Ed wood johnny depp movie

Often described as the kind of biopic ed wood would make about himself, the film is notable for depicting cinemas most famously bad director as a highly sympathetic character, helped immensely through johnny depps portrayal of wood as a wideeyed, endearingly optimistic naif. But he also happens to be one of hollywoods most talented actors. Martin landau, who portrayed woods pal bela lugosi in the film, would go on to win an. Jun 19, 2016 depp was stellar in his portrayal of the crossdressing ed wood, jr. Burton and screenwriters scott alexander and larry. Jack sparrow in the pirates of the caribbean series, but he was also known for his work in a number of tim burton films, notably edward scissorhands 1990.

A biopic on ed wood s life, starring johnny depp and directed by tim burton. When you add sarah jessica parker, patricia arquette, jeff jones, bill murray and other notable names and you have an amazingly talented ensemble cast. If you are a fan of mystery science theater 3000, then chances are youve seen a heavily riffed ed wood film and probably laughed until you cried. Depp accurately portrays wood s peculiarities and charisma with a daft charm. Johnny depp, sarah jessica parker, martin landau, g. Ed wood by tim burton johnny depp, martin landau, sarah. Ed wood its 1953, and aspiring filmmaker eddie wood johnny depp is thrilled to hear that a producer is filming the story of a famous transsexual. Depp accurately portrays woods peculiarities and charisma with a daft charm. Vintage ed wood movie press book wone photograph johnny. Now, as for the acting, ed wood is stacked with an apt cast who all deliver genuinely brilliant performances.

Ironically after ed wood passed, leaving his movies behind. Johnny depp is perhaps one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in hollywood. In ed wood, he gives us a hero who is not merely an outsider, but one who attracts even more desperate cases to himself. Themes of dreams, love, inspiration, addiction, death, and failure are all on full display in ed wood. Landau won in his category, while depp lost to hugh grant for four weddings and a funeral. Burton was particularly inspired in his other casting choices, which mirrored the eccentricities of the people that hung out with wood. In the 1950s, wood johnny depp is an aspiring directorwriteractorplaywright, making one stupefying project after another with a small entourage of l. Check out my other items will gladly combine shipping on multiple items. Martin landau was equally amazing in his role as former horror movie actor bela lugosi. In 1994 director tim burton released the biopic ed wood, starring johnny depp in the title role and martin landau, who won an academy award for best supporting actor for his portrayal of bela lugosi. Haha, johnny deep is my favorite actor, he really looks like ed wood to, and is perfect for the roll but the dramatic music from the old dracula film, i.

Johnny depp gives a great characterization of ed wood as this cheerful, upbeat, persevering guy that you root for more than you laugh or cringe at. Biopic ed wood, about a passion for movies, will screen. That day, they were filming a scene where wood would look really messed up, which made burton nervous for what kathy would think of the movie. Costars patricia arquette, bill murray and martin landau who nabbed best supporting oscar for his portrayal of bela lugosi a major horror.

First of all, johnny depp is perfect as director ed wood. Burtons movie, which stars johnny depp as wood, presents woods life as if it were one of his movies. Played with warmth and enthusiasm by johnny depp, wood is a guy who simply must make movies and who is so bedazzled by hollywood legend that he mistakes poor bela lugosi, long past his prime and mired in drug addiction. Nov 17, 2011 ed wood its 1953, and aspiring filmmaker eddie wood johnny depp is thrilled to hear that a producer is filming the story of a famous transsexual. Wood jnr, focussing on a fiveyear period in his career broadly speaking, the lugosi years from woods selfrevealing study of transvestitism glen or glenda to his most notorious scifi stinker plan 9 from outer space. Apr 23, 2019 johnny depp stars as cult legend filmmaker edward d.

In 1994, he was the subject of tim burtons ed wood starring johnny depp and sarah jessica parker. Ed wood 1994 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Wood in this 1994 biopic of the legendary filmmaker, recognised as the worst director of all time, behind some of the most delightfully terrible films ever made most famously, 1959s plan 9 from outer space. Wood jr but different from the oscar bait biopics burton and the screenwriters was able to capture the heart and soul of this story that you couldnt get from reading a. Woods experiences also echo those of most artists, and the film. Jul 23, 2007 interview with johnny depp about his character in the movie ed wood.

Shot in a cheesy, blackandwhite style reminiscent of the day the earth stood still. This movie is johhny depps portrayal of this wonderful, colourful, misunderstood character known as ed wood. It also won an academy award for best makeup for rick baker. The film concerns the period in wood s life when he made his bestknown films as well as his relationship with actor bela lugosi, played by martin landau. Following the publication of rudolph greys 1992 oral biography nightmare of ecstasy. This film is a masterpiece, so lets talk about this movie. Often described as the kind of biopic ed wood would make about himself, the film is notable for depicting cinemas most famously bad director as a highly sympathetic character, helped immensely through johnny depp s portrayal of wood as a wideeyed, endearingly optimistic naif. He was born john christopher depp ii in owensboro, kentucky, on june 9, 1963, to betty sue wells, who worked as a waitress, and john christopher depp, a civil engineer. Ed wood 1994 in this curious ode to classic hollywood cinema, johnny depp portrays the infamous director, ed wood. Up for bid is a vintage ed wood movie wjohnny depp press book. Johnny of edward scissorhands ed wood star, 1994 edward scissorhands star.

With johnny depp, martin landau, sarah jessica parker, patricia arquette. Johnny depp is an american actor, producer and musician. Depp was stellar in his portrayal of the crossdressing ed wood, jr. The blackandwhite camera filters fit the time period and tone of the movie perfectly as woods films were in blackandwhite and its set in the 1950s, the dark comedy never failed to click with me, and tim burtons. He also appeared in the 1986 film platoon with charlie sheen, tom berenger, and willem dafoe. Director, screenwriter, actor cowboy posthumously completed originally shot in 1948 as streets of laredo, this was the first film wood shot. Ed wood is an excellent tim burton movie, from 1994, about the inept cult filmmaker edward d. Here, we have tim burtons loving tribute to and johnny depp s wacky, adorable performance as the master of bad film making, edward d. Here, we have tim burtons loving tribute to and johnny depps wacky, adorable performance as the master of bad film making, edward d. Risque stories written by ed wood revealed decades after. Ed wood vhs, 1995 johnny depp martin landau brand new c1. Ed wood is a 1994 american biographical dramedy film directed and produced by tim burton and starring johnny depp as the eponymous cult filmmaker. See more ideas about ed wood, johnny depp and tim burton. What a great, charming, funny way to spend 90 minutes.

Starring johnny depp as wood, the film received two academy awards. Johnny depp, american actor and musician noted for his eclectic and unconventional film choices. Actor johnny ed wood title role player don juan demarco costar secret window star, 2004. Rent ed wood 1994 starring johnny depp and martin landau on dvd and bluray. Interview with johnny depp about his character in the movie ed wood. Movie info ed wood was a little known filmmaker from the early 1950s who gained posthumous notoriety for his dreadful bgrade science fiction films in the mid80s. A biopic on ed woods life, starring johnny depp and directed by tim burton. Johnny of ed wood we have 2 answers for the clue johnny of ed wood. Wood s experiences also echo those of most artists, and the film.