Articles by Martin Cikarski (2)
Hollywood hasn’t lost creativity — it has lost its nerve. Chasing profit and safety, it depends on sequels, reboots, and nostalgia, turning art into a repeatable product. Original stories exist, but mainstream cinema is trapped in familiar IP and hollow spectacle. The problem isn’t a lack of ideas — it’s the fear of new ones.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) is a visually breathtaking and emotionally powerful adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic. With Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi delivering a remarkable performance as the Creature, the film blends horror, tragedy, and humanity into one of the year’s most memorable cinematic experiences. A faithful yet fresh retelling, it stands as a strong contender for Movie of the Year.