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Tag Archives: Frankenstein
Frankenstein and Tiffany, part deux
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Createology LA (@createology.la) I wish I could find these two absolutely stunning videos – highlighting the collaboration between Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s costume designer Kate Hawley, and Tiffany & Co. – somewhere other … Continue reading
Premiere of Frankenstein official trailer!
Plus a new poster image, with a fuller view of the creature – just like you can see in the trailer. They’re allowing us to (sort of) see his face! They’re keeping the creature under lock and key, though, and … Continue reading
If the Hollywood Reporter says it…
… you know it must be truet: First look at my Frankenstein book in the Hollywood Reporter! With four images, giving a glimpse of the beautiful design of this thing. Oscar wrote the introduction. I wrote the rest. all images: … Continue reading
It’s here!
Got the advance copy of my book yesterday morning. It was a big moment. Spending so much time interviewing artists about their craft was inspiring and it’s so cool to be even a small part of it. The book comes … Continue reading
Frankenstein and the Tiffany & Co. blue boxes
Tiffany & co. has only donated jewelry to four films, one of which is Frankenstein. The news has now broke of the collaboration, and Mia Goth was wearing a Tiffany necklace on the red carpet in Venice. Here’s an indepth … Continue reading
“The movie doesn’t wink; it believes in the story it’s telling.”
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein premiered yesterday at the Venice Film Festival (coincidentally, also Mary Shelley’s birthday! Or maybe it wasn’t a coincidence?) The red carpet stuff has been so fun to watch. I’m so happy for everyone involved. This has … Continue reading
“Now I am alone– oh, how alone! I am left to fulfil my task. So be it.” — Mary Shelley
“How can I move thee? Will no entreaties cause thee to turn a favourable eye upon thy creature, who implores thy goodness and compassion? Believe me, Frankenstein: I was benevolent; my soul glowed with love and humanity: but am I … Continue reading
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“Everyone thinks they know Frankenstein.” — Oscar Isaac
A lovely interview with both Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi about Frankenstein. I love them both. Also, finally people can TALK about this thing. It’s great to watch the film move into this next phase!
Oscar and Jacob and Frankenstein
“I have this thing which I’m trying to shake, but every time I have to talk to a director I’m up all night,” Elordi says, his voice quickening as he reenacts his nervousness. “You set your iPhone up and you’re … Continue reading
Only Monsters Play God: Frankenstein posters and release date
Excited to share that Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein will be released in select theaters on October 17, and will be streaming in November, but I suggest seeing it in the theatre – if you can – since the thing is … Continue reading