'Beetlejuice' & 'Batman' Director Tim Burton Doesn't Know How He Has Made Movies in Hollywood

Story by Federico Furzan

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Hollywood maverick Tim Burton reflects on his unlikely, decades-long career as a visionary director defying industry expectations

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At 64, Burton admits he's 'surprised' he's been able to maintain creative control over his offbeat, gothic-tinged films like 'Beetlejuice' and 'Batman' for over 30 years
Despite his reputation as a box office draw, Burton claims he's 'never felt part of the Hollywood machine', often butting heads with studios who struggle to understand his unique vision

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Tim Burton, Hollywood, Beetlejuice, Batman