The opening scene of a movie is often considered the most important in a film, as it can determine how many viewers continue watching. While it's rare for audiences to leave after the first scene ...

The "way more grizzly and terrible" idea Cregger toyed with before landing on the premise of 17 missing children. Cregger talks about his love for the movie Prisoners and how he filmed Weapons in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...