Burton On Burton May 2026

: How characters who operate outside of society, like Batman and the Joker, find a unique kind of freedom.

: Perhaps the actor most identified with Burton’s work, Depp’s performances in films like Edward Scissorhands are cited as perfect articulations of Burton's personal style. Burton on Burton

The interviews trace Burton’s unconventional journey from his childhood in the "empty canvas" of suburban Burbank to his early training as an animator at Disney. He discusses how he was ultimately fired by Disney for spending resources on Frankenweenie , which the company deemed too dark for children—a move that ironically freed him to pursue his own signature aesthetic. : How characters who operate outside of society,