RSS Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Shana and Mike tackle what is easily one of Tim Burton's finest pictures: Edward Scissorhands. Listen as the husband explains why it took him over 20 years to see the movie a second time, as the wife pines over Johnny Depp, as they both extol the talents of Dianne Wiest and Danny Elfman, and as they lament the lack of feedback. [ 1:13:00 || 35.5 MB ]To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/forbetterorworse/episodes/forbetterorworse_039.mp3 Link to post Share on other sites
Davedevil Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 The two of you had a hard task with this, since Edward Scissorhands is quite possibly my favorite non-superhero movie. When you said that you weren't going to change much of the plot, just streamline things a bit I wasn't so against that idea. While I really don't want to see a remake of this, since I don't think there's any team out there like Burton-Elfman-Depp at the top of their game. You made some really good choices, though, I especially like Guillermo del Toro directing. Link to post Share on other sites
Stavros Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hey guys, good episode. I differ in my interpretation of the setting, instead of being 60's or 80's I see it as being set in the American myth of suburbia. The community is classically clean and wholesome in that American ideal, so whilst the overall setting embodies the 60's-like setting, they retain modern amenities. It's all designed to clash with the gothic style and in that clash reveal that neither myth is a true reflection. I wouldn't place it in a literal setting because no one place or time embodies the totality of the ideas. Not that fairy tales can't exist in a real world time or location, just look at Mikes choice of Del Toro for that, but the clash of themes is so integral to how I see this movie that removing or changing elements of that weakens the story for me. PS please cast Peter Beardsley in your Casablanca remake. Link to post Share on other sites
slothian Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 So it's feedback you're a-wanting, eh? Challenge accepted! *rolls up sleeves* Link to post Share on other sites
Stavros Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 You're not wearing sleeves. Can someone get Ian some bandages? Link to post Share on other sites
The Master Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Pfft! I want feedback written in blood! Link to post Share on other sites
slothian Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Oh, you're getting more than that....(ooh, Matron!) Link to post Share on other sites
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