Monster Island Commentaries

On the final episode of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, Travis & Luana revisit 1954's GOJIRA/GODZILLA and reminisce about the history of the podcast!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES takes one last visit to Skull Island as Travis & Luana watch the final 92 minutes of 2005's KING KONG! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the time code 01:34:00 (one hour and thirty four minutes). A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES pays one last visit to the friend of all children as Travis & Luana reminisce with 1980's GAMERA: SUPER MONSTER!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Daiei Motion Picture Company logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies!   You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

Halloween has descended upon MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES again as Travis & Luana are terrorized by 1975's TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Halloween music: "Windy Death" John Carpenter Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies!   You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES grows from park to world as Travis & Luana walk the dinosaur with 2015's JURASSIC WORLD! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Universal Pictures logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders  

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

UNLOCKED! We present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Monster Island Talk. Originally premiered 11/1/19 on patreon.com/micommentaries "It's a magical MONSTER ISLAND TALK because Travis & Luana are celebrating the famous mouse's big birthday as they discuss the MICKEY'S 90TH SPECTACULAR television special! Celebrity cameos! Musical performances! Disney product placements! Kpop dancing! Sex with character mascots! And much, much more! #polyamouse"

UNLOCKED! We present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Movie Lobby Commentaries. Originally premiered 1/10/20 on patreon.com/micommentaries "MOVIE LOBBY COMMENTARIES has premiered! On this podcast, Travis & Luana step outside of the kaiju genre to watch & talk about their favorite non-monster movies, and they kick it off with the 1991 blockbuster TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY! They talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger's cult of personality, the racial metaphors hidden in the movie, their favorite types of cooking shows, Tim Allen's fight against 'PC culture', and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card 'Mario Kassar Presents' appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro."

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

We zap some NBA talent to transform into MonSTAR Island Commentaries as Travis & Luana slam into 1996's SPACE JAM! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Warner Bros. logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has opened the mystery box again as Travis & Luana go into quarantine with 2016's 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Paramount logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES is back to talkin' turtle as Travis & Luana reunite with the friend of all children with 1968's GAMERA VS. VIRAS!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Daiei Motion Picture Company logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.     Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

The fight is finally here on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana join the battle with 2021’s GODZILLA VS. KONG! They talk about director Adam Wingard’s geeky influences, the issues with MonsterVerse’s human characters, which YouTuber could’ve made a cameo, the real-life dangers of Pensacola, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Warner Bros. Pictures logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

It’s the classic clash of the 20th century on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana witness the 1963 U.S. version of KING KONG VS. GODZILLA! They talk about why the project originated as a Frankenstein movie, the urban legend of the dual endings, how the film impacted the legacy of Godzilla, speculation on the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong, and more!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Universal-International logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

The ground is shaking on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana avoid the Graboids with 1990’s TREMORS! They talk about the script’s perfect construction, the superstars that make up the cast, why the View Askewniverse might be Hell, the intricacies of Sesame Street, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Universal logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

Season five of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has arrived, and Travis & Luana start the new year with 2004's GODZILLA: FINAL WARS! They talk about the career of director Ryuhei Kitamura, the pop punk scene of the 2000s, live action adaptations of Dr. Seuss stories, and more! Plus, they sing a lot! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Scope logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

The season finale of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has arrived, and Travis & Luana finish the year 2020 with UNDERWATER! They talk about the movie’s Lovecraftian elements, the stardom of Kristen Stewart, why cis-hetero storylines don’t have to standard, and more! Plus, we look back at our past year of podcasting! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the 20th Century Fox logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies!   You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

Service guarantees citizenship on MOVIE LOBBY COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana go bug-hunting with 1997's STARSHIP TROOPERS! They talk about the film's satire on fascism, the problem with Showgirls, why modern movie scores are bland, the Tommy Lee/Pamela Anderson tape, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card "Buena Vista International" appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies!   You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

Halloween has descended upon MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES once again as Travis & Luana go prehistoric with 1966’s ONE MILLION YEARS BC! They talk about the history of stop-motion master Ray Harryhausen, Raquel Welch’s perfect cavewoman hair, the unsexy nature of catfights, violent Donald Duck cartoons, and more!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card “Associated British-Pathe Limited Presents” appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders Halloween intro/outro music: “Windy Death” John Carpenter

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies!   You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

We head back to Atlantis on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana go, go, go with 1995's GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE! They talk about the evolution of the Gamera franchise, how maturity ties into film tastes, the split between Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune, the hit song “Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

Kaiju crossover time on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana join Godzilla & company for 1968’s DESTROY ALL MONSTERS! They talk about how the monster roaster was decided, the career of actor Akira Kubo, ideas for a Godzilla theme park ride, the continuity of SpongeBob SquarePants, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies!   You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

Woo-hoo! MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES celebrates its 50th episode as Travis & Luana only watch the first 94 minutes of 2005's KING KONG! They talk about Peter Jackson's struggles to make the movie in the 90s, why Adrian Brody is banned from Saturday Night Live, and more! And because it's a special episode, we have a normal celebration where nothing weird happens at all!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning at the time code “00:00:00” (zero hours/zero minutes/zero seconds). A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Twitter thread for sites to donate for racial justice: https://bit.ly/37aiaY2 Twitter thread for sites to donate for LGBTQ+ activism: https://bit.ly/2Bb3s7e   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies!   You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES needs a bigger boat because Travis & Luana are swimming with sharks with 1975's JAWS! They talk about how the sequels compare to the classic film, the highest grossing shark movies of all time, Alex Jones versus the sharks from Deep Blue Sea, how to get “service candy” on to a plane, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation for the Universal Pictures logo starts up. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

In celebration of Pride Month, we present to you a special episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast Monster Island Talk where we discuss the topic of transgender! Luana guides us through the terminology of gender identity, the modern day issues facing trans people, and her personal journey as a trans woman. Will Roland Emmerich's GODZILLA also somehow be mentioned? Listen & find out! If you enjoyed listening to this, you can access all episodes of Monster Island Talk at patreon.com/micommentaries

We present a compilation of our favorite moments from season three/2019! Film analysis! Tangents! Ken Kaniff?! It's all here!   Host voice overs by Melina Smart (melinasmart.com)   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries   twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries

The fabulous first lady of Toho kaiju returns to MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARES as Travis & Luana enter the circle of life with 1996's REBIRTH OF MOTHRA! They talk about the environmentalist messages of the movie, cliches of 90s kids movies, the troubles of Robin Thicke, observations from the Back to the Future and Cars movies, and more!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at our Patreon: patreon.com/micommentaries   monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Monster Island Talk. Originally premiered 9/6/19 on patreon.com/micommentaries "On this mysterious edition of MONSTER ISLAND TALK, Travis and Luana travel into the unknown as they discuss everything paranormal & supernatural! Are ghosts real? Do aliens exist? Will we ever discover the Loch Ness Monster? What's the deal with Casper the Friendly Ghost and his obnoxious ghost uncles? Listen to find out the answers and more!"

We present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Monster Island Talk. Originally premiered 4/5/19 on patreon.com/micommentaries "On the latest edition of MONSTER ISLAND TALK, Travis & Luana travel to Luana's home country of Belgium for a fun history & culture lesson for all! Everything from waffles to socialized healthcare to Jean Claude Van Damme is discussed. How do Lori Loughlin, Phil Collins, and Joseph McCarthy also fit into all of this? Listen and find out!"

We present to you a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content on our Patreon at patreon.com/micommentaries

The queen is here to dethrone the king on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana discuss kaiju monarchies with 1964's MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA! They talk about how the film transformed into “Godzilla vs. The Thing” in America, the origins of the monster known as Mystery Bones, the odd filmography of WWE Films, and more! Plus, a troublesome figure from the past returns to take advantage of the pandemic!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Scope logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at our Patreon: patreon.com/micommentaries   monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Monster Island Talk. Originally premiered 1/3/19 on patreon.com/micommentaries "On the premiere episode of MONSTER ISLAND TALK, Travis & Luana pick the cream of the kaiju crop for their fantasy monster teams. Godzilla, Mothra, Gamera, King Kong, Gipsy Danger, Megazord.... so many choices but who will make the cut? Listen & find out!"

We present to you a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content on our Patreon at patreon.com/micommentaries

Revenge is a dish best served on the cold ocean, and MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES tells a whale of a tale as Travis & Luana watch 1977's ORCA THE KILLER WHALE! They talk about Dino De Laurentiis' attempts to topple the success of Jaws, the ethicalness of zoos and animals in captivity, the troublesome nature of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, the wholesomeness of Sesame Street movies, and more!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Paramount logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at our Patreon: patreon.com/micommentaries   monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders

We present to you a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies!   You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content on our Patreon at patreon.com/micommentaries

In celebration of Valentine's Day, MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES transforms into Skull Island Commentaries again as Travis & Luana talk about jungle love with the 1986 sequel KING KONG LIVES! They talk about how the movie becomes more goofy & interesting than its predecessor, why Kong sometimes looks fake, Reylo kissing in Star Wars, tiring kung-fu lessons, and more!   NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the animation for the Studio Canal logo starts up. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.   Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at our Patreon: patreon.com/micommentaries   monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries   Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders