Godzilla Minus One | Film Club #40

In recent years there have been a handful of new Godzilla movies produced in America. But Godzilla Minus One was made in Japan, where the franchise started, and its story brings audiences back to the genesis of the monster: the aftermath of World War II.

Godzilla Minus One focuses on Koichi Shikishima, a kamikaze pilot who, after opting not to fulfill his military responsibility, returns to his home in Tokyo. After learning his parents died in the bombing of Tokyo, Koichi meets Noriko, a young woman who is taking care of an orphan child named Akiko. Together they try to start a new life and leave the life of war behind them.

That is, until Godzilla emerges and threatens the lives of the Japanese people.

ATMI producers Isaiah Hernandez, Logan Ehrhart, and Ormund Alaois sat down to talk about this new Godzilla film, its unique focus on its human characters, how it compares to other Godzilla movies, and much more.

Hosted by Jordan Kehl. 

Music by Kendrick Whiteman.

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