The Art of the Title Sequence

“Remember when your heart sank just a little when you realized the Pink Panther movie wasn’t a cartoon?”

-Team Art of the Title

We’ve all heard the old saying, “You never forget your first impression,” this maxim rings true in the halls of cinema and television. Don’t Believe me? Three words: Charles in Charge. Now whether you loved or loathed the show isn’t important, but I’m willing to bet that in the last 3 seconds you’ve envisioned awkward teens going down the stairs and perhaps sang, “Charles in Chaaarrge… of our days and our nights…”

Who can deny the importance of a good title sequence? Some may view title sequences as they view ending credits. Good for nothing, to be ignored, fast forwarded through, a useless waste of Tivo space. 

Title sequences are like a good first impression. When done right, they set the stage for the future. Enticing you with visions of what could be, opening horizons to endless possibilities. When done wrong, they annoy. 

ArtOfTheTitle.com showcases the best of the best in movie and tv title sequences. In some cases, they even feature ending sequences.  Every genre is represented quite nicely including classics like Raging Bull, Once Upon a TIme in the West, and even Kung Fu Panda.

Watch and discuss.