? This Scooby-Doo adventures has enough spooky fun to make the whole family come alive!

Book Girl Thoughts: Spider-Man 3

Last night I watched Spider-Man 3 (I haven't watched it in a while) and something that I completely forgot was the fact that Gwen Stacey and her father were in the movie. That movie had too many characters and was trying to do way too many things and just didn't work. I thought the first two movies were really great, just wish this one had been as well.

Spider-Man 3 wasn't the best movie but it did have a few good moments. There was also a reversal of fortune in the third movie, while in the second movie Peter had a horrible time and in this one Mary Jane had the horrible luck.

There's even more bad luck for MJ, for the upcoming sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, Mary Jane Watson will no longer be in it and it's rumored that they are re-casting for the role.

Book Girl Thoughts: The Amazing Spider-Man movie

Since, they are currently filming the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, I was wondering if J. Jonah Jameson will be in it? I like the first movie but I just felt like something was missing when I saw it. It was the infamous pompous jerk, J. Jonah Jameson. I really hope he will be in the second movie, no one despises Spidey like Jameson.

I also wonder how long they plan on keeping Gwen Stacey in the series, unless they plan to disregard her death. It's going to be interesting with both Gwen and Mary Jane being in the second movie. I'm actually looking forward to this.