The Kaiju Transmissions Podcast
TV & Film
Byrd and Matt discuss Daiei's 1962 period monster movie, The Whale God (aka The Killer Whale). Directed by Tokuzo Tanaka (Zatoichi series), with a script written by Kaneto Shindo (Onibaba, Kuroneko) based on the novel by Koichiro Uno, it tells the story of a whaling village in the early Meiji period being terrorized by a gigantic whale. Two men, Shaki (Kojiro Hongo of the Gamera films) and Kishu (Shintaro Katsu of the Zatoichi films) to compete to be the one to kill the whale. For decades, this film was obscure to American audiences, but it just saw its first blu-ray release stateside. We'll give our review, as well as talk about whaling in Japanese culture, the awesome Akira Ifukube score, the themes of forgiveness and obsession, the influence of Moby Dick, and more! But first we have a news roundup with our thoughts on the new Godzilla x Kong trailer, Godzilla Minus One's Oscar nomination, and the passing of suit actor Ken Satsuma. Relax and enjoy the show!
Kamen Rider: Black Sun (2022)
The Career of Willis O’Brien + King Kong at 90 Art Exhibit at Eastern Michigan University with Gregory Kulon!
Iké Boys (2021/2022)
What To Do With The Dead Kaiju (2022)
Nope (2022)
The Great Yokai War: Guardians (2021) + New Godzilla vs. Gigan Shorts + Godzilla Day ’22 Recap
Psycho Goreman (2020/2021)
Toho’s Haunted School
Deep Rising (1998)
BONUS: All Monsters Attack 2022 Convention Recap (feat. The Children of KT)
Evil Dead Trap (1988) and Evil Dead Trap 2: Hideki (1992)
Pulgasari (1985) & Galgameth (1996)
Agon, The Atomic Dragon (1968)
Yong(g)ary Double Feature
The Men Who Made Ultraman (1989)
The Magic Serpent (1966) + G-Fest 2022 Recap
Ultraseven X (2007)
Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Spoiler Discussion
Godziban: Seasons 1 & 2 (2019-2020)
Pacific Rim: The Black (Season 2)
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