Episode 27 - Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
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03/28/23 • 102 min
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
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
Previous Episode
Episode 26 - Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla / Godzilla vs the Cosmic Monster (1974)
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
Next Episode
Episode 28 - Return of Godzilla / Godzilla 1985 (1984)
We're back with a brand new season! After an almost 10 year break, Toho would attempt to go back to the franchise's roots with a new direct sequel to the original 1954 film, ignoring everything since and attempting to hew closer to its darker and more political tone. The end result is arguably the best movie in the franchise since its first outing.
We're joined once again this week by fellow Super Deluxe GamesCast cohost Brittney aka Peachia. Honestly, after the whole vagina eyes debacle of Godzilla vs Hedorah, we kinda owed her a good movie to wash the sludge out.
Social Media Links
The Show - twitter.com/CastleBravoPod
Derek - twitter.com/DerbyCityDerek
Charlotte - twitter.com/viscerocomplex
Brit - twitter.com/itspeachia
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