#289 - Godzilla (1998)

Subject: Godzilla (1998) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: July 23, 2013, 01:42 PM Plot Summary: Due to extensive nuclear bombings around French Polynesia, an Iguana mutates and grows to staggering proportions. Looking to lay eggs and reproduce, the giant lizard travels to the island of Manhattan. Note: 15 years after its release, the first American remake of Godzilla has become an embarrassment to the legacy of the beloved, King of the Monsters. Helping to make sense of this commercial mess, Witney returns to the podcast to discuss inaccurate science, redundant characters, laughable marketing and the history of the Godzilla franchise. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the movie on your DVD, and please support the podcast by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of the homepage. Supplemental Material: Read Witney's multi-part articles, covering over 30 films, The Series Project - The Summer of Godzilla! Buy: Godzilla (1998) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!