Kaiju Vs. History

Episode 234 - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023)

The Monsterverse continues on the streaming screen as we get a prequel to the King of the Monsters and a look back at the creation of the Monarch organization. Can a more human-centric story survive in a universe dominated by giant kaiju battles? We will chat Legendary films and Apple TV adaptations this week as we take a peek at 2023's "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters"

Episode 233 - Godzilla Minus One (2023)

A new Godzilla film from Japan has emerged, with a historical setting an a dark and gritty look at post-war Japan, where Tokyo has been fire-bombed to ashes, but the will of the people remains strong. Can hope survive though when a kaiju threat emerges from the ocean to take our Nuclear family below zero? Find out in this academy award winning drama as we watch 2023's "Godzilla Minus One"!!!

Episode 232 - Hoshi 35 (2023)

We take a look at a new historical kaiju film from director Hiroto Yokokawa as he takes a look at the Heisei era instead of his previous Showa-loving flicks. Can the celebration of actress Megumi Odaka and other Heisei actors make up for the short script and micro budget? Find out along with us as we take a retrospective look as this amazingly respectful 2023 film "Hoshi 35"

Episode 231 - Mega Ape (2023)

What do you get when you add stock footage to vignettes filmed in the local park on top of 20 minutes of credits? You get a film that makes me feel like I owe an apology to Ape Vs Monster. Can Tom Sizemore's 60 second cameo save this film from one of the worst scores in this podcast's history? Find out on this week's examination of "Mega Ape"

Episode 230 - Gamera: Rebirth (2023)

This week we take a look at the first Gamera project in over 18 years as Netflix expands its already impressive animated Kaiju offerings. Can this short series make up for the lack of live action or will it go down like the animated Godzilla films as forgettable streaming crap? Find out as we watch the 2023 series "Gamera: Rebirth"