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It's 2017, and it's time for space wizards and award-winning amphibian erotica! Guillermo Del Toro made a Creature From the Black Lagoon slashfic so beautifully realized it ends up winning Best Picture. Marginalized people in the 60s stand up to the US patriarchy to save a possible fish god, a fish god one mute outsider finds extra compelling. Then it's box office time, which means it's time for the most relaxing thing you can do on the internet... talk about The Last Jedi. Kevin Weir returns to help dissect what works about Rian Johnson's attempt to expand the idea of Star Wars, along with some issues, Erin finally gets her casino planet, Dan reassesses Rise of Skywalker, Claire loves a Porg, and Dan and Kevin share some probably entirely rational rank ordering of Star Wars. Which sci-fi fantasy epic was best? Find out!Find all of our episodes and the rest of Writing Therapy Productions' various entertainments at www.writingtherapyproductions.com
Episode 255: Week three of our What We Missed in 2025 theme is upon us, and so is Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, from 2025. Here to assist with the nuts and bolts of this episode's creation, is friend of the show Adam.Get locked and loaded for next week, because we are covering Weapons from 2025.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.
Over the years, we have seen and discussed how horror has become more acceptable in the mainstream. This week we talk about two of the most striking examples of this. One is interesting while the other is just straight up weird. But both have us interested. The idea of a nun who has lost her faith is not strange for an exorcism movie. Having the first introduction of said nun has her completely nude and coked up after a threesome is a little different. After showing off this incredibly buff nun, the awesomely titled Speed Demon takes off from there. The film is an example of less being more. It does not reinvent the wheel and tells the simple story of a person trying to overcome their personal demons in order to defeat a literal one. And it works thanks to its setting and quick pace. But it is in the closing moments that Speed Demon truly shines. In a whirlwind of revelations, the most powerful people in the world become entrenched in Sister Lu's world. It also sets up the promise of what could be an exciting franchise. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Trash Queen Directors Emily Tullock and Gabrielle Rosson Indie horror filmmakers Gabby Rosson and Emily Tullock are creating Trash Queen, a sci-fi horror comedy, starring Tullock and legendary scream queen Lynn Lowery. They joined the Scariest Things to talk about what goes into developing a self-funded independent horror film. It is the journey of many an ambitious creator, and we talked about all of the joys and difficulties of crafting a horror movie. If you have ever wanted to produce a movie yourself, this may be an instructive conversation, so join us as we take a trip to the dump, for all the right reasons. Part of the Scariest Things’ mission is to provide an opportunity for independent horror filmmakers to reach audiences. Whether they are established short-film creators or launching their first feature film, independent filmmakers can struggle to build a fan base. Film festivals do a great job of this. But what about securing the resources to get the film made so it can screen at festivals? It’s a chicken-and-egg problem. You have to start somewhere. Creators Gabrielle Rosson and Emily Tullock found our Site through a recommendation from fellow filmmaker Luke Zwanziger, who participated in The Scariest Thing’s Overlook Short Film Roundtable in 2025. It’s all about building a horror community. A small horror press outfit needs to contact independent filmmakers. Movie folks need to get the word out about their movies. It’s like peanut butter and jelly. Gabrielle sent us a message, and the movie concept intrigued us. So, we arranged an interview. We had a chance to discuss their concept, their relationship to horror, and their creative process. Here is the elevator pitch for Trash Queen: Trash Queen is a blood-soaked, female-driven horror-comedy about what happens when a woman who's spent her entire life being overlooked…finally becomes impossible to ignore. After a bite from a trash-dwelling alien cannibal leaves her craving human flesh, Sophia, a painfully underestimated office worker, spirals into a grotesque, hilarious transformation. When her washed-up musician boyfriend, Jack, is also infected and trapped in the Town Dump, she's forced to chase after him and face off against the Trash King. To survive, Sophia must stop trying to fit in and fully become something else. Something powerful. Something terrifying. The Trash Queen. Both women have been in the film industry for about ten years. Rosson has several short films in her directing portfolio, and Tullock is a comedienne with several acting performances and a pair of directing credits to her name. This will be their first feature film direction for both of them. The two of them have finished their script, and, with a fair bit of chutzpah and moxie, they have assembled a cast. Emily Tullock plays Sophia, the film’s lead protagonist. Lynn Lowry (Shivers, The Crazies) plays Marcy, an off the grid resident of the woods. Kevin Keppy (Smile, Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities) plays Gordo, a monstrous figure. Jonathan Stoddard (The Roaring Games) plays Jack, Sophia’s boyfriend They are still casting for the movie, so if you are a Washington actor or actress and are wanting to be in a locally made horror movie, send your resumes to trashqueenfeaturefilm@gmail.com. The Fundraiser: If, after listening to them describe their project, you think this movie should be made, you can be part of their brand-new crowdfunding effort. In this day and age, it is the essential model for getting production off the ground. If you want to BE in the movie, there are pledge levels to be an extra in the movie, and even a speaking role! There are plenty of stretch goals, so if you’re feeling generous, there are plenty of rewards available. The Scariest Things will update you on the progress of making this movie. I hope we’ll be able to go up and visit them once the shoot is underway. We will update you with behind-the-scenes material and production footage! The Interview: Here is the interview link for the making of Trash Queen. You can also download this podcast from iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, or wherever you stream your podcasts.
In this episode, we're joined by the director of yet another horror movie in theaters this month, André Øvredal, the filmmaker behind fan favorites like Trollhunter, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Now, he's back with his latest supernatural horror film, Passenger. Together, we had an awesome conversation about his history with horror, from a childhood memory of a haunted tennis court movie to obsessively reading Stephen King novels. We also dove into the behind-the-scenes of Trollhunter's iconic VFX and his approach to finding humanity within monsters. We also talked about his collaboration with Guillermo del Toro, van life culture as reflected in Passenger, and a super sick projection sequence in his latest film. This episode is packed with great stories and insight into filmmaking as a craft. So … COME HANG OUT!!! Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage (all socials)Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more horror fans like you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, Vic Iddstar Hill is here to chat about the 2006 Guillermo Del Toro dark Fairy Tale, Pan's Labyrinth. Del Toro had already established himself with films like Blade 2 and Hellboy, but this isn't your typical comic book fare. So, is this a true fairy tale worth watching? Does it live up to the hype it's been given over the past 20 years? Or is it a bit dated in today's climate? Let's find out...Check out https://www.youngvale.com and https://www.iddstar.com to find more about Vic Iddstar HillThanks go out to Audie Norman (@TheAudieNorman) for the album art. Outro music In Pursuit provided by Purple-Planet.comSupport the show by going to patreon.com/wyhsVisit tvstravis.com for more shows and projects from TVsTravis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rewind to 21–27 May 2006 — where chaos, culture and a whole lot of feelings collided.
A ghost in a basement pool is scary, sure, but the real question we can't stop asking is simpler: does The Devil's Backbone even feel like a horror movie? We sit down with Guillermo del Toro's 2001 Spanish Civil War haunted orphanage tale (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and argue our way through the tone, the pacing, and the genre label that follows Del Toro everywhere.We talk first impressions, including why the slow burn works for some of us and drags for others, and how the film's dread comes less from jump scares and more from cruelty, hunger, and power. Along the way we hit our favorite Screams and Streams categories: the Tropes Hall of Shame (yes, the whispering voice and the classic keyhole scare), the “don't go back in the house” decisions that could've saved lives, and the moments that made us laugh in a movie that's otherwise bleak.Then we get into what really holds up: the ghost design with those cracked, leaking wounds, the strong performances from a cast full of kids, and a villain so hateable he almost redefines the threat. We also unpack the most unsettling details, including the infamous “fetus rum” and Jacinto's escalation from greed to something far worse, before landing on our watchability scores and who we think should press play.Follow us at @ScreamStreamPod, share the episode with a horror fan who loves a good debate, and please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen. Head to www.screamsandstreams.com for more information related to our episode.
Elwood and Stephen venture into Pan's Labyrinth to look at the film which many consider to Guillermo Del Toro's breakout film as set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War a young girl Ofelia meets a mysterious Faun who informs her that she is actually the princess of the underworld and now requires her to complete three tasks to be able to return to her kingdom.
Puntata a cura di Untimoteo. Uscito su Netflix a fine 2022, il Pinocchio di Guillermo del Toro - lungometraggio realizzato in animazione manuale a passo uno - tradisce la storia originale scritta da Carlo Collodi. E così facendo ne rinverdisce lo spirito, adattandolo ai tempi attuali. E dando vita a una perla dell'animazione.“Animazione” è il format del podcast di Mondoserie dedicato alle diverse scuole ed espressioni del genere, dall'Oriente alla scena europea e americana.Parte del progetto: https://www.mondoserie.it/ Iscriviti al podcast sulla tua piattaforma preferita o su: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mondoserie-podcast Collegati a MONDOSERIE sui social:https://www.facebook.com/mondoserie https://www.instagram.com/mondoserie.it/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXpMjWOcPbFwdit0QJNnXQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mondoserie/
It's a legend-laden episode of The Interviews this week, folks, as Chris Hewitt sits down in person with James Cameron to talk about his new, unexpected venture as co-director of eye popping 3D concert movie, Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard And Soft — The Tour Live In 3D, and then the great Guillermo del Toro, with the Mexican director coming to town to receive the BFI Fellowship and launch a season of his films at the BFI Southbank. That is an excerpt from a longer del Toro interview which will be up on its own next week, but this should whet your whistle as they talk about del Toro's British cultural connections, his approach to writing, his penchant for collecting, and more. Finally, Sally Field and Lewis Pullman, the stars of new Netflix movie Remarkably Bright Creatures, Zoom in for a spirited chat with Chris. Enjoy!
In this episode, we have a bunch of Star Wars news for May The Fourth, some new non-MCU and non-Star Wars Disney shows, Lego sets, and trailer reactions! FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips. LINKS OF INTEREST: - Here's the trailer for "Marty: Life Is Short" - Here's the trailer for "Ted Lasso" season four - Here's the trailer for "Spider-Noir" in True Hue Full Color - Disney will be developing a new series that is not Star Wars or Marvel plus other upcoming non-Marvel and Star Wars content - The Favreau consulted with Guillermo Del Toro on the Hutts for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" - The Favreau also reveals how Mando season 4 would have connected to Ahsoka Season 2 - On the eve of May the Fourth, Lego be spoiling fans with 9 new sets ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim suggests watching "Light & Magic" 2-season documentary on Disney+ Uncle Todd suggests watching "Empire of Dreams" on Disney+ FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy
Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with YES SHE CANNES founder & CEO Faith Elizabeth, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore CATS's impact, Barbie analysis, and Pan's Labyrinth's influence on his personal growth and cinema's transformative power on her. Faith Elizabeth also discusses the creation of YES SHE CANNES and the panels she will be hosting at Cannes Film Festival 2026. Movies That Changed Your Life Find out about YES SHE CANNES and the panels Faith Elizabeth will be hosting at Cannes Film Festival 2026 and the lasting impact of cinema on their lives with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast. [1:20] YES SHE CANNES 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life CATS impact [14:17] Faith Elizabeth says CATS was one of a handful of VHS tapes she had access to growing up as one of six siblings. CATS mezmorised her and she would watch it over and over again Barbie analysis [19:30] Faith Elizabeth says Barbie is not just nostalgia for a cherished childhood character, it captured a feeling a lot of women had in terms of striving for perfection, not feeling good enough and trying to fix something about yourself. Pan's Labyrinth Influence [24:31] Faith Elizabeth discovered Pan's Labyrinth by accident. She stumbled into a press conference hosted by Guillermo Del Toro, a filmmaker she was aware of, but had watched nothing. After experiencing the fandom in the room and the words of Del Toro she bought Ian Nathan's book about the Mexican filmmaker and committed to watch all of his films. Key Take Aways: Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth. Learn about why Faith Elizabeth founded YES SHE CANNES. Learn about what YES SHE CANNES is doing at Cannes Film Festival 2026 Understand cinema's transformative power through CATS (1998), Barbie (2023), Pan's Labyrinth (2006) About the Guest: Faith Elizabeth is a filmmaker and founder of YES SHE CANNES At Cannes Film Festival 2026: Thurs 14 May, 4-5pm - Building Collective Power: How Women Shape Influence in Film (Main stage Riviera & online) Sat 16 May, 3:30-4:30pm: Women In Genre: Shaping Careers, Opening Doors and Building Power (Fantastic Pavilion) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life! Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast. Credits: Intro/Outro music: *Rocking The Stew* by Tokyo Dragons (https://www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Shadan is joined by Jaylan Salah to discuss the great Guillermo del Toro and why his monsters are so memorable! Del Toro is clearly defined by his monsters and he's talked at great length as to why they mean so much to him, and that passion oozes off the screen when you watch his films. And we wanted to talk some time to talk about why they resonate with us too. Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @ShadanLarki
A breakout talk from the 2026 Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Wow to the Deadness: Wonder for the Weary. April 24, 2026. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
We're back and we brought bugs! Guillermo Del Toro's 1997 nast-fest Mimic glistens and clicks like never before on Kino Lorber's 4K release and we're talking all about it. Plus (outdated!) announcements, confessions, wishes & more. Mimic discussion @ 21min Find us on Instagram
Sam, especially, has a lot to say about Guillermo Del Toro's take on Mary Shelley's classic man-makes-monster story. Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries
Are you a fan of Frankenstein by author Mary Shelley published in 1818? Did you watch the 2025 adaptation? Are you a fan of horror and also of understanding the author behind the story? Well then have we got an episode for you. Mary Shelley lore, OG Frankenstein mythology, and discussion of Guillermo Del Toro's recent attempt. With dear friend Nik here for another movie review! ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes
Send us Fan MailAfter the mysterious "Books of Magic" are stolen, it is up to John Constantine to assemble a crew of powerful beings to stop them from falling into the wrong hands. Witness the cancelled project from the mind of Guillermo Del Toro brought to life in this full-cast Audio Drama!Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=67227531&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Send us Fan MailWith travel plans on hold and gas prices soaring, Spring Break and Easter Weekend are looking a little different this year—but that doesn't mean they can't be unforgettable.In this special episode, we're turning your living room into the ultimate entertainment hub with acarefully curated lineup of family-friendly favorites, meaningful Easter classics, and binge-worthy series for every age group.From the emotional storytelling of GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO and the high-energy fun of ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA: THE MUSICAL, to timeless comfort watches like Pixar's RATATOUILLE and deeper, thought-provoking picks like SOUL — there's something here for everyone in the family.We'll also highlight powerful Easter selections like THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, plus full-blown binge marathons including ANDOR, LOKI, and epic journeys through Middle-earth with THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy (extended cuts, of course!).So whether you're entertaining kids, planning a relaxing weekend, or just looking to escape into great storytelling, this episode is your go-to guide for making the most of a Spring Break spent at home.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast
David Francisco, Alexis Soto, and Peter Martinez return to discuss the start of Awards Season buzz, Wicked For Good fizzling out, and three reviews for Hilkari's "Rental Family," Chloe Zhao's "Hamnet," Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man," and Guillermo Del Toro's "Frankenstein." Time Stamps0:00-47:03/Awards Season begins and Wicked flails47:03-2:56:55/Rental Family, Hamnet, Frankenstein, Wake Up Dead Man
There's a blizzard on SOSS Street, and the local news Weather Boners are on high alert. Amy wants Maya and her to get colonoscopies together and record it. Maya thinks that might be against the rules, but would love to watch Amy try to talk a doctor into this scheme. The ladies make their Oscar predictions. The red carpet coverage needs help. Maya is excited for Sinners, and Amy is disappointed in Timothée Chalamet. Ethan Hawke, we love you, but you can't make us watch Blue Moon. Amy just put her home theater together! Maya has issues with Song Sung Blue. One thought about directors: If you like PTA, you like PTA, and we like PTA. Sentimental Value keeps coming up over and over. You can't make us watch that one either! Amy likes Guillermo Del Toro and hopes he's not a pervert. Amy figures out who Stellan Skarsgård is. There are so many Skarsgårds. Approved/Denied: What were you like in the 90s? Goo Goo Dolls Iris social media trend.
Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and Ryn (Neon Pantheon) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers the story (Creature's Tale) and themes. Related Episodes: Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley. Jala-chan's Place Ep 88: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 1 - Jala, Moxie and Ryn discuss production, artistry, characters and design. Jala-chan's Place Ep 89: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 2 - Jala and Moxie discussion the story (Prologue and Victor's Tale). Mentioned During the Episode: Kate Hawley's Instagram post Music: Opening: “Creature's Tale” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing Ending: “Forgiveness” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan Bluesky - @fireheartmedia The Level Twitch Moxie The Level Ryn Bluesky Neon PantheonSpecial Guests: Moxie and Ryn.
It's been a month or 2 since we last record, but we're back with technical issues. We catch up, then talk about Robert Kirkman, the Academy Awards, and Guillermo Del Toro. We attempt to do a little homework, but the recording abruptly cut off; we did talk Sorry Baby, The Baltimorons, The Rip, Fly Me To The Moon, and Twinless before we lost the audio. The beer for the episode was Evil Twin Brewing's Even More Irish Jesus. The featured track is "Attention Span" by the Dollyrots; you can find them: Website | Facebook | Twitter/X | Instagram Check us out at our website and on social media. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
On this episode, we discuss the great Guillermo del Toro and his recent work, including FRANKENSTEIN, CRIMSON PEAK and THE SHAPE OF WATER! Panel: Kristin Battestella, Megan Kearns Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! insessionfilm.com/subscribe
Welcome to Episode 255, where we dig into talking about FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley! We also discuss two adaptations that we've watched. We both plan to watch more adaptations and remain fascinated by Shelley and her work, so we are not done with FRANKENSTEIN. Thanks to everyone who attended the Zoom discussion and to those who have chatted with us via email, Goodreads, and social media. Books we finished since the last episode and talk about include: HOBOMOK AND OTHER WRITINGS ON INDIANS by Lydia Marie Child AWAKE IN THE FLOATING CITY by Susanna Kwan ALL THAT REMAINS by Patricia Cornwell THE RESERVATION by Rebecca Kauffman In Biblio Adventures, we got to see THE LIBRARIANS documentary, directed by Kim A. Snyder, at the Schubert Theater in New Haven. It drew a big crowd of librarians and library lovers. The film documents the attack on school libraries launched by a billionaire and politician, with cookie-cutter campaigns that spread across Texas and into other states, such as New Jersey. Librarians are on the front lines fighting against these threats to our First Amendment rights and the foundations of our democracy. New showings are added to their website regularly, and you may be able to organize one yourself. It is streaming on PBS from Feb 9-May 9, 2026 [https://thelibrariansfilm.com/streaming/] As for Couch Biblio Adventures, we both watched FRANKENSTEIN, directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Chris also recommends Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson, a short documentary on the making of Del Toro's adaptation. And she watched FRANKENSTEIN: The Man Who Made a Monster, starring Boris Karloff, who originated the iconic flat-headed creature with neck electrodes. It is interesting to see which aspects of Shelley's story movie makers choose to focus on, what changes they make, and the new elements/characters they create. We are checking off some boxes on our Page-to-Screen Bingo card. We hope you enjoy this episode, and that you are finding comfort, inspiration, and understanding in books. Happy Reading!
Okay, Hobbitses, it's our last journey through Middle Earth! And Bilbo's first! Dom's back, and so is Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Ian McKellan, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, and… Radagast the Brown?! Although this is our only episode on the Hobbit trilogy, we're not just covering UNEXPECTED JOURNEY this week. Listen in for some cross examination of the two (troubling) sequels, the many fan edits (especially the one from Maple Films), and Guillermo Del Toro's greatest unmade production. A very special thanks from Dom to all the listeners who reached out with support during his absence. And thanks to Stephen Hilger for pinch hitting! Next week, it's Jackson's final (?) narrative film, MORTAL ENGINES (2018) from director Christian Rivera. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features The Journey Back to Middle-Earth Riddles in the Dark - Gollum's Cave An Unexpected Party - Bag End A Short Rest - Rivendell & London The Battle of Moria Edge of the Wilderland Durin's Folk: Creating the Dwarves The People and Denizens of Middle-Earth Realms of the Third Age - Hobbiton Realms of the Third Age - Goblin Town The Songs of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Mr. Baggins: The 14th Member The Epic of Scene 88 Home is Behind, The World Ahead Maverick Movies: New Line Cinema and the Transformation of American Film by Daniel Herbert Cinefex #132 Production History Peter Jackson/Guillermo Del Toro Party Chat Legal Issues Settled for The Hobbit Comingsoon.net Guillermo del Toro Interview Lord of the Rings Writing Team Onboard TheOneRing.net Guillermo del Toro Interview Philipa Boyens on Guillermo del Toro's Hobbit Guillermo del Toro Officially Leaves The Hobbit Peter Jackson Wings The Hobbit Guillermo del Toro Gets Haunted The Hobbit Destroys New Zealand Film Industry Lindsay Ellis The Hobbit: The Desolation of Warners (3/2) Video A New Hobbit Film is Born Guillermo del Toro's Version of Bilbo Moviedrone Howard Shore Interview MGM Financial Troubles Imperil The Hobbit A Message From Guillermo Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today, we celebrate the birthday of a tremendous actor who elevates every film that he's in. Of course, we are talking about Mr. Oscar Isaac. In his prolific career, Isaac has helmed many blockbuster franchises. Still, he hasn't shied away from layered, mysterious, and sometimes horrifying characters - those are the type of performances that we tackle in this week's episode. We start with Oscar Isaac's star-making performance as a struggling folk singer in the Coen Brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis. Next, in what is perhaps Isaac's most haunting and complex performance to date, he plays William Tell, a mysterious gambler with a nightmarish past in Paul Schrader's The Card Counter. Finally, Isaac tackles a role that many great actors have tackled before: Victor Frankenstein. But in Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein, Oscar Isaac breathes new life and pain into the iconic character. Have you seen these films? Which is your favorite? What is your favorite Oscar Isaac film?❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.
Whose Frankenstein is it anyway? Who cares! Live, laugh, love.Who's responsible for this?Director: Guillermo deal TotoroWriters: Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley Stars: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph WalzRecommendations: Greg - The Anatomy Lesson, Bernard Rose's Frankenstein, Birth/RebirthEmily - Cabinet of Curiosities, Ex-MachinaJeremy - Ex-Machina, Poor Things, Saltburn, One Battle After Another, JOIN JEREMY'S ZOOP CAMPAIGN AND HELP MAKE GREAT COMICS! https://zoop.gg/c/slayTake our listener survey: http://bit.ly/progressivelyhorrified-surveySign up to support Progressively Horrified on Patreon for as little as $5 a month and get bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/progressivelyhorrified Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bob's Movie Club presents: Frankenstein (2025). Guillermo Del Toro's take on the iconic story starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. Who is the real monster in this story? Because it certainly isn't Jacob Elordi in his bandage booty shorts. Sarah, Vinnie, and Bob discuss the movie and share listener thoughts.
In our finals Oscar preview, Ebuka & Jibbz discuss the messaging & ending of 'Bugonia' (08:55), the high octane thrills of F1 & old man Brad Pitt (34:00), the desperately melancholic 'Train Dreams' (49:58) & finally the horrors of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (01:06:34).You can support us hereHosts: Ebuka & JibbzProduction: Ebuka
“I have never made a movie I didn't believe was necessary for me or for someone in the world, whether to entertain or to connect at a spiritual level or something. It's been only done for the art.”John Wilson speaks to Oscar-winning Mexican director, screenwriter, and producer, Guillermo del Toro about his life and career.Born in Guadalajara in 1964, his life suddenly changed at the age of five after his father, then a motorcycle racer, won the lottery. While his parents travelled the world with the winnings, del Toro was raised at home by his Catholic great aunt, a deeply religious figure who exposed him to concepts including purgatory and sin.Fascinated and frightened in equal measure, it piqued his interest in the supernatural, leading him to seek out books and films on the genre. And when his father presented him with a video camera a few years later, the two interests combined and set the young del Toro on a path to becoming an Oscar winner renowned for making films that mix fantasy, horror, and Gothic romance, to create modern fairy tales.Thank you to the This Cultural Life team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with education campaigner Malala Yousafzai, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, and artificial intelligence pioneer Mustafa Suleyman. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: John Wilson Producers: Ben Cooper and Edwina Pitman Editor: Damon RoseGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Guillermo del Toro. Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for Santa Barbara International Film Festival)
Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2025 movie, Frankenstein. This episode covers the story (Prologue and Victor's Tale). Related Episodes: Jala-chan's Place Ep 87: Frankenstein (Novel) - Jala and Dave Jackson discuss the original novel as well as the life and times of author Mary Shelley. Jala-chan's Place Ep 88: Frankenstein (2025 Movie), Part 1 - Jala, Moxie and Ryn discuss production, artistry, characters and design. Music: Opening: “Victor's Tale” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing Ending: “Body Building” by Alexandre Desplat featuring Eldbjørg Hemsing Articles & Resources Wikipedia (film) Wikipedia (Evelyn tables) Butou performance Frankenstein and the Occult Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro by Sheila O'Malley Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan Bluesky - @fireheartmedia The Level Twitch Moxie The LevelSpecial Guest: Moxie.
Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley is flying home with a BAFTA, following her win at the Awards yesterday for her work on Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. Earlier this month she spoke to Nine to Noon about her success this awards season - she's also up for an Oscar next month for her work on the same film. In January she took Best Costume Design at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and since we spoke to her she's also won an award for Excellence in Period Film from the Costume Designers Guild. The BAFTAs represent the biggest night on the British film calendar and are often a marker for success at the Oscars. Kate joins Kathryn from Heathrow.
For decades, the director Guillermo del Toro has built a career blending the grotesque and the beautiful in films like “Pan's Labyrinth,” “The Shape of Water” and “Pinocchio.” Now he's earned his latest Academy Award nomination for his adaptation of “Frankenstein,” Mary Shelley's classic novel. On this week's episode, he talks with the host Gilbert Cruz about discovering the book as a lonely child, how it shaped his worldview and why this screenplay is the one he's proudest of. “I always felt the creature is me,” del Toro said of the first time he read the book. “I felt so alone at age 11, and so full of love to give and so full of rage to dispose of. It was a very complicated emotional scope for somebody that young.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How do you handle it when you screw up badly? (Like really badly.) Former hedge fund trader and Wharton graduate Tom Hardin was convicted of Securities Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud, which are felonies. In 2008, during the beginning of the great finanical crisis, Tom desperately needed to put some points on the board at his fund. And since everybody else in the industry seemed to be doing it, Tom allowed himself to trade equities on material, non-public information—something he knew was illegal. After being stopped by the FBI on the streets of Manhattan, Tom agreed to become an informant and wore a wire over 40 times to aid the agency in its investigation of big fish like Steve Cohen of SAC who paid a $1.8 billion fine and Rajaratnam of of Galleon Group who went to jail for 7.5 years. I spoke to Tom this week about his new book, Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI's Most Prolific Informants. A scrappy, middle-class kid from suburban Atlanta (Go Braves!), Tom willed himself into the University of Pennsylvania's famed Wharton School of Business, which launched him into the finance industry. He eventually earned a seat at a prestigious hedge fund and was on his way until the intense pressure of the gig led him to make a terrible decision that earned him only $46,000 but ended his career. Today, Tom works with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, law firms, business schools, and leadership teams, delivering keynotes and advisory engagements on behavioral ethics, culture risk, and organizational conduct. NOTE: The actor in 'Traffic' actor whose name I was trying to remember is Benicio Del Toro, not Guillermo Del Toro. Please forgive me. Please rate and review Reasonably Happy HERE (DO IT!) Read Paul's Substack newsletter HERE Pre-order Tom's book HERE.
Enjoy what becomes the Take-Up's most polarized discussion, as our hosts go into whether Guillermo del Toro's new Frankenstein creation has a soul worthy of a few Oscar noms or is a Netflix monstrosity dead on arrival. Debates on the director's camerawork, how much Del Toro's take gels with all the other adaptations that arose from Mary Shelley's novel, and if Elordi is the hottest Creature of all ensue. Next, they have One More Thing, keeping the gothic talk going with Andrea Arnold and William Wyler's adaptations of Wuthering Heights (as well as some thoughts on Emerald Fennel's brat summer take on the classic story) and Abel Ferrara's cyberpunk thriller New Rose Hotel.Next week, Josh and Andrew continue their Oscar talk with one of the most acclaimed films from last year, Ryan Coogler's gangster/musical/horror smash Sinners! Prepare to sink your teeth into a film bursting with genre-bending and commentary fit for a long discussion. Until then, read on at thetake-up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and Contributor Ethan Tarantella. Theme music by AMP.
Step into one of Guillermo Del Toro's nightmare fantasies rife with allegory and allusion. In late WWII, Spain was torn apart by the Franco regime. The oppression touches every part of life, even for little Ofelia. Follow Jim and A.Ron through the labyrinth as they parse reality from escapism. Pan's Labyrinth Interview with Guillermo Del Toro Lunch with Jim and A.Ron - Featuring Jim's thoughts on Death Stranding Bald Move Prestige - The Lives of Others (2006) Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Labyrinth has everything: a dude with eyeballs in his hands, a sassy faun, a big ass toad, and bugs that are also fairies! This week our guest host, good friend, and Joe Dirt expert Stephen Hilger helps us get lost in dark heart of Guillermo del Toro's PAN'S LABYRINTH.Next week it's Matthew Vaughn's first foray into blockbuster filmmaking with STARDUST! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special Featuresdel Toro and FunkeThe Power of MythPan and the FairiesThe Color and the ShapeThe Melody Echoes the Fairy TaleDoug JonesGuillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth: Inside the Creation of a Modern Fairy Tale by Mark Cotta Vaz and Nick NunziataCinefex #109 Production HistoryAmerican Cinematographer Production HistoryThe Hollywood Reporter 15th Anniversary Academy Q&AGuillermo Del Toro Writes His Own SubtitlesCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, we're continuing with awards season films. This new creature feature from Guillermo Del Toro has racked up 9 Oscar Nominations. While the production seems to have been well meaning, the Netflix sheen on this story really seems to go against the intent of the writer/director. Frankenstein (2025), directed by Guillermo Del Toro.
Guillermo Del Toro's long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley's seminal SF/Horror novel has divided fans with passionate takes for and against, so what should we all make of it? In episode 371, author Rachael K. Jones joins Luke & James to play a morbid game of FMK, compare how children learn language to what is portrayed on screen, compare multiple adaptations to this one, and finally cast their votes on which version is best: the book or the movie! Rachael K. Jones Website https://www.rachaelkjones.com/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/rachaelkjones.bsky.social "The Sound of Children Screaming" "Five Views of the Planet Tartarus" Ink to Film Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2 Pickup Frankenstein or any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Demon Echoes by Marc Van der Meulen Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
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We wrap up our SCARYTALES triple feature with Guillermo Del Toro's war-torn journey through the horrors of fascism. The Pale Man sees you, but fantasy frees you, and it turns out that the real monsters are the fascist fuck-heads we met along the way as we travel back to Francoist Spain in 1944 to meet Captain Vidal and a fairy-filled forest in PAN'S LABYRINTH. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFor bonus content and commentaries, check out our PatreonFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookWant to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more!Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com
When Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro was a kid growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, he would draw monsters all day. His deeply Catholic grandmother even had him exorcised because of it. But when del Toro saw the 1931 film ‘Frankenstein,' his life changed. "I realized I understood my faith or my dogmas better through Frankenstein than through Sunday mass." His adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic book is nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Del Toro spoke with Terry Gross about getting over his fear of death, the design of Frankenstein's creature, and his opinion on generative AI.Also, John Powers reviews the noirish drama ‘Islands.' Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Heed our warning… this episode is incredible!! That's right, we're getting otherworldly this week as we explore every nook and blood-splattered hallway inside Guillermo Del Toro's gothic-glam masterpiece, CRIMSON PEAK!! Here to help us unravel this twisted tale is a premier interior designer and former Final Girl on film, Shannon Ggem!! Along the way, we explore the differences between Del Toro's monsters and his ghosts, unpack what it's like to be covered from head to toe in prosthetic makeup, and debate Lucille's killer workout routines!! All this, plus color-coded ghouls, Mom characters, one good tarp, funky phantoms, moth infestitoriums, top-notch shovel shots, marketing misses, and a haunting edition of Choose Your Own Deathventure!! Crimson and clover, over and over with us today!! NOTE: Good news! Gena's kidney transplant was a success!! Her road to recovery is still ongoing, so there may be some unforeseen disruptions in our feed in the coming weeks. We never want to leave you without new eps, but you may find us posting episodes a little more inconsistently than you've seen in the past. All apologies. Part of the BLEAV Network.Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon! Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today!Join the new Discord Server Convo here! Our linker.ee Click here to visit our Dashery/TeePublic shop for killer merch! Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group! Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast!! Join us on Threads or even Bluesky Check out Gena's newsletter on Ghost!! Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LexG reviews Avatar: Fire and Ash, Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein, Primate, Anaconda 2025, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, and a pair of recent streaming docs on comedy legends Eddie Murphy and Chevy Chase.
JLB breaks down Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein and all of the lore and misunderstandings surrounding it! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In front of an audience at Chapman University, the revered Oscar winner behind masterpieces like 'Cronos' and 'The Shape of Water' reflects on the roots of his infatuation with monsters, the importance of practical movie sets and effects, and finally realizing his 50-year dream of adaptating Mary Shelley's gothic horror novel about a Creator and his Creature into a movie of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The great filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro has a new adaptation of Frankenstein. He saw the 1931 film when he was 7. “I realized I understood my faith better through Frankenstein than through Sunday Mass,” he tells Terry Gross. “And I decided at age seven that the creature of Frankenstein was gonna be my personal avatar and my personal messiah.” His other films include Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. Also, we hear from Cameron Crowe, who wrote and directed Jerry Maguire, Say Anything and the semi-autobiographical film Almost Famous, about writing for Rolling Stone starting at age 15. His new memoir is about being a naive teen, exposed to the excesses of rock musicians.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
When Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro was a kid growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, he would draw monsters all day. His deeply Catholic grandmother even had him exorcised because of it. But when del Toro saw the 1931 film Frankenstein, his life changed. "I realized I understood my faith or my dogmas better through Frankenstein than through Sunday mass." His new adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic book drops on Netflix Nov. 7. He spoke with Terry Gross about getting over his fear of death, the design of Frankenstein's creature, and his opinion on generative AI. Also, Justin Chang reviews the Palme d'Or-winning film It Was Just An Accident. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, staff recommendations, and a peek behind the scenes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy