'Ed Wood' - Paused | Rope of Silicon

Photo: Touchstone Pictures

Filmmaking is not about the tiny details
It's about the big picture

~ Johnny Depp as Ed Wood (Ed Wood)

Movie: Ed Wood

Release Year: 1994

Studio: Touchstone Pictures

Director: Tim Burton

Starring: Johnny Depp as Ed Wood and Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi

Cinematographer: Stefan Czapsky (Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, Blades of Glory)

Photo: Touchstone Pictures

Is there a script? Fuck no, but there's a poster!

Photo: Touchstone Pictures

This shot makes me think of the Coen brothers' A Serious Man
Photo: Touchstone Pictures

Johnny Depp begins his training to play Barnabus Collins 18 years later
Photo: Touchstone Pictures

Love the photo on the table
Photo: Touchstone Pictures

Photo: Touchstone Pictures

An iconic shot if you ask me
Photo: Touchstone Pictures

I love the balance of this shot, how the two characters fit together despite being apart
Photo: Touchstone Pictures

Photo: Touchstone Pictures

Many shots capture the tragic side of Ed Wood, but I think this one says the most
Photo: Touchstone Pictures

Photo: Touchstone Pictures

7 Comments Recorded

Driver says:

"Ed Wood" was a great choice for Paused. Most of those are really amazing pics, and the one with Martin Landau and the octopus is just really sad if you have seen the movie."Ed Wood" is one of my favorites from Burton, more people should see it.
By the way, the thing about "A serious man" is spot on.

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 3:05 pm

Susan says:

While I agree that octopus scene is largely sad, it also has that wonderful moment where Landau shouts, "Let's shoot this fucker!"

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

Driver says:

I agree as well, its sad, but I laugh every time I hear that. Just as a photo though, is more sad than funny.

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Posted on May 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm in reply to Susan.

Sean says:

Best Tim Burton film, an absolute classic. Loved this article.

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

Sean MF says:

Love this new series. Not every photo needs a caption or a reason to be there. Just enjoyable. Also, reckon I have to change my name up a little with another "Sean" in town...

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 4:56 pm

Lenano says:

Burton's best movie in my opinion. Truly an amazing and beautiful movie, one of my favorites. After watching, it gave me an urge to watch Plan 9.

Oh, and Brad, these pictures are too random, you should be writing a 4 paragraph caption under each and every image explaining why you chose it and how it relates to the overall themes of the movie, in excruciating detail. ;)

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 9:45 pm

Mr Stark says:

"No, no you're not that upset...You've just gotta get through that door!"

Posted on May 13, 2012 at 7:33 pm

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Driver says:

"Ed Wood" was a great choice for Paused. Most of those are really amazing pics, and the one with Martin Landau and the octopus is just really sad if you have seen the movie."Ed Wood" is one of my favorites from Burton, more people should see it.
By the way, the thing about "A serious man" is spot on.


Posted on May 10, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Susan says:

While I agree that octopus scene is largely sad, it also has that wonderful moment where Landau shouts, "Let's shoot this fucker!"


Posted on May 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm
- Driver says:
  
  I agree as well, its sad, but I laugh every time I hear that. Just as a photo though, is more sad than funny.
  
  
  Posted on May 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm in reply to Susan.
Sean says:

Best Tim Burton film, an absolute classic. Loved this article.


Posted on May 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Sean MF says:

Love this new series. Not every photo needs a caption or a reason to be there. Just enjoyable. Also, reckon I have to change my name up a little with another "Sean" in town...


Posted on May 10, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Lenano says:

Burton's best movie in my opinion. Truly an amazing and beautiful movie, one of my favorites. After watching, it gave me an urge to watch Plan 9.

Oh, and Brad, these pictures are too random, you should be writing a 4 paragraph caption under each and every image explaining why you chose it and how it relates to the overall themes of the movie, in excruciating detail. ;)


Posted on May 10, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Mr Stark says:

"No, no you're not that upset...You've just gotta get through that door!"


Posted on May 13, 2012 at 7:33 pm