Brockley

Have you ever clicked “play” on a movie just because the trailer blew you away… only to realize the actual film didn’t live up to the hype? Or the opposite: have you discovered an awesome hidden gem thanks to a trailer that hooked you in the first 10 seconds? Trailers aren’t just previews anymore. In today’s world they’re one of the most powerful marketing tools in film—whether we’re talking big Hollywood blockbusters, indie features, short films, series, documentaries, or content on platforms like Rumble and YouTube. A great trailer can pack theaters, explode views online, or—if it’s done poorly—make people scroll right past even if the movie itself is solid. Today I want to break down why trailers are so important, what separates the killer ones from the flops, how the trailer industry became big business… and how I’m starting to dip my toes into it myself as a total beginner. Why a trailer can sometimes matter more than the movie itself A trailer has one clear job: make you want t...

Have you ever argued with someone because you were 100% sure a famous line, logo, or movie detail was one way… only for them to look at you like you’ve lost it? Welcome to the Mandela Effect—a phenomenon exploding among people aged 30–60 right now. And no, you’re not going crazy… or at least, you’re not alone. Where Did the Name “Mandela Effect” Come From? In 2010, Fiona Broome (a self-described paranormal researcher) casually mentioned at a convention that she clearly remembered Nelson Mandela dying in prison in the 1980s—complete with global news coverage and a televised funeral. Everyone nodded… until someone pointed out the truth: Mandela walked free in 1990, became president of South Africa, and died in December 2013. Fiona wasn’t the only one who “remembered” that version. Thousands swore the same thing. Thus, the name was born: Mandela Effect. Since then, Reddit, TikTok, and forums have collected hundreds of examples—and the classics from our childhood and young adulthood still...