The resurgence of the monster's popularity on the eve of his 70th birthday later in the year, enhanced in large part by the critical and commercial success of “Godzilla Minus One” as well, has made Godzilla one of the biggest movie stars in the world at the current time. Fans are undoubtedly used to seeing him in such a light, but the current mainstream attention and accolades thrown his way has been a welcome sight to see with the Big G getting plenty of praise for the first time in his career.
Of course, as many of his fans know, one of the enduring qualities in a Godzilla movie is one of the more superficial and subjective qualities imaginable. That would be his entrance scene in the film. Nothing brings about a sense of joy or excitement more than him getting a moment to himself and being graced with a...
Of course, as many of his fans know, one of the enduring qualities in a Godzilla movie is one of the more superficial and subjective qualities imaginable. That would be his entrance scene in the film. Nothing brings about a sense of joy or excitement more than him getting a moment to himself and being graced with a...
- 1/28/2024
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Filmmaker Kihachi Okamoto, throughout his career, made it abundantly clear he hated war. He experienced the horrors on the battlefield firsthand during World War II and forever was disgusted by the atrocities committed by the Empire of Japan. Okamoto’s war movies boast an anti-war mindset while blending tragedy with dark comedy. His early projects, such as “Desperado Outpost,” primarily showed the director’s sense of humor, with western inspired elements thrown into the mix. Over time, these projects became more grounded and progressively darker. “Fort Graveyard” tells the tragic story of musician youths forced into combat, and “Japan’s Longest Day” recounts the terrifying final hours before the country’s surrender during the Second World War. With his ambitious and brutal epic “Battle of Okinawa,” audiences are reminded war spares no one.
Even with the budgetary issues the Japanese film industry was plagued with at the time, Okamoto would not be stopped.
Even with the budgetary issues the Japanese film industry was plagued with at the time, Okamoto would not be stopped.
- 8/5/2022
- by Sean Barry
- AsianMoviePulse
*Updated with release dates and new details* A brand new Godzilla movie is on the way and that means that we’ll also see a resurgence of the classic movies. It has been announced that Kraken Releasing is getting involved by releasing Godzilla vs. Hedorah, Godzilla Vs. The Sea Monster and Godzilla vs. Gigan to Blu-ray this year:
“1967 may have been the Summer of Love, but 2014 will be the Summer of Godzilla®, and Kraken Releasing is spreading the kaiju (giant monster) goodness with the first U.S. Blu-ray release of three classic films featuring the world’s most famous giant reptile. Also available on DVD, and including both the English dubbed and original Japanese versions with English subtitles, these are three of the big G’s wildest adventures ever and showcase why, sixty years after his atomic birth at Japan’s Toho Studios, Godzilla® is still one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry!
“1967 may have been the Summer of Love, but 2014 will be the Summer of Godzilla®, and Kraken Releasing is spreading the kaiju (giant monster) goodness with the first U.S. Blu-ray release of three classic films featuring the world’s most famous giant reptile. Also available on DVD, and including both the English dubbed and original Japanese versions with English subtitles, these are three of the big G’s wildest adventures ever and showcase why, sixty years after his atomic birth at Japan’s Toho Studios, Godzilla® is still one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry!
- 1/29/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Marc Buxton May 31, 2019
Has Godzilla: King of the Monsters got you in a kaiju kind of mood? You're not alone! Here are 10 forgotten giant monster movies...
The release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters is rekindling warm memories of the destructive paths of favorites like Godzilla, Gamera, Rodan, King Kong, and Mothra that we witnessed while huddled around the television for Monster Week or a Thanksgiving marathon…because nothing says warm holiday cheer like some mutated beast mashing Tokyo into a fine powder.
But there are many unsung monster movies with forgotten kaiju that don’t get the play of the aforementioned beasties. A number of giant engines of fanged death have faded from the annals of monster history. Well, it’s time to remember these stalwart, lesser-remembered kaiju, the havoc they wrought, and the shattered civilizations they left behind!
10. Gappa
First Appearance: Gappa: the Colossal Beast a.k.a...
Has Godzilla: King of the Monsters got you in a kaiju kind of mood? You're not alone! Here are 10 forgotten giant monster movies...
The release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters is rekindling warm memories of the destructive paths of favorites like Godzilla, Gamera, Rodan, King Kong, and Mothra that we witnessed while huddled around the television for Monster Week or a Thanksgiving marathon…because nothing says warm holiday cheer like some mutated beast mashing Tokyo into a fine powder.
But there are many unsung monster movies with forgotten kaiju that don’t get the play of the aforementioned beasties. A number of giant engines of fanged death have faded from the annals of monster history. Well, it’s time to remember these stalwart, lesser-remembered kaiju, the havoc they wrought, and the shattered civilizations they left behind!
10. Gappa
First Appearance: Gappa: the Colossal Beast a.k.a...
- 7/7/2013
- Den of Geek
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