EPISODE · May 19, 2014 · 50 MIN
8. Gojira!! (Godzilla), Buster Keaton, Yield to the Night (Diana Dors), King Kong (2005)
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In honour of the new Godzilla movie, we celebrate everything that scaly, greenish and 50 foot tall. All together now UP FROM THE DEPTHS, 30 STORIES HIGH, BREATHING FIRE, HIS HEAD IN THE SKY P.S. GOJIRA!! Diana Dors, Head to head. Now that would have been a movie!!!This episode of "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" takes a monstrously deep dive into the world of cinematic legends, spanning from giant lizards to classic screen sirens.Episode Highlights:Godzilla's 60th Anniversary: In honor of the new movie release, the team revisits the 1954 Japanese original, Gojira. They discuss the film's serious tone as a metaphor for nuclear destruction, its impressive suit-mation effects, and the somewhat cheesier American edit starring Raymond Burr.The Legacy of Diana Dors: The hosts explore the career of Diana Dors, often called "Britain's Marilyn Monroe". They focus on her critically acclaimed, makeup-free performance in the 1956 prison drama Yield to the Night.Director Spotlight – J. Lee Thompson: Discover the diverse filmography of the man behind Yield to the Night, which includes classics like The Guns of Navarone, Cape Fear, and several Planet of the Apes sequels.King Kong Reimagined: The "exception to the rule" this week is Peter Jackson’s 2005 King Kong. The team admires its dedication to the 1933 original and its groundbreaking CGI.Patient Perspectives: Hear from hospital patients Ruth and Adele about their earliest cinema memories, including silent films and the impact of seeing movies during the post-war era.The Screen Legend Quiz: Follow along as the team tries to identify a 77-year-old living legend who famously turned down roles in The Godfather and The Sting.Please note: Due to licensing restrictions, the original music tracks featured in this broadcast have been edited out of this podcast version."They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" is broadcast from Sunshine Radio at St. Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight.
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In honour of the new Godzilla movie, we celebrate everything that scaly, greenish and 50 foot tall. All together now UP FROM THE DEPTHS, 30 STORIES HIGH, BREATHING FIRE, HIS HEAD IN THE SKY P.S. GOJIRA!! Diana Dors, Head to head. Now that would have been a movie!!!This episode of "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" takes a monstrously deep dive into the world of cinematic legends, spanning from giant lizards to classic screen sirens.Episode Highlights:Godzilla's 60th Anniversary: In honor of the new movie release, the team revisits the 1954 Japanese original, Gojira. They discuss the film's serious tone as a metaphor for nuclear destruction, its impressive suit-mation effects, and the somewhat cheesier American edit starring Raymond Burr.The Legacy of Diana Dors: The hosts explore the career of Diana Dors, often called "Britain's Marilyn Monroe". They focus on her critically acclaimed, makeup-free performance in the 1956 prison drama Yield to the Night.Director Spotlight – J. Lee Thompson: Discover the diverse filmography of the man behind Yield to the Night, which includes classics like The Guns of Navarone, Cape Fear, and several Planet of the Apes sequels.King Kong Reimagined: The "exception to the rule" this week is Peter Jackson’s 2005 King Kong. The team admires its dedication to the 1933 original and its groundbreaking CGI.Patient Perspectives: Hear from hospital patients Ruth and Adele about their earliest cinema memories, including silent films and the impact of seeing movies during the post-war era.The Screen Legend Quiz: Follow along as the team tries to identify a 77-year-old living legend who famously turned down roles in The Godfather and The Sting.Please note: Due to licensing restrictions, the original music tracks featured in this broadcast have been edited out of this podcast version."They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" is broadcast from Sunshine Radio at St. Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight.
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