Ep 279: Reimagining “Frankenstein” (2025, Guillermo Del Toro) with Jen & Sarah from Movies & Us Pod
Guests: Jen and Sarah of the “Movies & Us” Podcast
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen, are joined by Jen and Sarah from the Movies & Us Podcast, to explore Guillermo del Toro's reimagining of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, “Frankenstein” (2025). The movie stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth, and presents themes of mad ambition, family trauma, and the inhospitable Arctic Circle. The discussion touches on del Toro's unique approach to humanizing monsters, the film’s historical context of Victorian England and the Crimean War, and the emotional complexities of the…
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