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!
Horror of the Wolf (Guy) (Toho, Toei, and Anime OVA)
Horrors of Malformed Men (1969) and Blind Woman's Curse (1970)
Neo Ultra Q (2013)
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars (1990)
Kaiju Masterclass: Online Convention Announcement!
The iDol (2006)
Notzilla- Interview with Director Mitch Teemley!
Japan Sinks 2020 (Spoiler Review)
The Great Yokai War- 15th Anniversary Retrospective (Live at Kaiju Con-Line)
Starship Troopers Super Spectacular!
Return of Ultraman (1971-1972)
Tremors- Series Discussion
iDol Talk with Norman England!
The Legend of the Bear Lake Monster with Brandon Smith!
Terror from Beyond Beyond with Rashaad Santiago!
Orochi Mania with Kyle Yount!
Reigo/Raiga Trilogy
Indie Kaiju Distribution with SRS Cinema's Ron Bonk!
Audio Commentary: Godzilla (1998) (w/ Movie Graveyard Podcast)
Howl From Beyond The Fog (2019)
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