2018: Year of the Spider

Written by Kameron Henry

As we are already in the second month of 2018, looking down the line, and see what type of year it’s going to be. One of the biggest hits of the year will be Avengers: Infinity War. Even so there’s a another superhero who will be having a better year: SpiderMan.

Throughout the ages Spiderman has been a classic superhero icon. In 2016 we were introduced into a new variation of Spiderman. Tom Holland’s portrayal of Spiderman in Captain America: Civil War was amazing. After that the “Spiderman Frenzy” arose. During this time fans were delighted to see our favorite webslinger in his new movie Spider-Man :Homecoming. Now that we are in 2018 it seems that SpiderMan has big plans this year.

• Avengers: Infinity War Part.1 & 2 (May 2018-2019)

In the month of May we will see in my opinion the biggest superhero movie to date. Fans of the MCU have been waiting for this film for almost a decade. We know that SpiderMan will have a major role in the film thanks to the trailers. Also if you notice he is wearing the new suit given to him by Tony Stark.

• Venom (October 2018)

Even though this story is not focusing about SpiderMan; you can bet your top-dollar that he will at least make a cameo in this stand-alone film. Venom is one of Spider Man’s oldest villains. If the Marvel executives don’t put him in there, it would be a wasted opportunity.

• SpiderMan: Into the Spider-Verse (December 14 2018)

A brilliant move by Sony is deciding after so many years to give us another version of SpiderMan.This movie will be following the adventures of Miles Morales taking on the mantle of SpiderMan. Also he will be tackling the idea of a multiverse.

• SpiderMan Game (2018?)

At E3 201 7we were teased with a teaser trailer for a brand-new Spiderman video game. The studio Insomniac Games keep pushing back this game release. All fans can do is hope and pray that Spiderman will be here by the summer.

After analyzing all of the information, it’s safe to say the SpiderMan Frenzy doesn’t look like ending soon. Which title are you excited for? Please leave a comment telling what you guys are most excited for.

A Study of Spider-Man: Homecoming

 

Writer: Lauryn Jackson

                                                                                        Picture via Wallpaper Abyss

 

Sweeping the nation as one of the top movies of the summer, Spider-Man: Homecoming offers a new age twist to a Marvel classic. Tom Holland’s portrayal of the crime fighting teenager is uniquely separate from that of Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield. Holland breathes new life into a familiar character loved by millions of fans of the Marvel franchise. Although Spider-Man is a fan favorite regardless of who plays the swinging superhero, the 2017 blockbuster stands out in an especially charming way.

In this rendition of Spider-Man directed by Jon Watts, Peter Parker is a 15 year old high school student learning how to juggle class, crime, and crushes. Unlike Maguire’s or Garfield’s roles that characterized Peter as an 18 year old photographer with plans for college, Holland’s character is naive and playfully immature like most sophomore boys are. This time the photography gimmick is ditched for other extracurricular activities including band and academic decathlon. Not only is Homecoming’s Peter Parker a studious band geek, he also loves accompanying his best friend in building Star Wars themed Lego creations. Peter Parker’s character was never intended to be “cool”, he’s purposefully written to a be a dorky teenager which is why many moviegoers can relate to this depiction.

Another inviting element of the film is the diversity in the cast. It’s no secret that Hollywood can often fall short on casting people of color into major roles. Having representation on the big-screen can be a big deal to younger viewers. Homecoming does an exceptional job of depicting an American high school in a culturally diverse community. It’s an important depiction because it’s real. More casting directors should be encouraged to follow in these footsteps.

Lastly, the most appealing component of the film is that it’s got a little bit of everything. From scenes jam-packed with action, comedy, and drama to the nostalgic vibes every coming-of-age film has, the movie attracts viewers of different multitudes. There’s even a few life lessons woven throughout the plot that cater to the family-friendly influence of the movie.

If you haven’t seen it by now, you’re truly missing out on a top-notch superhero flick unlike any other. It’s safe to say that Tom Holland is a homecoming king and that Spider-Man: Homecoming is a smash hit.