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fWotD Episode 2869: Pulgasari Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 13 March 2025 is Pulgasari.Pulgasari is an epic monster film directed and produced by Shin Sang-ok in 1985 during his North Korean abduction. A co-production between North Korea, Japan, and China, it is supposedly a remake of Bulgasari, a 1962 South Korean film that also depicts Bulgasari/Pulgasari, a creature from Korean folklore. The ensemble cast includes Chang Sŏnhŭi, Ham Kisŏp, Ri Chongguk, Ri Ingwŏn, and Yu Kyŏngae, with Kenpachiro Satsuma in the title role. Set during the Goryeo dynasty, Pulgasari follows a blacksmith's daughter who brings to life a metal-eating monster her late father created to defeat the monarchy.Shin and his wife, Choi Eun-hee, were kidnapped in 1978 by agents of Kim Jong Il, and held captive in North Korea. Pulgasari was put forward in February 1985 to capitalize on the success of The Return of Godzilla (1984), and became Shin's last film made under Kim Jong Il's orders. Kim Seryun and Ri Chun-gu collaborated on the screenplay. Principal photography took place in Pyongyang from June to August 1985 on an estimated ¥200–300 million ($2–3 million) budget, making it one of the most expensive films ever produced in North Korea to that time. Some sources suggest that North Korean filmmaker Chong Gon-jo, who was given sole director credit, completed filming on behalf of Shin. A team of 15 Toho employees, including Teruyoshi Nakano, handled special effects photography from September to December.Pulgasari was previewed at Toho Studios in January 1986 and readied for release in Japan and North Korea later that year. However, the film was banned in March after Shin and Choi escaped North Korean supervision and fled to the United States, where Shin later worked on a remake. Pulgasari eventually debuted on VHS in Japan on January 21, 1995, and had its official premiere in Tokyo on July 4, 1998, to commercial success. Critical reception in Japan was positive, with many favorable comparisons to Godzilla (1998). It has since become the most-widely-seen North Korean film internationally and a cult classic.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:12 UTC on Thursday, 13 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Pulgasari on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Kajal.
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In this episode, Drew and Joe commentate over the oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Takashi Yamazaki Written by: Takashi Yamazaki Produced by: Minami Ichikawa, Shūji Abe, Kenji Yamada, Kazuaki Kishida, Gō Abe, Keiichirō Moriya Starring: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki Cinematography: Kōzō Shibasaki Edited by: Ryūji Miyajima Music by: Naoki Satō Production companies: Toho Studios, Robot Communications Distributed by: Toho Co., Ltd Release dates: October 18, 2023 (Shinjuku Toho Building), November 3, 2023 (Japan) Running time: 125 minutes Country: Japan Language: Japanese Budget: $10–15 million Box office: $113.6–116 million
Send us a textJoin us for our first in a series looking at Sci-fi films through the decades starting in the 1950's. We kick it off discussing the kaiju film that started it all, Gojira (Godzilla) from Toho studios. Dana, John, and Dayton share their opinions of this classic monster movie! PromosMystery Frequency podcasthttp://linktr.ee/mysteryfrequencyThe All 80's Movies podcastTwitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7
TORFOOT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP MOUNTS MAGNIFICENT CLASSIC HORROR THE YETI WITH NEW SLATE OF FILMS (Los Angeles, CA) Torfoot Entertainment Group (TEG) an award-winning film, television and digital content production company, founded by filmmaker Johnathan Brownlee (THREE DAYS IN AUGUST, PUPPETMASTER, THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK and DECODING ANNIE PARKER), and Emmy award-winning producer/casting director Ross Meyerson (DAMAGES, NURSE JACKIE, RESCUE ME, currently working on DEXTER: RESURRECTION); with footprints in LA, NYC, Dallas and Toronto, launches a vast film slate this fall with the first of their incredibly diverse slate of films to be the wickedly delicious horror film THE YETI, with actor Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD, LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY), headed into production this winter in New York with Radiant Films selling internationally and a North American set to announce later this year. Tackling the most elite of monsters, indie giant Torfoot Entertainment Group enters the world of epic creatures like Kong and Godzilla in the footsteps of creative pioneers like Toho Studios. Taking inspiration and influences from classic creature features, THE YETI is a pure genre film, delivering thrilling action with copious amounts of blood and gore. It harnesses the environmental ruggedness of the Arctic and the bloody carnage of a giant monster slaughtering its human prey. Shooting on anamorphic lenses, in full-color widescreen, laying bare the polar Arctic in all its beauty and terrifying rawness. Following a cinematic language that will feel like the crystalline bedrock of those majestic natural tableaus of films like THE REVENANT and INTO THE WILD. THE YETI is co-written and co-directed by Emmy award winner Gene Gallerano (THE FIRST WAVE, AMERICAN SYMPHONY, National Geographic's PHOTOGRAPHER), and William Pisciotta (THUNDER ROAD, BEAST BEAST). THE YETI Creature Design is spearhead by the innovative team of industry titans Wayne Anderson & Ali Gordon (THE PREDATOR, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, STRANGER THINGS, GHOSTBUSTERS, IT, THE NUN, HELLRAISER, THE TOMORROW WAR, AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER) THE YETI is a Torfoot Entertainment Group production (repped by Brillstein), and the team is led by producers Johnathan Brownlee (STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK, PUPPETMASTER, DECODING ANNIE PARKER) and Ross Meyerson (DEXTER: RESURRECTION, FALLOUT, THE EQUALIZER) with SFX/Creature Design by Wayne Anderson and Ali Gordon (THE PREDATOR, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, STRANGER THINGS, THE NUN, HELLRAISER), Stunt Coordinator/Second Unit Director: Freddie Poole (BIKERIDERS, TULSA KING, THE SAMARITAN), Production Designer Frank Coppola (CABRINI, NIGHTMARE ALLEY, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, A QUIET PLACE II.) Oil tycoon, Merriell Sunday Sr. and renowned adventurer, Hollis Bannister have disappeared without a trace. Their last known location is northern Alaska. Ellie Bannister and Merriell Sunday Jr., set out to search for their missing fathers and the truth behind what made them vanish! As the rescue team heads deeper into the heart of this frozen landscape, danger mounts. Something has taken notice of their trespassing expedition…and that prehistoric something is now stalking them... hunting them... THE YETI This is one of the first projects for the newly formed Torfoot Entertainment Group, a privately financed production company whose model is based on culturing quality content and bringing together creators and financiers, smartly accessing local filming incentives and putting local production teams to work. Stay connected with me: https://www.chonacas.com/links/ Read more about Torfoot Entertainment Group on David's Guide: https://davidsguide.com/torfoot-entertainment-group-mounts-magnificent-classic-horror-the-yeti-with-new-slate-of-films/
Brand new @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is ready to GO!!! This week Ascendant Fox, Bromantics, Burton Fox Films, Vertigo Releasing bring us a UK coming of age story. Toho Studios & Robot Communications bring the classic monster to 1940's Japan. We go back to Panem with Color Force, Good Universe & Lionsgate Films, while Let Me Be, Netflix take us to Paris. AND it's a fantastical journey from Frame of Reference Entertainment, Snakebyte Productions, Vision Films. Today we have: Gassed Up Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/SUwdtaogtcY BFI London Film Festival: 10th October 2023 US Theatrical Release Date: 10th October 2023 UK Theatrical Release Date: 9th February 2024 Digital Release Date: 29th March 2024 Director: George Amponsah Cast: Stephen Odubola, Rawdat Quadri, Craige Middleburg, Taz Skylar, Tobias Jowett, Mohammed Mansaray, Jelena Gavrilovic, Steve Toussaint, Mae Muller, David Monteith, Harry Pinero, Yung Filly, Ms Banks Running Time: 102 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/4nl7C2yw-xA?si=OXjqg6jnNgWjK7dh Website: Here. https://www.vertigoreleasing.com/movie/gassed-up ---------------- Godzilla Minus One Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/r3lIHrJKbIM Shinjuku Toho Building, Tokyo, World Premiere: 18th October 2023 Japan Theatrical Release Date: 3rd November 2023 US Theatrical Release Date: 1st December 2023 UK Theatrical Release Date: 15th December 2023 UK Digital Release Date: 1st June 2024 Director: Takashi Yamazaki Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Sae Nagatani, Miou Tanaka, Yuya Endo, Darren Barnet, Ell, Khoi Dao, Greg Chun, Keong Sim, Zehra Fazal Running Time: 125 min Cert: 12a Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/r7DqccP1Q_4?si=xiIRv_u2Okoxtp_H Website: Here. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/godzilla-minus-one-release-date-news-ending ---------------- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/9HW254kjVeA BFI IMAX, London, World Premiere: 9th November 2023 Theatrical Release Date: 17th November 2023 US Digital Release Date: December 19, 2023 UK Digital Release Date: 2nd June 2024 Director: Francis Lawrence Cast: Tom Blyth, Dexter Sol Ansell, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andrés Rivera, Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Rosa Gotzler, Fionnula Flanagan, Burn Gorman, Max Raphael, Ayomide Adegun, Amélie Hoeferle, Lilly Cooper, Aamer Husain, Ashley Liao, Zoe Renee Running Time: 157 min Cert: 12a Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/RDE6Uz73A7g?si=s8WdTieruhBg25E5 ---------------- Under Paris (aka Sous la Seine) Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/SXENLOFf0qg Digital Release Date: 5th June 2024 Director: Xavier Gens Cast: Bérénice Bejo, Nassim Lyes, Anne Marivin, Aurélia Petit, Lea Leviant, Sandra Parfait, Aksel Ustun, Marvin Dubart, Daouda Keita, Ibrahima Ba, Anne Marivin, Stéphane Jacquot, Jean-Marc Bellu, Nagisa Morimoto, Yannick Choirat Running Time: 83 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/jnCefPQIH98?si=Tbmkpv53Cbbrq3nS Website: Here. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/under-paris-release-date-news ---------------- Lost in Tomorrow Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/RI5YdG98gKg Hollywood, World Premiere: 23rd April 2022 Digital Release Date: 11th June 2024 Director: Kellen Gibbs Cast: Charity Rose, Richard Neil, Julia Parker, Renee Pezzotta, Zachary Ray Sherman, Anna Telfer, Jordan Knapp, Arthur Roberts, Jane Edwina Seymour, Tessa Espinola, Jessica Graham, Cynthia Yelle, Kally Khourshid, Evan Sloan, Lesley Tsina, Diego Medellin, Gar-Ye Lee, Ray Fonseca, Roland Shorter, Ka'Prise Colvin, Stuart W. Howard, Raquel Rosser, Jonas Gibbs, Brittany Benita Running Time: 82 min Cert: 12a Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/918003760/8d4487f77d?share=copy Website: Here. https://www.for-entertainment.com/tomorrow ---------------- *(Music) 'Da Joint' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message
Godzilla Minus One (Gojira -1.0) is the 37th movie in the Godzilla franchise, the 33rd Godzilla movie from Toho Studios, and the fifth movie in the franchise's Reiwa era. It has grossed more than $150 million at the worldwide box office, making it the highest-grossing Japanese Godzilla movie. It is the first Godzilla movie ever nominated for an Academy Award, which it won, for Best Visual Effects. Godzilla Minus One is a prequel to the original movie, Godzilla (1954). And: Following the worst Memorial Day weekend at the domestic box office in nearly 30 years and the disappointing openings of the big-budget summer action movies The Fall Guy and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, industry watchers are, let's say … in a bit of a panic. The Nose has thoughts and concerns. GUESTS: Raquel Benedict: Claims to be the most dangerous woman in speculative fiction, and she's the host of the Rite Gud podcast James Hanley: Co-founder of Cinestudio at Trinity College Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Nobody Asked Shawn podcast The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Eugene Amatruda contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NEWS - LOTR: THE RINGS OF POWER s02 trailer - LOTR: THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM coming in 2026; Serkis directing, Jackson producing - AGATHA ALL ALONG premieres with two episodes on Sep. 18 - DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN to debut in March, 2025. First season reduced from 18 eps to 9 eps. OGTW - Becker: The Hobbit (Audio Book, Andy Serkis) - Diaz: Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby, EA FC 2024, COD MAIN TOPIC: This week Michael and Joe finally succumb to the buzz and dive right into GODZILLA MINUS ONE, the most recent Japanese language installment from Toho Studios (not to be confused with the current Legendary Pictures Godzilla/Kong versions). How does this film hold up in the Godzilla canon, or compared to the US releases? Listen and find out! Did you see it? If so, what did you think? Let us know! Welcome to the Kybercast! #Godzilla #GodzillaMinusOne #TohoStudios #LOTR #TheRingsofPower #TheHuntForGollum #AgathaAllAlong #DareDevilBornAgain
Tony and Jim raid again! Join us for part two of our discussion of the 1954 Toho Studios masterpiece Godzilla!
Kicking off Season 5 with a deep dive into the King of Monsters. Godzilla expert & author of "Godzilla On My Mind" Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui joins the Krewe to discuss the Godzilla franchise, its roots, its impact in Japan, & how it became the global phenomenon it is today. Get in touch with your inner kaiju and learn more about your favorite giant reptilian monster!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:06)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! (52:26:00)------ Bill Tsutsui Links ------Bill Tsutsui's WebsiteGodzilla On My Mind on AmazonBill Tsutsui x Godzilla Music Video------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar2024 Matsue-New Orleans Sister City Exchange Program Application
In this episode Paul and James discuss Godzilla Minus One the 2023 Japanese epic kaiju film directed, written, and with visual effects by Takashi Yamazaki. Produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications and distributed by Toho, it is the 37th film in the Godzilla franchise! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gwendolyn-black/support
Beginning with 1954's Gojira, Toho Studios' Godzilla series went on to become one of the most beloved franchises in movie history - and over the decades, it's been many things: sometimes political, sometimes silly, sometimes scary. But with Godzilla Minus One we can now add...profoundly emotional? Join us as MG crowns the new King of the King of Monsters!
What does a good modern blockbuster look like? Is it more like Takashi Yamazaki's GODZILLA MINUS ONE or Zack Snyder's REBEL MOON: PART ONE - A CHILD OF FIRE? The Brothers examine the state of modern, large-scale genre filmmaking in a roundtable discussion of GODZILLA MINUS ONE, the surprisingly successful new entry in the long-running kaiju series from Toho Studios. They discuss the film's dramatic approach, action sequences, and homages to the work of Steven Spielberg and Studio Ghibli before they turn their attention to Snyder's REBEL MOON: PART ONE, the divisive director's attempt to create a space opera franchise on Netflix.0:33 - Keynote3:29 - Roundtable: “Godzilla Minus One”47:53 - Roundtable: “Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire”Clips:- “Godzilla Minus One” (2023) Toho Studios- “Henry V” (1989) Curzon Film Distributors- “Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire” (2023) Netflix- “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” (1984) Paramount PicturesRead more of the 3 Brothers' reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw
Forrest, J. Andrew World, Conan Neutron, and KT Baldassaro talk about Akira Kurosawa's 1958 the Hidden Fortress on the third episode of Movie Night Adventure #akirakurosawa #kurosawa #hiddenfortress #starwars #georgelucas #sevensamurai The Hidden Fortress has been pointed out by George Lucas as the main inspiration for Star Wars: A New Hope. In 1958, the difficult production on The Hidden Fortress, led to Kurosawa having to start his own studio rather than continuing to leave production to Toho Studios. We now have a discord: https://discord.gg/MNX8eX7m
Fecha de Grabación: Lunes 8 de enero de 2024. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: 2001: A Space Oddyssey y The Prisoner, las adaptaciones hechas por Kirby Stray Bullets y otros cómics de Dave Lapham A Complete Lowlife, los cómics autobiográficos de Ed Brubaker Lo mejor de la línea America's Best Comics, de Alan Moore Los muchos méritos de Usagi Yojimbo, de Stan Sakai Algunas recomendaciones de grandes cómics y cómics inspiradores 30 Days of Night y su adaptación a la pantalla ¡...y mucho más! Comentario de series y películas: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, serie basada en los libros de Rick Riordan, adaptada por el propio Riordan y Jonathan E Steinberg, con las actuaciones de Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries y Aryan Simhadri. (Disney+). Gojira Mainasu Wan (Godzilla Minus One), película de kaiju escrita y dirigida por Takashi Yamazaki, con las actuaciones de Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando y Kuranosuke Sasaki. (Toho Studios) Les Trois Mousquetaires: D'Artagnan y Les Trois Mousquetaires: Milady, películas de acción y aventura dirigidas por Martin Bourboulon, con las actuaciones de François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Pio Marmaï, Eva Green, Lyna Khoudri, Louis Garrel, Vicky Krieps y Jacob Fortune-Lloyd. (Pathé/Chapter 2) Pueden escuchar el podcast en este reproductor: Descarga Directa MP3 (Botón derecho del mouse y "guardar enlace como"). Peso: 88,3 MB; Calidad: 128 Kbps. El episodio tiene una duración de 1:36:29, y la canción de cierre es "Para No Olvidar" de los Rodríguez. Además de nuestras redes sociales (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), ahora tenemos una nueva forma de interactuar con nosotros: un servidor en Discord. Es un espacio para compartir recomendaciones, dudas, memes y más, y la conversación gira alrededor de muchos temas además de cómics, y es una forma más inmediata de mantenerse en contacto con Esteban y Alberto, así como con otros escuchas. ¡Únete a nuestro servidor en Discord! También tenemos un Patreon. Cada episodio del podcast se publica allí al menos 24 horas antes que en los canales habituales, y realizamos un especial mensual exclusivo para nuestros suscriptores en esa plataforma. Tú también puedes convertirte en uno de nuestros patreoncinadores™ con aportaciones desde 1 dólar, que puede ser cada mes, o por el tiempo que tú lo decidas, incluyendo aportaciones de una sola vez. También puedes encontrar nuestro podcast en los siguientes agregadores y servicios especializados: Comicverso en Spotify Comicverso en iVoox Comicverso en Apple Podcasts Comicverso en Google Podcasts Comicverso en Amazon Music Comicverso en Archive.org Comicverso en I Heart Radio Comicverso en Overcast.fm Comicverso en Pocket Casts Comicverso en RadioPublic Comicverso en CastBox.fm ¿Usas alguna app o servicio que no tiene disponible el podcast de Comicverso? En la parte alta de la barra lateral está el feed del podcast, el cual puedes agregar al servicio de tu preferencia. Nos interesa conocer opiniones y críticas para seguir mejorando. Si te gusta nuestro trabajo, por favor ayúdanos compartiendo el enlace a esta entrada, cuéntale a tus amigos sobre nuestro podcast, y recomiéndalo a quien creas que pueda interesarle. Deja tus comentarios o escríbenos directamente a comicverso@gmail.com
This week, we're taking on the king (of the monsters) with a look at "Godzilla Minus One." We talk about why the new Toho Studios entry is a perfect Godzilla movie while coming up with a bunch of better titles. Listen now.
On this rip-roaring episode, Barry and Mike don kimonos and talk all things Godzilla Minus One, the fantastic new Godzilla movie from Toho Studios. Topics discussed include Godzilla Minus One as companion piece to Oppenheimer, Jaws and other influences, and the skill and craftsmanship evident in the film that is sorely lacking in Hollywood. Bonus content - Barry and Mike have a hilarious discussion about the worst Christmas specials they've ever endured.
This week we discuss the newest film out of Toho Studios, Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One! The 37th film in the Godzilla franchise, this film takes us back to 1945 and follows a World War II kamikaze pilot attempting to adjust to life after the war. The film stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Mio Tanaka, Sae Nagatani, and Godzilla himself. Visually stunning, with a compelling story and worthwhile social commentary, this film is a treat... But Is Godzilla Minus One Good?Also this week, Zach tricks Hunter into doing the intros and movie in a minute on the odd episodes again HAHAHA it was supposed to be my turn and I tricked u stinky.If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello, you can reach us at biigpodcast@gmail.com, @biigpodcast on Twitter, or @butisitgoodpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean and Jon spill the beans on the latest kaiju extravaganza from Toho Studios!
This week we're talking about Godzilla Minus One, the surprise hit from Toho Studios in Japan. We discuss the sincere and sweet human characters, the shockingly small budget, and the agenda behind Godzilla's violence. Do you pronounce terror and tearer the same way? Also, why we hate Samuel's house being haunted. (Recorded December 10th, 2023.)
MOAR BONUS CONTENT! Think of this as Season 5 MINUS ONE. Godzilla expert & author of Godzilla On My Mind Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui joins Doug to discuss Toho's latest Godzilla film, Godzilla Minus One. What did one of the top experts on Godzilla think of this movie? Find out right here! DISCLAIMER -- This conversation is NOT spoiler-free. If you don't want to hear spoilers, save this one for after you see the movie! insert Godzilla roar here------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:06)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! (00:35:10)------ Bill Tsutsui Links ------Bill Tsutsui's WebsiteGodzilla On My Mind on Amazon------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar12/18/23 - JSNO/Ikigai Connections "Japan Jobs & Me" (Event Details)Zoom Registration for "Japan Jobs & Me" (Direct Link)
Gojira, Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to! Sean and Michael watched Godzilla Minus One, the new dino destruction drama from Toho Studios! Will the boys cower in fear at the G-Zill himself? Or will they wish they had been eradicated by some blue heat breath? Tune in to find out! So grab your popcorn, sneak in your snacks, and pop your pepto because it's time to LIVE! Bon Appétit!
Chris and Taylo review the japanese kaiju Godzilla Minus One (Japanese: ゴジラ-1.0マイナスワン, Hepburn: Gojira Mainasu Wan) directed, written, and with visual effects by Takashi Yamazaki. Produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications and distributed by Toho, it is the 37th film in the Godzilla franchise, Toho's 33rd Godzilla film, and the fifth film in the franchise's Reiwa era.The film stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, and Kuranosuke Sasaki. In the film, postwar Japan deals with the emergence of Godzilla.Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepotentialpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpodSupport us on Patreon:patreon.com/thepotentialpodcastAura:Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Badr and Kory Torjussen (The World is My Burrito podcast) discuss why Godzilla may be the best movie of the year, the history of Toho Studios and the Godzilla franchise, and discuss what the best Godzilla films of all time areShop our merch store and get 20% off your entire order by using the discount code: “YOO“TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Godzilla Minus One spoiler review starts - 06:12Favorite scenes and memorable moments - 29:22Godzilla Minus One sequel predictions - 01:01:27Top 3 Godzilla movies to watch after Minus One - 01:10:42ANNOUNCEMENTS: Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try it out 7-days for free. No pressureTake your comic shopping experience to the limit by shopping online at Gotham City Limit! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!
This week we indeed have a "Monster" episode for your listening pleasures. In the first of our double feature we talk about Godzilla Minus One from Toho Studios. Our second feature is the Netflix thriller Leave The World Behind. We also have some Christmas movies as well. Patrick talks about the latest John Woo action movie Silent Night and Jeff has the latest Batman animated movie Merry Little Batman which a perfect #familymovienight and finally Jeff also watched the Christmas horror/comedy There's Something in the Barn. All of this and Golden Globe nomations as well!!
I don't think I've seen a movie with more humanity. I wept. Godzilla Minus One (Japanese: ゴジラ-1.0マイナスワン, Hepburn: Gojira Mainasu Wan) is a 2023 Japanese kaiju film directed, written, and with visual effects by Takashi Yamazaki. Post war Japan is at its lowest point when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster, baptized in the horrific power of the atomic bomb. It is an astounding contrast to Oppenheimer, written and directed by Christopher Nolan is the story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. FRUMESS is POWERED by www.riotstickers.com/frumess GET 1000 STICKERS FOR $69 RIGHT HERE - NO PROMO CODE NEED! JOIN THE PATREON FOR LESS THAN A $2 CUP OF COFFEE!! https://www.patreon.com/Frumess
To celebrate the upcoming 70th anniversary of Gojira, Toho Studios recently released a throwback retelling set at the tail end of WWII. Mike, Mike, Alan J. Porter, Mark Holmes, and Drew Meyer review the newest Japanese import to hit our screens. Plus, Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedback@earthstationone.com and subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, wherever fine podcasts are found, and now we can be found on our own YouTube Channel. Links The Earth Station One Website Earth Station One on Apple Podcasts The Earth Station One YouTube Channel Earth Station One on Spotify Past Episodes of The Earth Station One Podcast Angela's A Geek Girl's Take Ashley's Box Office Buzz Michelle's Iconic Rock Talk Show Bambinelli's Outside In Regenerates Alan J Porter Never Say Die Podcast Snow Hunt Promos Tifosi Optics Modern Musicolgoy The FlopCast The ESO Network Patreon Unique Crafts by Jenn ESO Network Tee-Public If you would like to leave feedback or a comment on the show please feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationone.com Special Guests: Alan J Porter, Drew Meyer, and Mark Holmes.
To celebrate the upcoming 70th anniversary of Gojira, Toho Studios recently released a throwback retelling set at the tail end of WWII. Mike, Mike, Alan J. Porter, Mark Holmes, and Drew Meyer review the newest Japanese import to hit our screens. Plus, Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, … Godzilla Minus One Movie Review Read More » The post Godzilla Minus One Movie Review appeared first on The ESO Network.
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Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich present their Godzilla Minus One 2023 Movie Review!Godzilla Minus One (Japanese: ゴジラ-1.0マイナスワン, Hepburn: Gojira Mainasu Wan) is a 2023 Japanese kaiju film directed, written, and with visual effects by Takashi Yamazaki. Produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications and distributed by Toho, it is the 37th film in the Godzilla franchise, Toho's 33rd Godzilla film, and the fifth film in the franchise's Reiwa era. The film stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, and Kuranosuke Sasaki. In the film, postwar Japan deals with the emergence of Godzilla.Godzilla Minus One had its red carpet premiere at the Shinjuku Toho Building on October 18, 2023, and was the closing film at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival. Toho released it theatrically in Japan on November 3, the same day as the first film was released throughout Japan in 1954, to celebrate the franchise's 70th anniversary. The film has grossed $35 million against its $15 million budget and received critical acclaim; American critics praised the film's visual effects, direction, story, characters, musical score, and social commentary, with many comparing it favorably in opposition to recent Hollywood films.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich
Welcome to Castle of Horror, the show dedicated to horror, movies and awesomeness. This week we have a look at the 2023 film Godzilla Minus One. This is Episode #421!Godzilla Minus One is a 2023 Japanese kaiju film directed, written, and with visual effects by Takashi Yamazaki. Produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications and distributed by Toho, it is the 37th film in the Godzilla franchise, Toho's 33rd Godzilla film, and the fifth film in the franchise's Reiwa era. The film stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, and Kuranosuke Sasaki. In the film, postwar Japan deals with the emergence of Godzilla.Godzilla Minus One had its red carpet premiere at the Shinjuku Toho Building on October 18, 2023, and was the closing film at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival. Toho released it theatrically in Japan on November 3, the same day as the first film was released throughout Japan in 1954, to celebrate the franchise's 70th anniversary. The film has grossed $35 million against its $15 million budget and received critical acclaim; American critics praised the film's visual effects, direction, story, characters, musical score and social commentary, with many comparing it favorably in opposition to recent Hollywood films.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4268760/advertisement
This monster film was written, directed and had the visual effects done by Takashi Yamazaki, is the 37th film in the “Godzilla” franchise and marks the 33rd film to be produced and released by the original production company, Toho Studios. In Japan post WWII, a kamikaze pilot returns home only to find himself in the fallout of the “Hiroshima” incident which results in a massive monster that begins attacking the city and the remaining warships in the bay. This episode marks the end of Season 10 and our 500th episode overall.
Beneath the luminescent glow of Toho Studios' fame lies a shadowy tale of the inexplicable—where a reimagined Godzilla suit becomes an artifact of dread, and an actor is consumed by its dark legacy. Written/Narrated By ► Mr. Freaky SUBSCRIBE & HIT THAT NOTIFICATION BELL! ►► https://tinyurl.com/y6fe78al Mr.Freaky Discord server ► https://discord.gg/5SyDc2DFDJ This Creepypasta is fictional and for entertainment purposes only © 2023 Freaky Attractions. All rights reserved.
The King of All Monsters stomps back into theaters in a timeline-resetting new movie from Toho Studios, the original home of Godzilla.
Godzilla Minus One | Kaiju-Action vom Feinsten! Die Festtage für Godzilla-Fans gehen weiter: Denn pünktlich zum 70. Geburtstag lassen die Toho-Studios mit "Godzilla Minus One" ihre berüchtigte Monster-Echse auf die Leinwände los. Nach der Serie "Monarch - Legacy of Monsters" kommen somit Kaiju-Fans erneut auf ihre Kosten, wenn sie ihr Godzillalein beim mittlerweile 37. Kinoauftritt in Aktion erleben möchten. Angesiedelt ist das Spektakel dabei dieses Mal allerdings nach dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges, in einem zerstörten und am Boden liegenden Japan der Stunde Null. Und wer jetzt denkt: „Och nö, also nicht mal Kaiju-Action in der Gegenwart?“, der könnte sich womöglich den ohnehin recht limitierten Kinostart schenken wollen. Ob ihr das tun solltet oder besser nicht, das erfahrt ihr von unseren Godzilla-Fans Till und Timo. Und falls ihr nach dem Drücken des Play-Buttons und dem Podcast doch wissen wollt, wann und wo ihr „Godzilla Minus One“ auf der Leinwand bestaunen könnt, schaut einfach mal hier vorbei: https://godzilla-minus-one.de/kinouebersicht Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge vom Tele-Stammtisch! Unsere Kritik zu "Monarch - Legacy of Monsters" findet ihr hier Trailer Wir liefern euch launige und knackige Filmkritiken, Analysen und Talks über Kino- und Streamingfilme und -serien - immer aktuell, informativ und mit der nötigen Prise Humor. Website | Youtube | PayPal | BuyMeACoffee Großer Dank und Gruß für das Einsprechen unseres Intros geht raus an Engelbert von Nordhausen - besser bekannt als die deutsche Synchronstimme Samuel L. Jackson! Thank you very much to BASTIAN HAMMER for the orchestral part of the intro! I used the following sounds of freesound.org: 16mm Film Reel by bone666138 wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max backspin.wav by il112 Crowd in a bar (LCR).wav by Leandros.Ntounis Short Crowd Cheer 2.flac by qubodup License (Copyright): Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Folge direkt herunterladen Folgt uns ab sofort regelmäßig live auf Twitch: twitch.tv/dertelestammtisch
Earlier this month, Toho Studios released “Godzilla Minus One”—the 37th film in the now almost seven-decade-old franchise. Godzilla has gone through many phases over the past 70 years: symbol of Japan's nuclear fears, cuddly defender of humanity, Japanese cultural icon and, now, the centerpiece of another Hollywood cinematic universe. But it was 1954's Godzilla that launched the whole thing, with a story written by Japanese author Shigeru Kayama. He also wrote a novelization for the movie and its sequel Godzilla Raids Again (University of Minnesota Press: 2023), both translated by Jeffrey Angles. In this interview, Jeffrey and I talk about these novels, how they differ from the movies, and how they start Godzilla's journey to becoming a cultural icon. Jeffrey Angles is a professor and advisor of Japanese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. He is also a prominent translator of modern Japanese literature, with several volumes of Japanese literature in translation to his name. His book of poetry won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature, making Jeffrey the first American ever to win this prestigious prize for a book of poetry. Jeffrey can be followed on Twitter at @jeffreyangles. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Earlier this month, Toho Studios released “Godzilla Minus One”—the 37th film in the now almost seven-decade-old franchise. Godzilla has gone through many phases over the past 70 years: symbol of Japan's nuclear fears, cuddly defender of humanity, Japanese cultural icon and, now, the centerpiece of another Hollywood cinematic universe. But it was 1954's Godzilla that launched the whole thing, with a story written by Japanese author Shigeru Kayama. He also wrote a novelization for the movie and its sequel Godzilla Raids Again (University of Minnesota Press: 2023), both translated by Jeffrey Angles. In this interview, Jeffrey and I talk about these novels, how they differ from the movies, and how they start Godzilla's journey to becoming a cultural icon. Jeffrey Angles is a professor and advisor of Japanese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. He is also a prominent translator of modern Japanese literature, with several volumes of Japanese literature in translation to his name. His book of poetry won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature, making Jeffrey the first American ever to win this prestigious prize for a book of poetry. Jeffrey can be followed on Twitter at @jeffreyangles. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
Earlier this month, Toho Studios released “Godzilla Minus One”—the 37th film in the now almost seven-decade-old franchise. Godzilla has gone through many phases over the past 70 years: symbol of Japan's nuclear fears, cuddly defender of humanity, Japanese cultural icon and, now, the centerpiece of another Hollywood cinematic universe. But it was 1954's Godzilla that launched the whole thing, with a story written by Japanese author Shigeru Kayama. He also wrote a novelization for the movie and its sequel Godzilla Raids Again (University of Minnesota Press: 2023), both translated by Jeffrey Angles. In this interview, Jeffrey and I talk about these novels, how they differ from the movies, and how they start Godzilla's journey to becoming a cultural icon. Jeffrey Angles is a professor and advisor of Japanese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. He is also a prominent translator of modern Japanese literature, with several volumes of Japanese literature in translation to his name. His book of poetry won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature, making Jeffrey the first American ever to win this prestigious prize for a book of poetry. Jeffrey can be followed on Twitter at @jeffreyangles. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies
Earlier this month, Toho Studios released “Godzilla Minus One”—the 37th film in the now almost seven-decade-old franchise. Godzilla has gone through many phases over the past 70 years: symbol of Japan's nuclear fears, cuddly defender of humanity, Japanese cultural icon and, now, the centerpiece of another Hollywood cinematic universe. But it was 1954's Godzilla that launched the whole thing, with a story written by Japanese author Shigeru Kayama. He also wrote a novelization for the movie and its sequel Godzilla Raids Again (University of Minnesota Press: 2023), both translated by Jeffrey Angles. In this interview, Jeffrey and I talk about these novels, how they differ from the movies, and how they start Godzilla's journey to becoming a cultural icon. Jeffrey Angles is a professor and advisor of Japanese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. He is also a prominent translator of modern Japanese literature, with several volumes of Japanese literature in translation to his name. His book of poetry won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature, making Jeffrey the first American ever to win this prestigious prize for a book of poetry. Jeffrey can be followed on Twitter at @jeffreyangles. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
Earlier this month, Toho Studios released “Godzilla Minus One”—the 37th film in the now almost seven-decade-old franchise. Godzilla has gone through many phases over the past 70 years: symbol of Japan's nuclear fears, cuddly defender of humanity, Japanese cultural icon and, now, the centerpiece of another Hollywood cinematic universe. But it was 1954's Godzilla that launched the whole thing, with a story written by Japanese author Shigeru Kayama. He also wrote a novelization for the movie and its sequel Godzilla Raids Again (University of Minnesota Press: 2023), both translated by Jeffrey Angles. In this interview, Jeffrey and I talk about these novels, how they differ from the movies, and how they start Godzilla's journey to becoming a cultural icon. Jeffrey Angles is a professor and advisor of Japanese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. He is also a prominent translator of modern Japanese literature, with several volumes of Japanese literature in translation to his name. His book of poetry won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature, making Jeffrey the first American ever to win this prestigious prize for a book of poetry. Jeffrey can be followed on Twitter at @jeffreyangles. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
Earlier this month, Toho Studios released “Godzilla Minus One”—the 37th film in the now almost seven-decade-old franchise. Godzilla has gone through many phases over the past 70 years: symbol of Japan's nuclear fears, cuddly defender of humanity, Japanese cultural icon and, now, the centerpiece of another Hollywood cinematic universe. But it was 1954's Godzilla that launched the whole thing, with a story written by Japanese author Shigeru Kayama. He also wrote a novelization for the movie and its sequel Godzilla Raids Again (University of Minnesota Press: 2023), both translated by Jeffrey Angles. In this interview, Jeffrey and I talk about these novels, how they differ from the movies, and how they start Godzilla's journey to becoming a cultural icon. Jeffrey Angles is a professor and advisor of Japanese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. He is also a prominent translator of modern Japanese literature, with several volumes of Japanese literature in translation to his name. His book of poetry won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature, making Jeffrey the first American ever to win this prestigious prize for a book of poetry. Jeffrey can be followed on Twitter at @jeffreyangles. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review
Earlier this month, Toho Studios released “Godzilla Minus One”—the 37th film in the now almost seven-decade-old franchise. Godzilla has gone through many phases over the past 70 years: symbol of Japan's nuclear fears, cuddly defender of humanity, Japanese cultural icon and, now, the centerpiece of another Hollywood cinematic universe. But it was 1954's Godzilla that launched the whole thing, with a story written by Japanese author Shigeru Kayama. He also wrote a novelization for the movie and its sequel Godzilla Raids Again (University of Minnesota Press: 2023), both translated by Jeffrey Angles. In this interview, Jeffrey and I talk about these novels, how they differ from the movies, and how they start Godzilla's journey to becoming a cultural icon. Jeffrey Angles is a professor and advisor of Japanese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. He is also a prominent translator of modern Japanese literature, with several volumes of Japanese literature in translation to his name. His book of poetry won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature, making Jeffrey the first American ever to win this prestigious prize for a book of poetry. Jeffrey can be followed on Twitter at @jeffreyangles. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies
Earlier this month, Toho Studios released “Godzilla Minus One”—the 37th film in the now almost seven-decade-old franchise. Godzilla has gone through many phases over the past 70 years: symbol of Japan's nuclear fears, cuddly defender of humanity, Japanese cultural icon and, now, the centerpiece of another Hollywood cinematic universe. But it was 1954's Godzilla that launched the whole thing, with a story written by Japanese author Shigeru Kayama. He also wrote a novelization for the movie and its sequel Godzilla Raids Again (University of Minnesota Press: 2023), both translated by Jeffrey Angles. In this interview, Jeffrey and I talk about these novels, how they differ from the movies, and how they start Godzilla's journey to becoming a cultural icon. Jeffrey Angles is a professor and advisor of Japanese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. He is also a prominent translator of modern Japanese literature, with several volumes of Japanese literature in translation to his name. His book of poetry won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature, making Jeffrey the first American ever to win this prestigious prize for a book of poetry. Jeffrey can be followed on Twitter at @jeffreyangles. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
Seeking to replicate the success of the American film Jaws in Japan, Toho Studios ended up making a very different kind of film...
On this day in 1954, the King of the Monsters made his big screen debut when the original “Godzilla” premiered in Nagoya, Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2E2 Psychedelic Kaiju w/ War of the Gargantuas (1966) & Matango (1963) Kevin Moss from the Junk Food Dinner podcast joins Cory and Bob for the most wigged-out Japanese monster movies ever to come out of Toho Studios. First, it's the good Brown Gargantua vs. the evil Green Gargantua in a battle of land and sea elemental forces in the appropriately titled WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (1966), an epic that rattled the minds of everyone from Guillermo del Toro to Tim Burton to friggin' Brad Pitt (who gushed about it once during The Oscars). It's also a favorite of Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO, who used to close out their set with "The Words Get Stuck in My Throat," the baffling-yet-catchy pop song that's ruined by Green Gargantua in the middle of the movie. Watch for it. The Gargantuas are about half the size of Godzilla or Rodan, and they don't have tails, so they move fast and hurl tanks like they're baseballs. Starring a decidedly unimpressed Russ Tamblyn from the original WEST SIDE STORY and the lovely Kumi Mizuno. Things get even weirder with our second feature, MATANGO (1963) aka ATTACK OF THE MUSHROOM PEOPLE. Seven stranded castaways (or maybe a few more) are shipwrecked on an island where the only thing to eat are mutated mushrooms with the power to transform you into creepy toadstool creatures. It's kaiju meets full-on body horror. Kumi Mizuno is back for this one along with Yoshio Tsuchiya and Akira Kubo. Both of our films also feature the artistry of Gojira director Ishiro Honda and special effects wizard Eiji Tsuburaya, which makes Honda the most featured director on OLD MOVIES FOR YOUNG STONERS of all time, since we profiled his ALL MONSTERS ATTACK (1969) in Season One, Episode Six. We haven't even done Orson Welles or Fritz Lang movies yet, but we've featured three Ishiro Honda movies. Priorities! Big thanks to Kevin Moss for joining us. His indispensable JUNK FOOD DINNER podcast is streaming on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast app. You can learn more about it at junkfooddinner.com. All of Bob's Ishiro Honda knowledge in this ep comes from the excellent book, "Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film from Godzilla to Kurosawa" by Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski. Bob purchased the book from MZS.press, the bookstore run by movie and TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz out of his home. Highly recommended. Join us in March for our International Women's Day Episode with Agnès Varda's Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) and The Hitch-Hiker (1953) by Ida Lupino. Rog Franklin, Rest-in-Power. Co-hosts: Bob Calhoun & Cory Sklar. Greg Franklin and Philena Franklin are on assignment. Contact: oldmoviesforyoungstoners AT gmail DOT com
What if the “Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh was the head honcho at Toho Studios and was tasked with bringing back the most insane and outlandish cancelled Godzilla film concepts…what would he do? You don't have to ask “what if” because, in this episode of YHS on Monster Island, Jacob does just that! Co-host, Jay Key, forces Jake to turn five of the episodes into a feature film, anime series, comic/manga, YouTube series, and short film – in the first (and only) ever game of M.A.C.Y.S.! From ghost Godzillas to mermaid families to the greatest villain of all – diabetes, the duo go through some of the wackiest plots that almost made it to the silver screen. Buckle up, it's going to get weird! In addition, the hosts review the most recent Mondo drop, the big news from Spiral Studio, and preview the 2023 Toy Anxiety Geoffrey Awards, where they will be present kaiju toy/collectible and toy line of the year! Enjoy! Twitter: @YHSMonsterPod Jacob Walsh IG: @jacobzilla Jay Key IG: @tokutoytown
Nordkorea, 1985. Kim Jong Il möchte einen Monsterfilm haben. Nordkorea, 1985. Kim Jong Il ist der Sohn des großen Führers Kim Il Sung und kümmert sich als Sohn um die nordkoreanische Filmindustrie. Er lässt ein bekanntes Paar südkoreanischer Filmschaffender entführen und wirbt SpezialistInnen aus den Toho Studios an, die MacherInnen der Godzilla-Filme.Das Resultat: Nun, ihr wolltet es ja:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6OqNGbw8Ekhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCKSR0JArUQQuellenauswahl und Bilder:https://rebeccajanemorgan.medium.com/pulgasari-the-strangest-experiment-in-north-korean-cinema-37b7aff93955Mehr musikalischen Kontext zu unseren Folgen findet Ihr hier auf Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3V4...Den aktuellen Popkultur-Kontext und viele andere Videos gibt es in dieser Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU4Jvqt24IZyVzNR-S9_Ob2YoURkKooRU Support the show
A 400 year-old chisel has been found hidden within the Hoji building currently being renovated at Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto. This week also marks the start of the 35th Tokyo International Film Festival sharing its programme shared with “Kazuhiko Hasegawa and Director's Company” and the 90th Anniversary of Toho Studios, both taking place at the National Film Archive of Japan, a festival of New Animated Short films from Japan around the world will be taking place at Shibuya's Eurospace cinema from December 10th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Typhoon Nanmadol batters the country and cripples travel throughout the region and wider country by rail and by air. Meanwhile, the National Film Archive of Japan celebrates 90 years of Toho Studios with the second part of a two-part season of films dedicated to the studio. From Sotoji Kimura's “Ongaku kigeki: horoyoi Jinsei” (1933) to Shiro Moritani's “Aka zu-kin chan, kiwotsukete” or Take Care Little Red Riding Hood (1970) suggests how the Toho Studio might of responded in later years to the changing cultural landscape, picturing the country's mood, its sentiment, climate, even weather, expressing a cultural, generational and environmental change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A special gathering of the podcast (Jason, Drew, Julia and Jamie) discusses the 1956 film Rodan LIVE at the 2022 AnimeFest in Dallas. Rodan (Japanese: 空の大怪獣 ラドン, Hepburn: Sora no Daikaijū Radon, lit. 'Giant Monster of the Sky Rodan') is a 1956 Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. Produced and distributed by Toho Studios, it was Toho's first kaiju film to be shot in color, and is one of several giant monster films that found an audience outside Japan. The film stars Kenji Sahara and Yumi Shirakawa. In the United States, it was released in 1957 as Rodan! The Flying Monster!
Sakurajima volcano blows on the island of Kyushu as independent cinema Iwanami Hall in Tokyo is days away from its final screening. Meanwhile, the National Film Archive of Japan celebrates 90 years of Toho Studios with “Yowa mushi chin-sen-gumi” (1938), “Kimi no namae wa” (2016), Ishirō Honda's “Gojira” (1954) and Akira Kurosawa's “Seven Samurai” (1954) as well as “Nihon chin-botsu” (1973) based on Sakyo Komatsu's disaster novel Japan Sinks which pictures the country as it falls into the sea, beginning with an erupting volcano! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wherein someone at Toho Studios was so into the vampire Hammer horror films that they decided to green-light their own special take on the genre. It actually turns out pretty well. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://randommoviemusings.com/2020/04/01/lake-of-dracula-1971/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/randommoviemusings/support
In 2020, a studio had an id–okay you get it at this point. Legendary pictures, Warner Bros., and Toho Studios made a deal for a series of movies starring Toho Studio's roster of Godzilla monsters and agreed for these monsters to rub against America's King Kong for extra measure in a reboot of the legendary … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Godzilla vs Kong (2021) →
Jake and Ron discuss Alan Moore's tenure on Swamp Thing, the horror movies of Toho Studios, The Empty Man, Hereditary, and Midsommer.The Saga of Swamp Thing Box Set by Alan MoorePenguin Random House linkSwamp Thing TV Series on CW (2020)IMDB linkSwamp Thing TV Series (1990-1993)IMDB LinkSwamp Thing cartoon series (1990)IMDB Link Swamp Thing directed by Wes Craven (1982)IMDB LinkSwamp Things PodcastA Podcast Reliving Alan Moore's Legendary Run. This podcast covers the Saga of Swamp Thing in detail.https://swampthingspod.libsyn.com/Enter the The Last Watch book give away contest! Two winners total. One of the books is signed by the author, J.S. Dewes!The rules are simple:-Take a screenshot that shows you subscribe to The Wrath of the iOtians podcastNote: We are listed on directories for all podcast apps.-Pick a number between 1-200-Send the screenshot and number you chose to thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.com-Please send only one entry per subscriberWhat Else?The Empty Man directed by David Prior (2020)IMDB LinkHereditary (2018) directed by Ari AsterIMDB LinkMidsommer (2019) directed by Ari AsterIMDB LinkEvil of DraculaIMDB LinkIn the Earth (2021) directed by Ben WheatleyIMDB LinkHigh Rise (2015) directed by Ben WheatleyIMDB LinkA Field in England (2013) directed by Ben WheatleyIMDB Link Kill List (2011) directed by Ben WheatleyIMDB LinkThe Outer Limits: Demon with a Glass Hand (1964)IMDB LinkStar Trek the Original Series: The City on the Edge of Forever (1967)IMDB Link--The Wrath of the iOtiansEmail: thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.comInstagram: thewrathoftheiotiansTwitter: @OfiOtiansWebsite: https://thewrathoftheiotians.buzzsprout.com/MusicLand Of The Me-me by Aleksandar Dimitrijevic (TONO)Licensed under the NEO Sounds Music License Agreement--
In 2014, a studio had an idea. What if we acquired the film rights to Godzilla from Toho Studios to make some American-ized Godzilla films for the modern day? Everyone was aghast. Nothing like this had ever been attempted since the Mathew Broderick 1999 version that tanked so hard, Toho Studios dusted off their cameras … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Godzilla (2014) →
The Boys have yet again found themselves displaced in Time...ANIME style...unraveling the third highest-grossing anime film of all time, Your Name. With the genius of Makoto Shinkai and the production of Toho Studios, Your Name shines with it's pristine visual storytelling, heart-felt characters, and grand cosmic philosophy. Join the Boys as we weave our way through the space-time fabric, knit our understanding of heightened themes, and analyze the anime genre with poorly-timed Waifu jokes. Hit the Boys up on social media! Talk shop about all things entertainment, recommend things to review, or bully us for liking anime... https://linktr.ee/tgtbatb For inquiries (including any curiosity for Isaac's Sake)... thegoodthebadandtheboys@gmail.com
Happy Animation April, Cassettes! For our first episode in our animation series, we decided to take a look at three animated films that we think deserve a little more recognition. This is our case of the animated hidden gem! Adam started us off with a dive into the 2007 Sony Pictures film, "Surf's Up"! Robin guided us through the epic fantasy adventure of "The Last Unicorn". And, Marci brought us home by the way of OZ with the Toho Studios animated "The Wizard of Oz"! As always, you can find show notes and sources on our blog: https://www.blackcasediaries.com/blog Twitter: @blackcasediary Instagram: @blackcasediariespodcast Thanks for listening!
We’re continuing the month with Kurosawa’s 1954 film Seven Samurai. Released by Toho Studios the same year as the first Godzilla, Seven Samurai actually cost more than the monster flick and took three times as long to shoot, and though both would be remembered as two of the greatest films ever made, Seven Samurai remains one of the most heavily referenced, remade, or reworked, films of all time. Coming in at a whopping three-and-a-half hours (with intermission!) Seven Samurai is hailed as the first modern action movie. This is episode Five Hundred and Seven of Legends Podcast! For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com
It's a Godzilla movie! We head to Japan for the 16th installment of the popular kaiju franchise. It's a direct sequel to the first one, while also serving as a soft-reboot that kicked off a whole new era for everyone's favorite monster. Follow the show! Facebook: https://fb.me/oldiebutagoodiepod Omny: https://omny.fm/shows/oldie-but-a-goodie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfdXHxK_rIUsOEoFSx-hGA Songs from 1984 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39v1MbWf849XD8aau0yA52 Got feedback? Send us an email at oldiebutagoodiepod@gmail.com Follow the hosts! Sandro Falce - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrofalce/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandrofalce - Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/SandroFalce/ - Nerd-Out Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/nerdout Zach Adams - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach4dams/ Donations: https://paypal.me/oldiebutagoodiepod Please do not feel like you have to contribute anything but any donations are greatly appreciated! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brandon puts on his Doczilla hat and talks with Kyle about Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster - the 5th movie in the Godzilla franchise and a turning point in the series. Coming off of the success of Mothra vs. Godzilla and needing to add a new film to their slate in late 1964, Toho Studios decided to make an even bigger kaiju film adding in Rodan and introducing the world to King Ghidorah. With the science fiction aspect becoming more prevalent in Godzilla films and some 60s James Bond vibes, Brandon and I have a good time talking about this weird film. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/34IeNX4 Follow on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VgI5ZT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuperdope Twitter: https://twitter.com/DBSuperDope1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbsuperdope/ Voicemail: 401-213-9596 Email: DBSuperDope@gmail.com
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
It’s hard to overstate the influence of 1933’s “King Kong.” But this episode isn’t about that film. It’s about the two movies produced by Toho Studios that imported and featured the great ape: “King Kong vs. Godzilla” and “King Kong Escapes.” These are some of the most freewheeling giant monster movies you’ll ever lay eyes on; that may begin to explain their continuing influence. Episode 7 features writing by Mike Bogue and J.D. Lees. Make sure to check out Bogue’s book “Apocalypse Then” published by McFarland as well as G-FAN magazine, published by Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd. g-fan.com Monster Study group maintains social media accounts on Instagram and Twitter. Also, you can hear me on the podcasts Monsteropolis and Monster Kid Radio. Please send your letters, reports, and pop quizzes to monsterstudygroup@outlook.com
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 round out a month of "feminine monster" movies with one of my personal favorites, and our belated return to Toho Studios' house of destruction spectacle. Today's topic is "Mothra," a deceptively flamboyant fantasy flick that's jam-packed with political and religious imagery.Bibliography:Susan Sontag, "The Imagination of Disaster" (1965)Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski, "Ishiro Honda: A Life In Film - From Godzilla to Kurosawa" (2017)Donate to 70+ community bail, mutual aid, and racial justice organizing funds across the country: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bailfundsgeorge_floydAll original music courtesy of Niel Jakobyhttps://nieljacoby.bandcamp.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MonsterCrazeMemoirsOfficialiTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-craze-memoirs/id1491963648Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3aSrQ5JFez33XuVanaFYIwPocket Casts: https://pca.st/lkra63chSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-3949861YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_GcDWtQj_2wGEnlAB7P4AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Monster-Craze-Memoirs-106199087480182/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KennethJWaste2
This is it! We're finally talking about the King - King Kong that is! The big ape has been one of Hollywood's (and the world's) biggest stars since he first showed up on the scene in 1933. At the time, the original King Kong was cutting edge, and it influenced many later generations. Kong is a part of pop culture, and new versions of the eighth wonder of the world keep getting made. There is something universally appealing about this unique and powerful figure.We'll go through the long history of Kong in films (and a little bit on TV), starting of course with the classic original 1933 King Kong, directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest Schoedsack, with ground-breaking stop-motion effects by pioneer Willis O'Brien. The exciting story, the ferocious Kong, and the whole beauty and the beast angle, made the film a huge success. It was quickly followed up with a sequel, also in 1933, Son of Kong, which was amusing but no where near the success of the original.In the 60s, through a somewhat circuitous route, Kong wound up across the Pacific and got a job with Toho Studios, making King Kong vs Godzilla in 1962, and King Kong Escapes in 1967. There's a connection to the 1966 Rankin-Bass King Kong Show cartoon too!Near to our hearts, even though it's clearly a flawed film, is the 1976 version of King Kong. The film may be best remembered today for the amazing John Berkey poster showing Kong astride the World Trade Center towers. We'll talk about the controversy over the robot Kong and how the great make-up genius Rick Baker played Kong. Bob took the hit for the team and watched King Kong Lives, and gives a rundown of that sequel.If you're excited to hear what we think about Peter Jackson's 2005 remake of King Kong, well, you may want to ratchet back your expectations. We have some strong opinions on the film, and that's all we'll say here!Finally, we finish strong as we enthusiastically discuss Kong Skull Island (2017), which took a very different approach to Kong, and will lead to a rematch with Godzilla next year!Larry's Kong and Bruce mugs, seen front and backOn this episode's Sensor Sweep, our mission commander, Larry, shares his love of tiki mugs, and shows off two: a Bruce the Shark from Jaws mug from Mondo, and a Kong mug from Tiki Farm. If you love tiki mugs and monsters, check 'em out!In a burst of shameless self-promotion, we want to mention the various side-gigs we all have going on.Your crew at Monsterpalooza a few years ago -Larry, Karen, and BobBob recently participated in a panel discussion on Ultraman for the Kaiju Con-line, an online convention celebrating kaiju (obviously). If you want to watch the panel, click here. If you're a Gamera fan, a blu-ray box set should be coming out at the end of July, and Bob and his pal Keith Aiken are doing commentary on the film Gamera the Brave! Karen decided to start blogging again, to babble on about science fiction and other stuff. You can read her posts once or maybe twice a week at Echoes from the Satellite.Larry has just started doing a video blog! It's on YouTube and it's called Larryland USA. Larry will be talking about things he loves and his many genre-based memories. Check it out!That's all for us right now. We hope all of you are staying well, and hanging in there. If you have thoughts on King Kong, other giant apes, or anything else, drop us a line, why don't ya? You can leave a comment at our site, or hit us up here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Planet8CastFacebook: www.Facebook.com/Planet8PodcastThanks for listening!
Tonight MG offers a strange double feature as we take a look at two very different films. First up: the little-remembered American prison-escape melodrama Runaway Train, starring Academy Award winner Jon Voight in his most colorful performance outside of Anaconda; followed by an even bigger character - Toho Studios original kaiju in his building-stomping debut: 1954's horror masterpiece, Gojira - renamed (and recut) in the United States as 'Godzilla, King of the Monsters!' What could these movies have in common? Akira Kurosawa, of course! Join us as we dig deep into how both countries faced their postwar anxieties through pop art!
For their final collaboration, Henry G. Saperstein and Toho Studios produced the 1966 film War of the Gargantuas, in which two Frankensteinesque monsters battle it out in the streets of Tokyo. Does this film deserve the cult status it has obtained? Or is it one of Ishiro Honda's more forgettable works? Listen and find out! You can visit our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.comYou can contact us at stompthisway1954@gmail.comVisit our social medias:Twitter: https://twitter.com/stompthiswayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stompthiswayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stompthiswayThe final track is "Operation L" by Akira IfukubeDon't forget to join us next week for Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla!
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
W tym miesiącu zmierzamy się z jedną z najdłuższych i najbardziej płodnych serii filmowych na świecie: z sagą o potworze zwanym Godzillą. Chociaż Godzilla od dziesięcioleci jest stałą częścią globalnej popkultury, tylko niektórzy pamiętają, że film, od którego wszystko się zaczęło, był prawdziwie przełomowym wydarzeniem. Z jednej strony związane to było z jego oszałamiającymi (szczególnie jak na tamte czasy) efektami audiowizualnymi, które zrewolucjonizowały sposób tworzenia filmów i które inspirują twórców do dziś. Z drugiej strony, będąc jednym z pierwszych japońskich światowych sukcesów kasowych tuż po zakończeniu amerykańskiej okupacji po drugiej wojnie światowej, Godzilla zaczęła symbolizować znacznie więcej niż ten kilkunastometrowy prehistoryczny potwór sugeruje na pierwszy rzut oka... Najważniejsze omawiane filmy: Gojira (1954), reż: Ishiro Honda; scenariusz: Takeo Murata i Ishiro Honda, z Shigeru Kayama; w rolach głównych: Akira Takarada, Momoko Kochi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura; prod. Toho Studios. Rekomendacje: Kuba: Nowy serial Star Trek: Picard (2020) w którym Patrick Stewart powraca w legendarnej roli Jean-Luc’a Picard’a w kontynuacji klasyków sci-fi Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) i Star Trek: Nemesis (2002). Damian: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), klasyk amerykańskiego kina sci-fi lat 50.-tych, w którym zwaśnione ziemskie narody muszą spełnić pacyfistyczne żądania przybysza z kosmosu albo zostać unicestwione. Czytaj więcej: NPR: What's In A Roar? Crafting Godzilla's Iconic Sound Criterion: Reign of Destruction Syfy: Akira Ifukube, the Man Who Wrote Music for Godzilla M. Low: The birth of Godzilla: Nuclear fear and the ideology of Japan as victim P. Brophy: Monster Island: Godzilla and Japanese sci-fi/horror/fantasy Wizualizacje ewolucji rozmiarów Godzilli, jej nuklearnego oddechu oraz wszelkich innych Kaiju. Creditsy: NERDYCJA jest prowadzona i produkowana przez Kubę i Damiana. Miks audio: Damian. Oprawa graficzna: Damian, zdjęcie Saturna z Nasa Images. Dźwięki potworów pochodzą z domeny publicznej. Muzyka użyta w tym odcinku została skomponowane przez Kevina MacLeoda i wykorzystana na bazie licencji Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0). Kontakt: nerdycja@gmail.com.
Season four of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has arrived, and Travis & Luana start the new year with 1955's GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN! They talk about the quick six-month development of the movie, the careers of director Motoyoshi Oda and composer Masaru Sato, references to Nine Inch Nails on Full House, the delights of the rap battle meme, 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
Josh hosts the gang (Pappy, Stevie, $Mikey, Brett) as they take a perilous trip to 1960's Japan. This is big monster Spoilers! ******************** King Kong vs. Godzilla (キングコング対ゴジラ Kingu Kongu tai Gojira) is a 1962 Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. Produced and distributed by Toho Studios, it is the third film in the Godzilla franchise, and the first of two Toho-produced films featuring King Kong. It is also the first time that both characters appeared on film in color and widescreen. The film stars Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara, Yū Fujiki, Ichirō Arishima, and Mie Hama, with Shoichi Hirose as King Kong and Haruo Nakajima as Godzilla. In the film, as Godzilla is reawakened by an American submarine, a pharmaceutical company captures King Kong for promotional uses, which culminates into a battle on Mount Fuji.
In this episode, we explored the nuclear origin story of Godzilla. What famous nuclear test inspired the Godzilla franchise? How did Toho Studios and Hollywood handle the nuclear story over the ages? Will the “King Kong vs. Godzilla” movie have a cameo from Major “King” Kong from Dr. Strangelove? Tim Westmyer (@NuclearPodcast) and special guests Rachel Emond (@Rachel_Emond) and Geoff Wilson (@NuclearWilson) of the Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation answer these questions and more. Before we zipped up the rubber monster suit, we recommend checking out: -Godzilla: Final Wars (2004 movie) -Pacific Rim (2013 movie) -Cinemassacre’s Monster Madness (YouTube series) -Gojira (1954 movie) -Stranger Things (Netflix series) -Chernobyl (2019 HBO series) -Godzilla in Hell (2015 comic book) -Godzilla: Half Century War (2013 comic book) -Cloverfield (2008 movie) -Nukes of Hazard podcast We also discussed the movie Shin Godzilla. Listen to it as a bonus feature on our YouTube channel. Check out our website, SuperCriticalPodcast.com, for more resources and related items. We aim to have at least one new episode every month. Let us know what you think about the podcast and any ideas you may have about future episodes and guests by reaching out at on Twitter @NuclearPodcast, GooglePlay, SoundCloud, TuneIn, Stitcher Radio, Facebook, SuperCriticalPodcast@gmail.com, and YouTube. Enjoy!
The B-Movie Cast knows you didn’t see this one coming… because it’s invisible! Last episode we looked at the Universal Horror classic “The Invisible Man”. This episode Mary, Nic and Juan tack the Japanese “Invisible Man” (A.K.A. – The Invisible Avenger). This 1954 flick is from TOHO Studios and if you haven’t heard of the […]
It's crap movie time again, and as Godzilla is on the loose in the cinemas once again, we thought it would be fun to watch an old kaiju movie! Hence we settle down with Space Amoeba from Toho Studios which features not one, but three giant monsters!
This week on End Credits things are going to get meta. What happens when you take the story of the world's greatest superhero and make him a bad guy? We'll find out when we watch Brightburn. Speaking of bad guys, we'll talk about Hollywood's battle against new abortion laws, and the lost meaning of Godzilla. Also, we'll also discuss being Booksmart and what Harrison Ford is mad about now. This Wednesday, June 5, at 2 pm, Adam A. Donaldson and Candice Lepage will discuss: Georgia on Our Minds. Many U.S. states have passed new, draconian bills aimed at eliminating abortion, and one of them is Georgia. Why does this matter? Well, this year 455 Hollywood movies and TV series will be shooting in that state, and the (mostly) liberal talent behind those films might decide they don't want to work there anymore. So is Y'allywood in trouble? Keep Away From This Jones. During an interview with the Today show, Harrison Ford said that when he dies, so does his most iconic character, Indiana Jones. No one can play the globetrotting archeologist but Ford, despite rumours to the contrary. But is this vanity, or is Ford drawing a line in the sand that there's still a limit to how much you can franchise? Monster Mash. Speaking of franchises, Godzilla: King of the Monsters is now in theatres everywhere, the latest part of the so-called "Monsters-verse." But in trying to turn Godzilla into an expanded universe, have we lost the original point of the monstrous character, who was created by Toho Studios as a response to the two atomic bombings of Japan in 1945? Buy the Book. Olivia Wilde's Booksmart has gotten rave reviews, but it only came in sixth place at the box office. Despite opening the same weekend as the juggernaut Aladdin, and behind other big movies like Avengers and John Wick, some critics see this as a failure, and proof that there's no room for small films anymore at the multiplex. But is that true? REVIEW: Brightburn (2019). You know the story: a kindly farm couple in Kansas find a spaceship from another world and its one passenger, a little boy they raise as their son. But what if that boy didn't grow up to be the greatest superhero there ever was? What if Superman decided to give into temptation and use his powers to do very, very bad things? So yes, Brightburn is Superman gone bad, and their will definitely be gore. End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 2 pm.
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It's Godzilla month! Join host Mike Pecci as he talks about the films he loved as a kid that have since shaped him as a filmmaker and artist. Specifically his love for the Godzilla series. This is an epic episode, loaded with sounds and score. Best listened to on headphones! Here is a list of the films that Mike references on the show: THE RETURN OF GODZILLA: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Godzilla-Blu-ray-Koji-Hashimoto/dp/B01FZ8I7R4?SubscriptionId=AKIAIA3UEVTLIG7AIKFA&tag=ilwp-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01FZ8I7R4 GODZILLA VS MEGALON: https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Mega-Set-Takehiro-Murata/dp/B013P6PES8?SubscriptionId=AKIAIA3UEVTLIG7AIKFA&tag=ilwp-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B013P6PES8 If you are going to buy one of these films please use our amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&tag=ilwp-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=303af8081b2f759be1811c090db83653&camp=1789&creative=9325&node=3017941 All the music you hear in this episode is from Godzilla 1985 and is the property of Toho Studios.
As we continue towards the May release of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES goes back to the future as Travis & Luana time travel with 1991's GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH! They discuss the unusual ways they first saw the movie, its controversy with American audiences, if teenagers go through a jugband phase, how they can make money with foot ASMR, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie as soon as the classic Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Join Monster Island Squad on Patreon to receive awesome benefits & bonus content: patreon.com/micommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries
Benedikt bespricht die Kaiju-Classics von Anolis Entertainment und verschafft euch einen kleinen Überblick zu “Frankenstein und die Ungeheuer aus dem Meer“, “Frankensteins Kampf gegen die Teufelsmonster” und “Frankensteins Höllenbrut“.
Benedikt bespricht die Kaiju-Classics von Anolis Entertainment und verschafft euch einen kleinen Überblick zu “Frankenstein und die Ungeheuer aus dem Meer“, “Frankensteins Kampf gegen die Teufelsmonster” und “Frankensteins Höllenbrut“.
Wieder einmal besucht der fabelhafte André die Bahnhofskino Extended Edition, um seine Expertise zum elften und vermutlich ungewöhnlichsten Godzilla-Film aus den Toho Studios zum Besten zu geben. Und diese wird dringend benötigt, denn Patrick brilliert angesichts der kenntnisreichen Begeisterung seines Gastes vor allem mit glänzenden Kinderaugen bei maximaler Ahnungslosigkeit. Naja, ganz so schlimm wird es nicht. Und sowieso macht es Yoshimitsu Bannos funky Beitrag zur Godzillareihe allen Monsterfilmfans und solchen, die es werden wollen, leicht, sich in den Titelhelden und dessen schleimig-schlackigen Gegenspieler Hydrox zu verlieben - selbst Kaijū Eiga-Ignoranten wie dem ollen Lohmi.
Roses are red & kaiju are green on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Lu venture into the Heisei era of Godzilla with 1989's GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE! They talk about how a dentist was instrumental in the making of the movie, which Toho kaiju would be considered THICC, why seeing gigantic monsters in the vast open ocean can be absolutely terrifying, where you can find the only Chik-Fil-a that's open on Sundays, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Email: monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries Purchase our books! MEMORIES FROM MONSTER ISLAND – A Fun Stomp Through Toho's Godzilla Films: http://amzn.to/2jonMmV TURTLE TALKIN' – Soaring Through the Films of Gamera: http://amzn.to/2jf6JJ
MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has risen again, and Travis & Luca have a lot on their minds as they watch 2016's SHIN GODZILLA! They discuss how the movie reflects recent disasters in Japanese history, various theories on how the new Godzilla's biology works, the different varieties of Fanta soda that can be found from country to country, how the podcast could transform into “The Weird Trav Show”, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with SHIN GODZILLA, pause the movie as soon as the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Email: monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries Purchase our books! MEMORIES FROM MONSTER ISLAND – A Fun Stomp Through Toho's Godzilla Films: http://amzn.to/2jonMmV TURTLE TALKIN' – Soaring Through the Films of Gamera: http://amzn.to/2jf6JJ
Godzilla goes green! It's environmental time on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luca watch 1971's unusual, psychedelic GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH a.k.a. GODZILLA VS. THE SMOG MONSTER! They talk about the extensive filmography of director Yoshimitsu Banno, the difficulties and struggles of performing in the Hedorah monster suit, the canceled plans for a Godzilla 3D IMAX movie, how Adam Driver would approach the role of Godzilla, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH, pause the movie as soon as the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. SciFi Japan's article “The Long Evolution of Godzilla 3D”: http://bit.ly/2r8OBTz Email: monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries Purchase our books! MEMORIES FROM MONSTER ISLAND – A Fun Stomp Through Toho's Godzilla Films: http://amzn.to/2jonMmV TURTLE TALKIN' – Soaring Through the Films of Gamera: http://amzn.to/2jf6JJ
We talk about the strange "monster mash" of American and Japanese giant monsters with the 1962 "King Kong vs. Godzilla" from Godzilla's own Toho Studios.
Welcome to the very first episode of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES! Travis & Luca kick things off with 1954's GOJIRA, the silver screen debut of Godzilla. They talk about how performances in foreign movies could be hard to interpret, the comparisons between Toho films and the works of H.P. Lovecraft, why the American version KING OF THE MONSTERS is also noteworthy, which fast food restaurants they'd miss if Godzilla stepped on them, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with GOJIRA, pause the movie as soon as the black & white Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Contact us: monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries Purchase our books! MEMORIES FROM MONSTER ISLAND – A Fun Stomp Through Toho's Godzilla Films: amzn.to/2jonMmV TURTLE TALKIN' – Soaring Through the Films of Gamera: amzn.to/2m5WLKV
Our first look at Japanese Monster Movies and it begins with a discussion about “Rodan,” Toho Studios’ 1956 offering which came to the USA on the heels of “Godzilla.”
This month, we turn our gaze to the future! Or the futurians, to be a bit more precise? The focus of this month’s Daikaiju Discussion is the 1991 special effects extravaganza from Toho Studios, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. It was a full house here in Kaijucast HQ; Kyle was joined by Martin, Jeff, Cindy, Bryan and Rachel. […]
This episode is a must-listen for Andrew's passionately eloquent rant in support of intelligent junk films. The new "Godzilla" is the latest heir to a cinematic franchise begun by Toho Studios in Japan in 1954 (the year they also released "Seven Samurai"!). If you are in line to see "Godzilla" it means you are probably interested in watching mass destruction and monsters doing battle at the expense of San Francisco. Andrew would argue that there is a deeper reason to catch a monster movie. What is the threat in this new reboot? While the original Japanese film had to do with atomic bomb anxiety writ large, what is the subtext for Gareth Edwards' new Hollywood remake? These questions are important to Andrew. On the other hand, Phil doesn't need to have dimension in a Godzilla movie. He enjoys watching the mayhem as long as it is well realized. Do you have high standards for your "Godzilla"? You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player located below:If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
In honor of Legendary’s upcoming Godzilla movie, we marathoned the franchise. Now we’re doing a retrospective in (probably) four parts, starting with this overview of Toho Studios’ science fiction, fantasy, and horror special effects movies during the golden age of … Continue reading →
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