The passing of actor Paul Reubens has triggered fresh screenings of the '80s classic Pee-wee's Big Adventure, which introduced the actor's iconic persona to the world. It's perhaps the purest expression of the character, with its success facilitating the award-winning Pee-wee's Playhouse that followed. It's also the directorial debut of Tim Burton, who found his own style amid Reubens' very distinctive shtick. Pee-wee provided the fulcrum to let the director hit his stride and eventually become one of Hollywood's most distinctive auteurs.
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