The influence of Frankenstein is apparent in many of Tim Burton’s films. This is evident in his use of Gothic tropes and the exploration of the other. In his early works Burton celebrates and sympathises with the other. However, over time Burton’s characters have become bland and they pale in comparison to protagonists emerging in newer […]
Read More →On Friday 22 June I appeared at the inaugural British Academy Summer Showcase Late. Performing as part of the Humanities and Humour strand, it was a pleasure to poke fun at Frankenstein while sharing some of my research for the second time this year, courtesy of an invitation from comedian, impresario, and recovering academic Steve […]
Read More →Joanna talks with artist and illustrator Chris Kent about his graphic novel ‘The Golem’ and making the Gothic accessible to younger audiences.
Read More →Depictions of male creators are numerate in horror movies. Female creators are depicted less often but when they are it is often to subvert simplistic portrayals of villains- both male and female. These examples show how female creators on screen possess a complexity that surpasses her male counterpart and returns the duality to this character […]
Read More →In Shelley’s 1818 novel the monster demands ‘a creature of the opposite sex but as hideous as myself.’ However, when it come to portrayals of this creature on screen she rarely meets this description. Instead she is sexualised for the male gaze. Content note: Mild Violence and Gore
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