Pee-wee’s Big Adventure

40 Years

This might seem like an odd movie to include in a “cinematic anniversary” post, but don’t forget that Pee-wee’s Big Adventure was the feature-length film debut of Tim Burton. Without the success of this film, you don’t get Beetlejuice, the 1989 Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, and so much more that’s echoed out into film history. Plus, this movie is still a madcap blast of creativity that’s still a joy to watch.