Spiderman sees the number three as magical. Throughout his adventures and encounters, Spiderman has noticed a pattern that the number three appears in significant ways. Whether it's the trinity of heroes he teams up with or the three villains he faces at once, Spiderman often finds himself surrounded by the power of three. He believes that this magical number has a special significance in his life and the challenges he faces. Spiderman associates the number three with balance, strength, and diversity. He believes that when three elements come together, there is a harmonious blend that enhances his abilities and enables him to overcome obstacles more effectively.
Something that really threw fans off is, the Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) who got the worst reviews, The Amazing Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 , got the loudest applause during his entrance in No Way Home . Garfield was arguably the best Spider-Man in No Way Home just by the way he delivered his lines. I personally have never experienced a movie like I did when I saw No Way Home the night before the initial release, to say the crowd went wild during this scene is an understatement. When I say wild, I mean like the audience reactions seen on YouTube, you couldn’t even hear what they were saying between the amount of screaming, laughing, cheering, and crying filling the theater which was packed full. I can truthfully say that the crowd cheered the loudest when Ned opened the portal to a long and lengthy masked Spider-Man, of course everyone knew it was Garfield before he even took off his mask just by his suit. This scene as well as Maguire’s entrance were truly the main highlights of No Way Home , which is arguably one of not only the greatest Marvel movies but possibly film that’s been released in awhile.
Ned points out that this has to be because of Strange s uncontrolled spell that brought every person who knows that Peter Parker is Spider-Man to their universe. With surprise cameos by Charlie Cox Matt Murdock , Tom Hardy Eddie Brock Venom , Andrew Garfield Peter Parker 3 Amazing Spider-Man , and Tobey Maguire out of retirement to reprise his role as the original Peter Parker 2 Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
He believes that when three elements come together, there is a harmonious blend that enhances his abilities and enables him to overcome obstacles more effectively. Spiderman's belief in the magical nature of the number three fuels his confidence and determination. He approaches situations with a sense of anticipation when the number three is involved, knowing that it holds the potential for something extraordinary.
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Blew Up De La Soul’s ‘The Magic Number’ — So Why Isn’t the Song on Streaming Services?
Pioneering hip-hop group De La Soul landed the kind of song placement in a blockbuster film that most artists dream of: A major spot for its 1989 song “The Magic Number” in the end credits of “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which, with more than $1.4 billion thus far in ticket sales, has been a rare runaway success in the pandemic film industry.
Yet, to the disappointment if not outrage of many fans, the song is not available on streaming services and will not be anytime soon, due to longstanding legal issues that last year made major steps toward being resolved, but still are not.
Reservoir Music, which last year acquired the catalog of Tommy Boy Records, the group’s original label, pledged that the music will be “coming to fans” — but in a statement to Variety on Friday, a rep for the company wrote: “Unfortunately, no update on the status of De La Soul coming to streaming. We’re still working through it, but aren’t at a place where we can share anything yet.”
As noted in an article on Okayplayer.com, there has been no shortage of outrage online, particularly on TikTok, about the song’s unavailability (although unofficial versions can be found on YouTube). “My son, a Spider-Man fan, has discovered that ‘The Magic Number’ by De La Soul is not on Spotify,” one wrote. “A whole new generation as disappointed as the rest of us have been about this…”
So what’s the problem? In a word: samples. De La Soul’s galvanizing 1989 debut album, “Three Feet High and Rising,” was one of the truly groundbreaking albums in hip-hop history, both in terms of its overall theme and the happy, psychedelic vibe it brought to a genre that had largely been musically and lyrically aggressive and/or self-aggrandizing up to that point. It was certified platinum, reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart (and No. 24 on the Billboard 200 albums chart) and is universally recognized as one of the best and most influential albums in hip-hop history.
Yet it was made during the dawn of the sample age, and to their considerable detriment, the group ended up being guinea pigs for the creation of laws around them — not only did the ensuing legal battles rack up untold thousands in lawyer fees and effectively sideline the group’s career, their music has never legally been available on streaming services. (Head here for more on the long legal back-and-forth.) The music of “The Magic Number” is based around a sample from “Three Is a Magic Number,” written by the late Bob Dorough and featured in the 1970s educational TV series “Schoolhouse Rock.”
But when Reservoir acquired the Tommy Boy catalog — including “Three Feet High” and other De La Soul albums — for $100 million last year, they promised to work with the group to “bring the catalog and the music back to the fans”; in August the group said iy hoped the music would be posted by November, and its website currently says, “Stay tuned, catalog coming soon.”
Clearly, something has moved forward legally, since the song would have to be licensed to be used in the film, let alone so prominently; reps for the film and the group did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.
In the meantime, there’s YouTube, and for those of us a little bit older…
The number three also represents diversity in Spiderman's world. From his friendship with Peter Parker and Miles Morales to the collaboration between Spiderman, Spiderwoman, and Spidergirl, Spiderman sees the power of three as a symbol of unity and inclusivity. In his eyes, this number represents different perspectives and strengths that can come together to create a formidable force against evil. Spiderman's perception of the number three as magical serves as a reminder for him to embrace teamwork, balance, and diversity in his crime-fighting endeavors. He believes that by recognizing and harnessing the power of three, he can achieve greater success in protecting his city and making a difference in the world..
Reviews for "Spiderman's Third Act: Examining the Structure of His Stories"
1. John - 1/5 stars - I found "Spiderman sees the number three as magical" to be incredibly dull and lacking in substance. The premise of Spiderman having a fascination with the number three seemed forced and made little sense in the context of the story. The writing was also subpar, with flat dialogue and a weak plot. Overall, I was highly disappointed and would not recommend this book to anyone.
2. Emily - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "Spiderman sees the number three as magical," but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. While the concept was unique, the execution was lacking. The plot was confusing and disjointed, making it difficult to follow the story. Additionally, the characters felt one-dimensional and lacked depth. Although there were a few moments of humor, they were not enough to redeem the book. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied and wouldn't recommend this read to others.
3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I struggled to get through "Spiderman sees the number three as magical" as I couldn't connect with the protagonist's obsession with the number three. The central theme felt forced and didn't add any depth to the story. Moreover, the writing style was inconsistent, with awkward transitions and choppy pacing. While there were a few intriguing plot points, they weren't enough to salvage the overall experience. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this book to fellow Spiderman fans or anyone looking for a captivating read.