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Spider-Man: Brand New Day and What’s Making Us Happy

Jul 31, 2026 · 23m

Topics discussed

Mattress Firm advertisement Spider-Man: Brand New Day plot summary and setup Stephen Thompson's review: Tone and character dynamics Glenn Weldon's review: Grounded tone and Sadie Sink's role Discussion on Peter Parker's loneliness and the Punisher Post-credits scene analysis Zendaya's role, Aunt May's absence, and visual style Commercials: Whole Foods, Nat Geo, ADT, and Dell What's Making Us Happy: The Jimmy Awards What's Making Us Happy: Swap Meat band What's Making Us Happy: Frieda McFadden thrillers Sign-off, credits, and closing advertisements
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