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It’s so interesting reading Mary Shelley’s hugely influential novel “Frankenstein” after having so recently read Margaret Cavendish’s fantastically bizarre “The Blazing World” since both of these novels begin with a journey to the North Pole. I’ll need to read more about Shelley’s life and influences, but I assume having published her novel 152 years after Cavendish’s she must have been somewhat influenced by it – not just by the story’s action but the engagement she makes with scientific and philosophical ideas. Although, I have to say, Shelley’s novel is far more immediately engaging and readable for the incredibly gripping and sympathetic plot she created. While doctor Frankenstein’s infamous creation may have been reduced to an unreasonable monster in popular culture, in the novel he’s incredibly sensitive and articulate. It’s the fact that society sees Frankenstein’s creation as a monster that turns him into a monster rather than there being anything inherently evil about him. For this reason, I can see why this novel has really stood the test of time. As the ultimate tale of an outsider to society, it has a universal resonance and its meaning is still powerful today – for instance, Guillermo del Toro credited and thanked Mary Shelley when he won best director at this year’s BAFTAs for his film ‘The Shape of Water’.
I was encouraged to finally read this novel because of my involvement in curating the “Rediscover the Classics” project for the company JellyBooks. I talk more about this project and how you can join in with it in this video. It gives a great excuse for finally getting around to reading some much-lauded books. It feels especially poignant reading “Frankenstein” this year because it’s been exactly 200 years since it was first published. That a novel written so long ago can still feel so fresh and relevant is astounding. It’s no wonder that this book makes such a great choice for classrooms because young people can naturally relate to and un Colin Chilvers Dies: Oscar-Winning VFX Director Who Helped Christopher Reeve Fly and Michael Jackson Lean Into ‘Smooth Criminal’ Was 79 See full article at Deadline Film + TV Jacob Elordi is the monster in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein; replaces Andrew Garfield President Harry S. Truman once said, “Men make history, and not the other way around.” Well, on Derek Water’s long-running Drunk History, it’s the inebriated who make history — or at least try to remember it. Through 74 episodes over the last 6 years, Waters has created one of the benchmark series for Comedy Central, sometimes three historical look-backs an episode, with an intriguing mix of events we didn’t see on the timelines in high school or college, whether it’s Gloria Steinem going undercover at the Playboy Club or this past seaosn’s opener “Are You Afraid of the Drunk?” which follows a Mary Shelley sex romp party was the launch pad for her initial telling of Frankenstein. Along the way, it’s like Waters is making his own King’s Speech or The Crown episode every week, but from all vantage points of history, and he’s hooked not only burgeoning and established comedic performers for the ride, but award-lauded talent as well. In “Are You Afraid of the Drunk,” comedian Rich Fulcher is the narrator with three-time Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Evan Rachel Wood as Shelley (flexing her comedy muscle) with Elijah Wood as Percy Shelley, Jack McBrayer as Lord Byron and in double flashback, Seth Rogen as Victor Frankenstein and Will Farrell as the Monster. This year, Drunk History is up for three Primetime Emmy noms: Variety Series Editing, Outstanding Variety Sketch show, and Water’s directing on “Are You Afraid of the Drunk?”. Here’s our latest Crew Call conversation with Waters on building the Drunk History franchise. By NI C K DEAR From th e n ov e l by PRINCIPAL SPONSOR CORE FUNDER MA R Y SH E L LE Y SHOW PARTNER 1 2 Nau M a i, H ae r e M a i Barbara George Welcome to Frankenstein! We are really need? Visit www.courttheatre.org.nz so pleased to see you back at The Court and choose The Friends from the dropdown Theatre this August. We are all starting Support Us menu, or phone us at the Box to ask ourselves where this year has gone, Office for personal service (0800 333 100). but what a great year it has been so far In the pages of this programme book - and there is still so much more to come. you will meet the many people who have There is even more on offer for friends, made this show the stunning success so perhaps consider becoming a Friend it is. Themes emerge, and as CE of this of The Court Theatre. Amongst other things, fine organisation, it makes me very proud you will have the opportunity to read about the teamwork, the courage, to attend lunches and events with like- the welcomes and the friendships. These minded people, access information from are our values in action. A shout out behind the scenes and, if you are really to Artistic Director Dan Pengelly whose fortunate (and perhaps a bit persistent), thoughtful programming has opened get yourself on one of the ushering our doors to so many – both in the creative teams. Being a Friend is a great way to teams, and our audiences who are enjoying stay connected and support The Court coming to The Court. Theatre in supporting our community. We hope you enjoy Frankenstein - remember The membership fees are very reasonable to tell your friends. for the ‘Friend’ship you will get in return. Memberships also make great gifts, and Ka kite anō Father’s Day is just around the corner... after Barbara George all, just how many pairs of socks does he Chief Executive / Tumu Whakarae 3 Expect Big Things The All-New Puma Now From $31,990+ORC Limited Tim
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Chilvers’ post-Superman credits from the ’80s through the 2000s also included Superman 2and Superman 3, Bride of Chucky, X-Menand K-19: The Widowmaker.
Indeed, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankensteinfilm is officially a go at Netflix, with Deadline reporting that the director has signed rising star Jacob Elordito play Frankenstein’s monster. He replaces Andrew Garfield, who had to bail on the part due to scheduling conflicts arising from the SAG/AFTRAstrikes. While some may be disappointed that Garfieldwon’t be playing the role, Elordi’s a rising star, with him a breakout lead on Euphoriaand recently earning raves for his co-starring role in Saltburn. He also plays Elvis Presleyin Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla.
Elordi, who stands a mighty 6’5, seems a clever choice to play the sympathetic monster. Given that it’s a Guillermo del Toro movie, I expect something radic Derek Waters Looks Back On Our Past — Not With Tall Tales, Just ‘Drunk History’: Crew Call Podcast
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