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Diane Keaton in ‘Annie Hall’. Photo: United Artists.
Diane Keaton has passed away, and the iconic actress will never be forgotten.
The Oscar-winning actress appeared in such beloved franchises as ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Father of the Bride’ series, classic comedies like ‘Baby Boom,’ ‘The First Wives Club’ and ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ as well as Woody Allen films such as ‘Manhattan,’ and ‘Annie Hall,’ for which she received the Academy Award for Best Actress.
In honor of the new movie, Moviefone is counting down the 25 best films of Diane Keaton’s career.
Let’s begin!
Related Article: Diane Keaton, Iconic Star of ‘Annie Hall’, Passes Away at the Age of 79
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Just when George Banks (Steve Martin) has recovered from his daughter’s wedding, he receives the news that she’s (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) pregnant … and that George’s wife (Keaton) is expecting too. He was planning on selling their home, but that’s a plan that—like George—will have to change with the arrival of both a grandchild and a kid of his own.
“Just when his world is back to normal… he’s in for the surprise of his life!”
In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege (Andy Garcia) under his wing.
“All the power on earth can’t change destiny.”
A trio of sisters (Keaton, Meg Ryan and Lisa Kudrow) bond over their ambivalence toward the approaching death of their curmudgeonly father (Walter Matthau), to whom none of them was particularly close.
“Every family has a few hang-ups.”
A young and devoted morning television producer (Rachel McAdams) is hired as an executive producer on a long-running morning show at a once-prominent but currently failing station in New York City. Eager to keep the show on air, she recruits a former news journalist and anchor (Harrison Ford) who disapproves of co-hosting with the current morning host (Keaton).
An uptight, conservative businesswoman (Sarah Jessica Parker) accompanies her boyfriend (Dermot Mulroney) to his eccentric and outgoing family’s annual Christmas celebration and finds that she’s a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.
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Michelle (Emma Roberts) and Allen (Luke Bracey), who have reached the point in their relationship where they are considering next steps, decide to invite their parents (Keaton and William H. Macy, Susan Sarandon and Richard Gere) to finally meet and to offer some understanding of why marriage works. Except the parents already know each other quite well, which leads to some very distinct opinions about the value of marriage.
“Maybe you stay married for the kids.”
The story of a woman (Keaton) who loves her dog more than her husband (Kevin Kline). And then her husband loses the dog.
A leukemia patient (Keaton) attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister (Meryl Streep) to get her bone marrow.
“A story about the years that keep us apart… And the moments that bring us together.”
Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) is reunited with her friends Nemo (Hayden Rolence) and Marlin (Albert Brooks) in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
“An unforgettable journey she probably won’t remember.”
A dedicated schoolteacher (Keaton) spends her nights cruising bars, looking for abusive men with whom she can engage in progressively violent sexual encounters.
“To her father, Theresa was a dutiful daughter. To the children she taught, Theresa brought warmth and hope. To the men she met in bars, Theresa was easy. All kinds of people loved Theresa. Diane Keaton plays Theresa in Looking for Mr. Goodbar.”
(L to R) Diane Keaton as Diane, Mary Steenburgen as Carol, Candice Bergen as Sharon, and Jane Fonda as Vivian in ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter,’ a Focus Features release.
The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends (Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen) as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.
“Slightly scandalous. Totally fabulous.”
A middle-aged couple (Woody Allen and Keaton) suspects foul play when their neighbor’s wife (Lynn Cohen) suddenly drops dead.
13. ‘Poms’ (2019)
A woman (Keaton) moves into a retirement community and starts a cheerleading squad with her fellow residents (Jacki Weaver and Pam Grier).
“It’s never too late to chase a dream.”
When 30-year-old self-proclaimed homebody Mack Martin (Elizabeth Lail) reluctantly joins a Palm Springs bachelorette trip for her best friend Carla (Taylour Paige), her inner 70-year-old (Keaton) is released — literally.
Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer (Woody Allen) dating a teenage girl (Mariel Hemingway) is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend’s mistress (Keaton).
“Woody Allen’s New Comedy Hit”
(L to R) Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson in ‘Something’s Gotta Give’. Photo: Sony Pictures Releasing.
Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson) is an aged music industry exec with a fondness for younger women like Marin (Amanda Peet), his latest trophy girlfriend. Things get a little awkward when Harry suffers a heart attack at the home of Marin’s mother, Erica (Keaton). Left in the care of Erica and his doctor (Keanu Reeves), a love triangle starts to take shape.
“After a lifetime of going from girl to girl, the ultimate bachelor is about to encounter something new.”
After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites (Keaton, Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler) have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts – in the wallet!
“Don’t get mad. Get everything.”
Four lifelong friends (Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen) decide that their lives could change by becoming nasty and reading ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ in their monthly book club to get inspiration on how to handle sexual pleasure at an elderly age.
“The next chapter is always the best.”
Three sisters (Keaton, Jessica Lange and Sissy Spacek) try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother’s suicide.
“Meg just left one. Lenny never had one. Babe just shot one. The MaGrath sisters sure have a way with men.”
6. ‘Reds’ (1981)
An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed (Warren Beatty), who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant (Keaton).
“Not since Gone with the Wind has there been a great romantic epic like it!”
Diane Keaton in ‘The Godfather’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
In the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino) steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
“An offer you can’t refuse.”
The life of super-yuppie J.C. (Keaton) is thrown into turmoil when she inherits a baby from a distant relative.
“JC Wiatt, corporate powerhouse, just received an inheritance. And it sucks.”
George Banks (Steve Martin) is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) has decided to marry a man from an upper-class family, but George can’t think of what life would be like without his daughter. His wife (Keaton) tries to make him happy for Annie, but when the wedding takes place at their home and a foreign wedding planner (Martin Short) takes over the ceremony, he becomes slightly insane.
“Love is wonderful. Until it happens to your only daughter.”
In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba, while his wife (Keaton) wants out of the family.
“The rise and fall of the Corleone empire.”
Diane Keaton in ‘Annie Hall’. Photo: United Artists.
New York comedian Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall (Keaton).
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Diane Keaton stars as Diane in ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter,’ a Focus Features release.
Diane Keaton, iconic star of ‘Annie Hall’, has passed away at the Age of 79, her family has confirmed.
Best known for her performances in iconic films such as ‘Annie Hall,’‘The Godfather,’ and ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ Keaton redefined the image of the modern woman in American cinema.
With her trademark turtlenecks, oversized glasses, and quick wit, Keaton was a singular force in Hollywood — a muse, a mystery, and a mainstay of sophisticated comedy and drama alike.
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Diane Keaton: Early Life
Diane Keaton in ‘The Godfather’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
Born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, Keaton grew up fascinated by theater and film. She studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York and began her career on stage — including an early stint in the original Broadway production of ‘Hair’.
Her big break came when she starred as Kay Adams in ‘The Godfather,’ but it was her collaboration with Woody Allen, especially in ‘Annie Hall,’ that cemented her legacy.
Diane Keaton: Movie Star
Diane Keaton in ‘Annie Hall’. Photo: United Artists.
As Annie Hall — a quirky, neurotic, unforgettable heroine — Keaton earned the Academy Award for Best Actress and inadvertently launched a fashion revolution. Her androgynous, vintage-inspired wardrobe became a national phenomenon.
She continued to star in both comedic and dramatic roles across four decades, in films such as ‘Baby Boom,’‘Father of the Bride,’‘Marvin’s Room’ and ‘The First Wives Club’.
Her onscreen presence was marked by intelligence, warmth, and a kind of unselfconscious vulnerability that endeared her to audiences and critics alike.
Diane Keaton: A Private Life in the Public Eye
(L to R) Diane Keaton stars as Diane, Jane Fonda as Vivian, Candice Bergen as Sharon and Mary Steenburgen as Carol in “Book Club: The Next Chapter,’ a Focus Features release. Credit: Riccardo Ghilardi / © 2023 Fifth Season, LLC.
Never married, Keaton was famously linked to a string of high-profile partners, including Al Pacino, Warren Beatty, and Allen. Yet she remained fiercely independent, often remarking on her contentment with single life.
In later years, she focused on raising her two adopted children and devoted herself to photography, architecture, and preservation of historic homes in California.
She was also a bestselling author, known for candid memoirs such as “Then Again” and “Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty.”
Diane Keaton: Legacy
(L to R) Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson in ‘Something’s Gotta Give’. Photo: Sony Pictures Releasing.
Keaton is survived by her daughter Dexter, son Duke, and a legacy of cinematic brilliance.
A fashion icon, a trailblazing actress, and a woman who defied Hollywood norms, Keaton will be remembered not just for the roles she played, but for the life she lived with unapologetic individuality.
In every character she portrayed, Keaton brought heart, humor, and a voice uniquely her own.
(L to R) Diane Keaton as Diane, Mary Steenburgen as Carol, Candice Bergen as Sharon, and Jane Fonda as Vivian in ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter,’ a Focus Features release.
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Channing Tatum stars in Paramount Pictures ‘Roofman’.
In theaters on October 10 via Paramount Pictures is ‘Roofman’, which is inspired by the odd true story of Jeff Manchester, who got the titular nickname by breaking into McDonald’s restaurants through their roofs and created a hideout inside a Toys “R” Us store.
“Based on actual events. And terrible decisions.”
Co-written and directed by Derek Cianfrance (‘The Place Beyond the Pines’), the movie stars Channing Tatum (‘21 Jump Street’), Kirsten Dunst (‘Spider-Man’), Uzo Aduba (‘Orange is the New Black’), Emory Cohen (‘Brooklyn’), Ben Mendelsohn (‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’) and Peter Dinklage (‘Game of Thrones’).
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Initial Thoughts
Channing Tatum stars in Paramount Pictures ‘Roofman’.
When you consider his past work –– doomed romance ‘Blue Valentine’ and tension-filled crime thriller ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ –– Derek Cianfrance might not seem like the first choice for a true story that, on the face of it, could come across as goofy. And yet, in the director’s hands, it has become something warm and surprisingly sweet.
Script and Direction
(L to R) Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst star in Paramount Pictures’ ‘Roofman’.
Cianfrance wrote the script with Kirt Gunn (‘Sound of Metal’), a former advertising executive who hired the director years ago to work on a campaign.
Together, they have wrangled Jeff Manchester’s story –– albeit changing a few of the details into something that, while it doesn’t let him off the hook for his actions, does at least try to understand why he turned to robbery and burglary.
Cast and Performances
Peter Dinklage stars in Paramount Pictures’ ‘Roofman’.
Channing Tatum is the beating heart of the movie –– it utilizes the full power of his charisma but also gives him a chance to explore some deeper, darker sides.
And his chemistry with Kirsten Dunst, who plays the single mother for whom Manchester falls, makes for a romantic, sweet side to the film, even if their love story doesn’t have happiest ending.
Final Thoughts
(L to R) Juno Temple, LaKeith Stanfield and Channing Tatum star in Paramount Pictures’ ‘Roofman’.
Cianfrance infuses the story with more meaning, but doesn’t forget to keep it entertaining and heartfelt.
‘Roofman’ receives 80 out of 100.
(L to R) Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst star in Paramount Pictures’ ‘Roofman’.
What’s the story of ‘Roofman’?
Based on an unbelievable true story, ‘Roofman’ follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman.
After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.
Who is in the cast of ‘Roofman’?
- Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester
- Kirsten Dunst as Leigh Wainscott
- Ben Mendelsohn as Ron Smith
- Peter Dinklage as Mitch
- Uzo Aduba as Eileen
- Juno Temple as Michelle
- Emory Cohen as Otis
- LaKeith Stanfield as Steve
Theatrical one-sheet for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Roofman’.
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(L to R) George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt. Photo: Warner Bros.
Preview:
- George Clooney says ‘Ocean’s 14’ budget has been approved.
- The movie, with director David Leitch attached, should be shooting next year.
- Stars Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Don Cheadle are all likely to return.
It has been years since we last saw the heist-happy crew of the ‘Ocean’s’ movies. There has been chatter about an ‘Ocean’s 14’ in recent years, and things are clearly moving forward. ‘The Fall Guy’s David Leitch was reported as in talks to direct in January, and now, per star/producer George Clooney says that it’s looking good for production in 2026.
This is what Clooney told E! News about the new development:
“We just got the budget approved at Warner Bros. and we’re trying to set up. It’s just scheduling, so it’s just setting a start date for us. Probably start in about nine or 10 months, shooting.”
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What has happened with the ‘Ocean’s’ movies?
The cast of 2001’s ‘Ocean’s Eleven’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
The original ‘Ocean’s’ trilogy, directed by Steven Soderbergh, launched in 2001 with ‘Ocean’s Eleven,’ a critical favorite and a commercial hit with just over $450 million at the worldwide box office.
The franchise continued with 2004’s ‘Ocean’s Twelve’ ($362 million) and 2007’s ‘Ocean’s Thirteen’ ($311 million).
A spinoff, 2018’s ‘Ocean’s 8,’ starred Sandra Bullock as the sister of Clooney’s Danny Ocean. The movie hit the $297 million mark worldwide.
As for the new movie, Clooney has previously described the tone of the movie as akin to Martin Brest’s 1979 heist comedy ‘Going in Style’.
Who will show up for ‘Ocean’s 14’?
George Clooney in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
In terms of who from the sprawling ‘Ocean’s ensemble might be back, let’s throw it back to Clooney, shall we?
“Yeah, Brad [Pitt], Matt [Damon], Don [Cheadle] and Julia [Roberts]. I had dinner last night with Julia. They’re all still really dear friends. And so, the chance to work together would be fun.”
What else is happening in the ‘Ocean’s’ world?
‘Barbie’ CinemaCon 2023 Presentation and Press Line, April 25th. Photos By Eric
Along with the new sequel for the main crew, a prequel, set in 1960s Europe, is also in development.
That one has Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling attached to star, with Jay Roach on board to direct.
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Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
Opening in theaters October 17 and streaming on Netflix November 7 is ‘Frankenstein,’ written for the screen and directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Charles Dance, and Lars Mikkelsen.
“Only monsters play God.”
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Initial Thoughts
Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
Guillermo del Toro has been waiting to adapt ‘Frankenstein’ to the screen his entire life. Themes, ideas, and imagery from Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Gothic horror – one of the genre’s seminal texts – run through many of Del Toro’s previous 12 films, and while ‘Frankenstein’ has been on his bucket list of movies to make, he’s never had the opportunity until now.
And once offered it, Del Toro seized the chance with both hands to make an extraordinary, gorgeous, deeply moving version of the tale that may end up being the definitive screen version in a long line of previous adaptations. His ‘Frankenstein’ is not slavishly faithful to the book – and in fact Del Toro brings a very personal stamp to the narrative that changes its meaning in deeply profound ways – but it’s loyal to the spirit and tone of the story, bringing out its many layers through an incredible cast and a sumptuous production that immerses the viewer fully in the world of Victor Frankenstein and his doomed creation.
Story and Direction
(L to R) Director Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Issac as Victor Frankenstein on the set of ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
The story follows the outline of Shelley’s novel, beginning with a prelude in which the crew of a ship trapped in Arctic ice comes upon a badly injured, dying man who identifies himself as Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac). The ship is soon besieged by a towering, humanoid, seemingly indestructible figure who is after Frankenstein. From there, both parties tell their side of the tale to the ship’s captain (Lars Mikkelsen).
It’s a tale told many times, with which we’re all broadly familiar: Frankenstein, devastated as a boy by the death of his mother and emotionally wounded by his cold, distant father (Charles Dance), sets out to find a way to bring back life to the dead. Ostracized by the medical community, he finds backing from a wealthy arms dealer named Heinrich Harlander (Christoph Waltz) and his own younger brother William (Felix Kammerer), who now controls the family estate in the wake of their father’s passing. But less enthused is William’s alluring, enigmatic fiancée — and Harlander’s niece — Elizabeth (Mia Goth), who suspects that Victor is tampering with aspects of nature that he dares not try to control.
But Victor presses forward, and eventually succeeds at creating a nameless being (Jacob Elordi) out of the parts of many different dead men. This is where Del Toro not so much diverges from the novel but brings one of its many underlying themes to the forefront: the nature of the relationship between a parent and a child. The creature is seemingly unable to learn words, only plaintively repeating his creator’s name over and over. Like his father before him, Victor becomes impatient and actively abusive toward what he fails to see as his own son. Only Elizabeth sees the true nature of the creature, and her compassion at least gives it a glimpse of a better humanity.
(L to R) Jacob Elordi as The Creature and Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein on the set of Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
Victor ultimately cannot abide what he sees as a failure and attempts to destroy his creation, which escapes into the countryside and – thanks to the kindness of a blind man who cannot see his new friend’s hideous visage – learns to read, speak, think, and finally try to figure out its place in what is largely a cold, uncaring world. When he seeks out his creator again, only for Victor to rebuff the creature’s request for a mate to allay his intense loneliness, the creature is consumed with rage, setting out on a rampage to destroy everything in his maker’s life while making Victor watch.
Other versions of the story have touched on the idea that the creature is a misunderstood and misguided child, but Del Toro makes this the focus of his adaptation, turning it into the most emotional ‘Frankenstein’ to ever hit the screen. Despite his monstrous appearance and often insensate rage – a fury which also makes this the goriest ‘Frankenstein’ we’ve ever watched – the creature is a sympathetic figure throughout. Unloved by his father and rejected by those who see only his appearance, Frankenstein’s creation is a walking metaphor for so many lonely, abused, outcast people in the world today.
The movie, which runs nearly two and a half hours, begins somewhat slowly; at times one may wonder if Del Toro is overcomplicating some of the table-setting of the first act (it took us a while to figure out whether or not, for example, Harlander actually had a purpose in the story). But it picks up momentum and achieves an operatic grandeur as we get to the creation sequence and everything after that. Once the creature – played to perfection by an unrecognizable Elordi in mostly prosthetic makeup – arrives, the dominant conflict of the film takes it to soaring new heights of melodrama. This isn’t a horror movie, per se, despite the Gothic settings, intense production design, and rivers of blood and viscera that run through it; this is a tragedy, and it’s almost impossible to remain unmoved by the creature, his plight, and the endgame between what both creator and creation finally recognize as father and son.
Cast and Performances
Mia Goth as Elizabeth in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
Del Toro couldn’t have cast his three leads better, but we have to begin with Elordi as the creature. Strongly inspired by Shelley’s own description, the creature looks like a walking anatomy drawing gone haywire, with stitching and mismatched slabs of flesh crisscrossing his tall, lean, meat-colored body. He’s not human, but he has the spark of humanity in him. Elordi is nothing less than riveting every time he’s onscreen, conveying the creature’s pain, loneliness, anger, and emotional need with great power even through the makeup. It’s a brilliant performance that deserves to become as iconic as that of Boris Karloff.
Oscar Isaac brings his customary fire and passion to the role of Victor, a man so tormented by the lack of loving parents in his life that he realizes far too late that he’s become one himself and must adjust accordingly. A bundle of ego, raw energy, and intellectual superiority, you can’t quite hate Isaac’s Victor even as you recognize his fatal flaws.
Elizabeth, meanwhile, has been expanded from the book, no longer Victor’s devoted fiancée but a progressive woman who can see the beauty in nature – even when it’s not immediately apparent – and has an almost ethereal sense of the boundaries between life and death. Mia Goth, after her earthier turns in the ‘X’ trilogy and ‘Infinity Pool,’ looks like she stepped out of a 19th century painting and provides a sole, empathetic voice of wisdom (Goth also briefly plays Victor’s mother in a neat dual performance).
Final Thoughts
Jacob Elordi as The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025.
On every level, this is a superb film. Costumes, production design, and score are all top-notch. The visual effects, particularly those involving the creature, are nearly as impressive – only two scenes involving clearly CG wolves mar the film in that respect. The world of the movie is immersive, with Del Toro using his customary painterly colors to give this period epic a mix of the grotesque and the glorious.
But it’s the story, its themes, the actors, and the rising tide of emotional power that make this ‘Frankenstein’ unlike any that has come before. Del Toro has said that he’s wanted to make his version of Mary Shelley’s literary landmark for 30 years. He’s not only done the book justice and then some, but he’s created his own masterwork that – like a loving parent – he should be proud to send out into the world.
‘Frankenstein’ receives a score of 95 out of 100.
Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
What is the plot of ‘Frankenstein’?
A brilliant but egotistical scientist (Oscar Isaac) brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Who is in the cast of ‘Frankenstein’?
- Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein
- Jacob Elordi as the Creature
- Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza/Claire Frankenstein
- Felix Kammerer as William Frankenstein
- Lars Mikkelsen as Captain Anderson
- Christoph Waltz as Heinrich Harlander
- Charles Dance as Leopold Frankenstein
- David Bradley as Blind Man
- Christian Convery as young Victor
- Ralph Ineson as Professor Krempe
Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in ‘Frankenstein’. Photo: Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
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(L to R) Bill Condon, Jennifer Lopez, and Tonatiuh attend the ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ New York premiere. Credit: Jason Crowley/BFA.
‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’, which is based on the musical of the same name, comes exclusively to theaters on October 10th. It tells the story of two prisoners who form an unlikely bond. Moviefone was in attendance at the press conference in support of the release, which featured Jennifer Lopez (who plays Aurora, Ingrid Luna, and Spider Woman) and Diego Luna (who plays Valentin Arregui and Armando). They shared details about the costumes and choreography, as well as the film’s powerful message.
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1) How Jennifer Lopez Crafted Three Separate Characters
(L to R) Jennifer Lopez and Tonatiuh in ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’. Courtesy of Roadside Attractions.
Jennifer Lopez plays not one, not two, but three different characters in ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’. Here, she discusses how she crafted all three of them.
Jennifer Lopez: It was three different characters that I got to play. Ingrid Luna, the actress, that Tonatiuh’s character, Molina, idolizes and is in love with. There’s her, and then there’s Aurora, and then there’s the Spider Woman, right? There is the dark and the light. The two sides of somebody. At the end of the day, you look at it and you say, okay, Molina is Aurora. They’re the same person. And then Molina loves Ingrid Luna. For me, it was making them all just a little bit different, but knowing that all of us were the same, in that we were all searching for love. The Spider Woman just wants a kiss. Aurora’s looking for her true love. Molina’s dying to be loved, wanting to be loved, wanting to be seen. For me, playing each one of the three characters, it was about finding little nuances.
2) Jennifer Lopez Took A Lot Of Inspiration From Old Hollywood
Jennifer Lopez in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’. Photo: Lionsgate.
When talking about the costumes, Jennifer Lopez reveals the old Hollywood actresses and styles that she and director Bill Condon looked to for inspiration.
Jennifer Lopez: It’s the costumes and it’s the hair and makeup, right? It’s all of it because my three characters are so different. [The Costume Designer] Colleen Atwood was very specific about what she wanted. It wasn’t like other costume designers I’ve worked with. She was like, this is the suit that I’m thinking of for this, and she had a sketch of it and she had color swatches. And she was like, what do you think? We kind of honed it down, but it made it very clear for me where I was in each moment because we are not making a whole movie in the musical, right? We’re doing pieces of this movie. It made it very simple for me to understand exactly who I was in that moment. So for me, the costumes are a very big part of understanding the character and making the reality come to life in that way. We talked about Judy Garland [as inspiration] for Ingrid Luna a little bit. We kind of looked at some of her performances for that. When I think of old Hollywood movie stars, I think of Ava Gardner or Rita Hayworth, those type of women. Lana Turner was one that we looked at for the hair for Aurora. Audrey Hepburn for the Spider Woman.
3) Diego Luna Reveals How He Found The Characters Of Valentin & Armando
(L to R) Tonatiuh and Diego Luna in ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’. Courtesy of Roadside Attractions.
Diego Luna explains how he crafted his ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’ characters and the inspiration behind them.
Diego Luna: I guess growing up in Mexico and learning about the recent history of Latin America, this film means a lot, you know? There are so many brutal examples of dictatorships in Latin America. I was in Mexico in the 90s where a lot was happening, in 94 particularly. It was a very important year for many things. For social movements and for community work. So, of course that’s there. But I would say that the most important part of my past that I got to play with here is theater. My father was a set designer and this film to me is a homage to the theater, or how much film was theater back then.
4) Jennifer Lopez Says One Of The Film’s Biggest Messages Is That Love Is Love
Jennifer Lopez attends the ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ New York premiere. Credit: Jason Crowley/BFA.
Jennifer Lopez is also an executive producer on ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’. One of the things that drew her to this film is the powerful message that she wants viewers to take away.
Jennifer Lopez: I feel like the story and the message is not done yet. It needed to be told again to this generation. We need to remind people of the humanity of these communities. We need to remind people that love is love. It’s a story that I think will keep being told until everybody gets on board with the fact that we’re all just people and we all should just be loving each other. It doesn’t matter who we are on the outside because you have this cisgendered man who’s a political, tough, revolutionary, and then you have this window dresser who’s on the gender spectrum and we’re not quite clear what it is from that time because it was in the 80s. And you have the two of them just seeing the humanity in each other, realizing they need each other, and falling in love with who the other person is.
5) Jennifer Lopez Has Been Wanting To Do This Type Of Dancing In A Film For A Long Time
(L to R) Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez in in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’. Courtesy of Roadside Attractions.
When asked about the choreography for ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’, Jennifer Lopez admits that it is something she has wanted to do for a very long time.
Jennifer Lopez: It was amazing. I do a lot of shows, my own shows, and I do a lot of dancing, but I hadn’t done this type of dancing for years and years and years. That musical theater, jazz, technical style of dancing, Broadway style of dancing. And so it was challenging. It was challenging, but so much fun. Because it was something that I had wanted to do for so long. I just loved it. I loved every minute of it.
Jennifer Lopez in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’. Courtesy Of Roadside Attractions.
What is the plot of ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’?
Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna.
Who is in the cast of ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’?
‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ opens in theaters on October 10th.
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