Tim Burton Day

As I've been sitting on my comfy couch with my daughters watching "The Nightmare Before Christmas" for about the 97th time this month, my mind has been a'wandering (I know this isn't an actual word, but it was used on an episode of Friends I watched yesterday and it stuck, so hush).  I think Tim Burton is one of the best directors there has ever been - and not just because he casts Johnny Depp in nearly every film of his - and even though lately he seems to want to put his very odd wife in all of his films. 

Editor's Note:  Although I'm paying tribute to Tim, John Hughes will now and forever be my MOST favorite director.  Just wanted to put that out in the universe.

Since I've deemed today Tim Burton Day, I'm going to share with y'all the best of his films.  In my opinion, of course.   Which is a much better opinion than that stupid Ebert guy.  Seriously.  He should be fired.

Without further ado, here we go:

MARS ATTACKS!

 Even though this movie is utterly ridiculous, I love it! If you've never seen it, pick a day

 when you have absolutely nothing else productive to do and watch it.  You'll thank me, I promise. 

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Despite having seen it so many times now I know every word (thanks to my girls),  I still think it's awesome. 

BATMAN RETURNS

I still remember being very young and thinking how cool it would be to dress up like

a cat like Michelle Pfeiffer.  In my defense, I was way too young to realize she was crazy. 

 Also, De Vito played Penguin fabulously.

BEETLEJUICE

One of the best films ever made.  Michael Keaton was excellent, and the supporting cast was awesome, too.  

Seriously, who didn't love watching Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones dancing to the Banana Boat Song?

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

The film that began an infatuation with Johnny Depp that

would last a very, very long time. In fact, it's still going strong...

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

I think Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter was a genius idea.  This film was brilliant. 

I've liked every film of Mr. Burton's that I've seen.  There are a few of his I've yet to watch, but I'm planning a Burton Movie Marathon Day in the near future!

What films of his do you love?