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
Category: Kaiju
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
Upcoming Events!
Talk about Kaijuly! The next month is going to be legendary as Vincent and Matt participate in a couple of events and special recordings. Check out a couple coming up soon! Mark your calendars and we hope to see you in the wild. GFEST - UPCOMING - July 10-12, 2026 We're going to GFest! The … Continue reading Upcoming Events!
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
The Lost World (1925) Movie Review | Podcast
https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml Behold the first big-budget dinosaur flick! Before King Kong, these dinos romped and stomped their way into our stop-motion hearts. With adventure, romance, and comedy what's not to love? Ooohh, right, right right right right... the terribly-outdated-and-offensive-racial-depictions-of-a-century-old-movie. Right...well...um... it all makes for meaningful conversation! Plus, the miraculous restoration work on the film, O'Brien's early … Continue reading The Lost World (1925) Movie Review | Podcast
The Black Scorpion (1957) Movie Review | Podcast
Version 1.0.0 https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml Giant scorpions erupt from the bowels of the earth to disembowel men, women, and children in this big bug B-movie from Willis O'Brien (*ahem* King Kong). You'll marvel at the special effects, laugh at the cheesy one-liners, and wish the annoying little kid would just get eaten already. Plus, more connections to … Continue reading The Black Scorpion (1957) Movie Review | Podcast
Troll Hunter (2010) Movie Review | Podcast
https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml Kaiju be trollin' in this Nordic mockumentary that modernizes the fairytale troll with roaring action, humor, and shaky cameras. And yet, something's got our goat with this one... so grab the UV-light gun, slather yourself in troll urine, and blast the Christian rock as we track down all the reasons Troll Hunter both rocks … Continue reading Troll Hunter (2010) 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