The One About Godzilla Movies

We dive into Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989), a pivotal Heisei-era entry that pushes the franchise into darker, more mature territory through biotechnology horror and Cold War anxiety. We break down the dense human plot around genetic engineering, eco-... more

We dive into Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975), the final Showa-era entry and a direct sequel that leans darker, heavier, and more emotional than much of what came before. We talk about the return of familiar alien forces, Titanosaurus as a tragic kaiju... more

We dive into Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974), a classic Showa-era favorite packed with alien espionage, ancient prophecies, and the debut of one of the franchise’s most iconic villains. We talk about the doppelgänger twist, spy-movie energy, Jet Ja... more

We dive into Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973), a chaotic Showa-era entry packed with underground kingdoms, alien conspiracies, and one of the strangest hero team-ups in the franchise. We talk about Jet Jaguar’s debut, the thin-but-fun plot, martial-arts-h... more

We dive into Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972), breaking down its wild alien conspiracy plot, comic-book tone, and some of the most brutal monster fights of the Showa era. We talk about the bloodier action, Gigan’s buzzsaw-heavy design, reused music, and how... more

We dive into Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971), one of the strangest and most chaotic entries of the Showa era, mixing anti-pollution messaging, psychedelic visuals, and a goo-covered alien kaiju that evolves through multiple forms. We talk about the bleak... more

(For this episode, the Patreon-exclusive cut is available on all platforms in its complete, unedited form.)

We dive into All Monsters Attack (1969), the most divisive Showa-era entry, built around a lonely latchkey kid who escapes into dreamlike kai... more

We dive into Destroy All Monsters (1968), a huge Showa-era milestone that throws nearly every Toho kaiju onto the screen and blends alien invasion storytelling with space-age sci-fi energy. We talk about the film’s massive miniature work, colorful VF... more