Tim Burton
Film Techniques
Edward Scissorhands
Auteur Theory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
100

How old is Tim Burton?

65 years old

100

A shot that is dominated by the landscape. It is intended to establish the setting for the audience.

 

Establishing shot/extreme long shot

100

Why does Edward have scissors for hands?

Edward's inventor died before he could give him hands

100

What is auteur French for?

Author


100

Who wrote charlie and the chocolate factory?

Roald Dahl

200

How did Tim Burton begin his career in film?

As an animator for Walt Disney Animation Studios

200

What effect does a high angle shot have on a character?

Makes them look small, weak or vulnerable

200

Which part of Kim's body does Edward cut?

Her hand

200

What is an auteur?

A director who has complete stylistic/artistic control over a film

200

How many attempts before Charlie finds the Golden Ticket?

He finds the ticket on his third attempt

300

Tim Burton's film "Frankenweenie" is a homage to which classic novel?

Frankenstein

300

The camera remains stationary but pivots horizontally. This allows us to establish a connection between various elements in the shot.

Panning

300

What is the first sculpture Edward creates in the Boggs' backyard?

A T-Rex

300

Name three distinctive features of Tim Burton's auteur style.

±Mise-en-scene – distinct colour contrasts and visually imaginative

±Dark and whimsical – combining childlike fantasy with the macabre

±Costumes reflected gothic-style themes – using black and white costumes in many films

±Religious, occult and gothic themes

±Wealth vs. poverty

±Eerie/dramatic music

±Interesting/complex machinery and gadgets

±Working with the same actors across films – communicating and incorporating his visions and unique style into every film

±Quirky/misfit characters – level of genius

±Flashbacks employed to develop main character’s background stories

300

What does Charlie get offered in exchange for his ticket?

$500 and a bike

400

What was Tim Burton's first film?

Vincent (1982) OR Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985)

400

What is diegetic sound?

Sound from inside the world of the film that the characters can hear

400

What game did Kevin teach Edward that he then became bored of winning?

Scissors, paper, stone/rock

400

The movie "Coraline" was not directed by Tim Burton, but is...

"Burtonesque"

400

How do the Oompa Loompas get paid?

Cocoa beans

500

Tim Burton directed "Planet of the Apes" despite...

Having a phobia of chimpanzees

500

A term of the composition of a scene, including placement of characters, costume, make-up, colour and setting. 

Mise-en-scene

500

When Peg decided to bring Edward home, neighbours called and left messages on her answering machine. What does Peg say about many messages were on the machine?

They filled the whole tape

500

How does Edward answer the following question: "You are walking down the street. You find a suitcase full of money. There's nobody around. No human person is in evidence. What do you do?"

Give it to your loved ones.

500

What is the name of the toothpaste factory Charlie's Dad works for?

Smilex

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