Podcast appearances and mentions of James Whale

Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss a grab bag of sci-fi horror relics inspired by the H.G. Wells novel The Invisible Man, starting with James Whale's classic 1933 adaptation, starring Claude Rains https://swampflix.com/ 0:00 Welcome 02:08 Prince of Darkness (1987) 08:25 Scream, Pretty Peggy (1973) 11:50 Bring Her Back (2025) 14:23 The Perfect Neighbor (2025) 22:55 The Mummy (1932) 29:25 The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) 33:22 The Invisible Man (1933) 47:31 Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) 1:01:15 The Invisible Man vs The Human Fly (1957) 1:15:43 The Invisible Dr. Mabuse (1962)

Junk Food Dinner returns with our Schlocktober Spectacular, filled with vampires, zombies and demons!Up first, Indonesian horror icon Suzanna stars in The Hungry Snake Woman from 1986 about a group of friends who must contend with a mystical snake lady.Then, when an infected baboon bites a college journalist, it starts a rage zombie outbreak on campus just in time for the big Halloween dance in Primal Rage from 1988.And finally, a British author revisits this 80's supernatural TV show in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace from 2004.All this plus Halloween snacks chat, what costumes are hot this year, James Whale and Alfred Hitchcock blu-rays and much more!LISTEN NOW:MP3 Direct DonloydAlso, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll keep this podcast going with your love and support.

[School of Movies 2025] "Adapting is like marrying a widow; You respect the memory of the husband, but at some point you gotta get it on." - Guillermo del Toro. In preparation for GDTs long-awaited take on Frankenstein we delved into some of the most significant onscreen versions of Mary Shelley's book. Taking our cues from the excellent piece by Overly Sarcastic Productions we recruit Gothic enthusiast Willow and together as a family talk you through the story, referencing different movies regarding how closely they cleave to the source novel, and how and why they choose to deviate. Many of the elements people take for granted, lightning, green skin, bolts in the neck, flat head, tendency to talk like a caveman all seem to stem from the 1931 James Whale film and its 1935 sequel starring Borris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester. Turns out that the monster, the creation or as he is sometimes called, "Adam" was, as-written a great deal more complex, something some films have expressed in the interim near-century, nearly all of the most significant we talk about, including the 1994 Kenneth Branagh version, the 2011 stage version with Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller, the Hammer Horror versions with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, Frank Roddam's The Bride from 1985, Tim Burton's Frankenweenie, and a surprisingly great two-part TV miniseries from 2004. Accompanying, we have a Cutting Class episode releasing this weekend with a bunch of other adaptations we talked about here but were trimmed out for time and focus, and we will of course be back to talk about Del Toro's version very soon.

Cultists, a successful film demands a sequel, and The Monster Demands a Mate! Coming four years after the original, and largely considered the pinnacle of the Classic Era of Universal Horror, Bride of Frankenstein arrived in a very different cinematic landscape than its predecessor. Karloff was now a Horror Movie Star, director James Whale had considerably more creative control, and there was a newly established Hays Code to contend with. Please join us for the Dissection Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0026138/?ref_=ext_shr https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B000I9VO3K/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Unholy Sacrament "Electric Fields" Fresh Hop Strata - IPA, Threshold Brewing & Blending https://untp.beer/a6mX8 Dark Tidings Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Receives Monster 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Film Festival https://deadline.com/2025/08/frankenstein-guillermo-del-toro-15-ovation-venice-1236501987/ Vault of Darkness Electric Angel: A Dystopian Sci-Fi Adventure: Cyber Dreams, Book 1 By Plum Parrot https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Angel-Dystopian-Sci-Fi-Adventure-ebook/dp/B0CC36CXT5 https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CBNFGWT2?source_code=ASSORAP0511160007 Tearing Down The Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County to the World By Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn https://www.dacapopress.com/titles/nate-jackson/tearing-down-the-orange-curtain/9780306832963/ https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DM74N541?source_code=ASSOR150021921000O #frankenstein, #brideoffrankenstein, #frankensteinmonster, #jameswhale, #boriskarloff, #marryshelley, #colinclive, #elsalanchester, #dwightfrye, #ernestthesiger, #valeriehobson, #jackpierce, #drfrankenstein, #drpretorius, #themodernprometheus, #itsalive, #darkuniverse, #universalhorror, #universalmonsters, #classicmonsters,

Send us a textAs the last four years, it's time for our annual salute to Scary Season on the pod --- a little film nosh to whet your appetite for the fun of Halloween ahead. Last season we went down one of the paths of the classic Universal Pictures lineup of horror films, with the foundational Dracula. This season, we're headed down another path of classics from the golden days of Universal, but the third in the series of this particular horror group. Not the film Frankenstein, not Bride Of Frankenstein, but the third and a nice addition (and the last that made sense) in the trail of the monster created by scientist Henry Frankenstein, the story of his human progeny. It's Son Of Frankenstein! You knew that was coming next!   Why start with the third in the series? The first two, directed by James Whale, were great and foundational in their own right. But we do dislike Colin Clive chewing the scenery as Henry Frankenstein in the first two films, as well as a thin set of supporting actors. If we're going to have an actor chewing the scenery, how about Basil Rathbone? Or Bela Lugosi? Also, many scenes in Son are immediately recognizable, as Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder mined so much of the story and characterizations for their inimitable film Young Frankenstein. Sure, the blind man played by legendary Gene Hackman in Young rose from a story line in Bride --- credit where credit is due. But most of the rest is Son. It's just fun to watch and mark… Okay, that's settled…Website and blog: www.thosewonderfulpeople.comIG: @thosewonderfulpeopleTwitter: @FilmsInTheDark

To celebrate the release of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (Netflix, 2025), Bella and Nick revisit three unforgettable film adaptations of Mary Shelley's iconic Gothic novel.From the classic Universal monster movies that defined early Hollywood horror, to Mel Brooks' legendary parody and Kenneth Branagh's (somewhat) faithful 1994 retelling, this episode of the Gimme Three Podcast dives into how each filmmaker reimagined Frankenstein for a new generation.First, James Whale and Boris Karloff create the pre-Code masterpiece that cemented the image of Frankenstein's monster in pop culture. Second, Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks deliver a comedic yet affectionate homage in the cult favorite Young Frankenstein (1974). Finally, Kenneth Branagh directs Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994), starring Robert De Niro as The Creature in a lavish, Shakespearean take on the timeless story.Whether you're a horror movie buff, a classic film fan, or just curious how Mary Shelley's Frankenstein keeps coming back to life on screen, this episode has you covered.❗️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.

In Cineversary podcast episode # 87, host ⁠Erik Martin⁠ reanimates James Whale's Bride of Frankenstein for its 90th anniversary. Joining him for this high-voltage episode is vintage horror historian Gregory Mank, author It'sAlive! The Classic Cinema Saga of Frankenstein. Together, they dissect the secrets behind Bride of Frankenstein: why the film remains so highly regarded, thematic takeaways that resonate in the 21st century, the extent to which it innovated horror cinema, and much more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.

My guest this week is Jim Farmer, festival director of Atlanta's Out on Film fest. Jim's a longtime arts reporter in Atlanta, though he got his start in journalism doing just-the-facts newsgathering — a beat that bored him to tears, until he decided to take the reins and create his own career doing what he loved.We'll have that conversation in just a minute. First, a reminder that for the entire month of October I'm hosting livestreams of films by and about James Whale, the iconic director behind many classic Universal horror films. This weekend we're watching Whale's Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. That's at Twitch.tv/mattbaume this Saturday and Sunday.And also a reminder that I have a new YouTube video out about the movie Kiss of the Spider Woman. And I have a new video coming later this month about James Whale and Frankenstein. That's at youtube.com/mattbaume.And as always, if you're enjoying The Sewers of Paris, support the show on Patreon at Patreon.com/mattbaume.

It's alive! The boys celebrate their 8-year podiversary by discussing James Whale's legendary and iconic Universal horror classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a text Kathy and Ramesh react to the teaser for The Bride!, an upcoming American monster film written, directed, and produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penélope Cruz. The film draws inspiration from James Whale's 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, itself adapted from Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.Support the show

The deep dive of class Universal Horror Movies continues with a deep cut, The Old Dark House (1932). From wiki: “The Old Dark House is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy horror film directed by James Whale. Based on the 1927 novel Benighted by J.B. Priestley, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Gloria Stuart, Charles Laughton, Lilian Bond, Ernest Thesiger, Raymond Massey and Eva Moore.[5][6] Set in interwar Wales, the film follows five travellers who seek shelter from a violent storm in the decaying country house of the eccentric Femm family.”Also discussed: feeling good and self-improvement, Jacob's Ladder, The Exorcist II: The Heretic, The People Under the Stairs and other Wes Craven deep cuts, and more. NEXT WEEK: The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Bloodhaus:https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/‪@sisterhyde.bsky.socialJoshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/  

  Gods and Monsters is a 1998  film written and directed by , based on 's 1995 novel . The film stars , , , , and . Its plot is a partly fictionalized account of the last days of the life of film director  (McKellen), known for directing  (1931) and  (1935). A veteran of , the aged Whale develops a complicated relationship with his gardener, Clayton Boone (Fraser), a fictitious character originally created by Bram for the source novel. An international co-production between the United Kingdom and the United States, Gods and Monsters is produced by , , and Mark R. Harris;  served as executive producer. As well as featuring reconstructions of the production of the Bride of Frankenstein, the film's title is derived from a scene in Bride of Frankenstein, in which the character  toasts , "To a new world of gods and monsters!" Gods and Monsters was nominated for three , including  for McKellen and  for Redgrave, and won for . Despite receiving positive reviews, the film was a . It was later adapted as a play of the same name which premiered in London at the  in February 2015. Plot In the 1950s, , the director of  and , has retired. Whale lives with his long-time housemaid, Hanna, who loyally cares for him but disapproves of his . He has suffered a series of  that have left him fragile and tormented by memories: growing up as a poor outcast, his tragic  service, and the filming of Bride of Frankenstein. Whale slips into his past and indulges in his fantasies, reminiscing about gay pool parties and sexually teasing an embarrassed, starstruck fan. He battles , and at times contemplates , as he realizes his life, his attractiveness, and his health are slipping away. Whale befriends his young, handsome gardener, Clayton Boone, and the two begin a sometimes uneasy friendship as Boone poses for Whale's sketches. The two men bond while discussing their lives and dealing with Whale's spells of disorientation and weakness from the strokes. Boone, impressed with Whale's fame, watches Bride of Frankenstein on television as his friends mock the movie, his friendship with Whale, and Whale's intentions. Boone assures Whale that he is straight and receives Whale's assurance that there is no sexual interest, but Boone storms out when Whale graphically discusses his sexual history. Boone later returns with the agreement that no such "locker room" discussions occur again. Boone is invited to escort Whale to a party hosted by  for . There, a photo op has been arranged for Whale with "his Monsters":  and  from "ancient" movie fame. This event exacerbates Whale's depression. A sudden rainstorm becomes an excuse to leave. Back at Whale's home, Boone needs a dry change of clothes. Whale can only find a sweater, so Boone wears a towel wrapped around his waist. Whale decides to try to sketch Boone one more time. After some minutes, he shows his sketches to Boone, disclosing that he has lost his ability to draw. After Boone drops his towel to pose nude, Whale makes him wear a  and then uses the opportunity to make a sexual advance on Boone, kissing his shoulder and neck, and forcefully reaches for his genitals. An enraged Boone fights off Whale, who confesses that this had been his plan and begs Boone to kill him to relieve him of his suffering. Boone refuses, puts Whale to bed, then sleeps downstairs. The next morning, Hanna is alarmed when she cannot find Whale, prompting a search by Boone and Hanna. Boone finds Whale floating dead in the pool as a distraught Hanna runs out, clutching a . Boone and Hanna agree that he should disappear from the scene to avoid a scandal. A decade later, Boone and his son, Michael, watch Bride of Frankenstein on television. Michael is skeptical of his father's claim that he knew Whale, but Boone produces a sketch of the Frankenstein monster drawn by Whale, and signed, "To Clayton. Friend?". Boone later walks down a street at night in the rain, miming the movements of Frankenstein's monster. Cast  as   as young James Whale Kent George as 25-year-old James Whale  as Clayton Boone  as Hanna  as Betty  as   as Harry  as Dwight  as Edmund Kay  as   as   as   as  Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy as   as Sarah Whale Amir Aboulela as  Marlon Braccia as Starlet   as Michael Boone  as  (uncredited) Reception Gods and Monsters received positive reviews from critics, with McKellen's, Fraser's and Redgrave's performances singled out for particular praise.  called it "not a complicated film, but warm and clever". The film has a 96% rating on , based on 67 reviews, with an average rating of 8.4/10. The site's critical consensus states: "Gods and Monsters is a spellbinding, confusing piece of semi-fiction, featuring fine performances; McKellen leads the way, but Redgrave and Fraser don't lag far behind." On , the film has a score of 74 out of 100, based on reviews from 32 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Accolades Award Category Recipient(s) Result Nominated Nominated Won  

Yaaaassss, Weirdos! Welcome to SPOOKY SEASON!!! You know what that means.  Pumpkins.  Horror movies. Ghouls.  Girls, gays & theys! This week is a very special episode where we are celebrating QUEER HORROR!!  Our special guest this week is an American author, playwright and theater director of (get this) HELLGATE HIGH Mr. Laramie Dean!!  We are exploring the horror genre all the way back to the gothic novels of the 1800's to the campy gore of the 80s and to our explicitly queer films today.  The LGBTQA+ community has always found representation in the horror genre - sometimes they had to hide their queerness, sometimes they got it WAY wrong but nevertheless their stories and films have inspired generations of us throughout the last century and a half and for that we are eternally grateful! So join us as we chat Mary Shelley, James Whale, John Waters, Interview with the Vampire, Chucky, and so much more. Follow us @keepitweirdcast Follow Laramie Dean @bylaramiedean and buy his books here: www.bylaramiedean.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/keepitweirdpodcast Join our Patreon for Bonus Episodes and free tarot card readings at www.patreon.com/keepitweirdpodcast  

“Don't you love being famous?” Halloween on the podcast has arrived, and we're starting things off with a tribute to the LGBT horror icon James Whale. As the subject of the 1998 Bill Condon film Gods and Monsters, a partially fictional take on the last days of his life. The small moving film won Condon an Oscar for adapted screenplay and nominated its star Ian McKellen and a scene-stealing Lynn Redgrave as his housekeeper.  Oscars they probably both should have won; don't worry, we get into it! The movie also brought Brendan Fraser's career to the next level as a hunky gardener who develops an unlikely friendship with Whale when he agrees to sit for the director to sketch. We talk about the queer people that helped build the horror genre and Whale's contributions with films like Frankenstein. “To a new world, of Gods and Monsters!”  Thank you for listening, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Bluesky: @MTMUGPod.bsky.social Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram @peterlasagna

Now that we're in October already, it's a fine time to reflect on the uncanny grasp that horror has in the hearts of so many queer people. So for this week's episode, we're heading into the Sewers archives for a chat with director Jeffrey Schwarz, for whom horror is just one small slice of the story. Jeffrey's made a lifelong study of film, starting with an early job editing the documentary The Celluloid Closet, right up to today with documentaries about people like Divine, Vito Russo, and horror icon William Castle. I chatted with Jeffrey back in 2017, when he was about to debut a documentary about the flamboyant producer Alan Carr — a fitting subject, since as a young gay man, Jeffrey found kindred spirits in people who, like him, reveled in intensity and excess. We'll have that conversation in just a minute. First, a reminder that I have a new YouTube videos out about the movie Kiss of the Spider Woman. That's available now at youtube.com/mattbaume.And also! For the entire month of October I'm hosting livestreams of films by and about James Whale, the iconic director behind 1931's Frankenstein and many other classics. Join me every Saturday and Sunday on Twitch for movies like The Old Dark House, The Invisible Man, and of course Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein. This weekend we'll be watching clips from the 1994 film Gods & Monsters, and examining how closely that fictional account of Whale's life follows the reality. That's at Twitch.tv/mattbaume this Saturday and Sunday.And as always, if you're enjoying The Sewers of Paris, support the show on Patreon at Patreon.com/mattbaume.

Cultists, as promised, we're bringing you Bonus Episodes for Spooky Season! In anticipation of Guillermo del Toro's new adaptation, your Horror Hosts are putting the original Universal Studios Frankenstein films on the Exam Table. Starting of course with James Whale's seminal 1931 Gothic Horror masterpiece. Please join us for the Dissection.  Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B009CG7VOQ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r  Unholy Sacrament  Inhume, West Coast IPA- Ghost Town Brewing https://untp.beer/d8mJq  Dark Tidings Netflix Giving Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' a Theatrical Release date  Oct 17 select theaters Nov 7th Netflix https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein-theaters-1236346938/  Vault Of Darkness  Frankenstein(Dawley,1910) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0001223/?ref_=ext_shr  https://youtu.be/67ENQibFW9w?si=rBl7W5dZWfHuYHqz  Platonic (Delbanco & Stoller, 2023) ‎https://tv.apple.com/us/show/platonic/umc.cmc.y7bc18x7co813l8i2tlsyb4l  Gods and Monsters (Condon, 1998) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120684/?ref_=ext_shr https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B8LQS8LL/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r    #frankenstein, #frankenstein1931, #frankensteinmonster, #jameswhale, #boriskarloff, #marryshelley, #colinclive, #maeclarke, #dwightfrye, #edwardvansloan, #jackpierce, #themodernprometheus, #itsalive, #darkuniverse, #universalhorror, #universalmonsters, #classicmonsters, #universalstudiosmonsters, #universalclassicmonsters, #precodehorror, 

Michael has chosen Gods and Monsters about the life of filmmaker James Whale.

Casi un siglo después, la imagen del monstruo de Frankenstein sigue ligada al rostro de Boris Karloff. Y más de medio siglo después, seguimos sin imaginar un doctor Frankenstein tan irresistible como el que encarnó Peter Cushing. Ambos iconos, uno fruto de la saga producida por la Universal en los años treinta, otro por las siete películas de Frankenstein que produjo la Hammer entre los cincuenta y los setenta, son fruto de amplias licencias respecto a la obra de Mary Shelley. Ni el "monstruo" que describió la autora en su novela se parece demasiado al de Karloff, ni su doctor hacía gala de la fría crueldad casi psicopática del personaje de Cushing. Nos proponemos en este podcast explorar estas variaciones que el mito de Frankenstein ha posibilitado. Para ello, hablamos de la novela y hemos escogido las dos mentadas sagas por ser sus adaptaciones más populares, y por incorporar a las versiones más interesantes, respectivamente, del monstruo y el doctor. En pos de una visión más autoral, hemos seleccionado solo las películas firmadas por los directores más prestigiosos de ambas sagas. Esto es, las dos entregas que dirigió James Whale para la Universal —«El doctor Frankenstein» (1931) y «La novia de Frankenstein» (1935)— y las cinco películas de Terence Fisher para la Hammer —«La maldición de Frankenstein» (1957), «La venganza de Frankenstein» (1958), «Frankenstein creó a la mujer» (1967), «El cerebro de Frankenstein» (1969) y «Frankenstein y el monstruo del infierno» (1974)—. Con este episodio, además, abrimos una serie de programas especiales sobre terror con los que, a lo largo del mes de octubre, recorreremos la antesala a Halloween. Tras los micros, Miguel Muñoz Garnica, Lourdes Esqueda, Érica Couto-Ferreira y José Luis Forte.

On night 3 of our #CountdownToHalloween the Mister joins me in reviewing THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935), from director James Whale, screenwriting credits to William Hulburt, Edmund Pearson (uncredited) and Tom Reed (contributing writer - uncredited), Robert Florey (story - uncredited); adapted by William Hurlbut, John L. Balderston, Josef Berne (uncredited), Lawrence G. Blochman (uncredited), Philip MacDonald (uncredited), R.C. Sherriff (uncredited), Morton Covan (uncredited) and originates from a story written by Mary Shelley.  Having survived the burning windmill, the Monster (Boris Karloff) is captured by a mob but escapes and is later befriended by the sinister Dr. Pretorius, who forces the recovering Henry Frankenstein to collaborate on creating a female mate. Though Henry reluctantly helps create the Bride, the female creature is horrified by the Monster and rejects him with a terrified shriek. Devastated by the final rejection, the Monster declares, "We belong dead!" and destroys the laboratory, killing himself, Pretorius, and his horrified bride while allowing Henry and his wife Elizabeth to escape.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 10 m, is rated Approved.  We caught the film on TCM but it is streaming and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheBrideOfFrankenstein #MaryShelley  #JamesWhale #WilliamHulburt#EdmundPearson #TomReed #RobertFlorey #JohnLBalderston #JosefBerne #LawrenceGBlochman #PhilipMacDonald #RCSherriff #MortonCovan #ColinClive #HenryFrankenstein #BorisKarloff #TheMonster #ValerieHobson #Elizabeth #ErnestThesiger #DoctorPretorius #ElsaLanchester #MaryWollstonecraftShelley #TheBride #GavinGordon #LordByron #DouglasWalton #PercyByssheShelley #UnaOConnor #Minnie #EEClive #Burgomaster #OPHeggie #Hermit #DwightFrye #Karl #ReginaldBarlow #Hans #MonsterHorror #BodyHorror #Horror #SciFi #Tragedy #Drama  @tcm  ⁠@PrimeVideo ⁠ ⁠#31DaysToHalloween #SpookySeason #Day2  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio  

On night 2 of our #CountdownToHalloween the Mister joins me in reviewing FRANKENSTEIN (1931), from director James Whale, screenwriters Garrett Fort and Francis Edward Faragoh, adapted from the play by Peggy Webling and originates from the novel by Mary Shelley.  Obsessed scientist Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) successfully creates a living man stitched together from dead bodies, but his creation is given the brain of a criminal. The terrified and misunderstood Monster (Boris Karloff) is chained up and cruelly tormented, causing him to lash out and escape the lab, inadvertently drowning a young girl in the process. The Monster's rampage leads to him being pursued by an angry torch-wielding mob, culminating in a climactic confrontation where the creature is trapped and burned inside a windmill.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 10 m, is rated Approved.  We caught the film on TCM but it is streaming and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Frankenstein #MaryShelley #PeggyWebling #JamesWhale #GarrettFort #FrancisEdwardFaragoh #ColiunClive #HenryFrankenstein #BorisKarloff #TheMonster #MaeClarke #Elizabeth #JohnBoles #Viktor #DwightFrye #Fritz #FrederickKerr #BaronFrankenstein #LionelBelmore #Burgomaster #EdwardVanSloan #DrWaldman #MarilynHarris #LittleMaria   #MonsterHorror #BodyHorror #Horror #SciFi #Tragedy #Drama    @tcm  ⁠@PrimeVideo ⁠ ⁠#31DaysToHalloween #SpookySeason #Day2  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio

My guest this week is writer Mark Waddell. His novel, Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World, comes out next week on October 7 — a queer story about an office worker whose career advancement involves world-ending consequences. There's an autobiographical edge to the story, since in his real life Mark had a dream job going back to childhood… and it was only after he achieved it that he realized just how harmful his dreams were, and decided to leave it all behind to become a writer.We'll have that conversation in just a minute. First, a few announcements: As I'm sure you know, I make YouTube videos about iconic movies and TV shows, and I have a brand new video out now about the movie Kiss of the Spider Woman — and how it was made in defiance of the film industry, in defiance of Ronald Reagan, and in defiance of multiple fascist dictators. That's available now at youtube.com/mattbaume.The topic of next month's video is the iconic 1931 Frankenstein film and its maker, James Whale — and in his honor, for the entire month of October I'm hosting livestreams of films by and about James Whale. Join me every Saturday and Sunday on Twitch for movies like The Old Dark House, The Invisible Man, Gods and Monsters starring Ian McKellen and Brendan Fraser, and of course Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein. These films helped define a century of scary movies, and they are incredibly queer. It all starts this Saturday October 4 at noon pacific at Twitch.tv/mattbaume.

*God, if I can somehow get Clancy Brown to introduce this show, it'd be beautiful but now, you'll just have to imagine his deep, rich voice* DAY 2! GIVE IT UP FOR DAY 2, EVERYONE!31 Days of Halloween continues down the Universal Monsters track. Not even a year after DRACULA's release, wunderkind producer Carl Laemmle Jr. comes back swinging with FRANKENSTEIN, a James Whale-directed adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel.Bela Lugosi is interested in returning. Junior is stoked! Lugosi reads the script and waitaminute, this is for the monster; I wanted to be Henry Frankenstein, what the fuck?Enter Boris Karloff, a veteran English stage actor with 80 credits to his name before taking on the role of the lumbering Creature.Borne of the crude surgery of dead parts and a good ol' blast of lightning, this Creature is the product of Frankenstein's (Colin Clive) defiance against God, the natural order, showers (Look in my eyes and truthfully deny it, I dare you. Henry be stinky.) and sanity.This movie established the benchmark for many who would follow. Any mad scientist crafts their lab in response to the bubbling breakers and sparkling electronics of Whale's movie. The locked-knee hobbling accentuated by grunts and baritone moans for any monstrous brute comes from Karloff's performance. Even cartoons joke about angry mobs with torches and pitchforks, aping this movie's ending. The influence reaches further than one can imagine.And while I dock points for the movie meandering about Henry's wedding (The dude just created life and you people wanna think about bouquets?) and a lack of time developing the Creature's intelligence, as does the novel, that influence makes this a must-watch. For this Universal Monsters run, it's important to see where we've been to better chart where horror can go. ---Follow, rate and review THE MOVIES wherever you listen to podcasts!Follow THE MOVIES on Instagram, Bluesky & Letterboxd

We saved the best for last! Our Universal Monsters season comes to an end as the Monster meets its mistress in this stellar sequel from James Whale: 1935's The Bride of Frankenstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Halloween season has begun, and the High and Low Movie show is going old-school for its annual Howltoberween Spookfest, where they take a gander at some old Universal Monster classics!Join Mitchell, Luke, and Vonn on an astonishingly sane journey to create life from a patchwork corpse in a mockery of God and man. Then, the podcaster will watch a movie, maybe James Whale's 1931 masterpiece, Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff as the mysterious monster, along with Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Edward Van Sloan, and Frederick Kerr. Get social with High & Low!Instagram @HighLowMovieShowThreads @ HighLowMovieShowJoin our Facebook Group The High & Low DungeonBuy Us a Coffee Twitter @HighLowMovieSho

Au sommaire de cette spéciale cinéma "Pre-Code" : Retour sur le coffret Hollywood interdit - Les années "Pre-Code" Hays (Elephant Films) comprenant Honor Among Lovers (1931) de Dorothy Arzner, L'Homme que j'ai tué (1932) d'Ernst Lubitsch, Merrily We Go to Hell (1932) de Dorothy Arzner, Hot Saturday (1932) de William A. Seiter, Le Baiser devant le miroir (1933) de James Whale, Le Cantique des cantiques (1933) de Rouben Mamoulian, La Chanteuse de cabaret (1933) d'Alexander Hall & George Somnes, L'École de la beauté (1934) d'Erle C. Kenton, Et demain ? (1934) de Frank Borzage, Cléopâtre (1934) de Cecil B. DeMille ; Rencontre avec Denis Rossano durant laquelle l'auteur, entre autres, du livret présent dans ce coffret et du passionnant Un père sans enfant (Allary Éditions), revient sur le cinéma "Pre-Code". Bonne écoute à toutes et tous !

They've met Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Creature, the Mummy, even Abbot & Costello. But only now are the Halloweenies finally braving the Bavarian Alps to meet The Monster within James Whale's iconic 1931 Universal Horror classic Frankenstein.

Originally envisioned as a vampire dominatrix with a dungeon to torture and feed on men, 1936's Dracula's Daughter underwent a radical reinvention to accommodate a more sensitive Production Code.  Gloria Holden's daughter is a more thoughtful, melancholy blood sucker, trying in vain to turn her back on her vampiric roots.  The only character from the original to make it into the sequel is Van Helsing (Von Helsing in this version).  Bela Lugosi was meant to reprise his role but moved on after the film's production was delayed several times.   Dan and Vicky discuss the sequel, it's place in the Universal horror pantheon and it's much talked about lesbian themes.  They also cover alot of recently seen movies and TV including Eddington, The Home, Together, 2025's I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Warner's Batwoman (the Ruby Rose year).  Our socials:  hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta:  hotdatepod

#371 In this episode, Guy talked with spiritual researcher and teacher, Richard Lawrence.They delved into the profound teachings of Dr. George King, founder of the Aetherius Society. Richard discussed Dr. King's fearless journey in spreading messages from extraterrestrial intelligences and the prophecy of an awakened Earth. They explored Kundalini awakening, the crucial role of Mother Earth's energy, and how benevolent extraterrestrials are guiding humanity towards a greater purpose. Richard also shared practical spiritual practices and underlines the importance of service and intuition in spiritual evolution. Join this fascinating conversation that may challenge your perceptions and confirm deeper truths. About Richard: Described by Kindred Spirit magazine as one "of the biggest talents in MBS", Richard's books, DVDs and CDs have been sold in many countries - translations have included Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Estonian. He has taken part in hundreds of radio shows around the world, including several appearances on Coast to Coast AM, which airs on more than 600 stations in the U.S., as well as Canada, Mexico and Guam, and is heard by nearly three million weekly listeners; on Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis, that is broadcast to 200 stations in the US. He regularly appeared as a co-host on Mike Allen's weekly show on LBC called The Phenomena Files. His TV appearances include GMTV on topics ranging from UFOs to angels, psychic powers and complementary medicine. He has also appeared on TV with Esther Rantzen, Eammon Holmes, Gloria Hunniford, Terry Wogan, Noel Edmonds and James Whale, and a host of documentaries and magazine programmes on all the terrestrial and many of the satellite channels. In addition to having had a column in The Observer, he has written for the Daily Express, Daily Mail, The Sun, Woman's World, Here's Health, Health and Fitness, the USA's Whole Life Times and Phenome-News, New Zealand's Lifestyle magazine and many other journals. He has appeared in most of Britain's national newspapers, and many magazines and local papers. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Renowned Contact Researcher REVEALS the Hidden Truth Behind Ascension & Cosmic Consciousness (00:56) - Guest Introduction: Richard Lawrence (03:29) - Richard's Journey and Teachings (06:59) - The Controversy and Evolution of UFO Beliefs (09:49) - Spirituality and Kundalini (14:15) - The Role of Extraterrestrial Intelligences (16:15) - Mother Earth and Kundalini Energy (23:58) - The Path to Enlightenment (28:02) - The Challenge of Describing Spiritual Experiences (28:51) - Meditation and Cosmic Consciousness (30:21) - The Practicality of Spiritual Service (32:31) - The Role of the Sun and Other Planets (33:48) - The Importance of Serving Others (36:01) - The Necessity of Descending from Higher States (40:58) - The Law of Karma and Spiritual Evolution (44:03) - The Power of Prayer and the 12 Blessings (47:37) - Connecting with the Mother Earth (53:03) - The Role of Intuition in Spiritual Practice (54:59) - Affirmation for Divine Presence How to Contact Richard Lawrence:www.richardlawrence.co.ukwww.aetherius.org www.youtube.com/@thespiritualfreedomshow   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

Juliet and Terence with: some advice for Diana Ross and Nile Rodgers; an age of 'talentless pop stars'; and farewells to Mick Ralphs, Dave Cousins, James Whale, Terry Reid, and Ozzy Osbourne. {Verily, I say to thee...}

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On the 71st episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Cody, Joe V, Rein, Sydney, and Tim discuss James Whale's horror classics Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. Do these seminal classics to the horror genre still hold their power today? Does Bride of Frankenstein manage to surpass its predecessor? How closely do the films follow the novel? Tune in to find out!

Bride of Frankenstein is a 1935 American Gothic science fiction horror film, and the first sequel to Universal Pictures' 1931 film Frankenstein. As with the first film, Bride of Frankenstein was directed by James Whale starring Boris Karloff as the Monster and Colin Clive as Dr. Frankenstein. Joining the cast are Elsa Lanchester as the Bride and Ernest Thesiger as Dr. Pretorius. If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!   Watch Bride of Frankenstein: https://amzn.to/4lwzETg      Out this Month: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) Hot Take: 28 Years Later Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Patreon: Poll      Get in Touch:  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers  Visit our Store: https://the-film-flamers.printify.me/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmflamers  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/  (NEW!) SCANS Movie Rating Calculator: https://scans.glide.page/  Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com  Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733     Our Patrons:    Alex M Andrew Bower Anthony Criswell Ashlie Thornbury BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Bennett Hunter BreakfastChainsawMassacre Brittany Bellgardt Call me Lestat. Canadianmatt3 CenobiteBetty Christopher Nelson Dan Alvarez Dirty Birdy eliza mc Gia Gillian Murtagh GlazedDonut GWilliamNYC Irwan Iskak James Aumann Jessica E Joanne Ellison Josh Young Karl Haikara Kimberly McGuirk Kitty Kelly Kyle Kavanagh Laura O'Malley Lisa Libby Lisa Söderberg Livi Loch Hightower M Hussman Mac Daddy Matt Walsh Matthew McHenry Nicole McDaniel Niko Allred Nimble Wembley Orion Yannotti Pablo the Rhino Penelope Nelson random dude Richard Best Robert Eppers Rosieredleader Ryan King SHADOW OF THE DEAD SWANN Sharon Sinesthero Thomas Jane's gun Walstrich William Skinner   Sweet dreams...      "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

This Pride Month edition of Sitting in the Dark shines a lavender light on the long-standing but often invisible relationship between horror cinema and queer identity. Host Kynan Dias traces horror's appeal to outsiders—particularly LGBTQ+ viewers—who find coded representation in monsters, victims, and the margins of genre storytelling.The episode dives deep into three genre-defining films.The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)James Whale's campy sequel is reevaluated as a foundational queer text. The panel explores how Whale, an out gay director, infused the film with coded themes of same-sex companionship, rejection, and theatricality. From Dr. Pretorius's foppish villainy to the Bride's brief, iconic scream, the film is bursting with subtext—much of it retroactively interpreted through the lens of queer longing and societal othering. The group also riffs on Whale's tonal whiplash, Elsa Lanchester's cultural impact, and why “We belong dead” might be the most tragic queer line in horror history.A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)Often derided as a messy sequel, this film is now embraced by many as a camp classic of queer horror. The conversation covers the now-notorious creative denials around its subtext, the dynamic between actor Mark Patton and the filmmakers, and the striking presence of a “final boy” whose journey blurs lines between possession, repression, and queer awakening. The film's overt homoeroticism—locker rooms, leather bars, and sweaty dance sequences—is discussed not just for laughs, but as meaningful queer coding in the Reagan-era horror landscape. The panel also reckons with Freddy as a metaphor for internalized shame, and what it means when a horror film can't quite let its subtext become text.Titane (2021)Winner of the Palme d'Or and easily the most divisive film of the trio, Titane pushes the panel into complex conversations about gender fluidity, body horror, and the relationship between performance and identity. Is this a trans allegory? A critique of binaries? Or just a deeply weird tale of trauma and transformation? The hosts wrestle with the film's ambiguity, discussing its uncompromising visuals, unexpectedly tender surrogate father-son relationship, and what it means to build a chosen family amidst radical bodily change. Some saw it as alienating; others, transcendent. All agreed: this one will be analyzed for decades.This episode doesn't wrap everything up with a rainbow bow—and that's the point. Horror isn't tidy, and queerness rarely comes with clean lines or clear labels. But if you've ever felt like the monster, the final someone, or the person who's just a little too into the firetruck, this conversation might feel like coming home. Or at least like sitting in the dark with people who see what you see.Film SundriesThe List on LetterboxdWatch the movies discussed:The Bride of Frankenstien: Apple • Amazon • LetterboxdA Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge: Apple • Amazon • LetterboxdTitane: Apple • Amazon • Letterboxd (00:00) - Welcome to Sitting in the Dark (07:05) - Coded Queer Horror (10:03) - Dealing with the Morality Police (16:21) - Bride of Frankenstein (35:14) - A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (53:55) - Titane (01:21:46) - Coming Attractions: The Drac Pack Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel's family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.Follow the other podcasts in The Next Reel's family of film podcasts:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardMovies We LikeThe Next Reel Film PodcastJoin the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdPeteKyleTommyKynanWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

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Happy Pride Month! This week Sandra has chosen this once lost, James Whale horror flick. Many say it's the first queer coded horror film ever. Join us as we break down the film and decide for ourselves. CULTSHOW Radio 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00pm KRJF.org 92.3 FM - Santa Rosa KWTF.net 88.1 FM - Bodega Bay VISIT OUR STORE! www.thecultshow.com/store Fangoria Discount Code: thecultshow AKA The CULT SHOW Check out the video version of this podcast on Youtube at https://youtube.com/live/zgiDlUg1f7I Our awesome theme song was written and performed by Quinten T Cohen https://quintentcohen.bandcamp.com Check us out on socials: Instagram @thecultshowrocks Twitter @thecultshow_ Facebook @thecultshow Send us an email info@thecultshow.com or catch us online thecultshow.com Thanks for watching or listening. We greatly appreciate you! Perhaps consider subscribing to support our little show

The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with James Whale's 1933 Hollywood wonder The Invisible Man.

This week the crew digs up an oldie to talk about, James Whale's 1931 Universal classic, FRANKENSTEIN!!!!!  It will thrill you...It may shock you...It might even horrify you! So, strap in to your Monsterizer for this electrifying episode of Monster Candy Podcast!

In this episode, I discuss the life of Director James Whale.

Adaptation from one storytelling medium to another is key to cinema. Be it a novel, a play, a TV show, an opera, or beloved legend, the work adapted MUST be molded and changed to suit the strengths of cinema.  Ironically, faithful adaptations are often the least successful. Today, Secret Movie Club founder.programmer Craig Hammill looks at the classic 1818 romantic Gothic horror novel Frankenstein and how subversive clever film director James Whale adapted it in 1931 for Universal Studios. Whale even injects an LGBTQ+ subtext not present in the novel. And yet the key spark, soul of the original is in the film. Check out the pod and let us know what you think (in comments on our socials or by writing us at: community@secretmovieclub.com).

In this Diana Wynyard Acteurist Oeuvre-view episode we finally come to the source, James Whale's One More River (1934), the movie that inspired Dave to schedule this series, and don't worry, we still think it's a masterpiece. We recap how we've watched the Wynyard onscreen persona evolve and how Whale's new context for it gives it an unforgettable impact. And then we watch Wynyard discard that persona in On the Night of the Fire (1939), playing the supportive but stymied wife of Ralph Richardson's beleaguered Everyman in this ultra-despairing British noir. Two must-watches! Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:    ONE MORE RIVER (1934) [dir. James Whale] 0h 54m 37s:    ON THE NIGHT OF THE FIRE (1940) [dir. Brian Desmond Hurst] +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – “Making America Strange Again” * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

A deep dive into how all tech horror roads lead back to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818) and its most famous cinematic adaptation, James Whale's Frankenstein (1931) with film critic Clarisse Loughrey.  New episode every Friday.Follow us on Letterboxd to see what films we're covering.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Neon Alley" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring horror film history through a feminine lens.→ Support us on Patreon for bonus content.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.→ Read Feeding the Monster

What connects The Mayflower with an iconic screen adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?  And what connects the 1931 James Whale film Frankenstein with the 1956 Hollywood musical The King and I? Why do so many Americans show South Asian ancestry in DNA tests?  And where exactly does John Wayne fit into all of this? Sometimes the real horror is the story behind the actors and storytellers... Before We Were White takes a mid-point break from our four part series on the history of Christianity in America - "New, Improved, and Super-Sanctified".  Join us as we explore some of the darkness at the heart of Tinsel Town's Golden Era.

Kalid and Joe are back after a bit of a break! We're coming back hot and finally taking the time to do a deep dive into the creature that started it all for us. Joined by comedian & historian, Dawn Brodey, the crew chat about Frankenstein's Monster! Specfically, we talk about Mary Shelley's novel, the 1931 Universal film, Frankenstein, directed by James Whale, and the 1994 adaptation, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, from Kenneth Branagh. ​​*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! *Shoutout to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork! *Thank you to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth & Joe Mischo! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠ Featured Guests: Dawn Brodey is a writer, historian and comedian. She previously worked as an expert on Mary Shelley at the Bakken Museum in Minneapolis. Now, she lives in Los Angles, where she writes for TV, does stand-up comedy, improvises for Universal Studios, and hosts the HILF (History I'd Like to F*ck) podcast References: Making Up Universal's Frankenstein - Monsters of Makeup Branagh: Playing It Big and Wide in 'Frankenstein' A Real Pain Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson Mirror Life discussion on Science Friday Strange Angel: The Otherworldly Life of Rocket Scientist John Whiteside Parsons by George Pendle Support those impacted by the California wildfires: World Central Kitchen MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources

Our Return to Hammerland is complete with this one-two-punch review of both takes on The Old Dark House!In our final episode of the year, Ian and AC look at James Whale's 1932 Universal spook-fest, starring Boris Karloff and Gloria Stuart--and William Castle's Hammer-produced 1963 remake. Both are very different adaptations of the J.B. Priestley novel, which centers on an eccentric family who oversees a dilapidated mansion--and the bizarre secrets within!In this spoiler-filled dive into the "quirky horror" subgenre, the guys examine how two films, made thirty years apart, tackle the same premise in ways that make them both essential viewing. In short, the term "remake" is apt but very loose, and it's easy to imagine another take on the material that combines each film's best elements into a horror-comedy version of Clue!Also, the guys talk about the strange new direction this series is headed in 2025. Will next year be...the final chapter?!Join us and find out!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Old Dark House (1932) trailer.Watch the Old Dark House (1963) trailer.Find out where to watch The Old Dark House at JustWatch!Follow along with all of AC's macabre musings at Horror 101 w/ Dr. AC!Order AC's books on essential and obscure horror movies, Horror 101 and Hidden Horror!Subscribe to AC's YouTube channel, Horror 101 with Dr. AC.Hitch a ride with our entire 2024 series in the "Return to Hammerland" Playlist!It's not too late to catch up with our 2023 trip “Beyond Hammerland”!Check out 2022's year-long journey, "Son of Hammerland"!And watch the series that started it all: "Hammerland"!

Ep. 282: Thomas Beard of Light Industry on The Old Dark House, Japanese Paper Films, Community Action Center, and More Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I am a longtime admirer of Light Industry, home to wonderful screenings with original programming, and in my humble opinion a true New York institution. Shortly after Halloween, I was delighted to chat with programmer Thomas Beard, who together with Ed Halter developed and oversees Light Industry. The conversation begins with the James Whale classic The Old Dark House, and then moves through a discussion of film curation, Beard's development as a programmer dating back to Cinematexas, the history of Light Industry, recent screenings there such as the Japanese Paper Films program, and the vital role of preservation, programming, and exhibition in keeping films alive (or bringing them back from the dead). See what's showing next at Light Industry at lightindustry.org Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

Welcome back, Queernundrum listeners! This week, we're bringing you a dynamic episode that spans the worlds of classic cinema and modern politics. We'll explore the life and legacy of James Whale, the openly gay director of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, whose work revolutionized horror films and gave us timeless stories that reflect the struggles of outsiders.Then, we'll shift gears to discuss President Joe Biden's long-standing commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, from his early advocacy as a senator to his groundbreaking policies as president. Join us as we connect the dots between art and activism, showcasing how visibility and allyship create lasting change.Grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and let's dive into this inspiring journey from Hollywood to the White House.Episode Highlights:James Whale – Hollywood's Master of Monsters:Explore Whale's groundbreaking work in cinema, including his iconic films Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935).We how Whale's identity as an openly gay man may or may not influenced his storytelling, particularly the themes of otherness, societal rejection, and resilience.Joe Biden – An Ally in Action:Highlight Biden's pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ advocacy, including his early opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and his public support for same-sex marriage in 2012.Explore his presidency's accomplishments, such as the executive order extending federal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and his administration's efforts to pass the Equality Act.Celebrate Biden's appointments of LGBTQ+ leaders like Pete Buttigieg and Dr. Rachel Levine, showcasing his commitment to representation and inclusion.Connecting Art and Activism:We discuss how James Whale's films and Joe Biden's policies both represent a fight against societal exclusion and the power of embracing one's authentic self.Highlight the shared message of resilience and progress, from Whale's subversive cinematic themes to Biden's legislative efforts to ensure dignity and equality for all.Intro music by Jahzzar “Please Listen Carefully” “Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA” and Outro music by Scott Holmes “Acoustic Indie Folk” @ scottianholmes@live.com.Editor: H. Greystone via FinalCut ProWriter: G. Thoren

Five strangers gather in a spooky house filled with secrets during a terrible storm, and meanwhile two podcasters gather in different time zones to discuss it- join Borgo Pass host Jim Towns and Ian Bates of The Monster Archives podcast as they discuss James Whale's Frankenstein follow-up: 1932's THE OLD DARK HOUSE, starring Boris Karloff, Ernest Thesiger, Melvyn Douglas, Gloria Stuart, Lilian Bond, Raymond Massey and Charles Laughton. 

James Whale MBE is a British radio personality, television presenter, podcast host and author. He gained initial prominence in the 1980s as the host of The James Whale Radio Show on Radio Aire in Leeds, which was simulcast on national television. From 1995 to 2008, James hosted a night time radio show on talkSPORT (Talk Radio 1995–2000), followed by stints on LBC 97.3 and various BBC radio stations. Currently he hosts his own podcast, The James Whale Show, and a night time weekly radio show on talkRADIO. Follow James on X: https://x.com/THEJamesWhale/ Sponsor: Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRIGGERNOMETRY Join our Premium Membership for early access, extended and ad-free content: https://triggernometry.supercast.com OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Music by: Music by: Xentric | info@xentricapc.com | https://www.xentricapc.com/ YouTube: @xentricapc  Buy Merch Here: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Join the Mailing List: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/#mailinglist Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media:  https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry:  Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices