{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65ed032755ff890017322df5/690c2c6568ccec9b8e267dc5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Frankenstein: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review","description":"<p>In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe take a critical look at Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 film adaptation of 'Frankenstein' starring Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Christopher Waltz. They discuss the film's unique take on Mary Shelley’s classic novel; the thematic elements of desire, death, and disappointment; and the historical context of the Romantic and Enlightenment periods.</p><p><br></p><p>01:06&nbsp;Personal Connections to Frankenstein</p><p>06:33&nbsp;Discussing the Film Adaptation</p><p>08:28&nbsp;Critique of the Film's Ending</p><p>11:09&nbsp;Comparing the Film to the Book</p><p>33:24&nbsp;Reflecting on the Creature's Appearance</p><p>34:00&nbsp;Casting Choices and Their Impact</p><p>36:14&nbsp;Exploring the Romantic Movement</p><p>38:20&nbsp;The Enlightenment vs. Romanticism</p><p>53:00&nbsp;Mary Shelley's Life and Influences</p><p>01:04:22&nbsp;Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein</p><p>01:11:21&nbsp;Final Thoughts and Recommendations</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Allison Theveny & Joe Murphy"}