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 ...

We’re always told to make a good first impression. This is an important life lesson as the first impression can make-or-break how people see you moving forward. This lesson also applies to television ...

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

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 ...

From The Mist to Misery and The Shining, these brilliant Stephen King movie adaptations have the most effective and unforgettable first five minutes.

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 ...

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 ...