S2 Ep 18: Creature Features - Godzilla (1954)
from The Monstrous Feminine Hosted by Louisa, Mila, Tyia + Zeba
Hi there, monsters. This month we will be talking about creature features, starting with the classic Japanese sci-fi horror film, Godzilla (1954). In this episode, we discuss how the Western remakes dilute the original film’s poignant political message, and how the 1954 Godzilla navigates the ethics of warfare and the implementation of scientific discoveries, which have devastating consequences. The Coven: Louisa, Mila, Tyia and Zeba Theme Music and Transitions by: Ruud Bemelmans ‘Witch of the Week’ Music by: Sebastian Pizzaro *CONTENT WARNING* Violence, death, mentions of war and nuclear warfare (atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki), anti-Asian racism and Japanese colonialism
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