“It’s therapeutic to put those emotions into a shot, and a fun challenge to pull those more complex emotions out of big angry lizards.”
Interview: Creative Director Kellan Hatch on PS2 Classic ‘War of the Monsters’
The 2000's age of monster gaming was truly a special one. We witnessed an era where monsters were playable and fought each other in 3D combat, picked up objects, hurled…
Interview: Ron Bonk Talks Running SRS Cinema, Love & Passion for Film
The accessibility of kaiju films has never been better in any point of our community's history. Thanks to the tiring efforts of publicists and distributors, many of these films can…
Tsuburaya Productions Announces Ultraman Events in and Around New York City
The Ultra Universe began in 1966 with the hit show Ultra Q, followed very closely by the original Ultraman series. Since those inaugural entries, the franchise has spawned a record…
Kaiju Brooklyn Announces Special Event with Tsuburaya Global & Ultraman Connection
1 year ago today John Bellotti teamed up with brooklynONE Prodcutions to create Kaiju Brooklyn.This one-day convention was a huge success, drawing in hundreds of kaiju fans in the NYC…
‘Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director’ Trailer is Now Available
Those of you who have been following our posts have most likely seen the buzz floating around for the Ishiro Honda documentary to be released by Daifilms sometime next year.…
‘Daikaiju Rumble’ Light Novel Series Now Funding Through Kickstarter
Kickstarter has blossomed into a truly epic library for the avid kaiju fan. Comic books, novels, and even rpgs have found their investors through the avenue. It's a haven for…
‘Bloodspawn’ Non-Spoiler Review
Bloodspawn is a film that brings back the joy of fun, campy monster movies in the same vein of Tremors and Gremlins. This is frequently showcased in all aspects of…
Film Review: ‘Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director’ (2024)
“Read good books, talk to good people, and carry out good deeds. Those are the way to become a better person.” - Ishiro Honda Kaiju-oriented documentaries seem to be few…
Review: ‘Throne of Blood’ (1957)
Since the Meiji Restoration, the works of English playwright William Shakespeare have been read and renowned in Japan. One of those admirers included legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. Since the early…
Growing Up With Godzilla Ep. 69 – Imagination (with Jessica Tseang)
Welcome back to Growing Up With Godzilla, my show where I have conversations with Godzilla fans about how they've grown with the character and franchise throughout their lives. In this…
Growing Up With Godzilla Ep. 65 – Being a Nerd (with KaijuJunkie)
Welcome back to Growing Up With Godzilla, my show where I have conversations with Godzilla fans about how they've grown with the character and franchise throughout their lives. In this…
Monster Island Film Vault Ep. 94: ‘Pulgasari’ Vs. Tomi Trembath
Hello, Kaiju Lovers! Nate and Jimmy venture across the 38th parallel into North Korea to cover the most infamous kaiju film ever made and recapture its star monster: Pulgasari. Tomi…
Godzilla vs. Eco-Fascism: The Politics of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019)
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.
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 […]