Frankenstein
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The Mexican filmmaker, whose "Frankenstein" is competing this year for the best picture Oscar, in 2022 said animation created by AI is an "insult to life itself."
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
The death was confirmed by Fred Dekker, director of “The Monster Squad,” who wrote on Facebook, “Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein ... is a highlight of my modest filmography.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
The Frankenstein director is one of the only stars pulling a fun pose this year, with his outstretched arms making him the highlight of the front row.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
One Battle After Another is next with 13 nominations, while Marty Supreme, Frankenstein and Sentimental Value are next with nine, and Hamnet has eight.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
“I’ll admit that this Frankenstein Complex you’re exhibiting has a certain justification—hence the First Law in the first place. But the Law, I repeat and repeat, has not been removed—merely modified.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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