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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 3, 2026| Leave a Comment »

By LaTaeya Lane

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo and Sadie Sink, follows a lonely, heartbroken Spider-Man as he navigates the aftermath of his life-altering decision to make everyone forget him.

This adrenaline-spiked, thrill-seeking film takes you on a journey deep into Peter Parker’s heart.

Spider-Man manages to keep the city safe despite the many challenges he faces, until a new unseen threat surfaces to destroy everyone in its path. Spider-Man seeks help from some of the Avengers while establishing an alliance with the unlikely hero, Frank Castle, aka The Punisher.

As Spider-Man attempts to battle yet another villain, he struggles to keep his personal promise to stay distant from his two best friends, MJ and Ned. In the process, he discovers that he is changing—evolving into something more.

Peter Parker/Spider-Man realizes that he must embrace his weaknesses in order to build upon his strengths and abilities.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is one of the best Spider-Man franchise films to date. The action and fight scenes display a fluid vision of grace, beauty, and creative innovation.

The special and visual effects present a strikingly realistic quality that allows moviegoers to feel like they are part of Spider-Man’s mirage of experiences.

Despite everything we see Spider-Man/Peter Parker go through, Brand New Day ultimately leads to the introduction of Jean Grey. Instead of answering questions and revealing truths related to the Multiverse, we are left with even more questions.

Overall, the plot sequence is strong enough to leave fans wanting more.

Once again, Tom Holland delivers a stellar performance as the young superhero battles and overcomes his emotional and physical challenges.

Zendaya and the supporting cast help hold the film together, while appearances by the Avengers tighten the universe’s storyline.

The vault of villains is impressive, while Jon Bernthal’s portrayal of The Punisher does not disappoint as a heroic counterpart. The chemistry between Spider-Man and The Punisher makes for an entertaining partnership throughout the film.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a fun, action-packed sequel filled with reality-bending visuals, thrilling action scenes, and emotionally captivating storytelling.

I gave this film 5 stars!

Check out the trailer below:

L.L.

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Black Phone 2 (Review)

Posted in New Movie reviews, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 19, 2025| Leave a Comment »

by LaTaeya Lane

Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson (Black Phone, 2021) and Starring Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeline McGraw and Jeremy Davies, follows brother Finn and sister, Gwen, after surviving a terrifying kidnapping.


A mind-bending psychological and supernatural thriller. The film’s edgy energy presented something classic and unique. Now 17, Finn (Thames) is struggling with the emotional scars and impact that (The Grabber), portrayed by (Hawke), has had on his life. Unable to shake off the dark and traumatic experience, Finn has changed, using those experiences as a means to protect himself.
Meanwhile, his sister Gwen (McGraw) is struggling with her special abilities as her dreams become more vivid and her power grows stronger within each dream. After a very disturbing dream, Gwen’s abilities force her and Finn to follow a lead connecting their past to a series of unsolved murders at a Winter Christian camp in the mountains.

The Black Phone becomes the key, while Gwen’s dreams become the door through which The Grabber can penetrate. The evolution of Finn and Gwen’s story is built on solid character development. Both present a vulnerability that connects resilience, pain, love, hope, and faith into a force that is capable of bringing evil to its knees. This film was a great horror that was well written and visually composed of many frightening elements that blended reality and the supernatural, creating a marriage between the two. Thames and McGraw’s chemistry as brother and sister balances well with their personalities. At the same time, Ethan Hawke’s hauntingly dark portrayal of the evil antagonist brings out an emotional rawness that further enhances the development of Finn and Gwen.


The music throughout the film took us back to the 80s, shaping the mood and atmosphere of this cinematic world. The special effects were scary, realistic, and visually stomach-churning at times, and grossly entertaining.


I gave Black Phone 2 (5)stars for an exciting, fun time!
Watch the trailer below.

Check me out having a little fun at the Black Phone 2 experience at New York City’s Comic Con NYCC2025!

The Black Phone 2 experience at New York City’s Comic Con NYCC2025.

Happy Halloween Season!!!

L.L.

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