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Ultraseven X
My Quick Cloverfield Review
I have not been blown away by a monster movie since GMK,and that is what Cloverfield did.It's been along time since I have seen a monster movie that totally grabbed my attention and creeped me out at the same time.This film is just absolutely amazing!
I took everybody's advice and sat a ways back from the screen so as not to get nauseous,but the camera work really didn't bother me.I did get a bit shaky,but I think that was because I was so excited and into the movie.Heck in the beginning when we only got glimpses of the monster,both I and my sister were leaning forward in our seats just to get a better look at the creature,with no luck of course.When we did get a good look at the creature we were left with a feeling of wanting to see more.I'm hoping that if there is a sequel that it would be done from the military's POV so we can get a better look at the monster.
As for what the Cloverfield monster looks like,the only thing I can say is that it looks like something that crawled out of hell looking for a midnight snack!
I see what everyone was talking about with the ending credits music.That was beautiful.Alot like something Akira Ifukube would do.I just Cloverfield had a soundtrack so I can listen to the music again.
Needless to say I had a great time watching this movie and am looking forward to future kaiju both foreign and domestic.
Ultraseven X Episode Guide
Blogcritics.org Thu, 14 Jun 2007 5:53 PM PDT
Classic Media continues their release of Godzilla films on DVD with Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster . It was the fifth in the series, premiering in Japan in 1964 and The U.S. in 1965. This was the last Godzilla film that received major edits before crossing the Pacific, eight minutes were cut and scenes were altered. It also forever changed the character of Godzilla who, like many great ...
Blogcritics.org Fri, 15 Jun 2007 7:08 AM PDT
Invasion of Astro-Monster , known in The United States as Godzilla vs. Monster Zero , is a sequel to Ghidorah . The film was released in 1965 in Japan and in the U.S. five years later. It is notable because it is the last Godzilla film to feature the creative team of director Ishiro Honda, screenwriter Shinichi Sekizawa, and special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya. The film opens with a ...
Banno's 3D Godzilla Movie a Possibility
American Godzilla '94
Two Godzilla DVD Reviews
| Godzilla Raids Again DVD Review UGO - UnderGroundOnline Thu, 05 Apr 2007 2:48 PM PDT To the casual Godzilla fan, it's not like Godzilla Raids Again has stood the test of time in the same manner as King Kong vs Godzilla and Mothra vs Godzilla . Who remembers Godzilla's first opponent? |
| Mothra vs. Godzilla DVD Review UGO - UnderGroundOnline Thu, 05 Apr 2007 1:02 PM PDT Some people never get sick of watching B-horror movies. Me, on the other hand, I never get tired of Godzilla, especially now that the radioactive iguana has received yet another makeover on DVD. Watching a Godzilla movie is a lot like watching a two-hour live-action version of the '80s arcade game Rampage ; it's simple full-throttle destruction at its nostalgic best. |
Matango DVD Review
Blogcritics.org Wed, 18 Apr 2007 9:56 AM PDT
Matango Party Mushroom Fondue Recipe No. 1963 Have an insatiable appetite for radiation-laced mushrooms and 1960s Japanese horror-fantasy? Why not invite everyone over for a Matango Mushroom Party? It's fun and nutritious! Just get out the fondue pot, light up some tiki torches, and follow the instructions below for a groovy party your friends will never forget. INGREDIENTS: 1 ...
Cute Godzilla Joke
My son, Mitchell, a kindergartner, practices spelling
with magnetic letters on the refrigerator: cat, dog,
dad, and mom have been proudly displayed for all
to see. One morning while getting ready for the day,
Mitchell bounded into the room with his arms
outstretched. In his hands were three magnetic
letters: "G"-"O"-"D"
"Look what I spelled, Mom!" Mitch exclaimed, a
proud smile on his face.
"That's wonderful!" I praised him. "Now go put them
on the fridge so Dad can see when he gets home
tonight." That Catholic education is certainly having
an impact, I thought, happily.
Just then, a little voice called from the kitchen.
"Mom? How do you spell 'zilla?'"
Mothra vs. Godzilla DVD Review
DVD Review: Mothra vs. Godzilla
Blogcritics.org Tue, 07 Nov 2006 8:17 PM PST
A final send off to the evil Godzilla before Toho Studios morphed him into a defender of the Earth, Mothra vs. Godzilla stands as one of the franchise's highlights. Even with the rather primitive effects of the day, the climatic battle between the two giants is a classic and flawlessly executed. It's rightfully deserving of praise. Following two years after King Kong vs. Godzilla , a
Godzilla Raids Again DVD Review
Blogcritics.org Sun, 05 Nov 2006 7:32 AM PST
The history behind Godzilla Raids Again is probably more interesting than the film itself. A quick rush to theaters after the success of Gojira , six months were given to complete the sequel to keep the hype moving. Some sloppy work, though unavoidable given the time constraints, keeps the film from classic status. In the US, the film is something else entirely. Brought over as Gigantis:
Details For Gojira DVD
IGN Entertainment Sat, 26 Aug 2006 6:01 AM PDT
The original Godzilla epic on DVD for the first time ever! Complete with the first U.S. release, Godzilla: King of the Monsters! Gojira Stomps Onto DVD - June 23, 2006 The Japanese monster movie bows in Sept.
DVD Talk Thu, 23 Nov 2006 5:39 AM PST
Excitement that Ultraman (1966-67) - the seminal Japanese superhero/ tokusatsu ("visual effects") TV show of the 1960s - was coming to DVD was severely tempered by problematic, hugely disappointing transfers.
Ultraman DVD Review
The Oregonian Fri, 04 Aug 2006 0:38 AM PDT
In 1966, Japan was a country facing myriad problems. It was trying to bolster its international identity in the wake of World War II; it was experiencing the first ripples of the 1960s counter-culture and youth protests.
Cool Articles
Below is an email that Keith Aiken posted at the Godzilla Forum.It's a Yahoo group that I'm a member at.
In connection with the American Cinematheque's "Giant Monsters on
the Loose!" film festival (June 30-July 2)
http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2006/05/30/2006-japanese-giant-
monsters-film-festival-in-hollywood/ two Los Angeles are magazines
have published articles on Godzilla. While there's not much
Godzilla info that most fans wouldn't already know, the reporters
each took a specific pov that some of you may find interesting.
Jewish Journal writer Naomi Pfefferman covers the WWII/bomb
symbolism of the original GODZILLA, the Japanese film industry's
handling of the bombings, and compares that to film treatments of
the Holocaust. California's history of earthquakes led Mike Winder
of the LA Alternative to focus on the "mass destruction" angle of
the Godzilla films and how they compare to more typical disaster
movies.
Steve Ryfle and I were interviewed for both reports, and between the
two you'll also find quotes from Terry Morse Jr, JD Lees, and USC
film professor Akira Mizuta Lippit.
Both magazines can be found in the LA area, plus the articles are
available online at:
http://www.laalternative.com/index.php/2006/06/23/sexy-beast/
http://www.jewishjournal.com/home/searchview.php?id=15995
Keith
As usual you will have to copy and paste the lnik.
A new website honoring the late maestro, Akira Ifukube, has been established by Erik Homenick. Plans are underway to completely cover his entire career in word an in pictures.
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DVD Talk Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:07 PM PST
Space Amoeba Media Blasters Tokyo Shock 1970 / Color / 2:35 anamorphic 16:9 / 84 min. / Gezora, Ganime, Kameba: Kessen! Nankai no daikaijű, Yog: Monster from Space / Street Date February 21, 2006 / 19.95 Starring Akira Kubo, Atsuko Takahashi, Yukiko Kobayashi, Kenji Sahara, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Kyoichi Mida, Yu Fujiki, Noritake Saito Cinematography Taiichi Kankura Production Designer Takeo Kita
'Godzilla' series composer Akira Ifukube dies at 91
(Kyodo) _ Music composer Akira Ifukube, who is most famous for his work on the movie "Godzilla," died of multiple organ failure Wednesday night at a hospital in Tokyo, his family said. He was 91.Ifukube was born in Kushiro, Hokkaido. A graduate of Hokkaido University, Ifukube self-taught composing and created music for major movies since the 1950s, including "Gembaku no ko" (Children of Hiroshima) in 1952 and "Godzilla" in 1954.
His theme of "Godzilla," which expressed the horrors of the monstrous creature, has widely influenced foreign movies.
Ifukube's portfolio of work also include the 1956 "Biruma no Tategoto" (The Harp of Burma) and the "Daimajin" series from 1966.
The composer of "Nihon Kyoshikyoku" (Japanese Rhapsody), which is considered a masterpiece, Ifukube served as the president of the Tokyo College of Music between 1976 and 1987.
Ifukube was awarded a Person of Cultural Merit, one of Japan's highest honors, in 2003
Institute's GODZILLA DVD, complete with screen caps:
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film
Keith
Copy and paste the link so you can read the article.
Update: Godzilla 3D to the Max
Source: Yomiuri ShimbunDecember 17, 2005
The new IMAX film starring Godzilla is nearing production.
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Some Interesting Toho Info. from Keith
I just got back from lunch with the folks from Toho LA and they were
kind enough to answer many of the most common questions concerning
US rights and upcoming DVDs. So, while it's fresh in my memory,
here's the latest direct from Toho...
CLASSIC MEDIA: As Classic Media has said before, the latest batch of
DVDs was delayed due to extended negotiations between CM and Toho.
Things took a long time because Classic Media was keeping some
titles, relinquishing rights to others, picking up some new ones,
and getting new materials for everything.
Classic Media has retained video rights to all their Godzilla
titles, RODAN, and WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS. They have also picked up
GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN, GHIDRAH, and the Hanna-Barbera GODZILLA
cartoon show (Toho got the rights to that series when Warner Bros'
rights expired). All the Toho films will be released with English
and Japanese audio; for the older English versions CM will work from
the best materials available. It will be CM's call as to whether
their discs will have one print with two audio tracks, or separate
prints of the US and Japanese versions.
Classic Media did not extend their rights to the other old UPA
titles, including FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD, ESPY, HIGH SEAS
HIJACK, and the Toho Dracula films. Their rights will expire in late
2006 and Toho will begin trying to sell those titles in 2007.
GODZILLA VS MEGALON: Goodtimes has US rights to MEGALON, but they
are in the middle of bankruptcy. The movie is in limbo until
Goodtimes gets back on track, some other company buys their assets,
or the rights revert to Toho.
GODZILLA 1985: After New World went out of business, the movie was
picked up by Lakeshore Entertainment Group (an independent film
company that made MOTHMAN PROPHECIES and MILLION DOLLAR BABY).
Lakeshore sat on the property for some time, but they were recently
acquired by (or have business dealings with) Warner Bros. Warners
has approached Toho about materials for the film and is also looking
for a print of the US cut.
I've been working with Warner Bros Home Video on the King Kong
Festival in Hollywood so I'll see what I can find out from them.
BIOLLANTE: Still with Miramax.
CRITERION: Criterion has picked up PRINCESS FROM THE MOON. This is a
1987 Toho fantasy film with fx by Teruyoshi Nakano. The cast
includes Toshiro Mifune, Yasuko Sawaguchi (GODZILLA 1985), and
introduces Megumi Odaka (the Heisei Godzilla series). PRINCESS has
never been released in the US so this is great news IMO.
LORELEI, THE WITCH OF THE PACIFIC: Toho has international rights and
is hoping for a theatrical release in the US.
OTHER FILMS: With most of their Godzilla, Kurosawa, and samurai
films licensed in the US, Toho is hoping to release more of their
lesser-known titles. As you know, Media Blasters has put out several
Toho scifi/fantasy titles, and the new company Discotek Media has
picked up WAR IN SPACE, SAYONARA JUPITER, and the live action LUPIN
III. Toho plans to continue working with both companies (and others)
to release additional classic and new movies, including the "Secret
Police" series (one of which became WHAT'S UP TIGER LILY) and some
of the old UPA films.
I think that's everything. If anything else comes to mind I'll be
sure to post it.
Keith
IGN Entertainment Fri, 25 Nov 2005 6:09 AM PST
Movie Game Reviews Have you read all our fall movie reviews? Then it's time to see how the game conversions stack up:
Guardian Unlimited Thu, 29 Sep 2005 4:13 PM PDT
Stop laughing at Godzilla, says Rick Moody. If it weren't for Raymond Burr, we would know little of Godzilla.
Latest Godzilla News From Monster Zero News
Godzilla to Return in 2013?
Source: Yahoo News JapanAugust 9, 2005
A short news article in Japan says Godzilla will make his comeback around 2013.
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