
BONUS! Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023-2024) Review
02/28/24 • 59 min
Drew and Joe sit down to discuss their viewing of the Apple TV+ show, Legacy of Monsters (2023-2024).
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Episodes:
- "Aftermath"
- Directed by: Matt Shakman
- Written by: Chris Black
- Original release date: November 17, 2023
- Description: Cate Randa, a traumatized schoolteacher, travels to Tokyo to settle her father's affairs and uncovers a family secret related to Monarch's past activities.
- "Departure"
- Directed by: Matt Shakman
- Written by: Chris Black
- Original release date: November 17, 2023
- Description: Kentaro discovers Monarch files hinting at his great-uncle's whereabouts, leading to a chase to uncover family secrets and evade Monarch's pursuit.
- "Secrets and Lies"
- Directed by: Julian Holmes
- Written by: Andrew Colville
- Original release date: November 22, 2023
- Description: As Cate and her group journey to Alaska to find her missing father, secrets about Monarch's past expeditions and Godzilla's history emerge.
- "Parallels and Interiors"
- Directed by: Julian Holmes
- Written by: Milla Bell-Hart
- Original release date: December 1, 2023
- Description: Stranded in the wilderness, Cate and her allies confront a new threat while uncovering more about Monarch's past research.
- "The Way Out"
- Directed by: Mairzee Almas
- Written by: Amanda Overton
- Original release date: December 8, 2023
- Description: Escaping from captivity, Cate and her group navigate military patrols and personal struggles as they search for answers about their family's past.
- "Terrifying Miracles"
- Directed by: Mairzee Almas
- Written by: Karl Greenfeld
- Original release date: December 15, 2023
- Description: Cate's group faces internal conflicts and external threats as they delve deeper into Monarch's secrets and the mysteries of the Hollow Earth.
- "Will the Real May Please Stand Up?"
- Directed by: Hiromi Kamata
- Written by: Mariko Tamaki
- Original release date: December 22, 2023
- Description: May's past catches up with her, forcing difficult choices and alliances as Cate negotiates with Monarch to protect her friends.
- "Birthright"
- Directed by: Hiromi Kamata
- Written by: Al Letson
- Original release date: December 29, 2023
- Description: As Shaw seeks redemption, Cate and her allies confront Monarch and the consequences of their family's legacy.
- "Axis Mundi"
- Directed by: Andy Goddard
- Written by: Matt Fraction
- Original release date: January 5, 2024
- Description: In a realm between worlds, Cate and her group encounter new dangers and revelations that may alter the course of their mission.
- "Beyond Logic"
- Directed by: Andy Goddard
- Written by: Chris Black
- Original release date: January 12, 2024
- Description: The culmination of their journey brings Cate's group face-to-face with Godzilla and other titans, forcing sacrifices and unexpected alliances.
Drew and Joe sit down to discuss their viewing of the Apple TV+ show, Legacy of Monsters (2023-2024).
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast
Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5
***
Episodes:
- "Aftermath"
- Directed by: Matt Shakman
- Written by: Chris Black
- Original release date: November 17, 2023
- Description: Cate Randa, a traumatized schoolteacher, travels to Tokyo to settle her father's affairs and uncovers a family secret related to Monarch's past activities.
- "Departure"
- Directed by: Matt Shakman
- Written by: Chris Black
- Original release date: November 17, 2023
- Description: Kentaro discovers Monarch files hinting at his great-uncle's whereabouts, leading to a chase to uncover family secrets and evade Monarch's pursuit.
- "Secrets and Lies"
- Directed by: Julian Holmes
- Written by: Andrew Colville
- Original release date: November 22, 2023
- Description: As Cate and her group journey to Alaska to find her missing father, secrets about Monarch's past expeditions and Godzilla's history emerge.
- "Parallels and Interiors"
- Directed by: Julian Holmes
- Written by: Milla Bell-Hart
- Original release date: December 1, 2023
- Description: Stranded in the wilderness, Cate and her allies confront a new threat while uncovering more about Monarch's past research.
- "The Way Out"
- Directed by: Mairzee Almas
- Written by: Amanda Overton
- Original release date: December 8, 2023
- Description: Escaping from captivity, Cate and her group navigate military patrols and personal struggles as they search for answers about their family's past.
- "Terrifying Miracles"
- Directed by: Mairzee Almas
- Written by: Karl Greenfeld
- Original release date: December 15, 2023
- Description: Cate's group faces internal conflicts and external threats as they delve deeper into Monarch's secrets and the mysteries of the Hollow Earth.
- "Will the Real May Please Stand Up?"
- Directed by: Hiromi Kamata
- Written by: Mariko Tamaki
- Original release date: December 22, 2023
- Description: May's past catches up with her, forcing difficult choices and alliances as Cate negotiates with Monarch to protect her friends.
- "Birthright"
- Directed by: Hiromi Kamata
- Written by: Al Letson
- Original release date: December 29, 2023
- Description: As Shaw seeks redemption, Cate and her allies confront Monarch and the consequences of their family's legacy.
- "Axis Mundi"
- Directed by: Andy Goddard
- Written by: Matt Fraction
- Original release date: January 5, 2024
- Description: In a realm between worlds, Cate and her group encounter new dangers and revelations that may alter the course of their mission.
- "Beyond Logic"
- Directed by: Andy Goddard
- Written by: Chris Black
- Original release date: January 12, 2024
- Description: The culmination of their journey brings Cate's group face-to-face with Godzilla and other titans, forcing sacrifices and unexpected alliances.
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Kong: Skull Island (2017)
On this episode of The Godzilla Podcast, Drew and Joe commentate over Kong: Skull Island from 2017.
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***
- Directed by: Jordan Vogt-Roberts
- Screenplay by:
- Dan Gilroy
- Max Borenstein
- Derek Connolly
- Story by: John Gatins
- Based on:
- "King Kong" by Edgar Wallace
- Merian C. Cooper
- Produced by:
- Thomas Tull
- Mary Parent
- Jon Jashni
- Alex Garcia
- Starring:
- Tom Hiddleston
- Samuel L. Jackson
- John Goodman
- Brie Larson
- Jing Tian
- Toby Kebbell
- John Ortiz
- Corey Hawkins
- Jason Mitchell
- Shea Whigham
- Thomas Mann
- Terry Notary
- John C. Reilly
- Cinematography: Larry Fong
- Edited by: Richard Pearson
- Music by: Henry Jackman
- Production companies:
- Legendary Pictures
- Tencent Pictures
- Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures
- Release dates:
- February 28, 2017 (Empire, Leicester Square)
- March 10, 2017 (United States)
- Running time: 118 minutes
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Budget: $185 million
- Box office: $568.6 million
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