We give thanks for Godzilla's 70th anniversary! We're talkin' Toho's latest G-flick about war, trauma, family, and how to fall from Godzilla's mouth into the water, dry off completely, and then survive the blast of an atomic explosion. In short, is this already a classic or mere Oscar bait? Plus, Naomi shares her experience hearing … Continue reading Godzilla Minus One (2023) Movie Review | Podcast
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Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts by Shawn Pryor • An Interview Special
Author Shawn Pryor joins us to discuss his new book, and whaddyaknow, he loves talkin' monster movies as much as us! We get REAL nerdy on this one. Ever hear of the tokusatsu show, VR Troopers? Well, you will. Along with other examples of the rich kaiju legacy in film, comics, toys, video games, and … Continue reading Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts by Shawn Pryor • An Interview Special
The Relic (1997) Movie Review | Podcast
Heads roll (12 to be exact!) in this must-see monster movie about a rampaging mutant lizard in Chicago's Field Museum. It's a throwback creature feature with some premo Tommy Wiseau-level acting, dubious '90s CGI, medulla oblongatas, and more. Along the way we discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, killer machine movies, Megalopolis, and get … Continue reading The Relic (1997) Movie Review | Podcast
Maximum Overdrive (1986) Movie Review
Maximum Overdrive is perfectly mediocre but with enough interesting parts to make it worthwhile. The movie is produced by questionably renowned producer Dino De Laurentiis (King Kong ‘76, Orca, Piranha II: The Spawning); it is also written and directed by Stephen King, based on an early short story of his called “Trucks”. Director: Stephen KingProducer: Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis, Milton … Continue reading Maximum Overdrive (1986) Movie Review
Basket Case (1982) Movie Review
Basket Case is a complicated film. On the surface, it is a well-made schlocker sporting stylized violence and wickedly dark humor. Look a little deeper, however, and it is not a stretch to apply themes of the discrimination disabled people face in the world. This, in and of itself, mostly presents as a poignant meditation on … Continue reading Basket Case (1982) Movie Review
A Medley of Monsters: A Trip to the Moon (1902); Bambi Meets Godzilla (1969), Papillon d’amour (2004)
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The Blob (1958) | Podcast Review
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Abbott and Costello Go to Mars; Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde; Meet the Mummy | Review
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are comic legends, presenting a unique blend of zingy word-play and razor-sharp slapstick. They brought these honed sensibilities to the silver screen in 36 films between 1940 and 1955. Their appearances in radio and television, likenesses in several Looney Tunes, and creation of perhaps the greatest comedy sketch of all … Continue reading Abbott and Costello Go to Mars; Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde; Meet the Mummy | Review
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