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Guillermo del Toro Says His ‘Frankenstein’ Isn’t About AI—Clarifies It’s About Humanity

Guillermo del Toro Says His ‘Frankenstein’ Isn’t About AI—Clarifies It’s About Humanity

Guillermo del Toro has made it clear that his recently released Netflix Frankenstein film isn’t a parable about artificial intelligence, despite speculation about an AI connection. Speaking at the Venice Film Festival ahead of the film’s premiere, the Oscar-winning director emphasized that the story is about human flaws, broken hearts, and the imperfection inherent in all of us.

Marc Maron Blasts Netflix as “Reichflix” for Choosing Dave Chappelle Over Gender Activists — ‘F**cism is Good for Business’

Marc Maron Blasts Netflix as “Reichflix” for Choosing Dave Chappelle Over Gender Activists — ‘F**cism is Good for Business’

Comedian Marc Maron is not known for pulling punches, but his latest remarks about Netflix’s handling of Dave Chappelle’s controversial stand up specials may be some of his sharpest (and most ridiculous) yet. Appearing on Pod Save America this past weekend, Maron accused the streaming giant of abandoning all pretense of ethics in favor of protecting its bottom line.

KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Makes Billboard History

Netflix Wins the Weekend Box Office With KPop Demon Hunters Then Hides Official Numbers

This weekend, Netflix scored something it has almost never managed before: a No. 1 finish at the U.S. box office. The anime musical KPop Demon Hunters surged past traditional theatrical releases with an estimated $18–20 million gross, despite being available to stream on Netflix worldwide. That should have been an easy victory lap for the streaming giant. Instead, the win is clouded by secrecy, conflicting reports, and Netflix’s deliberate refusal to confirm any hard numbers.

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Brings the Monster Back to Life with Faith, Flesh, and Fatherhood

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Brings the Monster Back to Life with Faith, Flesh, and Fatherhood

It’s been a long road, but Guillermo del Toro is finally bringing his version of Frankenstein to life, and it might just be his most personal monster yet.

The Oscar-winning filmmaker has wanted to tell this story for decades, and after years of rejection from studios,  Netflix finally gave him the green light. Now, with Frankenstein set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival before its November Netflix debut, we’re getting a closer look at a project del Toro calls his “bucket list” film.