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Overview"Initially pitched as ""the story of an uncommonly gentle man,"" ""Edward Scissorhands"" (1990) not only confirmed the unique cinematic vision of director Tim Burton but also attracted audiences of all ages with its open yet sophisticated story and set. In the years since its release, Edward, the central character, and his unique impairment have been appropriated and reworked in a range of media texts. Such updates highlight the timelessness of Burton's distinctive fairytale while ensuring that the original movie and its iconic protagonist remain as popular as ever. In response to common assessments that cast ""Edward Scissorhands"" as nothing more than a skilfully crafted family film, Warren Holmes consider's the work's production history and polysemic character, as well as its reception among viewers, facilitating a highly detailed reading of an endlessly fascinating media text. ""Studying Edward Scissorhands"" can be used either to introduce the central concepts of media and film studies or to explore patterns of output by certain filmmakers and screen performers." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Warren HolmesPublisher: Liverpool University Press Imprint: Auteur Publishing ISBN: 9781906733421ISBN 10: 1906733422 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 07 September 2010 Recommended Age: From 22 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationWarren Holmes teaches media studies at Wynondham High School in Norfolk, U.K., and has worked as a media studies tutor for the Open University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |