Tag: Frankenstein

Reading Group: “Frankissstein”

Frankenstein! Brexit! Sex robots! AI! Is there a more romantic combination of things imaginable? We don't think so, which is why we consider this the perfect book to read just before Valentine's Day. We will meet on the 10th of February between 5pm and 6pm to discuss Jeanette Winterson's 2019 novel Frankissstein: A Love Story: … Continue reading Reading Group: “Frankissstein” →

Winter Film Reviews: “Frankenstein” (2025)

A guest post by Dilanaz Güler. Spoilers ahead! The first extended interaction between Victor and Elizabeth in Frankenstein (2025) includes a conversation about Elizabeth’s preference in books. The scene does not do much for the tale of Frankenstein itself: it establishes Victor as the type of person who imagines women prefer romance narratives “basked in … Continue reading Winter Film Reviews: “Frankenstein” (2025) →

Winter Film Reviews: Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” and the Death of Subtlety

A guest post by Holly Cowan. Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel is a visual delight. The landscape is stunning, and the performances are captivating, particularly Jacob Elordi’s portrayal of the Creature. However, despite del Toro’s lifelong obsession with the novel, the themes so eloquently presented by Shelley fall flat in this adaptation, … Continue reading Winter Film Reviews: Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” and the Death of Subtlety →

Reading Group: Excerpts from Frankenstein

Hopefully, we will have a delightfully dreary evening together, discussing excerpts from Frankenstein tomorrow! 💀 When: 5pm - 6pm BST 💀 In person: Hub 2, Jessop West 💀 Online: https://meet.google.com/fiy-qgoo-aah The chapters we will be taking a closer look at are (numbers might vary depending on your edition): 🫀"It was on a dreary night of … Continue reading Reading Group: Excerpts from Frankenstein →