Episode 26 - Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla / Godzilla vs the Cosmic Monster (1974)
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03/22/23 • 96 min
The last of the big five, and arguably Godzilla's most famous enemy, arrives on the scene! We say farewell to director Jun Fukuda with the strange, endearing, ass-kicking movie that introduced the first incarnation of the infamous Mechagodzilla.
We're joined this week by writer and friend of the show Andréa Mason, who came uniquely prepared to talk about the inspiration this movie took from Italian cinema.
Social Media Links
The Show - twitter.com/CastleBravoPod
Derek - twitter.com/DerbyCityDerek
Charlotte - twitter.com/viscerocomplex
Andréa - twitter.com/KDARC13
The last of the big five, and arguably Godzilla's most famous enemy, arrives on the scene! We say farewell to director Jun Fukuda with the strange, endearing, ass-kicking movie that introduced the first incarnation of the infamous Mechagodzilla.
We're joined this week by writer and friend of the show Andréa Mason, who came uniquely prepared to talk about the inspiration this movie took from Italian cinema.
Social Media Links
The Show - twitter.com/CastleBravoPod
Derek - twitter.com/DerbyCityDerek
Charlotte - twitter.com/viscerocomplex
Andréa - twitter.com/KDARC13
Previous Episode
Episode 25 - Godzilla vs Megalon (1973)
Godzilla fully embraces it's transition into rubber suit wrestling with Godzilla vs Megalon, which sees the return of Gigan and the introduction of two cult fan favorites. You probably saw this movie on Mystery Science Theater 3000 back in the day. There is no heterosexual explanation for this battle of the big boys.
We're joined this week by Matt Storm, longtime friend of the show and they of many podcasts. Derek and Charlotte have appeared on multiple episodes of the Fun and Games podcast in particular!
Social Media Links
The Show - twitter.com/CastleBravoPod
Derek - twitter.com/DerbyCityDerek
Charlotte - twitter.com/viscerocomplex
Matt - twitter.com/dj_stormageddon
Fun and Games Podcast - twitter.com/funandgamespod
Next Episode
Episode 27 - Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
The Showa era of Godzilla comes to a powerful close with the immediate return of Mechagodzilla and the unexpected return of director Ishiro Honda and composer Akira Ifukube. It's Honda's last time in the director's seat ever, and he makes the most of it with several writing choices and production elements we've never seen in a Godzilla film before.
We're joined this week by the final sibling, Bradley Van Dyke. While originally planned as the third host, other obligations have kept him too busy to be a permanent fixture of the show... but he's here to help close out the second season and witness the end of an era. Check out his band Artica when you have the chance.
Social Media Links
The Show - twitter.com/CastleBravoPod
Derek - twitter.com/DerbyCityDerek
Charlotte - twitter.com/viscerocomplex
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