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entertainment1 day ago•17 min saved

Hamnet Tops 2026 Globes as Frankenstein and Wicked Go Empty

Frankenstein, despite five nominations, won nothing, and Wicked: For Good also went home empty-handed, along with It Was Just an Accident. One Battle After Another led with four film wins, including Teyana Taylor for Best Supporting Actress (Musical or Comedy), while Sentimental Value claimed a single prize for Stellan Skarsgård. Hamnet took the top prize for Best Motion Picture Drama, and on TV, The White Lotus, Only Murders in the Building, and Severance also left without wins, with Rhea Seehorn winning Best TV Drama Actress for Pluribus.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment29 days ago•13 min saved

Oscar Isaac Praises Teyana Taylor as They Bond Over 'Frankenstein' and Challenging Scenes

Oscar Isaac and Teyana Taylor discuss their roles in 'Frankenstein' and 'One Battle After Another,' highlighting their approach to complex characters, the importance of emotional authenticity, and their creative processes, including improvisation and layering of emotions, while sharing insights into their careers and preparation methods.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 months ago•2 min saved

Netflix's 'Frankenstein' Sparks Renewed Interest and Transformations

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ on Netflix has become a major hit, topping the charts in 72 countries with over 29 million views in just a few days, indicating strong global audience engagement and repeat viewing, although it faces stiff competition from other popular titles like ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’

via Gizmodo|

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entertainment2 months ago•1 min saved

‘Frankenstein’ Dominates Netflix and Celebrates 50 Years of Audience Love

Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein debuted on Netflix as the top film, with 29.1 million views, ranking No. 1 in 72 countries, and receiving praise from del Toro for its global resonance and success following its Venice Film Festival premiere.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 months ago•9 min saved

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Highlights the Creature’s Power Over Its Creator

Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' (2025) offers a visually stunning but morally simplified adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel, portraying the Creature as innocent and blameless, which diminishes the story's complex moral ambiguity and the Creature's humanity. The film emphasizes themes of parenting and rejection but ultimately strips the Creature of moral complexity, contrasting with Shelley's nuanced portrayal.

via Defector|

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entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Guillermo del Toro’s 'Frankenstein': A Modern Reimagining of the Classic Tale

Makeup artist Mike Hill applied full body prosthetics to Jacob Elordi around 20 times for Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' adaptation, emphasizing practical effects to create a humanized creature with subtle enhancements to evoke the classic monster without overdoing the horror elements.

via Yahoo News Canada|

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film2 months ago•3 min saved

Behind the Scenes of 'Frankenstein': Makeup, Creation, and Iconic Performances

Jacob Elordi wore full body prosthetics about 20 times for his role as the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' on Netflix, with the makeup artist emphasizing practical effects to maintain realism and emotional depth, and Elordi showing professionalism by never complaining during the process.

via Variety|

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arts-and-culture2 months ago•5 min saved

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein: A Fresh Take on a Classic Tale

Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein explores themes of parenting, creation, and forgiveness, portraying the Creature as a misunderstood child and emphasizing the responsibilities and failures of Victor Frankenstein as a parent, ultimately highlighting the potential for redemption and understanding between creator and creation.

via AV Club|

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entertainment2 months ago•11 min saved

Oscar Isaac Revitalizes Frankenstein and Its Legacy

Oscar Isaac discusses his transformative role as Victor Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro's unique, Taoist-inspired adaptation, highlighting the emotional depth, creative process, and thematic exploration of forgiveness and inheritance in the story.

via GQ|

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entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

Exploring the Evolution of Frankenstein's Monster in Film and Literature

The article reviews eight actors who have portrayed Frankenstein's monster, from Boris Karloff's iconic 1931 performance to Jacob Elordi's recent role in Guillermo del Toro's 2025 adaptation, highlighting the evolution of the character across film history.

via AOL.com|

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entertainment2 months ago•1 min saved

Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein': Behind the Makeup, Adaptation, and Emotional Finale

Jacob Elordi discussed his 11-hour makeup process for his Frankenstein role, which he found to be the perfect time to fully immerse himself in the character, and shared insights into his character's walk and movement development.

via TheWrap|

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entertainment2 months ago•5 min saved

Guillermo del Toro Moves Beyond Frankenstein to New Creative Horizons

Guillermo del Toro, a lifelong fan of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' reflects on his deep connection to the story and his evolving approach to monster movies, suggesting that his current project may be his last in the genre as he explores new filmmaking styles and themes.

via IndieWire|

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entertainment2 months ago•1 min saved

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’: A Creative Reimagining of the Classic Tale

Oscar Isaac stars in Guillermo del Toro's film 'Frankenstein,' with del Toro narrating a key scene where Dr. Victor Frankenstein presents his findings, highlighting the film's creative process and storytelling approach.

via The New York Times|

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entertainment2 months ago•25 min saved

Guillermo del Toro Revives Frankenstein with a Unique Touch

Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' adaptation, streaming on Netflix, is a visually stunning, dark, and thematically rich reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic, emphasizing the Creature's perspective and exploring themes of life, death, and creator responsibility, with strong performances by Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.

via NPR|

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culture2 months ago•7 min saved

Exploring Frankenstein: Adaptations, Transformations, and Theories

The article explores the numerous adaptations of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' highlighting how the story's core themes—such as the mad scientist, reanimation, creature's isolation, and quest for companionship—have been reinterpreted across various films, TV shows, and genres over the years, reflecting evolving perspectives on creation, morality, and human connection.

via The New York Times|

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