Homosexuality is very "art"

Desmond 2021-12-30 17:17:18

When I watched the first half, I thought, this is really the dream life most gay men have when they are old. Ian really acted like most gay men in my mind, horny and funny. As the director continued to intervene in Frankenstein movies, and Mr. Whale's scenes during World War I, he also began to become more and more neurotic. In fact, he is very empathetic, like someone who doesn't like himself, and while constantly trying to keep in touch with him, he has to pretend that he doesn't care. In fact, I can't see how difficult and lonely the movie is to express homosexuality, because these things may be the same for heterosexuals. In the movie, it is said that people's discrimination and incomprehension of homosexuality, but I don't think Mr. Whale is much influenced by these. There are still some places that are not very understanding and doubtful, such as why Mr. Whale suddenly started to lay hands on Clayton, and wanted Clayton to strangle him. Did Clayton like Mr. Whale in the end? I once again lament that love is really a theme that humans can never avoid. Whether you are "elegant" or "vulgar", "weird" or "normal", we all desire to love and be loved.

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Extended Reading
  • Newell 2022-03-21 09:02:51

    The rather ordinary old age interspersed with reminiscences of the Golden Age biographies would have been special for James Weir, the father of Frankenstein. However, the film focuses more on his personal life. Although it touches on the contradiction between the gods and the beasts, it does not resonate emotionally.

  • Major 2022-03-23 09:02:52

    9/10, life is too heavy to bear. Grandpa Ian gave a hall-level performance.

Gods and Monsters quotes

  • [Hannah is disturbed by the image of Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's Monster]

    Hannah: Oh, that monster. How could you be working with him?

    James Whale: Don't be daft. He's a very proper actor... and the dullest fellow imaginable.

  • Ernest Thesiger: [speaking to Colin Clive about the implications behind the Bride of Frankenstein's dress and hair] I gather we not only did her hair, but dressed her. What a couple of queens we are, Colin.

    James Whale: Yes, that's right, a couple of flaming queens. Pretorius is a little bit in love with Dr. Frankenstein, you know.