Blog Archives

Godzilla vs Ebirah – Horror of the Deep (1966)

(from , dir: )
Posted on May 9, 2007 by Mat

With such a large number of Godzilla sequels being released, we’re truly spoilt for choice. However, it seems that it doesn’t really matter which Godzilla film you watch: they all have a very similar feel, and not just because they all contain the titular giant monster. It’s more that each film shares the same themes and basic plot lines that make them feel so very ‘samey’. There are the recurring themes that nuclear anything is bad, the fact that Godzilla … (read more)

Comments Off on Godzilla vs Ebirah – Horror of the Deep (1966)

Godzilla: Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

(from , dir: )
Posted on December 31, 2005 by Mat

With the current trend in the quality of Godzilla films that are being released, I was prepared to be disappointed with Godzilla: Invasion of Astro-Monster. The fact that it’s one of the old Godzilla films hailing from 1965 resulted in flashbacks of a dancing Godzilla from Godzilla vs. Ebirah which filled me with dread. Thankfully, I can say that Godzilla’s dancing in Godzilla: Invasion of Astro-Monster is limited to a simple ‘happy dance’ to signify that he is top … (read more)

Comments Off on Godzilla: Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (III) (2002)

(from , dir: )
Posted on November 25, 2005 by Mat

Hitherto my experience of Godzilla consisted mainly of the Hollywood big-budget remake, unimaginatively titled Godzilla. I thought I knew the general gist of the Godzilla story — prehistoric lizard comes out of the sea and begins to run amok in downtown Tokyo, conventional weapons are useless, and so the race is on to find a weapon that can defeat the beast. In any case, when I received Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla I thought it would be a good idea to … (read more)

Comments Off on Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (III) (2002)