Tag Archives: Frankenstein

August-November 2025 Viewing Diary

Posted on December 9, 2025 by sheila

I haven’t watched much this year, beyond what I was assigned to review. Of course at end of year I have to scramble to catch up, which I am still doing. Instead I watched a lot of true crime, re-watched … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, and Guillermo del Toro: a live event

Posted on November 14, 2025 by sheila

I had a wonderful time today discussing Frankenstein with Jen Johans, for the live event hosted by the Poisoned Pen bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona. The whole thing’s on YouTube.

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Tomorrow, Nov. 14th: Poisoned Pen Bookstore Live event

Posted on November 13, 2025 by sheila

Tomorrow, the Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottdale, Arizona, will be hosting a discussion between Jen Johans and myself about my Frankenstein book and all things Guillermo del Toro. The discussion will be “live” on Facebook and on YouTube. Jen Johans … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Duo #45

Posted on November 1, 2025 by sheila

Universal makeup genius Jack Pierce applying the iconic makeup he designed onto Boris Karloff.

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Trailer for The Art and Making of Frankenstein, by me.

Posted on October 29, 2025 by sheila

@frankensteingdt Now available: THE ART AND MAKING OF FRANKENSTEIN, the official companion to Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. ⚡️ Offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Mary Shelley’s classic was reimagined for the screen, featuring an introduction by Guillermo del Toro and … Continue reading →

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Publication day: The Art and Making of Frankenstein

Posted on October 28, 2025 by sheila

The long-awaited day is finally here. My book, The Art and Making of Frankenstein, is now available for purchase. I got my copy yesterday. I let Frankie inspect the package first. (It’s a coincidence my cat is named Frankie, short … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein book cover reveal!

Posted on October 14, 2025 by sheila

In the last year, there’s been so much I haven’t been allowed to talk about – those NDAs are powerful! I had to pretend I went to Scotland on vacation! I couldn’t post anything! Now it’s all coming out. I … Continue reading →

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September 2025 Snapshots

Posted on October 13, 2025 by sheila

Attended some of the press screenings at the New York Film Festival. I haven’t been in a couple of years, for various reasons, and it’s been so sad for me. I loved getting up in the morning and heading to … Continue reading →

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Upcoming dates: Frankenstein

Posted on October 10, 2025 by sheila

On November 2nd, at 2 p.m., I’ll be doing a book signing event at the Barnes & Noble in Warwick, RI. Joining me will be Judith Swift, whose career is lengthy and illustrious, but I know her from her time … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein coming to life …

Posted on October 7, 2025 by sheila

Last night was the Los Angeles Premiere of Frankenstein, held at The Academy Museum. Guillermo del Toro and Kim were there, of course, and the whole cast was there. Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Christian … Continue reading →

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