Frankenstein feat. Jason Hillman

About this episode

Michael and Jason discuss the various adaptations of Frankenstein, highlighting their differing opinions on the films.

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Shame List Picture Show. Today, Jason Hillman returns to the pod to talk Frankenstein — not just Guillermo del Toro’s latest opus, but the monster and myth across its many adaptations. Michael and Jason wax philosophically on what works (and doesn’t) in Frankenstein on film. Spoiler: Michael is far more forgiving than Jason. One point of total agreement, however, is their shared love for Kenneth Branagh’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. We dig into all of it. Be sure to check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/shamelistpictureshow Edited by: Austin Proctor Produced by: Michael Viers Theme Music by: Austin Proctor Opening Narration by: Nick Richards Credits Music by: Ten-Speed Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

People in this episode

Host: Michael Viers

Guest: Jason Hillman

Topics covered

• film
• adaptations
• Frankenstein
• reviews
• mythology

Keywords

• Guillermo del Toro
• Kenneth Branagh
• Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
• film adaptations
• philosophical discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Frankenstein, The Shame List Picture Show

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