Tim Burton’s last movie, 2016’s “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”, opened at No. 1 at the weekend box office. But it only totaled $87 million. His three prior films all underwhelmed. Golden Globe winning “Big Eyes” with Amy Adams – just $14.5 million. Disney’s stop-motion animated, Oscar nominated “Frankenweenie”: $35M. And Burton’s take on […]
Tim Burton’s movies are typically set in fantastical worlds, with wacky characters (usually at least one is played by Johnny Depp), a unique story, and tons of makeup, costumes, and bold colors. Many are calling “Big Eyes”, Burton’s latest, the most “normal” movie he’s ever made. And after seeing this dramedy biopic, based on a […]
I chat with Atticus Shaffer the young star of “The Middle” and the new Tim Burton animated film “Frankenweenie”. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter and media personality Lights Camera Jackson. Jackson interviews actors, directors, writers, producers, animators, TV hosts, comedians and other celebrities. They discuss their latest, […]