Godzilla returns to America in the Hollywood cut of The Return of Godzilla! But he's not alone—Raymond Burr reprises his role from Godzilla 1956, Dr. Pepper sneaks onto the set, dubious dubbing abounds, and soldiers make wisecracks in poor taste. You know, all that American stuff. But does it ultimately complement or distract from the … Continue reading Godzilla 1985 Movie Review | Podcast
Category: Japanese
Kaiju Haiku: A Haiku Comics Zine feat. Chad Boykin of Jobber House Press | Podcast
When a tagline reads, "Japan is the land of giant monsters and tiny poems" you have to learn more. So Chad is here to tell us! He is the author of Kaiju Haiku and the founder of Jobber House Press. We welcome him to Camp and thank you all for listening. We have a wonderful … Continue reading Kaiju Haiku: A Haiku Comics Zine feat. Chad Boykin of Jobber House Press | Podcast
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956) | Live Podcast from G-Fest 2026
G-Fest Panel Presentation | How Godzilla Became King of the Monsters: Context and Analysis of Terry O. Morse's 1956 Film Live from G-Fest! We evaluate the American cut of Godzilla, including its connections to film noir, intertextuality, and film theory. But that's not all! Beth reveals newly published material about dancer and actor, Amy Iwanabe, … Continue reading Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956) | Live Podcast from G-Fest 2026
Linda Miller, Star of King Kong Escapes: An Interview
Linda Miller reflects on King Kong Escapes, The Green Slime, Ishiro Honda and more Linda Miller, star of King Kong Escapes, shares memories of working with Ishiro Honda, her friendship with Akira Takarada, and acting with Kong himself! Plus on-set shenanigans, her favorite Toho films, and livin' the convention life. And you know we've got … Continue reading Linda Miller, Star of King Kong Escapes: An Interview
The War of the Gargantuas (1966) Movie Review | Podcast
https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml Chaos in Tokyo when two Gargantuas battle for the soul of a nation. Or at least dibs on dessert. Because that's right - the BAD Gargantua EATS people and the GOOD Gargantua tries to stop him. And guess what else? They're BROTHERS! AND they're technically mutated bits of Frankenstein DNA! AND... AND... you'll just … Continue reading The War of the Gargantuas (1966) Movie Review | Podcast
New Episode! King Kong vs. Godzilla – “The Most Colossal Conflict the Screen Has Ever Known” by Thom Shubilla | A Book Review
https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml Author Thom Shubilla swings by camp to discuss his new book! It details the colossal production of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), the involvement of Ishiro Honda, Tsuburaya, Forrest J. Ackerman, and Linda Miller (who worked with Honda on King Kong Escapes) and more. Full of insight, it's a love letter to both Kong … Continue reading New Episode! King Kong vs. Godzilla – “The Most Colossal Conflict the Screen Has Ever Known” by Thom Shubilla | A Book Review
Pacific Rim (2013) Movie Review | Podcast
https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml Get in the Jaeger, it's time to kick some kaiju butt! We're cancelin' the apocalypse with Guillermo del Toro's love letter to the mecha and kaiju genre. But is the film entirely drift compatible? Or are we easily impressed by practical effects, intricate cinematography, and big space swords? Joining this monster mash is Sean … Continue reading Pacific Rim (2013) Movie Review | Podcast
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967) Movie Review | Podcast
Ain't no monster like a triphibian monster. Baby Gappa is stolen from its island home, so mama and papa must destroy Japan to save the tyke. Kaiju cinema may have peaked in the 60s, but Gappa is all-but-forgotten today, despite memorable effects. Oh. But wait. Could it be the blackface? It might be that... well... … Continue reading Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967) Movie Review | Podcast
Space Amoeba (1970) Movie Review | Podcast
An evil alien plots to take over the world by mind-controlling giant sea creatures. Squids, turtles, and even a lobster! No Godzilla, but still plenty of kaiju mayhem from Ishiro Honda, who gives it his all. But does he pull it off? Or will we be opening our bags of melted butter? https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml Plus, we … Continue reading Space Amoeba (1970) Movie Review | Podcast
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) Movie Review | Podcast
Godzilla's on island time until Ebirah and Mothra crash the party, while a terrorist organization enslaves Infant Island natives for their nefarious plans. But before things get too serious, the jazz music, teen dance marathons, and wise-cracking safecrackers will keep this breezy flick rockin' and rollin'. Plus, discussions on director Jun Fukuda and the film's hidden … Continue reading Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) Movie Review | Podcast