Look, I have a ton of bias as a writer; when I put it on the page, that's the way I imagined the story. But they say a movie ...

Luc Haasbroek is a writer and videographer from Durban, South Africa. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for eight years. Luc's areas of interest are broad: he's just as passionate ...

A great opening credits scene sets the tone for everything that follows, and some have changed film history in the process. While older films used simple text to list cast and crew, filmmakers soon ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Opening title sequences of 'Pachinko,' 'Peacemaker,' and 'Mad Men' - Clockwise from top left: Apple TV+, HBO Max, AMC Original ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

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 ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The opening scene of a movie is the filmmaker’s first and most important opportunity to grab the ...

Great sci-fi films have a way of instantly immersing you in their worlds. They might use striking atmospheric imagery to set the stage, or start with a killing to convey high stakes right off the bat.

Original opening title sequences are an endangered species on television — many TV shows just show a simple title card or, worse, rely on AI-generated graphics in a not-so-Secret Invasion of nonhuman ...