Tag: Tim Burton
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The Twilight Zone Episode That Gave Planet Of The Apes Its Famous Twist Ending
When I was a kid, no movie ending scared me more than “Planet of the Apes.” Granted, I was exposed to Tim Burton’s poorly received update on the film before I ever saw the stunning ending of Franklin J. Schaffner’s original, but the effect was the same both times: total shock, awe, and primal fear…
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Ending Explained — What Happens to Ariel?
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Little MermaidAs a famous crustacean once said, “The seaweed is always greener in somebody else’s lake,” and so is all the money that Disney’s 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid made in its theatrical run. While many of Disney’s live-action updates of their classic animated films…
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Jenna Ortega Got Cast in ‘Finestkind’ Before Her Viral ‘Wednesday’ Moment
One of the most highly sought-after young stars in Hollywood, it seems like Jenna Ortega’s career exploded overnight. After jumping from the Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle to the second season of Netflix’s uber-popular Penn Badgley-led series You, Ortega fully made her way into the mainstream through her roles in The Fallout, Scream (2022),…
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Jack Nicholson Manipulated An Oscars Bigwig To Promote Tim Burton’s Batman
“Jaws” might have been the first blockbuster in 1975, but nearly 15 years later, 1989’s “Batman” changed the definition of the term. Tim Burton’s third studio movie not only proved a financial success, bringing in $411 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, it kicked off a summer of so-called “Bat-mania,” becoming a bonafide phenomenon…
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Val Kilmer Was In A Different Kind Of Batcave When He Was Cast In Batman Forever
Throughout the mythos concerning the character of Bruce Wayne aka Batman, there is a strong theme of predestination. While made explicit in only a few tales of the Dark Knight throughout the character’s 84-year existence, there exists the idea that the orphan Bruce Wayne was able to mold himself into the figure of Batman partially…
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Michael Keaton Wasn’t Tim Burton’s First Choice for Beetlejuice
Tim Burton is a renowned director famous for his eccentricities and vividly gothic aesthetics in his films. His unique vision gives his projects overarching tones that feel distinctly him, as his filmography is filled with movies that combine gothic horror with striking visuals. However, not all of his choices for his movies end up making…
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Netflix’s First Movie Rental Was This 1980s Classic
Netflix has had a very interesting and controversial impact on the film industry. Some cinephiles have praised the streaming service for helping to popularize and distribute auteur projects from legendary filmmakers who had struggled to get funding elsewhere. However, there are many who have criticized Netflix for its impact on physical media sales and the…
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Planet Of The Apes’ Groundbreaking Makeup Was A Literal Nightmare For One Of Its Stars
The nearly 60-year long “Planet of the Apes” film series runs the gamut in terms of quality. You have a masterpiece like the original 1968 film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, an utter catastrophe in the 2001 remake by Tim Burton, and everything in between. That being said, there’s one thing that basically every film…
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The Joker Would Have Been A One-And-Done-Batman Villain Had It Not Been For One Man
The Joker has basically become as iconic as Batman himself in modern culture. These days, we’re seeing just as much of The Clown Prince of Crime as we are of the Dark Knight, with “Joker 2” recently wrapping production and a fresh approach to the character from Barry Keoghan, who showed up in a scene…