Godzilla and Robot Man - sorry, Jet Jaguar - battle the dastardly Megalon and psychopathic Gigan. Along the way, we meet fashion icon Robert Dunham and wonder if Goro and Jinkawa are more than friends. Plus, what do Ultraman and John Belushi have to do with this film? Then enjoy Peter Lorre's review of The … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) Movie Review | Podcast
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Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) Movie Review
Godzilla vs. Gigan is the low point of the Showa Era, if not the entire franchise. This distinction reflects the tattered-state of the broader Japanese film industry in the early 1970s; especially for high-concept tokusatsu movies that were hemorrhaging young audiences to the television market. Consequently, Godzilla vs. Gigan attempts to have its cake and … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) Movie Review
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) Movie Review
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