Tim Burton, following the red-hot box office success of PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE, BEETLEJUICE and BATMAN, crafted this delicate gothic fairytale about an artificial man, soulfully played by Johnny Depp. His loving if daft inventor, Vincent Price (in his final screen role), dies before finishing poor Edward, and leaves him with scissors for hands. When fortune comes calling in the form of Avon lady Dianne Wiest, Edward is adopted into a new world of pastel suburbia, a place where someone like him might have difficulty fitting in, but the love and understanding shown by Wiest, even-keeled husband Alan Arkin and their daughter Winona Ryder help Edward try to find his way in the world.

DIR/SCR/PROD Tim Burton; SCR Caroline Thompson; PROD Denise Di Novi. US, 1990, color, 105 min, DCP. RATED PG-13

Fri, Feb 6, 9:15;
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30 (Montgomery College @ AFI Silver show)

Tim Burton's feature debut represents the improbably weird beginning to his improbably weird mainstream career. Paul Reubens makes the leap from cabaret theater to major studio movie with his sui generis Pee-wee Herman character, along with his toys, gadgets, colorful friends and, of course, his beloved bike. Its theft sets Pee-wee on a cross-country quest, ending on the Warner Bros. studio lot. Co-scripted by Reubens and future SNL star Phil Hartman.

DIR Tim Burton; SCR Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Michael Varhol; PROD Richard Gilbert Abramson, Robert Shapiro. US, 1985, color, 90 min, 35mm. RATED PG

"Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" Tim Burton brought the Dark Knight Detective to the big screen in this landmark comic book adaptation, breaking from the camp of the '60s TV show and reestablishing the edgy aspects of the character. Jack Nicholson as the Joker keeps things from getting too serious, while Michael Keaton, mainly a comedian and a controversial choice to play Bruce Wayne/Batman, surprised many with his convincing darkness. Score by Danny Elfman, with songs by Prince, including his final #1 hit (to date…), "Batdance."

DIR Tim Burton; SCR Sam Hamm, Warren Skaaren; PROD Peter Guber, Jon Peters. US/UK, 1989, color, 126 min, 35mm. RATED PG-13

Sat, Feb 14, 11:05 a.m.; Thu, Feb 19, 9:15

Michael Keaton returns to play the Caped Crusader in this dark and moody sequel to the 1989 blockbuster hit. The Joker no longer terrorizes Gotham City, but new threats arise in the person of the ghastly Penguin (Danny DeVito), corrupt businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) and masked vigilante Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer, slinky and scene-stealing).

DIR/PROD Tim Burton; SCR Daniel Waters, Sam Hamm; PROD Denise Di Novi. US/UK, 1992, color, 126 min, 35mm. RATED PG-13

Sun, Feb 15, 11:05 a.m.; Mon, Feb 16, 9:30

Based on the iconic '60s Topps trading cards — drawn and painted by legendary pulp artists Wally Wood and Norman Saunders — this film is Burton's winking homage to the entire genre of Cold War-era alien invasion films of the 1950s and 1960s, in all their compelling kitsch. Gleefully gruesome and darkly satirical, the film has gained a cult following over the years among those able to appreciate its edgy combination of sci-fi horror and comedy. The impressive cast includes Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close and a young Natalie Portman as the First Family, with supporting turns from Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Martin Short, Michael J. Fox, Danny DeVito, Rod Steiger, Pam Grier, Jim Brown, Jack Black, Lukas Haas, Sylvia Sidney, Lisa Marie and Tom Jones.

DIR Tim Burton; SCR Jonathan Gems; PROD Tim Burton, Larry J. Franco. US, 1996, color, 106 min, 35mm. RATED PG-13

Fri, Feb 20, 10:00; Tue, Feb 24, 10:00

When his estranged father falls ill, Will (Billy Crudup) reluctantly returns home with his pregnant wife Marion Cotillard, at the behest of his loving mother Jessica Lange, uneager to be subjected to the tall tales of his father Edward (Albert Finney). Taking advantage of his last opportunity, Will makes a plea for the truth about his father’s past. Tim Burton delights at showing the fantastic exploits of the young Edward (Ewan McGregor) as he encounters witches and giants, and joins the circus in hopes of meeting the love of his life Alison Lohman. With a terrific supporting cast including Steve Buscemi, Danny DeVito and Helena Bonham Carter, Burton lovingly crafts a modern-day fairy tale.

DIR Tim Burton; SCR John August, from the novel by Daniel Wallace; PROD Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks, Richard D. Zanuck. US, 2003, color, 125 min, 35mm. RATED PG-13

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00 a.m.; Sun, Feb 22, 9:20