EACH time I want to watch a movie, my wish-ko-lang is for my favorite seats to be empty. My second wish-ko-lang is for me to stay awake while watching the movie.
But the second wish didn’t work for “The Accountant 2” and “Thunderbolts.” Tsk tsk.
I usually fall asleep while watching a movie nowadays. It could be due to my age, my lack of sleep, or the movie is simply boring.
By this time, anyone who watches a Marvel or DC movie has learned to stay for the post-credits scene. But there were at least two audience members who almost left even before the credits could roll for “Thunderbolts.” I almost told them, Stay! There’s more!
Operative word: almost. Because the mid-credits scene was shown before they could leave and they probably realized, Oh, the Marvel post-credits scene SOP (standard operating procedure).
Even movies outside of the Marvel and DC universes now have a post-credits scene. My only problem with that is I forget to Google if they do have such scenes. It’s only when I’m already inside the theater that I’d get busy with my phone, Googling, so I’d know if I should stay.
The post-credits scene used to be unique and the most delish perk. Nowadays, it has become the norm, making a movie incomplete without it.
Marvel and DC have a reason for the post-credits scene: it serves as a teaser for the next prequel or sequel. And “Thunderbolts” upped the ante on that by using “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” as its credits Muzak: “And we can build this dream together/Standing strong forever/Nothing's gonna stop us now.” Talk of announcing a threat: there’s more where this came from.
I was not a fan of Marvel and DC. My bros were the ones collecting comic books on superheroes while I preferred reading Barbara Cartland, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and Mills & Boon books. Yes, this is the easiest way to reveal a bookworm’s age. Haha.
It was only when Marvel and DC began to produce blockbuster movies that I became a fan. Hmmm. A fan who’s often clueless about where a particular superhero story is going. It’s the action scenes in these movies that keep me awake, that’s why I love watching them. Even if I don’t understand them. Oops.
I get lost amidst the prequels and sequels. Instead of finding out where they come from, I choose to enjoy the action scenes and move on to the next superhero movie.
As my family discusses these movies, my mind goes blank, unable to relate. What are they talking about? Much like when their topic is who produced a particular song and music album while I can barely memorize song titles and lyrics. But it’s all good since I love to listen to topics that pique my curiosity.
Movies have become part of my weekly Artist’s Dates. Malls change their movie sked each Wednesday. By Tuesday, I’m already checking out what new movies will be shown. Yeah, get a life. Haha.
