why opening scenes matter more than you think

Archer Green January 20, 2025
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#VideoEssay #OpeningScenes #Cinema First impressions are important. The first scene of a movie can often tell us a lot about the film as a whole, what is the very first thing the filmmakers wanted to convey? What feeling did they want us to begin watching their film with? Join me as we embark on an epic journey through some of the greatest opening scenes of all time. Across multiple genres, eras, and styles, we will unpack how opening scenes set the stage for everything to follow. From Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, David Lynch, and more, we examine the impact a film's opening can have on the experience as a whole.

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