Magical realism is a truly transformative genre of fiction in which fantastical or mythical elements are blended with realistic ones in order to reveal something about human nature or existence. There have been many writers over the years who have attempted to capture the majesty...
By now it’s well known that Tim Burton got his start as an animator, working as a concept artist for little or no credit. While toiling away at Disney, he created the stop-motion short Vincent, based on his own poem about Vincent Price. More shorts...
The film Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton (1990), is about a modern-day fairy tale, where an inventor created an artificial man who was named Edward and was not able to finish his project due to having a heart attack, which left Edward with scissors...
Being different, unique, irregular, uncommon is a string of characteristic words that, depending on the person, would bring fear and rejection. This fear of change, of the unknown, is sown within all of us whether we are conscious of it or not as most of...
Marx believed that the bourgeoisie own the means of production and gain a profit from the surplus value of the workers. This key concept in Marxist thinking, surplus value, is the excess amount the proletariat earn beyond their labour and how much profit the bourgeoisie...
The 2007 Tim Burton film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a musical that tells the legend of Sweeney Todd (Johnny Depp). Todd is a barber who returns to Victorian London after being wrongfully exiled, by Judge Turpin (Alan Rickman). Turpin falls...
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, premiered in 2007 and was directed by Tim Burton. The musical, written by Stephen Sondheim, tells the story of a man who is out for revenge, kills people, then discretely disposes the of bodies by making them...
Motivation provides the drive and direction behind the actions one takes to pursue honesty. In the film Big Fish, directed by Tim Burton, William Bloom strives to find the truth behind his father’s fanciful tales by beginning to investigate and eventually understand this man and...
Only so many things have the privilege of being consider masterpieces, but Tim Burton’s filmography including Beetlejuice (1988), A Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), and Batman (1989) are a collection of masterpieces. 1990’s Edward Scissorhands is no exception. This movie is a riveting cinematic and artistic...
Burton’s auteuristic style has been successfully emphasised in many of his productions. Within his films, he has demonstrated his capability of exploring important social concerns that are relevant to audiences today through effectively utilising film techniques. Burton’s 1990 film, Edward Scissorhands, is a contemporary archetype...
Edward Scissorhands is a film directed by Tim Burton that was released in December 1990. Edward, a man with scissors for hands, is taken in by Peggy, a kind Avon lady, after the passing of his inventor. The film also explores acceptance, as Edward is...
With his dark and whimsical storytelling, Tim Burton has carved out a unique niche in the world of cinema. His distinct writing style blends elements of gothic fantasy, macabre humor, and heartfelt emotion, creating a world that is both eerie and enchanting. In this essay,...
Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton, is a film that is rich with symbolism. The film follows the story of Edward, a man with scissors for hands, who is taken in by a suburban family. Throughout the movie, there are various symbols that carry significant...
Tim Burton’s 2005 stop-motion animated film “Corpse Bride” is a dark and enchanting tale that captivates audiences with its stunning visuals and hauntingly beautiful storyline. The film follows the story of Victor, a young man who finds himself inadvertently married to a deceased bride, Emily,...
