20 Frankensteins from (Nearly) a Century of Cinema, Ranked

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As a longtime moviegoer, I’ve always been fascinated by adaptations of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. When James Whale brought the story to Universal over a century after its initial publication, it was a landmark moment. Now, Guillermo del Toro, a master of fantasy cinema, has finally delivered his own take – a lavish, big-budget epic he’s been developing for years, clearly deeply connected to the themes of Shelley’s novel. It got me thinking: comparing Whale’s classic to del Toro’s new vision, which Frankenstein film truly stands out as the best?

Pokemon Legends Z-A player automates 1,000 trainer battles with 3D printer and turbo controller

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A Twitch streamer famous for his inventive Pokémon challenges built a machine to automate a really tedious part of the game: battling 1,000 trainers for Mable’s Research. Rather than spending days doing it by hand, ProfessorRex used a modified controller—held inside a padded box to repeatedly press the A button—along with a 3D printer that automatically pressed the ZL button to keep his Pokémon focused on opponents.

Of Course, KPop Demon Hunters Is Dominating Halloween This Year, But I’m More Weirded Out That Weird Lorax TikTok Meme Is Getting Play

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Everyone’s been calling *K-Pop Demon Hunters* the movie of the summer, so I predicted we’d see a lot of kids dressing up as the characters for Halloween. And sure enough, *TODAY* just reported that the most popular costumes this year are members of the Huntr/x band, followed by the Saja Boys! I was surprised to see Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax also made the list, but I guess that’s thanks to some strange memes going around on TikTok.

Netflix Enlists Michael Fassbender for Kennedy Family Version of ‘The Crown’

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Netflix announced that Michael Fassbender, known for his roles in the thrillers *The Agency* and *Black Bag*, will portray Joe Kennedy Sr. in a new series about the Kennedy family. The show is planned as an American take on the popular historical drama *The Crown*, charting the family’s ascent to political prominence over several seasons. Following the success of *The Crown*, it’s a natural step for Netflix to create a similar series focused on an American dynasty.

‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Review: A Tightly-Wound ’70s-set Thriller

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Exploitative businesses that prioritize profit from our personal data over genuine assistance have always existed, and this story stems from that very problem. The plot centers around Richard Hall, a mortgage broker, who finds a bomb wired to his neck thanks to Tony Kiritsis. Kiritsis believes Richard and his father swindled him out of land and demands both an apology and repayment before letting Richard go. This unbelievable situation is based on a true story, and the director presents it straightforwardly, reminding us that sometimes the most captivating stories are real ones enhanced with cinematic flair.