Episode 6: Godzilla (1954)

Charlie and Rabbit finally talk about the king of the monsters in this kaiju sized episode. They have a lot of fun in this episode, as always, but be prepared for more heaviness than usual as they dive into the film's political context, including the Lucky Dragon Incident, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the firebombing of Tokyo. Oh yeah, and they did some extra research this time, so here are some of the sources that informed the discussion: A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series by David Kalat Godzilla FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the King of the Monsters by Brian Solomon Mushroom Clouds and Mushroom Men: The Fantastic Cinema of Ishiro Honda by Peter H. Brothers “The History of Godzilla (1954)” by Big Action Bill on Youtube From the Criterion Blu-ray of Godzilla (1954): David Kalat's audio commentary for Godzilla (1954) and The Unluckiest Dragon by Greg Pflugfelder