Some films grab your attention in the first minute and never let go. The greatest opening scenes sometimes become as legendary as the film itself. In filmmaking, the opening scene carries immense ...

Disney tends to use patterns when deciding how to open their movies. Can you tell which scene starts off each classic film?

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.

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 ...

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GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The opening sequence of next year's Mortal Kombat 2 movie will ...

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