The MANY VERSIONS of War of the Gargantuas (1966)

War of the Gargantuas is a 1966 Toho Kaiju epic that has shaped the genre since its original release. But there’s a problem with this movie! It’s what version of the movie is readily available.

“War of the Gargantuas is a 1966 Toho Kaiju epic that has shaped the genre since its original release. It’s a cult classic, and besides the original Godzilla, is in my opinion the quintessential kaiju movie ever made. A movie that is schlocky and crazy, full of great monster action and beautiful miniature effects. But also a movie with a heart, one largely brought about by director Ishiro Honda’s intervention with the story.”

  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 00:58 – US Re-edits of Classic Tokusatsu
  • 05:30 – Henry G. Sapterstein
  • 07:07 – Russ Tamblyn
  • 09:05 – Japanese International Dub
  • 10:59 – Sponsor
  • 11:41 – Different Versions of War of the Gargantuas
  • 18:23 – Preserving the US versions
  • 22:37 – Closing

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HAMMER’S FRANKENSTEIN! A Complete Retrospective!

It’s Halloween! Which means it’s time for ANP’s Annual Halloween Live Stream! New format! Adam lectures about all 6 of HAMMER’S FRANKENSTEIN FILMS featuring Peter Cushing!

‘So what exactly am I doing tonight? Well tonight I’m giving a brief retrospective and history of Hammer’s Frankenstein Series starring Peter Cushing. These films are, in order, Curse of Frankenstein, Revenge of Frankenstein, The Evil of Frankenstein, Frankenstein Created Woman, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, and Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell.”

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The HISTORY of South Korea’s Godzilla! (FULL DOCUMENTARY)

Yongary, Monster from the Deep (대괴수 용가리 – Daekoesu Yonggari) is considered South Korea’s Godzilla. Learn the interesting story behind the making of this film, the state of South Korean cinema, and who brought this interesting and unique Kaiju to life!

  • 00:00 – Yongary, Monster from the Deep
  • 01:28 – Why a Kaiju / giant Monster Movie?
  • 04:27 – Kim Ki-duk
  • 05:42 – South Korea in the 1960s
  • 07:22 – Self Promotion 08:07 – Korean/Japanese co-production
  • 12:22 – Yongary & Gamera
  • 16:19 – Yongary is MORE than just a Godzilla knock-off
  • 21:23 – South Korean masculinity
  • 22:56 – South Korean nationalism
  • 24:36 – Yongary Review & Final Thoughts

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(06-15-25) The HISTORY of Jason and the Argonauts (1963) – FULL PODCAST

Adam is joined by Frank & John to discuss the history and legacy of Ray Harryhausen’s greatest work… Jason and the Argonauts (1963). Please sit back and listen to our in-depth conversation about one of cinema’s greatest classics of Greek mythology!

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(12-08-24) ANP RANKIN/BASS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL… SPECIAL!

Adam is joined by John to celebrate all things Christmas and Rankin/Bass. Together, they look at four (and possibly more) different Rankin/Bass Christmas classics! Featuring Rudolph, Santa, Snow Miser, Heat Miser, Mrs. Claus, Burger Meister Meister Burger, and more! Happy Holidays!

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(08-11-24) Go Ape! Available in FULL!

Now featuring the full Go Ape podcast with Adam and Oliver in full! A deep dive, retrospective, and review of all five of the original Planet of the Apes movies ranging from 1968 to 1973!

  • 00:00 – Planet of the Apes Review
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  • 02:02:27 – Escape from the Planet of the Apes Review
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