“Only Monsters Play God”: Del Toro Breathes New Life Into Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’

Carolina Heeschen • October 30, 2025

In an age defined by rapid technological transformation, del Toro’s adaptation turns Shelley’s novel into a mirror for the present moment. It does not merely retell the classic narrative but reimagines it as a hauntingly contemporary reflection on what it means to create and what it truly means to be human. 

Weynand: Engaging With Hispanic Heritage In The Movie Industry

Jack Weynand • October 1, 2023

This month, celebrate Hispanic heritage by engaging with this director, actor, and movie.

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ Establishes a Fresh Take on the Classic Fairytale 

Jack Weynand • November 30, 2022

The famed director highlights iconography and themes of conflicted responsibility in his new stop-motion animated film 'Pinocchio.'

Assumptions on the Academy Awards

Jacob Schick • February 28, 2018

Arts Editor Jacob Schick makes educated guesses and predictions about the movies and actors who will win in four of the categories of the upcoming Academy Awards.

‘The Shape of Water’ Highlights Aspects of Humanity, Breaks Preconceptions

Tristan St. Germain • December 3, 2017

'The Shape of Water' provides a realistic glimpse into 1960's society and teeters between the mystical and the deeply, intrinsically human.