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 ...

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 ...

The best war movies have opening scenes that pull viewers in and won't let go, letting the audience know it is a masterpiece from the start. War movies have long been a significant part of Hollywood ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...