Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Director, Producer, and co-Writer: Tim Burton
Cast: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest
Rated PG-13
Have I Seen It? Yes, I love it!
Edward Scissorhands is by far my favorite Tim Burton movie. The story is a grown-up fairy tale, and it’s been said that it is a partial autobiography of Tim Burton. Edward is an “abnormal” being in a “normal” world one street wide. The extremes are obvious. Edward (presumably representing Tim Burton himself) is strange, he has scissors for hands, and real-world logic doesn’t make sense to him. Everybody else fits into a mold. They have no personal identity. But from the view of Tim Burton, the other people are the abnormal, inhumane ones, and Edward is the one with heart and imagination.
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Monday, 22 November 2010
notes....
Development of the 'abnormal' character
music- its not unusual= going to explore other music to the chosen films
key scenes=
welcoming to suburbia
twisted society= rape accusation this links in with the idea of betrayal that is also evident in alice in wonderland( the red queen its better to be feared then loved)
society is quick to except but just as quick to disbar age
comment by women to edward saying "if you where fixed you would be like everyone else"
this is what edward wants,this shows that there is pressure to fit in
Gender=alice is breaking free from stereotype of a women
breaking free form era
mother makes it clear that the women is to be pretty
Appearance= Edward appearance effects his acceptance into society
society being the desperate housewife's
Education= Ichabod viewed as an outcast due to his belief in advancing technology
people are not willing to belive in change
he is an outcast due to his alternative interpretations and opinions
music- its not unusual= going to explore other music to the chosen films
key scenes=
welcoming to suburbia
twisted society= rape accusation this links in with the idea of betrayal that is also evident in alice in wonderland( the red queen its better to be feared then loved)
society is quick to except but just as quick to disbar age
comment by women to edward saying "if you where fixed you would be like everyone else"
this is what edward wants,this shows that there is pressure to fit in
Gender=alice is breaking free from stereotype of a women
breaking free form era
mother makes it clear that the women is to be pretty
Appearance= Edward appearance effects his acceptance into society
society being the desperate housewife's
Education= Ichabod viewed as an outcast due to his belief in advancing technology
people are not willing to belive in change
he is an outcast due to his alternative interpretations and opinions
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A22928772
The most common examples given to support auteur theory are Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick and Jean-Luc Godard. Each presents a strong case, though perhaps the most well known example for modern filmgoers would be that of Tim Burton.
Case Study: Tim Burton
One example of a director that could be considered an auteur, Tim Burton's films have a very distinct style, and he often deals with similar themes in his work. In general, the lead character is separated from the norm of society in some way - a misfit. In the character of Edward Scissorhands, this idea is taken to the very extreme: the main character cannot even touch another person. Other examples of this character type include Batman, Beetlejuice, and to a certain extent, Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Burton's movies also have a distinct style, generally sporting a very Gothic feel. In addition, Burton is known for using stop-motion animation in his films, the prime examples being The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride. He is also known for reusing actors and actresses, in particular Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. Danny Elfman regularly provides the right music for the soundtrack. Tim Burton has directed many movies, each of which can be examined and compared for similar styles and recurring themes.
Case Study: Tim Burton
One example of a director that could be considered an auteur, Tim Burton's films have a very distinct style, and he often deals with similar themes in his work. In general, the lead character is separated from the norm of society in some way - a misfit. In the character of Edward Scissorhands, this idea is taken to the very extreme: the main character cannot even touch another person. Other examples of this character type include Batman, Beetlejuice, and to a certain extent, Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Burton's movies also have a distinct style, generally sporting a very Gothic feel. In addition, Burton is known for using stop-motion animation in his films, the prime examples being The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride. He is also known for reusing actors and actresses, in particular Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. Danny Elfman regularly provides the right music for the soundtrack. Tim Burton has directed many movies, each of which can be examined and compared for similar styles and recurring themes.
yet more secondary research
http://www.hollywoodactorprep.com/blog/2010/01/johnny-depps-method-of-actor-research-acting-prep/
I may use a fourth film... ED WOOD
generes=
Bibliography
Comedy
Drama
Main Characters-
Ed wood - Johnny Depp
Bela Lugosi - Martin Landau
Dolores Fuller - Sarah Jessica Parker
Bunny Breckinridge - Bill Murray
Bibliography
Comedy
Drama
Main Characters-
Ed wood - Johnny Depp
Bela Lugosi - Martin Landau
Dolores Fuller - Sarah Jessica Parker
Bunny Breckinridge - Bill Murray
presentations from the rest of the class...
Stacey.. The films that she is planning to use are=
Charlie and the chocolate factory
Sweeney todd----focus film
Alice in wonderland
Her question is focuses on the presentation of johnny depp acting as the antihero
Key scenes include-the scene that depicts the killing of todd enemy
the main characters-Helen Boham Carter
Johnny Depp
Alan Rickman
Sasha Baron Cohen
Micro Elements studied-performance
costume
narrative Structure-????
FEEDBACK= ANALYSIS OF FILMS MAY NEED TO BE MORE IN DEPTH, HOWEVER AT THIS STAGE UNDERSTANDABLE.
Alex...
The films chosen are-Nemo ----focus film
Shrek--- rival for pixar
Toy story
Question is looking at how pixar has changed animation
key scenes-when nemo is taken
main charactersnemo
Dorey
micro elements-????
FEEDBACK= I THINK WAS UNSURE THAT CONTENT ON PAGE 12 HAD TO BE INCLUDED.
Haley..
films are-
carberat
grease
the rocky horror picture show
key scenes-sweet transvestite
key characters-Dr Frank N Furter
Brad
Janet
Question- focuses on how these film reflect focus area and shows of sexuality
Narrative structure-told as a story, retelling froma police report by a mysterious man
Micro features-costume
sound (lyrics)
performance
setting (wealthy mansion)
messages and values-acceptance,tolerance,free sexuality (touch me scene)
against the bounds of gender
FEEDBACK- GOOD VISUAL PRESENTATION, CLEAR IDEA FURTHERMORE REAL ENTHUSIASM ABOUT TOPIC.
Oliver...
social ideoligies represented with the zombie horror genre
films-dawn of the dead (original)
28 weeks later--- main film
Zombieland
key scene-family eating dinner talking about sam
micro features-cinematography
sound
performance
main characters-mum
dad
grandad
daughter
main character- don
Nick...
ideologies of iraq/afganistan war as depicted by a body of films
films-
hurt locker----main film
green zone
jar head
waltz and baszar
key scenes-
therapist blown up, (idea of people that dont belong in war)
micro features-mise-en-scene-location/setting
props
time
performance
key characters-sam born
james
FEEDBACK- IDEA SEEMS TO HAVE POTENTIAL TO EXPLORE FULLY, AND GET A GOOD GRADE
Charlie and the chocolate factory
Sweeney todd----focus film
Alice in wonderland
Her question is focuses on the presentation of johnny depp acting as the antihero
Key scenes include-the scene that depicts the killing of todd enemy
the main characters-Helen Boham Carter
Johnny Depp
Alan Rickman
Sasha Baron Cohen
Micro Elements studied-performance
costume
narrative Structure-????
FEEDBACK= ANALYSIS OF FILMS MAY NEED TO BE MORE IN DEPTH, HOWEVER AT THIS STAGE UNDERSTANDABLE.
Alex...
The films chosen are-Nemo ----focus film
Shrek--- rival for pixar
Toy story
Question is looking at how pixar has changed animation
key scenes-when nemo is taken
main charactersnemo
Dorey
micro elements-????
FEEDBACK= I THINK WAS UNSURE THAT CONTENT ON PAGE 12 HAD TO BE INCLUDED.
Haley..
films are-
carberat
grease
the rocky horror picture show
key scenes-sweet transvestite
key characters-Dr Frank N Furter
Brad
Janet
Question- focuses on how these film reflect focus area and shows of sexuality
Narrative structure-told as a story, retelling froma police report by a mysterious man
Micro features-costume
sound (lyrics)
performance
setting (wealthy mansion)
messages and values-acceptance,tolerance,free sexuality (touch me scene)
against the bounds of gender
FEEDBACK- GOOD VISUAL PRESENTATION, CLEAR IDEA FURTHERMORE REAL ENTHUSIASM ABOUT TOPIC.
Oliver...
social ideoligies represented with the zombie horror genre
films-dawn of the dead (original)
28 weeks later--- main film
Zombieland
key scene-family eating dinner talking about sam
micro features-cinematography
sound
performance
main characters-mum
dad
grandad
daughter
main character- don
Nick...
ideologies of iraq/afganistan war as depicted by a body of films
films-
hurt locker----main film
green zone
jar head
waltz and baszar
key scenes-
therapist blown up, (idea of people that dont belong in war)
micro features-mise-en-scene-location/setting
props
time
performance
key characters-sam born
james
FEEDBACK- IDEA SEEMS TO HAVE POTENTIAL TO EXPLORE FULLY, AND GET A GOOD GRADE
clip analysis= Edward scissor hands
This clip will be used as a key scene due to the bridge between the main character and society(suburbia). The anally perfect street enthasises how separated Edward is from this sort of society.
Monday, 15 November 2010
Character analysis= Edward scissorhands
The main character is, from the start of the film introduced as an outsider. Living figuratively and metaphorically on the outside of suberbia, Edward is a symbolisation of the unstereotypical. This therefore equates that to not conform defines such a character as in literal terms 'bad', not perfect as he is shuned from society or indeed feels the need to hide away from it. It is the imperfections of Edward that make him in fact an individual. To be different is not always viewed as wrong. The way in which the character is portrayed, displays him as a form of 'monster' thus demonstrating the view of those contained within the suberbian bubble.
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