I woke up one morning this week and decided to watch a Tarantino movie every day. I started at Reservoir Dogs, and I went all the way through Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood. There are so many incredible filmmaking tips in Tarantino movies, but today I wanted to focus only on the opening scenes. We'll go over what makes each of them unique and how they set the audience up for the movie that follows. Let's dive in. 1. 'Reservoir Dogs'The opening scene of Tarantino's debut is pure Tarantino gold. A group of sharply dressed criminals sits at a diner, discussing everything from Madonna's "Like a Virgin" to the ethics of tipping. The scene sets up character and tension that last the rest of the movie. We get Mr. Blonde's psychopathy, Mr. Pink's disdain for authority, and Joe Cabot's role as the mastermind. You're immediately hooked. 2. 'Pulp Fiction'Pulp Fiction's opening scene is iconic. "Pumpkin" and "Honey Bunny" burst from their seats in a diner and announce a stick-up. The abrupt shift from casual conversation to armed robbery is vintage Tarantino—shocking, funny, and instantly thrilling. But it also shows us that even in a boring, casual diner, anything can happen. And anything can happen in this universe and the story. 3. 'Jackie Browne'The opening of Jackie Brown, while less flashy than his previous films, is no less effective. Over a black screen, we hear Bobby Womack's "Across 110th Street" as the camera slowly follows Jackie Brown. Her weary expression sets...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 25 March, 2024