Copy of Period 2: Tim Burton - Auteur

What does the Auteur Theory suggest?

• The author of a film is its lead actor.
• The author of a film is its producer.
• The author of a film is its writer.
• The author of a film is its director.

Who said, “There are no good and bad movies, only good and bad directors”?

• Alfred Hitchcock
• Martin Scorsese
• Francois Truffant
• Orson Welles

Which of the following is NOT a method by which a director might leave their stamp on a film?

• Camera angles
• Recurring Themes & Motifs
• Product placement
• Stylistic Devices

What is Tim Burton credited with?

• Inventing stop-motion animation.
• Ending the superhero film genre.
• Kickstarting superhero films with Batman in 1989.
• Winning the most Oscars.

Which film was based on Tim Burton's original story but directed by Henry Selick?

• Edward Scissorhands
• Beetlejuice
• Batman
• The Nightmare Before Christmas

Which Burton film showcases a naturalistic suburban setting juxtaposed with a theatrical gothic castle?

• Batman Returns
• Alice in Wonderland
• Corpse Bride
• Edward Scissorhands

Which narrative structure involves oscillating between the present and various points in the past?

• Linear Storytelling
• Episodic Storytelling
• Non-Linear Storytelling
• Circular Storytelling

What is a recurring theme in Tim Burton’s films?

• High-tech espionage
• Love at first sight
• Outsiders & Misfit Geniuses
• Time travel

Which of the following is a recurring motif in Tim Burton's films?

• Rainbows
• Spirals
• Cars
• Beaches

Who frequently collaborates with Tim Burton to compose film scores?

• John Williams
• Hans Zimmer
• Danny Elfman
• Michael Giacchino