For only the second time in the last several years, a stop-motion picture was chosen to open the London Film Festival. Tim Burton's 'Frankenweenie' was the film given this honor. The film's London premiere is due October 10th at the Odeon Leifcester Square. The London Film Festival's director, Clare Stewart, believes that 'Frankenweenie' is a great choice for the festival's opening because it comes from one of the greatest film directors and visionaries of all time. An exhibition for 'Frankenweenie' will also be held from October 17-21, showcasing the process Tim Burton took is making the stop-motion animation.
I chose this specific article because I am personally a Tim Burton fan. When I found out that he had released another stop-motion film, I just knew that I have to watch it. As soon as I saw Tim Burton's name associated with the article, I quickly clicked on it. I also thought that it was a pretty important article because this is the first I've heard of a Tim Burton film opening the London Film Festival. It must be a great honor.
As a student, this article has nothing to concern me, other than it being another movie release. On the other hand, as a future filmmaker, the article provides me with hope and a role model. It lets me know that nothing is impossible. If I put my mind to it, I can achieve what Tim Burton has accomplished and receive an honor as great as opening for a film festival. As a consumer, the article caught my eye. Most people must know of Tim Burton's great existence. He produces films that most people cannot wait to watch. After reading the article, my want to watch 'Frankenweenie' increased.
Although 'Frankenweenie' is only the second stop-motion picture to London Film Festival, it raises the chances of more stop-motion pictures to open the festival, assuming they can reach the standard that 'Frankenweenie' and other opening films have set. Also, this amazing honor must have given Tim Burton inspiration to make more movies, not only stop-motion animations, but all kinds of movies. I am personally looking forward to more Burton films.
