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Kaiju Kommentary: Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964’s Mothra vs. Godzilla is possibly the most beloved of all the Godzilla sequels, and the last to feature Godzilla as a villain before the series’ reboot in 1984. It…
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Kaiju Kommentary: King Kong vs. Godzilla
Kaiju Kommentary: King Kong vs. Godzilla Released in 1962 — a full seven years after Godzilla Raids Again — King Kong vs. Godzilla is a radical departure from the attitude…
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Kaiju Kommentary: Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again is a mess. Even ignoring the disastrous American version of the film (originally titled Gigantis the Fire Monster), it is a film constantly searching for its own…
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Kaiju Kommentary: Godzilla (1954)
As a child, much of my imagination revolved around the exploits of Godzilla and his gargantuan allies and rivals. Sure, the knock-offs, such as Gamera the flying turtle (friend to…