30 Years in Movies
Today I turn 30. 30! A cumbersome, round number that puts many things in perspective.
Reaching 30 makes me wonder about many things: my goals, my achievements, my fears, the things I’ve learned, those I’m still in the process of learning… At this instant, everything seems either hazy, intimidating, or unfeasible. Yet one thing remains as clear as day: my love of movies.
Come what may, the movies I adore are always there for me, reminding me of the person I am. In the chaos of life, my favorite films remain constant, soothing, reliable. My love of movies is a lighthouse that keeps showing me the way back home.
Hence, to celebrate 30 years of true love, I wish to look back at my life through the movies that have shaped it: 30 movies for each year so far. It will be a mixed bag, for sure. Since I’ll limit myself to movies that came out in that particular year, many of my favorites won’t make it to the list, trampled by other films that are more relevant to the task at hand.
They might not even be the best films of that year, but, for whatever reason, the movies I mention have changed or stirred my life in one way or another.
So, let’s get started!
1991 — Beauty and the Beast
Word of warning: animated films will probably occupy a sizeable chunk of this list. It’s to be expected, since I grew up during the best era of Disney animation, and my love for animated films has only grown with the years.
Beauty and the Beast was released about 8–9 months after I was born. And, although I was far too young to appreciate it then, it’s one of the most prominent examples of great storytelling of its time. With a model script, a great understanding of the musical genre, and the most gorgeous animation imaginable, it’s easily one of the best Disney films from the Renaissance era.
Belle, with her passion for books, greatly inspired and nurtured the bibliophile in me; and the Beast, with his self-deprecating nature and explosive mood swings, is the character I relate to the most in the whole film.
Both are misfits, a trait shared by the majority of my favorite characters across all types of media. Somehow, it seems oddly fitting that I was born in the same year as Disney’s most critically praised pair of nonconformists.
1992 — Batman Returns
Even as a fan of magic and science fiction, for one reason or another I tend to gravitate to human characters with merely human powers. It’s their choices, not their otherworldly abilities that define them. And the kid in me seemed to understand this before I could put it into words since Batman was my favorite of the entire superhero spectrum -and, after all, isn’t money his superpower?
It’s a love that has lasted multiple iterations of the character, but none of them is as dear to me as Michael Keaton’s. His strange charm is simply unrivaled. And his depiction is magnificently complemented by the tragic oddity of his villains, splendidly portrayed by DeVito and Pfeiffer.
Batman Returns is deliciously dark, playful, irreverently brilliant, and has the original Burton touch that I would later grow to love in his early filmography. While I enjoy Nolan’s trilogy, there’s nothing quite like the sinister comic book touch of this film.
1993 — Jurassic Park
Is there a 90s child that wasn’t obsessed with dinosaurs after this movie? I remember having a little book that illustrated the names and traits of some of these magnificent creatures, and I was more than happy to recite every single one.
I remember my city hosted several exhibitions that later became a park with full-sized dinosaur animatronics. I loved it! And, without failure, passing by the T-Rex would immediately bring me back to the scene of the children facing-off an enormous killing machine, ready to have them for a snack.
To this day, the original Jurassic Park remains my favorite dinosaurs-related movie, and its masterful and balanced use of computer graphics and robots remains unmatched by most of its successors.
1994 — Interview with the Vampire
When I was a kid, trips to the local Blockbuster happened weekly. And one of the films I remember renting the most was Interview with the Vampire. At the time, I was fascinated by its ethereal darkness, like nothing I had ever seen thus far.
It was my gateway into a long-lasting interest in vampirism, and a profound love for Lestat, the semi-villainous Brat Prince of the vampires introduced in the movie. It’s a love that I would later nurture by reading each of the chronicles written by Anne Rice -a task that took years to complete since the books were unavailable in my country.
After Twilight, vampirism became a popular subject in young adult fiction. I read the series, watched the adaptations, and went on to check out similar takes, such as True Blood or The Vampire Diaries. Yet, for me, there hasn’t been anything quite like Interview with the Vampire, with its elegance, eeriness, and flawed characters with haunting philosophical questions.
1995 — Pocahontas
If there’s a film that’s closest to my heart and has shaped many aspects of the person I am today, it’s Pocahontas. From its revealing approach regarding how humans should relate to nature, to the main character’s unwillingness to conform to societal expectations, the movie was particularly formative for me.
Critically bashed and historically inaccurate. Still, it’s daring, unusually mature, and oh, so beautiful! Rarely do I see it praised by its breathtaking animation or the spectacular soundtrack that accompanies it. It has been undeservedly pushed aside in favor of other crowd-pleasers. Still, even as a kid, I found it more noteworthy than other movies of the time.
It was also a film that made me feel proud of my indigenous background. Although I was far too young to care or understand the complex issue of representation, there was undoubtedly something exciting about watching someone like me on screen.
1996 — The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Yet another relegated film from the best Disney era, The Hunchback of Notre Dame follows Pocahontas‘ thorny path of tackling problematic subjects for a juvenile audience.
If Pocahontas opened my eyes to racial injustice, Hunchback furthered the lesson by exposing the cruelty of humankind as a whole. My heart broke for Quasimodo, and while I didn’t know it then, he would become my favorite character from the entire Disney filmography.
To this day, I see myself in Quasimodo’s clumsy shyness, and his enforced ostracism has helped me understand my own.
Like Pocahontas, the animation style and music of this movie are simply exquisite. From the distant sound of the bells during the initial credits to the very last frame of the film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is simply delightful and courageous, in a way that many of the following movies produced by the studio were not.
It’s a film that proves children can be approached with difficult topics without being looked down upon. And even as a very loose adaptation of the book -which is quite darker-, it’s a notable adaptation nonetheless.
1997 — Titanic
The movie that shook the box-office at the time also had an enormous impact on the 6-year-old child that watched it with her mom in a cinema. I remember being surrounded by mostly adults, who seemed just as spellbound as I felt. Titanic rattled me, and I distinctly remember crying my heart out while clutching my mother during the flooding of the ship.
The images I saw stayed engraved in my memory, haunting me for months. The mother and the baby floating in the water, the elderly couple holding onto each other in their last embrace, the mother putting her children to sleep, the passengers plummeting to their icy deaths…
In the following months after I first saw it, whenever I was tasked with writing an essay or drawing something, most of the time I would come up with a scene from the movie. Perhaps it was the birth of my habit of drawing characters and scenes from my favorite films. Something I do to this day.
Titanic was epic, huge, engulfing. More than a movie, it was an experience, full of grandeur, colors, sounds, and emotions. One that I’ve revisited several times, still as captivated by its charm as I was during that first time.
1998 — Mulan
Nowadays, the presence of strong female protagonists can feel a little strained, like a task on a to-do list. But during the 90s we had our fair share of amazing women to look up to. And although I would dispute that there are different types of strength displayed by heroines before Mulan, there’s no doubt she gave us one of the first sword-wielding, gender-bending animated ladies.
Mulan was a special film for me. It came out in a transitional year when I was changing schools, leaving friends behind, and moving forward in search of a new “me”.
I remember my best friend and I appointed ourselves “daughters of Mulan”, and oh! The adventures we concocted! It was the freeing enchantment of seeing a character that was everything we wanted to be, and much more.
1999 — The Mummy
Not many people know this about me, but I’ve always been fascinated by archeology in general, and Egyptology in particular. And yes, I fell in love with Ancient Egypt while watching The Mummy.
The movie was a thrilling ride, and I had a blast with all the characters and situations. But what excited me the most were the hints and flashes of the culture it portrayed. Egypt seemed like a mystical place full of enchantment and mystery -and those who know a little bit about it can recognize that it is.
It was love at first sight. A love that has fueled a compulsion to learn more about it -as attested by my vast collection of books about Egyptology-, and a lifetime goal to, one day, visit Egypt in person.
Yet, for now, the Hollywood rendition -as far-fetched as it might be- will have to do!
2000 — How the Grinch stole Christmas
Even though I consider myself an atheist, I did grow up in a Christian-loving household where Christmas was mandatorily celebrated. To this day, it still is my favorite time of the year, when, like Dickens would put it, people seem more willing to “open their shut-up hearts freely”.
And, for whatever reason, our Holidays begin and end dutifully with a projection of How the Grinch stole Christmas. Yes, the live-action version. Like almost all traditions, nobody quite knows how it started. Only, I can’t imagine a Christmas that doesn’t include watching the movie multiple times during the holidays.
Although despised by critics -most of whom, from what I’ve gathered, grew up with the cartoon adaptation-, the film is so full of Christmas joy and imagery, that it’s impossible not to fall for its’ charm. The makeup might seem off-putting to some, but I’ll endure it for every hilarious Grinch moment, expertly brought to life by the one-and-only Jim Carrey.
There are so many moments I can quote by heart, it’s become part of my daily life -even when it’s not Christmas!
2001 — Moulin Rouge!
Until the beginning of the new millennia, the musical genre was more commonly associated with animated films. The scarce amount of live-action musicals in comparison to the genre’s golden era constricted it to the animated musical subgenre almost entirely, with just a handful of exceptions. That changed in 2001 when Chicago and Moulin Rouge! rocked the boat.
And although I loved them both, I remain partial to the eerie enchantment of Moulin Rouge!.
I have watched it countless times, especially since I examined it as part of my final college dissertation. And every time I see it, I stare in awe at every frame and choreography and feel the thrill of each song.
Moulin Rouge! summarized and fueled my love for musicals. Studying it academically also helped me learn more about the genre, opening a door to a wonderful art form that has, unfortunately, lost its supremacy over the years.
2002 — The Hours
After Moulin Rouge!, I was fascinated by Nicole Kidman’s acting style. When The Hours came out, the discourse around her portrayal was so appealing that I knew I had to watch it as soon as I could. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was about to have a profoundly life-changing experience while watching it.
To begin with, The Hours was the first film I watched with filmmaking inquiries. That is, I tried to imagine how every scene had been shot, what equipment had been used, how the writer had imagined it… For the first time in my life, my mind was unconsciously trying to penetrate the fabric, wanting to learn how it had been originally crafted.
It was this revelation that would set the course for my pursue of a filmmaking career. Suddenly, I realized I wanted to be part of it. I wanted to help create stories that inspired others just like they had inspired me.
On the other hand, the movie raised a mirror that forced me to question who I was and where I was going. The intense dissatisfaction I was feeling at the time was suddenly put into words and images by all the characters. I was the poet that had to die. I was the housewife trapped in the meaningless routine. I was the eternal host, smothering the unbearable silence.
The Hours is a film I don’t revisit that much. Not because I don’t like it -in fact, it’s one of my favorites-, but because it’s so fundamentally painful that I feel drained and distraught whenever I do watch it.
I like to think every person has a movie that has the power to touch their heartstrings and shake them to their core. The Hours is that film for me.
2003 — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
At the height of my budding passion for books and reading, I discovered my first book series: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien. I fell in love, and I devoured the volumes swiftly, amazed at the incredible world I discovered page by page.
I was apprehensive at the idea of a film adaptation of the material, and I put off watching the first film by one or two years. Finally, I gave in, and rented the VHS -yes, I’m that old!- at my local video rental store. To my utter surprise, the movies were just as enthralling as the books, and they captured the spirit of the things I enjoyed the most about them.
I became a fan instantly. I dived into every interview, TV special, news article, and special announcement I could find. By the time the second film was released, I was buzzing with excitement.
When The Return of the King premiered, it felt like the end of an era. It was my Star Wars, and no other fictional world has felt as rich and carefully crafted as the one Tolkien -and Jackson- created.
2004 — Shaun of the Dead
When I was barely 7 -maybe 8- years old, a family friend showed me the intro to one of the Resident Evil games and let me play it for a little bit. Needless to say, I was shot dead in seconds. But what was born out of the experience was a deep, life-long fear of zombie imagery.
Naturally, when I started delving into the horror genre, the films I looked for the most were zombie films. Since I wanted to be scared, it seemed logical to look for movies that depicted the thing I feared the most.
In my quest to watch every new zombie movie I could, I stumbled upon Shaun of the Dead, and it quickly became one of my favorite comedies.
The film has a handful of scary -or at least nerve-wracking- moments. But what truly stands out is its witty use of images and sounds to create a truly delightful, tongue-in-cheek flick, that has quite a lot to say about our modern society.
When I’m feeling down, Shaun of the Dead is an instant pick-me-up, and, for me, it’s the best of the Cornetto trilogy.
2005 — Pride and Prejudice
Period pieces are quite a guilty pleasure of mine. There’s something innately exotic about them, and more often than not they reveal how little humankind has truly changed. And one thing that has remained mostly unaltered is the notion that marriage and love are often complex transactions that aren’t always about emotions.
No story embodies it as well as Pride and Prejudice in its multiple and varied adaptations. Austen’s humorous take on the matter is captivating, and the 2005 adaptation does a remarkable job in bringing the spirit of the book to the screen.
For someone as pessimistic about love as I am, Pride and Prejudice is one of the stories that makes me have a little hope still. It’s funny, charming, and it feels surprisingly current and genuine, regardless of the time period it represents.
2006 — Pan’s Labyrinth
When I went into film school, I did it with the conviction that I would like to write and direct my own stories -which, unfortunately, hasn’t happened just yet. And when I pondered about the type of tales I would love to create, my mind immediately would think of Pan’s Labyrinth.
The film was a complete revelation for me. It came out at a moment in my life when I was looking back at the stories that had been part of my youth, while also delving into the heart of the horror genre. Pan’s Labyrinth has a bit of both: the innocence of children’s tales, tainted by the inexorable brutality of real life.
It’s a heart-wrenching tale from start to finish. Like the sound of the lullaby, its creatures and images have stayed with me for years.
2007 — Ratatouille
I must confess, I wasn’t very fond of the movie when I first saw it. Something didn’t quite click during my first viewing. It took giving it a second chance for me to be floored by the brilliance of the film. Now, I can say Ratatouille is without a doubt my favorite -if not my favorite- of Pixar’s films.
The stunning visual work that makes it almost possible to smell and taste the food seen on the screen, the wonderful music, the mature wisdom of the story… It’s impossible to be an artist and not empathize with Remy, or feel the veracity of Anton Ego’s words.
Pixar is known for heavy, dramatic moments. But, for me, there’s nothing as riveting as Ego taking a bite of Remy’s ratatouille dish and being transported back to his childhood. It’s such an enlightening instant that reminds us of what great art can do when it manages to hit the right notes.
2008 — The Dark Knight
Batman returns to my list, years after Burton’s incomplete trilogy was a not-so-distant memory. Christopher Nolan took it upon himself to build a brand new saga that could restore some respect for the character. And although I wasn’t a fan of Batman Begins, I categorically fell in love with its sequel.
As someone who wasn’t following news about superhero movies, The Dark Knight came into my radar due to the untimely death of Heath Ledger. At the time, haunted by the idea of death, the fact that someone as young and talented could disappear at the height of his career was flabbergasting. And while I wasn’t a fan of his work, I did want to see his last movie appearance out of respect -and, perhaps, to soothe the discomfort I felt about the whole situation.
The movie took me by surprise. Unlike its predecessor, I found it moving, disturbing, and even beautiful. Every time Ledger was on screen I was stunned by his interpretation. Then, like the rest of the world, I gained a new appreciation of his character which I had never experienced before.
The Dark Knight lifted the bar for the superhero films that were to follow, changing that genre forever. But, most importantly, it showed the rest of the world that it had the potential of creating legitimate, worthy tales in the hands of skillful storytellers.
2009 — Avatar
While it has gained many detractors with time, when it came out, Avatar was the event of the season. It promised the most impressive 3D technology seen until then, and it delivered.
I saw Avatar in cinemas twice, and both times I was utterly impressed with the world that Cameron and his team had created. It was a visual delight, and although many would disagree, I also found the story appealing.
I’ve often found the phrases “Pocahontas in space” or “Ferngully in space” in critical appraisals of the movie. Yet, as someone who will vouch for both Pocahontas and Ferngully, I have no problem with the simple-yet-timely message of the film. After all, we 90s babies were constantly bombarded with admonitions about the effects of climate change and pollution.
I might not be as excited about the sequels as I was when the movie came out, but I do believe the bad reputation it has amassed is outright gratuitous. And knowing Cameron, we can expect something larger than life from him.
2010 — Toy Story 3
Even though the original Toy Story couldn’t make it to the list, it undoubtedly affected me just like any other 90s kid who was suddenly confronted with the possibility of toys that could feel and talk at will.
I’ve always loved Toy Story and have watched it time and again while growing up. So when the third follow-up was announced I was both excited and cautiously uneasy. After all, not all sequels add to the original stories -a fact this is especially true when it comes to the never-ending onslaught of sequels Disney had been pushing then.
However, Toy Story 3 was as perfect a conclusion as it could be. It stroke every nostalgic point without missing the chance of building something fresh and exciting. The movie has a clear identity on its own while adding so much to the little world it belongs to.
It perfectly embodied the sensation of those of us who were going through college, standing in that thin line between childhood and adult life. And it was more than mere nostalgia. It took the characters farther while also helping our generation pass the baton to the new one.
2011 — The Artist
2011 wasn’t a particularly memorable year for me when it came to movies -a trend that would continue for some time afterward. Looking back, the only highlight I could think of was The Artist, which came out while I was in college studying film -and, most importantly, falling in love with it all over again.
It was the perfect love letter to the classic cinema I was getting acquainted with. It was a charming film that made me smile through-and-through. I think I’ve watched it two or three times after seeing it in a movie theater, but I remember the moment fondly. Maybe I’ll revisit it this year!
2012 — Les Misérables
In all truth, I’m not quite fond of the movie adaptation of the Broadway show. However, Les Misérables remains a notable highlight of that year since it came out when I was already working on my dissertation.
I had finally settled on the subject -the contemporary Film Musical genre-, and was consuming every film I could. My renewed love for movie musicals had also spurred the birth of a blog on the subject, and I was following every single development regarding the film until its very premiere.
It was a promising time for the genre. Unfortunately, it was a shortly-lived one, seeing as no other musical has managed to capture the public’s attention since then.
2013 — The Great Gatsby
The highlight of yet another unimpressive year. The Great Gatsby didn’t receive as much critical appraisal as I thought it would get. However, for me, it marked the return of Baz Luhrmann and his incomparable style.
I remember it fondly since it was the film I chose to celebrate my birthday with. And although not as great as Moulin Rouge!, I do find it quite enjoyable.
2014 — Oculus
When talking about great horror films from recent years, I’m always surprised that not many mention Mike Flanagan’s Oculus.
By the time it came out, I had but lost my interest in the genre long ago. The seemingly unending trend of lackluster sequels and soulless retellings of foreign horror flicks had become unbearable. Yet, Oculus presented something that had been missing from the genre for quite a while: humanity.
Just like in his acclaimed retelling of The Haunting of Hill House, Flanagan focuses not only on cheap scares but the familial bonds between the characters. It’s this what makes the story truly poignant and memorable. He knows which accords to play, and he does it perfectly.
2015 — Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens
Star Wars has always been important in my family. My mother watched every single one of the original films in the movie theater, and every time they were on TV we would watch them as well. When the sequel trilogy came out, I was thus included in the experience of watching a Star Wars film in the cinemas. But I was too young to truly appreciate it, and we weren’t too happy with the movies either.
When The Force Awakens was announced, we were apprehensive. What could they possibly add to the existent mythology? Would they devalue it as other sequels to big franchises and blockbusters famously did? Who, if anyone, would return?
My aversion to the very idea of a sequel made me realize just how important the saga was for me. It took Episode VII for me to learn that I was, actually, a fan of the originals. Unlike The Lord of the Rings, from which I considered myself a devotee, I had internalized the presence of Star Wars in my life so much, that I lacked that level of self-awareness.
When the trailer for The Force Awakens finally came out, I couldn’t contain my excitement. It looked so promising, and what was more important: I had the chance to share the experience with my mother, the original fan!
I remember the premiere night like it was yesterday. It was an amazing experience, with an enthusiastic crowd that reacted in unison in all the right places. I found the movie wonderful -although, perhaps controversially, I’m more partial to The Last Jedi-, and couldn’t wait for the follow-up. We watched it three or four times in the movie theater, and almost daily as soon as it was available on PPV.
Although the conclusion of the new trilogy was a letdown, I shall forever appreciate the experience that The Force Awakens gave me.
2016 — Split
M. Night Shyamalan is a divisive artist. His work is known to all, both for good and bad. And when it’s deemed ‘bad’, the visceral response can be quite loud.
But when Split came out, it seemed as if things were looking up. He had regained his footing in the horror genre with The Visit, and Split solidified the general impression that he was finally back on track.
I approached Split cautiously. I had been disappointed by his work on a few occasions, but I had enjoyed his latest endeavor. Much to my surprise, I had nothing to worry about. Split was everything critics had promised, and far more.
The movie is clever, layered, and rich. Every actor is at the top of their game, particularly McAvoy, doing a stupendous job which, in my humble opinion, was deserving of quite a few awards. The showdown between Casey and The Beast is, by far, one of my favorite movie scenes ever.
I hadn’t seen Unbreakable when I first watched Split, so I had the chance to appreciate the film as a unit, and not as part of a shared cinematic universe.
Having now seen the other two, it made me love it even more. Although all are great, Split is my favorite chapter of the trilogy, and the one closest to my own heart.
2017 — Call me by your name
Some movies are too intimate to be shared with anyone else. That’s the case of Call me by your name.
I remember hearing about the film due to the blaring appraisal that had come out of the multiple festivals. The trailer seemed interesting, yet I wasn’t quite prepared for the type of film I was about to watch.
Too voluptuous, beautiful, and sensual to be seen next to anyone. Throughout the movie I felt as if I was a fly on the wall, watching the two characters fall for one another slowly, clumsily.
Call me by your name is not quite a film, but the experience of falling in love, which is sensually captured in film. It has all the charm of classic European cinema, with a more Hollywood-ish touch.
2018 — Christopher Robin
Nostalgia has been the coin of trade in media for quite a while. Everything is either revived or rebooted with varying grades of success.
Christopher Robin is, perhaps, one of the least successful in terms of critical assessment. However, I confess it struck all the right heartstrings for me.
As a child, I categorically adored everything related to Winnie The Pooh. I wasn’t a fan of the TV show, but for whatever reason, I owned quite a lot of merchandise with the character plastered all over it. So when the trailer for Christopher Robin came out I was more than ready to indulge in a nostalgic trip.
The movie came into my life at the right time when I was feeling the weight of disillusion, and adulthood was beginning to take its toll on me. And just like Christopher, I needed my share of Pooh wisdom so I could move on.
2019 — Avengers: Endgame
Films sagas like Star Wars, Harry Potter, or The Lord of the Rings are more than just movies. They’re global events, and every premiere is a whole experience that usually begins long before the film has even started.
In fact, the build-up for Avengers: Endgame began with the first Iron-Man flick and has been fueled by every single contribution to the Marvel Cinematic Universe since then.
Until Captain America: Winter Soldier, I wasn’t as familiarized with the MCU as many of my peers. I had remained largely ignorant about the superhero genre. I had watched part of The Avengers during a trip with my friends, and although I marginally enjoyed it, it took a while before I delved deeper into the individual chapters that were already shaping the shared universe.
Winter Soldier surprised me, and after watching it I made it my task to swiftly catch up. By the time Infinity War was released, I considered myself a fan.
2019 was a complicated year on a personal level. But even though I had largely retired from any semblance of social life, I still made time to watch Endgame on the day it premiered. I enjoyed every minute of it and even saw it again a couple more times.
Endgame is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. The world built across multiple platforms throughout the years has no equivalent. It’s a colossal enterprise that has largely paid off. Now, as the first 10-years volume concludes, it’s time to see if Marvel is capable of keeping the momentum and continue to deliver.
2020 — Soul
In a challenging year that kept us away from cinemas, is there anything more memorable than a film about being present and enjoying the ‘now’?
Pixar’s Soul has everything we have come to expect from the studio. From a story that asks difficult questions, to top-of-the-line animation that somehow still manages to improve from one film to the next.
When I first saw the trailer for the movie I wasn’t quite on board, but -as per usual- Pixar managed to surprise me once again. It’s a movie that doesn’t look down upon children or adults, and it’s just as heartbreaking as it is entertaining.
Bonus!
Since it’s too early to know which film of the current year will affect me the most, I’ll cheat a little and pick one from the year before I was born.
1990 — Edward Scissorhands
I watched this movie multiple times when I was growing up, and countless times since then. It has all of the Tim Burton magic I grew to love in later years, from its quirky characters to the otherworldly aesthetic that sets him apart.
For a long time, Burton was the voice of the odd and the ostracized. During my teenage years, long after the movie was released, Edward Scissorhands still felt oddly relevant and comforting.
It’s essentially a love story in the form of a dark fairytale, yet still offers a sharp and lucid view of how society operates. Amongst Burton’s work, it’s perhaps the one flick that better embodies his views on this matter.
The entire team -Burton, Depp, Ryder- were at the height of their careers, and the movie is still one of the most notable examples of the ideal Burton team that would be part of his more memorable flicks.
So here you go! 30 years, 30 stories, 30 movies that shaped my life in one way or another. Here’s to the next ones, however many there are!
