Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is a camp classic. It never holds back in the bizarre elements it throws at you and proves itself to be the highlight of 1970s Godzilla pictures. This is a bold statement considering Jun Fukuda's reputation; he returns as director for his fifth and final Godzilla film. To be clear, Fukuda's efforts in … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) Movie Review
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Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) Movie Review
Godzilla vs. Kong is a mixed bag. On the positive side, the battles between the titular foes are impressive; the fight choreography is creative and leaves a lasting impression thanks to Wingard's directorial flair. Additionally, Kong as the emotional heart of the film works well; his Hollow Earth journey, along with his relationship with Jie … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) Movie Review
Pacific Rim (2013) Movie Review
Guillermo del Toro lends his expertise of genre-filmmaking to the kaiju movie. No detail is left neglected in this story about a team of pilots overcoming the odds to defeat an invading army of evil giant monsters. Not only are the tropes and hallmarks of the Japanese kaiju film on display, but so are elements … Continue reading Pacific Rim (2013) Movie Review
Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Movie Review
Edge of Tomorrow is fascinating. With little-to-no plot or deep character exploration, it somehow sucks you into a captivating tale of time, aliens, and war. Tom Cruise plays Major William Cage, a non-combatant thrown into the lions den of an invading extraterrestrial threat. After he quickly bites the dust, he is surprised to find himself nonetheless … Continue reading Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Movie Review
The Worst Monster Movies Seen in 2023
Here at Camp Kaiju, we pride our ability to review the good, the bad and the downright campy. Last week we presented THE BEST Monster Movies I had seen in 2023; now, however, it is time to pay the piper. Here are the worst monster movies I watched in 2023, with a very important disclaimer: … Continue reading The Worst Monster Movies Seen in 2023
The Best Monster Movies Seen in 2023
Not necessarily new releases of 2023 (sorry, M3GAN), but just any monster movie I came across in 2023. Nor are these necessarily established classics (i.e. The Day the Earth Stood Still, RoboCop, The Rocky Horror Picture Show), but perhaps diamonds-in-the-rough or otherwise underrated gems. For fans of horror, sci-fi, or fantasy, I can't recommend the following … Continue reading The Best Monster Movies Seen in 2023
Robot Jox (1989) Movie Review
Capping the robot genre of the 1980s is this cult classic gem from director Stuart Gordon. Robot Jox received little notice upon release; a perfect storm of disadvantages plagued post-production. Initially filmed in the fall of 1987, it would not hit theaters until November 1990, following a lengthy bankruptcy of Empires Pictures. By that time, … Continue reading Robot Jox (1989) Movie Review
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) Movie Review | Podcast
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Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Review
Sometimes a film is so ingrained in pop culture that it is easy to take for granted. Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands (1990) is such a movie. Its themes like "beauty in eccentricity" and "the misunderstood monster" are well-worn in popular cinema (granted monster movies have explored these ideas for centuries, but with far less mainstream … Continue reading Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Review
M3GAN: Plenty of Heart, Not Enough Blood | Review
The hype around M3GAN is truly enough to warrant a viewing; such word-of-mouth harks back to a bygone era of water coolers, when small budget films found success through the grapevine. "Oh you haven't seen that one yet?" "What are you waiting for? Streaming??" You get the idea. Director: Gerard JohnstoneProducers: James Wan, Jason Blum, Judson Scott, Adam Hendricks, Allison Williams, Ryan … Continue reading M3GAN: Plenty of Heart, Not Enough Blood | Review
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