Episode 23: A Graveyard Smash

It’s a special all-Frankenstein, all the Franken-time episode of Serious Fun! This episode stitches together two of Bryan’s presentations on the legacy of Mary Shelley’s work as part of our on-campus celebration of the novel’s 200th anniversary. First, gasp as Bryan talks about the surprising way Shelley’s work has been reinterpreted by pop culture icons you might not expect! Then, thrill to a discussion of Frankenstein’s monster, copyright law, and the public domain! Get your Halloween started off right with this new episode of Serious Fun!

NOTES:

Zac Fanni’s incredible analysis of David from the Alien franchise as a stand-in for the Romantic elements of the Frankenstein story can be found here: http://www.audienceseverywhere.net/david-modern-frankenstein-romantic-analysis-alien-covenant/

Josh Corman’s discussion of the Alien franchise as ongoing Frankenstein allegory is here: https://bookriot.com/2017/06/06/the-alien-franchise-is-now-one-big-frankenstein-story/

Jonathan Bailey’s discussion of the copyright implications of Universal’s ownership of the Frankenstein monster is here: https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2011/10/24/how-universal-re-copyrighted-frankensteins-monster/

Jae Prowse’s excellent tribute to Frankenstein makeup artist Jack Pierce can be read here: https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3504334/can-human-jack-pierce-forgotten-monster-makeup-pioneer/

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