The Show Where They Talk About Monsters: Episode 4.2 - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein

from The Show Where They Talk About Monsters · host UCSC Teaching & Learning Center & The Center for Monster Studies

Welcome back! In this episode, Doc and Mike revisit the stories and themes surrounding Frankenstein's monster! They discuss: the dawn of the age of artificial intelligence; Guillermo del Toro's recent film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel; and del Toro's self-professed commitment to being faithful to the spirit of the monster. While the film takes liberties with the details of the legend, does the reimagined tale still resonate with audiences today? Listen in to find out!

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