In the movie Beetlejuice, the theme is that the afterlife is not really the end for us all; we live on a multiple level world between life and death, and need to respect the dead. The theme is idealistic and not applicable in real life to all people. Throughout the movie, Burton reveals his take on the living and life after death and the delicate interaction between the two. The character Otho, played by Glenn Shadix is key to Burton’s interpretation and scrutiny of the afterlife. Throughout the
Burton Imagine being stuck up in an old rundown castle that nobody has been in for years, secluded from society your whole life. Unfortunately, the only person you’ve ever know has recently passed away. The worst part of the whole ordeal is that your hands aren’t even hands but just scissors. Furthermore soon a women you’ve never seen, of course she’s the only women you’ve ever seen intrudes into your home and in the same fashion she takes you out with her to meet her family and neighbors. This whole
Edward Scissorhands, written by Tim Burton, tells the tale of a young man who is lovable, childlike and sensitive, bewildered by the humanity around him, yet is terrifying- someone who has scissors, the deadly weaponry, for hands. Many viewers may read this film as a “Tim Burton” type of fairytale which includes both an alternative aspect and romance. However, through the presentation of mise-en-scene in this film, Burton drives in a much more serious subject of social criticism by establishing two
In Beetlejuice we are given the Mise-en-scene in many ways. First is the setting and location, Beetlejuice takes place in a small town called Peaceful Pines this creates a scenic atmosphere for a peaceful small town. Later, we are shown that’s just what this town is. We get this image when Adam goes to his hardware store and the barber calls him by name we also get this because Jane is constantly bothering the Maitland’s about selling their house to a family with children. Another example that is
good story and lighting effect. Well known for his work, Tim Burton has the right track in making a movie like an imaginary world that makes us willingly accept incredible settings, characters and events. In 1988, Tim Burton directed the movie "BeetleJuice" With an academy award of best make up. As well In 2005, "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" nominated academy award of Best costume designer. Both movies with the element of theme, contains a focus on plot. With each storyline of the movie, They
him is Nightmare before Christmas, Beetle juice, Mars Attacks, Dark shadows, James and the giant peach, Sleepy hollow and Edward scissors hands. The best movies with horror scenes by Tim Burton movies are The nightmare before Christmas, Beetlejuice and Mars attacks. Most of Tim Burton movies are scary. A lot of his movies are with dark scenes with very little to no color. Most movies that he directs involves fog, creepy trees, shadows and scary characters.
created many ghoulish and frightening characters. He is fascinated by his character like Beetlejuice, mad hatter, and the jabbawockee. The fascination started when he was very young and turned him into the man he is today. Tim Burton’s wife and children love and help him in his career path. Tim Burton created captivating and intriguing movies such as the thriller of Sweeney Todd , the fantasy of Beetlejuice, and the drama of the Corpse Bride. Sweeney Todd uses
whilst trying to get out. Tim Burton also creates romance where Edward falls in love with Kim. Tim Burton has a particular directing style that appears to show in his other films such as: Beetlejuice, Mars Attacks, Ed Wood, Big Fish, Planet of the Apes, Batman and Sleepy Hollow. I viewed Beetlejuice and compared the genre, setting, plot and characters with Edward Scissorhands. Tim Burton borrows ideas from his other films for instance; he likes... ... middle of paper ... ...ilette in
Daniel Robert Elfman known as Danny Elfman was born May 29, 1953 in Amarillo Texas. He grew up in Los Angeles until he moved to France with his brother at the age of 18. His mother Blossom Elfman was a teacher and a writer and his father Milton was a teacher and was also in the Air Force. His brother Robert is a filmmaker. He was married to Bridget Fonda on November 29, 2003 and has scored one movie of hers in 1997. He has three children Lola born in 1979, Mali born in 1984, and Oliver born in 2005
are countless novels and films focused on the afterlife when we consider the human race 's collective interest in what happens after death. Several popular movies have presented different versions of the afterlife, each with their own purpose. Beetlejuice (1988) tells the story of two individuals who pass away in their home, and must navigate their new existence in the afterlife by reading a book entitled Handbook for the Recently Deceased. In this movie, the two deceased individuals seem to be in
There is a certain fear to be different, where people tend to keep away from what is unusual; Edward Scissorhands embodies that imperfection where a town continuously tries to change a young man who is distinctly different. Tim Burton is known for his quirky yet creative worlds, where all of his crazy ideas become a reality. Tim Burton wrote and directed this film with the help of Caroline Thompson Edward scissorhands was one of the first Tim Burton movies I had ever seen and is by far one of his
Fashion and film are art forms that have coexisted for decades, and although they are different, they also possess similar qualities. Pamela Church Gibson wrote in her book Film and Celebrity Culture that “film had a greater influence on fashion than any other form of visual culture” (Gibson 55). Fashion is an important part of film as it aids directors and writers in bringing characters and their personalities to life. Simultaneously, fashion has also benefited from films, as films are a popular
preparing to be demolished to make way for a new bypass. As Arthur is protesting the demolition of his actual home Arthur’s friend and one of the travelers Ford Perfect is introduced, he is man visiting from a “small planet neighboring the planet Beetlejuice”. (Hitchhiker’s Guide) and he saves Arthur from Earth’s demolition
Tim Burton: Director, producer and screenwriter Tim Burton is known for such films as Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands, which blend themes of fantasy and horror. Born and raised in Burbank, California on August 25, 1958. He was majoring in animation at the California Institute of Arts, worked as a Disney animator for less than a year before he started filming on his own. He became known for " visually striking films that blend themes of fantasy and horror". Tim Burton is a great leader in the
Tim Burton is a movie director famous for his films, more specifically, he is famous for his films Edward Scissorhands, Alice and Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tim Burton has a very specific style when it comes to what the characters look like, the colors and theme of the overall story, his characters are most if not all very pale, white. Tim Burton’s films usually have a lot of light blue tones in it along with more of an old feel to the film. Tim Burton shows a lot of cinematic
Jokers’ main... ... middle of paper ... ...super which helps set a certain audacious vibe for that Batman. The Joker however dresses more like a well-dressed buffoon. Both Jokers seem to be fans of suits. The Joker out of Batman: 1989 is a Beetlejuice psycho while the Batman out of The Dark Knight is a Mad Hatter with sour green hair. Batman’s gadgets have also seemed to change from the years 1989 to 2008. Although his gadgets seem more up to date in the 2008 movie, the gadgets in the 1989 movie
instance, he felt like an outcast during his childhood, similar to Edward in Edward Scissorhands. He was a lonely sort of person like Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He had a peculiar attraction to supernatural things like Lydia in Beetlejuice. Although Burton has an extraordinary way of composing his movies together, it’s what makes his movies very original and intriguing.
Joshua Hoffine was born in Emporia, Kansas in 1973. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1995 with a degree in English Literature. Following graduation, he moved to Kansas City where he became a freelance photographer. He is known for his work dealing with horror often taking the form of children’s nightmares. There are many different forms of horror work’s such as films, books, cosplay (costume play) and photography. Horror can be explained as something that brings an extreme sensation
Director Tim Burton has led an interesting life, dealing with fantasy, versus reality. Or, what is normal and abnormal. Burtons very unique style of directing has been put throughout his Hollywood produced movies using cinematic techniques such as sound/music, camera shots, and color. These techniques were used in Burtons popular movies such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “Edward Scissorhands”, and “Alice in Wonderland”, “Nightmare before Christmas”, and many more. In Tim Burton’s films
commonly known as Tim Burton, is all of those things and more. While growing up in the suburbs of Burbank, California, Tim Burton went from being an outcast to a very famous and equally talented director. Some of his masterpieces include Batman, Beetlejuice, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, and numerous others. In order for Burton, or any other director for that matter, to create such masterpieces they have to make a series of decisions involving a wide variety of cinematic techniques