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, ...

Jeremy has more than 2700 published articles on Collider to his name, and has been writing for the site since February 2022. He's an omnivore when it comes to his movie-watching diet, so will gladly ...

Some anime waste no time pulling viewers into their worlds, delivering unforgettable opening scenes packed with suspense, ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Peacemaker premiered back in 2022, the show's hilariously bizarre opening sequence soon became one of the biggest talking points, and fans can look forward to a brand-new dance number when the ...

Let’s face it: Sometimes an opening scene is just too good. This is especially true when it comes to horror movies, where the desire to shock and hook the audience can end up eclipsing the remaining ...

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.

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 ...

The long-awaited revival of early-aughts comedy series "Scrubs" drops tomorrow on ABC, and by the looks of the opening title sequence, they're sticking to what people loved about the original (with a ...