Adam and Lucas sit down for a frank conversation about the exploits of different Godzilla content coming out this year!
Kaiju
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
Sources
- Cirronella, Jim. “Interview: Russ Tamblyn and Haruo Nakajima”. Toho Kingdom. March 30, 2014. https://www.tohokingdom.com/images/interviews/haruo_nakajima_russ_tamblyn_interview_3-3-2-14.mp3
- Felix, Justin. “Rodan/War of the Gargantuas”. DVD Talk. September 9, 2008. https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/34859/rodan-war-of-the-gargantuas/
- Galbraith IV, Stuart. Monsters Are Attacking Tokyo! The Incredible World of Japanese Fantasy Films. Feral House. 1998.
- Kalat, David. “Audio Commentary”. Ghidrah: The Three Headed Monster. Classic Media. 2007. https://youtu.be/oYfzXLDv-94?list=PLWQoh17lqL2aA9CcWHJLRlwYQ1UTUdJv9
- Ryfle, Steve (1998). Japan’s Favorite Mon-Star: The Unauthorized Biography of the Big G. ECW Press.
- Ryfle, Steve (1998). Japan’s Favorite Mon-Star: The Unauthorized Biography of the Big G. ECW Press.
- Squires, John. “Criterion Collection Has Obtained Most of the Shōwa Era ‘Godzilla’ Films!”. Bloody Disgusting. December 6, 2021.
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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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Also watch: The Essential #Godzilla Movies from 1984-2023
Listen to the FULL audio commentary with Steve Ryfle & Kim Song-ho here!
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(12-21-24) Criterion’s Godzilla Vs. Biollante 4K UHD Release!
Experience Godzilla vs. Biollante like never before! Criterion’s 2025 4K UHD release brings this Heisei Era masterpiece to life like it hasn’t before! Perfect for Godzilla and Blu-ray enthusiasts alike! For any Godzilla fan, this will be a must-have!
(11-10-24) Naming Our Top 5 Favorite Godzilla Designs and Films! Godzilla Day Celebration!
Join Lucas and Adam in celebrating Godzilla’s 70th Anniversary! Here’s to all 70 years of Godzilla, and to 70 more! Long live the king!
(08-18-24) Godzilla Minus One (2023) FULL REVIEW & PODCAST!
An in-depth review and podcast dissecting the critically acclaimed and Academy Award winning film Godzilla Minus One!
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:30 – Non-Spoiler Review
- 06:06 – Spoiler Talk
- 47:10 – Closing Thoughts
(06-16-24) Criterion Announces Heisei Godzilla Coming to Streaming!
Criterion Channel just announced the release of 4x Heisei Era Godzilla movies that’ll be available for streaming! What does this mean for the future of Godzilla home media in North America? Sit around and find out.
GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE – WHAT’S THE VERDICT? LIVE REVIEW SPECIAL
Adam and Lucas (@P0WP0P ) review the latest film in the Monsterverse. A Godzilla X Kong The New Empire both spoiler-free and spoiler review for the sequel to Godzilla Vs. Kong.
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The X From Outer Space (1967) is AMAZING Pure Camp
The X From Outer Space (1967) is kinda silly. It’s the perfect Japanese kaiju/tokusatsu cult classic. Beaitully uncompromising in its ridiculousness! It’s time to celebrate the silliness! Join Adam and Lucas on an epic journey! Space Monster Guilala!
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