The story of Godzilla (1984) is a ride that was started from the cries of the fandom for more, and as a film it succeeded for many fans for giving them that taste they had long since missed for the near 10 years since the last Japanese production. The film spawned a new era of Godzilla films and fandom, defining what Godzilla means to many and, in some ways, Toho themselves.
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The Original Godzilla and the Power of the Hero’s Journey
Gojira (1954) is many things – a classic monster movie, an allegory for the atomic bomb, a snapshot of the anxieties plaguing those of a post-war Japan. In addition to all of these things, the film is also an example of the enduring power of the Hero’s Journey.
Bandai Reveals Their 3 Finalists in Figure Ballot!
Bandai has revealed their three finalists for the 2023 Monster Ballot! May the best kaiju win!
KAIJU MASTERCLASS Announces Special Livestream Presentation On Takashi Yamazaki, Happening 2/11!
KAIJU MASTERCLASS (KM) has announced a special livestream presentation on the 19-film career of Takashi […]
New Movie Monster Series Line of Figures Revealed By Bandai!
Bandai recently unveiled first looks at their upcoming Movie Monster Series (MMS) wave figures, this […]
SPACE MONSTER WANGMAGWI Blu-Ray Review
SRS has given us a truly special gift. Rivalling Yongary, as well as later era Godzilla films. Wangmagwi knows exactly what it is, a film aimed at kids and sci-fi fans, riding the popularity of the Toho Studios kaiju films, while still managing to add its own wrinkle to the sub-genre.