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In Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” a Vast Vision Gets Netflixed Down to Size | The New Yorker

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The latest reanimation of Mary Shelley’s classic tale, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, is a labyrinthine tour of a filmmaker’s career-long obsessions.

Save this story Save this story Earlier this year, Quentin Tarantino, when asked to parse the high points of his filmography in an interview, described the two-part “Kill Bill” (2003-04) as “the movie I was born to make.” He added, “I think ‘Inglourious Basterds’ is my masterpiece, but ‘Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood’ is my favorite.” Might these be distinctions without a difference? I’m generally wary of artistic-birthright narratives, not least because a filmmaker of remarkable talent, consistent vision, and good fortune might well wind up with multiple candidates for the honor. Witness

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