Creators and showrunners of series like 'The Lowdown,' 'Slow Horses' and 'The Sopranos' say a good opening relies less on ...

While many credit The Godfather as the king of mafia movies, another crime classic, Goodfellas, still has the genre's best ...

Sci-fi's best opening scene of the 21st century happened in this star-studded dystopian thriller, and it hasn't lost its ...

Movies like Casino Royale and The Matrix begin with explosive, thrilling, and outright unforgettable sequences that rank ...

A great opening scene does more than just start a story; it grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go. In a thread on r/movies, redditors discuss the films that master the art of the introduction, ...

From heist chaos to shark attacks to Vietnam napalm, these are the openings that grabbed audiences before the title card even faded. Vote for the scene that hooked you hardest. What counts: Ranked by ...

In the build-up to the much-awaited Toy Story 5, Disney recently showcased the opening scene of the movie to a select group of audience, hinting at a surprising storyline for Buzz Lightyear. The brief ...

First impressions are everything. Whether it be a first date, a job interview, or meeting your significant other’s rogues gallery of eccentric family members, first impressions tell people who you are ...

The best movie opening scenes don't necessarily have to be heavy on plot, or set up anything of narrative significance; often, it's more about teasing the mood. The perfect example? The pre-title ...

It’s not easy to blend horror and comedy, but the outrageous opening sequence to the new film has audiences losing their minds—in all the good ways. Freelance Writer Osgood Perkins thrives in the ...

Unfortunately, that early promise sometimes ends up being nothing more than a frustrating bait-and-switch. There are few cinematic experiences quite as irritating as watching a movie that peaks purely ...