GKOTM gets a lot of flak for some bad one-liners and questionable references. But when we step back and look at the whole picture, it’s intensely aware of the journey that Godzilla and other kaiju took from the ‘50s to the ‘70s from being the embodiments of environmental destruction to the avengers of the despoiled Earth.
Month: March 2023
Punch! Punch! Punch! 50 Years of GODZILLA VS MEGALON
Fans were into this film for the pure entertainment spectacle, and it showed. US Fans wanted monster action like Megalon, and that has become evident even 50 years after its original Japanese release, showcased by fans’ feedback to the Hollywood incarnation of the MonsterVerse, spearheaded by Legendary Pictures.
Review: ‘The Beast Below’ Does Kaiju Comedy Right
It’s quite refreshing to see a legitimate, intentional kaiju comedy.
Review: ‘Ultraman Geed’ (2017)
Following the familiar format of the franchise, Geed features some nice miniatures, easily digestible episodic adventures, and colorful rubber suits.
Akira Takarada Remembered: My Experiences With An Icon
Akira Takarada was an essential and profound influence in my life. As a young teenager, to me he was the living legend from the original Godzilla film. As a young man, to me he was charming, charismatic, and handsome, something I wanted to embody myself as well, as I entering into adulthood.
Review: ‘The Lake’ Reminds Us Why We Love Kaiju Films
Does our fear of monsters come from fictitious myths and legends told by our ancestors to protect us, or is there something real and arcane that may emerge one day?
A G-FAN’S DREAM COME TRUE: BEING PART OF A GODZILLA FILM
“Congratulations Christopher, you are now booked to work on GODZILLA 2!!!”
Godzilla Vs Kong’s Soundtrack: A Second Listen
The year is 2018. You are a Godzilla superfan, and you’re beyond excited for the […]
Koichi Sakamoto’s NINJA vs SHARK – Brand New Trailer + Details!
The new and exciting trailer for Koichi Sakamoto’s new film, Ninja Vs. Shark, has slashed and chomped its way onto the internet!