The Best Version of Frankenstein? | Del Toro Review & Season 4 Update

In this special bridge episode between Season 3 and our upcoming Season 4, we are diving deep into Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated Frankenstein. While the classic creature feature is a genre that usually divides us—with Kit loving the monsters and Cade being a tougher buy-in—del Toro’s $120 million reimagining on Netflix left us both floored. We break down the film's unique three-part structure, moving from the madness of the doctor’s childhood to the heartbreaking perspective of the creature himself. From the stunning cinematography and Rembrandt-inspired lighting to the complex themes of loneliness, father-son redemption, and the search for a soul, this adaptation is a far cry from the "cheesy" monster movies of the past.Stick around until the end of the episode for some major channel updates! We are officially prepping for Season 4: The Best of 2025, and with it comes a massive shift in how we review films. To gear up for our official Rotten Tomatoes critic application, we are moving to a standardized five-star rating system. Whether you’re here for the deep-dive film analysis or the "Real People" banter, this episode is the perfect primer for the new era of the show.Key Highlights:The Del Toro Touch: Why this $120M budget actually shows up on screen.Creature Perspective: How humanizing the monster changes the entire story.Theme Analysis: The intersection of science, faith, and the human need for connection.Road to Season 4: Our new ranking system and the path to becoming Rotten Tomatoes certified.🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaH2BpUcEouX5LWCUQ7ed?si=ff1e2b355c5944e1🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cade-and-kit/id1771553610📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/[email protected]