KaiJune (1) | GODZILLA (1954)

We start our celebration of kaiju films from the very beginning, with the 1954 Godzilla from director Ishiro Honda. We discuss the film's merits and also some criticisms of the loose narrative structure; we also talk about the film's origins after World War II, its direct associations with nuclear bombings, the use (and confusing science behind) the Oxygen Destroyer, and a lot more! We're also drinking Kirin Ichiban beer, which is unfortunately the export brewed by InBev instead of the traditional Japanese lager. Approximate timeline 0:00-10:00 Intro 10:00-17:00 Beer talk 17:00-end Godzilla Next up, we're taking on Gamera!