Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

The movie doesn’t follow the plot of any one game in the series, but fans are still thrilled.

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

The highly praised video game franchise is receiving a film adaptation featuring Tom Holland, but some wonder if it will live up to expectations.

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

Praise for Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man might just solidify his role for a third film.

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The third installment from the MCU version of the comic book hero gives actors another opportunity to reimagine their characters.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Many people have a newfound appreciation and adoration for the talents of the British-American actor thanks to his excellent 2021 performances.

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

The movie of the year has finally come to the big screen as it has taken over the world. Now that some time has passed, it’s time to analyze where this movie stands.

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

The latest installment in the trilogy may be Marvel’s most ambitious project yet, but it could also get messy with the introduction of the multiverse.

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

Sony’s latest film about the classic anti-hero has opened up a multiverse full of opportunities for the character.

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

The trailer for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ just dropped, but it feels like something is missing from the friendly neighborhood superhero.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

With promises of the return of two fan-favorite villains and teasing the long-speculated appearance of Tobey Maguire, let’s take a look at what makes the OG web-slinger so unforgettable. 

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The long wait is finally over.

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley, the adaptation of this young adult series fell short, much to the dismay of the series’ fans.

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

If there’s a franchise that has its fair share of remakes, it’s this one. Let’s revisit some of the most epic moments of the movies.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Antonio Campos’ newest movie depicts intense violence, yet wrestles with even more touching emotions.

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

New Spider-Men? New villains? There’s loads of potential in the upcoming follow-up to the web-slinger’s 2018 smash hit.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Written on a prison typewriter, the novel tells the story of a young man who falls in love, joins the war and robs banks to pay for heroin  — a tale not unlike the author’s own life.

Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College

Everyone’s favorite neighborhood web-slinger is going on vacation.

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

A recent incident at ACE Comic Con in Seattle is just the latest result of what social scientists are calling ‘parasocial relationships.’

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Actor Tom Holland accidentally revealed the name on an Instagram post, but skeptics are calling the slip-up intentional.

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

Among other things, the director’s big break was a movie he came up with as a joke.