Frankenstein (2025) w/ Pileigh Shahinian

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Escape into the gothic world of Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein that came out on Netflix in the fall of 2025 with Stephanie and returning guest Pileigh Shahinian who requested to discuss this film on the podcast! Del Toro takes a new approach to Mary Shelley's novel that creates an ongoing conversation with the original source text. Check out the film before the Oscars as it is up for NINE awards. Listen to Stephanie and Pileigh discuss their predictions on what the movie will win, consider if the film is too long, and debate the Netflix vs. theaters new "trend"; plus talk about the film. Buckle up for some gore and two English teachers really putting on their analytical brains and nerding out. References:Netflix's Frankenstein (2025)Guillermo del ToroPileigh's Poetry Collection is available now: Nostalgia Itches Like a Bug Bite--Buy it on Barnes and Noble.com and Amazon!Go follow Pileigh over on Instagram: @sincerelypileigh Alexandre Desplat (score)Oscars: March 15, 2026Regency Rumors YT video: "Is Frankenstein Proof Netflix is Dumbing Down its Content?"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5stEKE-tmf4Oscar IssacThe Nativity Story (2006)The Promise (2016)Moon knightSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseThe Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Broadway)Frankenstein by Mary ShelleyMary ShelleyFrankenweenieYoung FrankensteinThe Great GatsbyJacob ElordiAdaptation: Frankenstein vs. Wuthering HeightsWuthering Heights (2026)Percy Jackson TV series (Disney+) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Stay well!

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Escape into the gothic world of Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein that came out on Netflix in the fall of 2025 with Stephanie and returning guest Pileigh Shahinian who requested to discuss this film on the podcast! Del Toro takes a new...

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