Articles Tagged Tim Burton

PODCAST: Plato’s Cave – October 29th

This week on Plato’s Cave the team review Argo, Frankenweenie and The Intouchables plus we discuss the repackaging of mainstream films as art-house cinema. With Josh Nelson, Tara Judah and Thomas Caldwell. Plato’s Cave – October 29th Episode (.MP3)

PODCAST: ABC 774 – October 26th

In this week’s Friday Film, recorded at Melbourne’s Federation Square as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations, Raf & I discuss Oliver Stone’s Savages and Tim Burton’s animated feature Frankenweenie on Drive with Rafael Epstein on 774 ABC Melbourne. ABC 774 – October 26th Episode (.MP3)

PODCAST: Plato’s Cave – May 15th

In this week’s episode the Plato’s Cave team review Trishna, Dark Shadows and Iron Sky, plus we take a look at the representation of Nazis in cinema. With Josh Nelson, Thomas Caldwell and Tara Judah. Plato’s Cave – 15th May Episode (.MP3)

REVIEW: Tim Burton: The Exhibition

Appearing at the launch of his Melbourne exhibition, Tim Burton cuts a shy, unassuming figure. Hidden behind oversized sunglasses he talks in a quiet, almost awkward manner. When asked about his upbringing in Burbank, California he confesses that he “didn’t speak much” as a child. As he retreats from the media I get the sense […]

REVIEW: Meet the Robinsons

This latest animation from the Disney studio is a curiously eclectic mix of references to other sources. The film’s antagonist, the spidery-framed “Bowler Hat Guy”, has all the hallmarks of Lemony Snickett’s Count Olaf and bears a startling resemblance to one of Tim Burton’s early animations, Vincent. That the film’s score was composed by that […]