"Ed Wood" (1994)

Now that we're in summer, with students on summer vacation and some seasonal workers idly relaxing, here is a suggestion for a movie to watch.

It is Tim Burton's Ed Wood (1994), a comedy-drama based on the schlock film producer-director and his friendship with the late horror star Bela Lugosi. The movie stars Johnny Depp as Ed Wood.

Ed Wood, at the time of its release, was given two thumb's up by critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert (see video below). 

 

Although it didn't make that much theatrically, it is now considered a cult classic by movie fans. It is hard to believe that it was released 32 years ago.

Above, yours truly with Martin Landau at Monsterpalooza in 2013.

Back in 2013, I met actor Martin Landau, who garnered a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his role as Bela Lugosi at Monsterpalooza. Rick Baker, who created Landau's Lugosi make-up, also received an Oscar for his Ed Wood work.

 

I highly recommend getting the DVD (or Blu-ray) of Ed Wood. It is available at Amazon or at other dealers.