Author: Kumar
Post-credit scenes are now a common practice in cinema, and almost all Hollywood blockbusters have one or more: But when and how did this ‘phenomenon’ originate, and how has it evolved over the years? The answer will probably surprise you, especially if you are a fan of Marvel Studios. The very first post-credit scene Today, it is mistakenly believed that post-credit scenes were invented by Marvel: In some ways, it could indeed be so, especially if we consider the ‘narrative’ use that is usually attributed to these secret scenes, but at the same time, the truth is another and much…
A new thriller has just landed on Netflix, destined to make waves and perfect for a binge-watch weekend. It’s Oasis Resort, a new Spanish series in eight episodes aimed primarily at fans of the HBO show The White Lotus and those nostalgic for atmospheres filled with tropical paradises, luxury hotels, and dark mysteries to solve. The setting, in fact, is almost the same: an exclusive resort, frequented by the wealthiest families in the country, with private beaches, parties, and VIP services. The protagonist is Dani (Tomy Aguilera), who visits the location for the first time with his family, not imagining…
The new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has sparked excitement among fans, but it may also have raised a significant issue for the MCU’s continuity. The film starring Tom Holland—a new chapter in the Peter Parker saga—will continue to tie into the rest of the Marvel Universe and bring some highly anticipated returns to the big screen, including that of Bruce Banner, played once again by Mark Ruffalo. The first trailer showed only the character’s human form, but the new footage has confirmed what many fans were hoping for: Banner will once again transform into the Hulk. The clip…
Netflix executives used to assume that if a series achieved considerable or moderate success with the release of a season, the next one was bound to work out. There was an almost blind confidence in their streaming model and in their customers’ viewing habits: they make an entire season (or at least half of it) available in the catalog, and subscribers, out of habit, start watching the episodes one after another. However, this strategy has been failing spectacularly in recent months with the release of some long-running shows that, in theory, should have performed well in the catalog. Just look,…