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 ...

Since the beginning and the ending of a story are two of its most important chapters, many sci-fi shows deliver compelling hooks in their opening arcs. However, if one looks at some of the best ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Jeremy has more than 2300 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 ...

On August 30, Saturday, Disney premiered the opening scene of Toy Story 5 at Destination D23’s Walt Disney Studios showcase in Orlando. The first few minutes of the film highlight Buzz Lightyear on a ...