🔩 Frankenstein Review: Guillermo del Toro's Gothic Homage

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When it seems that Hollywood has run out of ideas and appears determined to churn out sequel after sequel, there are always rays of hope. Yes, the news that Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus are reuniting for Gremlins 3 appeals to those who enjoy indulging in nostalgia (we even have reports that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are coming back for another Mummy movie), but there’s always the question, “What are they going to do differently this time?”

In our featured story, our reviewer notes that director Guillermo del Toro managed to present one of the most faithful adaptations of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein while simultaneously realizing an entirely unique vision all his own. So it is possible to pay homage and create something new! Or just start a new trend altogether with entirely original stories, just as Jennifer Lawrence and Rose Byrne did in their “mom trauma” films mentioned in the article below.

A biblical adage insists that there’s nothing new under the sun, but as poet Alexander Pope once wrote, “Hope springs eternal.”

— Michael Ahr, Newsletter Editor

IN THIS ISSUE

• Our review of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein 👀

• An examination of the recent trend in “mom trauma” cinema 🎞️

• The implications of the Gremlins 3 announcement 💧

• …and more!