Monday, March 7, 2011

CHARACTER INTRO SCENES






This is one of my favorite things to daydream about. What would my character intro scene look like? More importantly, what song will be playing at that time?  Did you ever ponder these possibilities? Let's talk about some classic character intros. 

One of my favorites must be credited to Robert De Niro in Goodfellas. If you recall correctly, young Henry is working at the bar closer to the beginning of the movie when his narration informs us of his first time meeting Jimmy Conway.  The Cadillacs' "Speedo" fills our ears while Jimmy Conway walks in. His wardrobe screams mafia money and his first action is sliding $50 and $100 bills in the pockets of employees.  His intro is amazing.  I give props to Scorsese because he left the audience with no choice but to love Jimmy Conway.

Another favorite intro of mine is from Boogie Nights.  Burt Reynolds plays the infamous Jack Horner, a pornography director in the film. He is the head honcho and needs a badass intro to prepare the viewers for the rest of the rocking film!  The camera cuts to Jack walking in the bar as he attracts attention from every direction. His classy self sits at a table when he notices Dirk Diggler for the first time. I think this scene is priceless because we witness his control, charm, direction, and keen eye for developing talent.  If you have seen Boogie Nights, then you will agree with me when I say Jackie Boy is the gem of the film.    

One of the visions I have for myself is more like Sylvester Stallone's first appearance in Cobra.  He speeds into the frame in his Porche.  As his tires screech to a stop, his door opens only to reveal a black boot stepping onto the ground.  As his identity grows apparent, the audience must admit they wouldn't pick this guy out of a crowd to fuck with.  

My intro would definitely be similar with some slow motion thrown in the mix with a Guns n Roses or Motley Crue song blasting out the windows of a shiny, yellow corvette.  My shoes would also be way more colorful than Stallone's black, intimidating boots.  I suppose it would be more rock star than badass:)



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