Some TV shows like to take their time before pulling you in, while others just grab you right away in the very first few minutes. The opening scene really can shape everything—it sets the tone, tells ...

Discover why Star Wars Rebels' opening scene stands out as the best introduction in Star Wars TV history, setting the stage ...

Naked contrast paints the opening frames of Claire Denis’ 1999 film. Despite opening on a brief panning of muraled walls that portray soldiers clustered in shadow, we feel the dry, oppressive heat of ...

The opening of Wes Craven's Scream is a horror screenwriting masterclass, but it's not the only phenomenal first scene of the ...

The opening scene of any good film is a promise. They hook you in, establish the world and its characters, as well as the movie’s tone, mood, and core themes. They essentially provide you with an ...

Naturally, brilliant and iconic opening credits aren’t a requirement for a fantasy show to be a hit. For example, Supernatural wasn’t afraid to change up its opening credits for each season, and fans ...

Michael Block is a 14 time GLAM Award nominated writer, producer, and host of the podcast Block Talk. Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, he has worked on and off Broadway as a stage ...

It’s a strange fact that in the world of cinema even bad movies can sometimes end up having an opening sequence that is quite entertaining and sometimes even beautiful. In some of the most egregious ...