Kermode & Howard Swing Through Spider-Man
Summary
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss the Spider-Man franchise, tracing its evolution from the 90s cartoon to the new film *Brand New Day*. They analyze the Sam Raimi and Mark Webb trilogies, debating why the Tom Holland MCU entries initially lacked the character’s core "outsider" identity. The hosts praise *Brand New Day* for restoring the character’s emotional depth and effective storytelling, while also critiquing the film’s experimental ScreenX format.
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