Some thoughts:

- Everyone always wants to talk about gothic, dark fantasy, expressionist Tim Burton - but no-one ever wants to talk about mid-century, Googie Americana Tim Burton. And I think that’s a shame.

- I rewatched for the trip down Emo lane, I was pleased to find a nihilistic yet nuanced exploration of how individual acts of kindness cannot hold against the tidal wave that is systemic prejudice. Kudos to writer Caroline Thompson.

- On that, too many “auteurs” now think they need to write their films. This film is proof that you can make auteur cinema with a distinct voice but get someone who is better than you at writing words and scenes to write the words and the scenes. 

- Alan Arkin’s Bill is the perfect satirical encapsulation of men of a certain age and generation. Literally perfect. Every line is perfect. Telling this little fuckin dude with scissors for hands he needs to get a bank loan is so funny.

- A sweet family friendly fairy tale with allusions to knife play, BDSM and leather is pretty wild.

- This came out the year after Batman, this is Burtons sinners. CASH THAT BLANK CHECK AND SHOOT YOUR SHOT!