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frankenstein
On Gothic sincerity and del Toro's Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein wears its themes on its sleeve. Lily Osler writes on how that works – and how it doesn't.
rundown
Episodes Monday Rundown November 3–9 2025
This week: a great concert, a new obsession, and a mildly frustrating romance read.
Yorgos Lanthimos
In Bugonia, power always says "please"
Yorgos Lanthimos' latest movie is a psychedelic nightmare about the ways the powerful use social niceties to pacify their own consciences, writes Lily Osler.
newsletter
A November hiatus
An announcement
rundown
Episodes Monday Rundown October 27–November 2 2025
This week: KPop Demon Hunters, del Toro's Frankenstein, and two different Paranormal Activities
horror
Shelby Oaks, Bring Her Back, and the context collapse of YouTube horror
The video platform has been influencing films for years. That's only going to happen more, writes Emily St. James.
halloween
14 under-the-radar tales to freak you out this Halloween
Including movies, books, podcasts, and asking your friends to tell you a scary story.
rundown
Episodes Monday Rundown October 20-26 2025
This week: The Wicker Man, the new Last Dinner Party album, and so much found-footage horror
music
Maybe I don't need Taylor Swift anymore
Emily St. James on transition, changing tastes, and why so many Swifties seem to HATE her new album
rundown
Episodes Monday Rundown October 13 - 19 2025
This week: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, some horror classics, and Rilo Kiley in concert.
mailbag
October mailbag!
This month: Which classic Hollywood director could have crushed a found-footage movie? Also: It's spooky season!