Michael Dougherty, director of Godzilla King of the Monsters, joins Kyle in this episode of the Kaijucast. [Photo credit: Robert Moreno]
In this episode I sit down to speak with the director of Godzilla King of the Monsters (2019), Michael Dougherty, to discuss his love for the genre, his work on the newest film and even how his world view aligns with some of his characters’ motivations. If you haven’t seen Dougherty’s Godzilla King of the Monsters, you might want to wait until you’ve seen the film.
Consider this an obvious SPOILER WARNING that we talk at length and depth about his film. Also, please take note that I really enjoyed this new entry in the new era of American monster movies.
This guy gets it, kaiju fiends! Also, make sure you keep an ear out for a twitter challenge from Dougherty himself 😉
Major thanks to Bob Johnson, Bay Area Films Events and the Balboa Theatre. Please make sure you check out the show notes below for more information about some of the subjects we chat about during the interview.
Also, thanks to Michael Dougherty for taking the time to speak with me during his time in San Francisco!
MUSICAL MOMENTS:
1. UK TV Spot for Godzilla King of the Monsters (2019)
2. Godzilla King of the Monsters Theme by Artificial Fear (2019)
Kyle and Gretchen cover the latest kaiju news in episode 270 of the Kaijucast!
We cannot ignore the importance of this episode’s news – and if you haven’t heard about it, get in here and listen! Just a heads up, this episode is really nothing but news. Gretchen and Kyle chat about the slew of kaiju-related articles and announcements that have broken headlines and brains over the past month – please make sure to check out the links below!
MUSICAL MONSTER MOMENT:
1. Godzula by MOD from Gross Misconduct (1989)
…and do not forget about GODZILLATHON happening at the Hollywood Theatre! The titles being shown are DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968), GODZILLA ON MONSTER ISLAND (1972 – aka Godzilla vs Gigan)
8/30 – 9/1 GODZILLATHON at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR
Godzilla vs Portland courtesy of the Hollywood Theatre (poster art by Nate Ashley)
Godzilla vs Portland courtesy of the Hollywood Theatre (poster art by Nate Ashley)
Holy smokes, you guys – this is gonna be awesome!! One of my favorite theaters in the Portland area, The Hollywood Theater, is bringing classic Godzilla films back to the big screen at the end of this month!
Below is the information shared via HollywoodTheatre.org
GODZILLATHON STOMPS ITS WAY INTO THE HOLLYWOOD THEATRE!
Four films from the Showa period crash into the Hollywood! An entire weekend of extremely rare 35mm prints of classic Kaiju! Mighty monsters in gargantuan duels on our 50 foot screen!
All four films are dubbed in English.
Poster prints of the GODZILLATHON artwork (by Nate Ashley) will be on sale in the lobby at each screening.
(1968) Aliens have released all of the giant monsters (including Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra) from their imprisonment in Monsterland and are using them to destroy major cities. It is up to the daring crew of the super rocket ship X-2 to infiltrate the alien headquarters before the monsters and the alien King Ghidorah annihilate the planet. Directed b…
(1973) Nuclear testing causes destruction on the undersea kingdom of Seatopia. To exact revenge, Seatopia unleashes Megalon, a gigantic beetle with the ability to fire napalm bombs. Mankind responds by building a flying robot named Jet Jaguar, who teams up with Godzilla to fight back!
(1974) Aliens intend to take over the planet and have built a gigantic, evil robot, Mechagodzilla, to assist them. Earth summons the legendary leonine monster King Caesar to help Godzilla in the gargantuan battle to save the planet!
AKA GODZILLA VS. GIGAN–Part of the GODZILLATHON monster movie weekend!
(1972) Aliens plan to conquer the world (again), this time using the space monsters Gigan and King Ghidorah, which they control from their secret headquarters at a theme park. The only thing that can stop them is the combined efforts of Godzilla and Anguirus.
Kyle interviews diorama expert Takuji Yamada with Stan Hyde from G-Fest 26!
We did it, guys! This is the last podcast recording I brought back with me from G-Fest 26 last month, and I’m thrilled to share this interview with master sculptor and diorama builder, Takuji Yamada. Yamada’s skill is incredible, please make sure to check out the links below to his book and museum and more! You will also hear the voice of modeler, G-Fest staffer and friend of the podcast, Stan Hyde.
Mega thanks to the staff at G-Fest for allowing me the amazing opportunity to chat with these amazing guests!
MOMENTOUS MUSIC:
1. Gamera’s Sudden Attack by Ko Otani from Gamera Guardian of the Universe (1995)
2. Embodiment of Slavery to Money by Kuniyo Miyauchi from the Kanagon’s Cocoon from Ultra Q (1966)
Bay Area Film Events’ Bob Johnson joins Kyle to chat about Godzilla Fest later this month!
Hey guys, its a mini-episode about a cool event happening down in San Francisco later this month, it’s Godzilla Fest! I’m joined by SciFi Japan editor and Bay Area Film Events‘ head honcho Bob Johnson to talk about this 3 day festival of movies playing at the historic Balboa Theater in the heart of San Francisco.
Friday August 23:
Theater 1:
7pm: FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD (90 min) subtitled
9pm: WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (88 min) subtitled
Theater 2:
7pm: MONSTER ZERO (94 min) dubbed
9pm: WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (88 min) dubbed
Saturday August 24:
Theater 1:
Noon: GODZILLA VS MEGALON (81 min)
2pm: GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA (84 min)
4:30pm: TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (83 mins)
7pm: GODZILLA KING OF ALL MONSTERS (2019) (132 mins)
9:30pm: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (89 mins)
Theater 2:
12:30pm: SON OF GODZILLA (86 mins)
2:30pm: RODAN (82 mins)
4:45pm: WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (88 mins)
7:15pm: MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (1964) (89 mins)
9:30pm: MONSTER ZERO (94 mins)
Sunday August 25:
Theater 1:
11am: GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA (81 mins)
1pm: TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (83 mins)
3:15pm: FRANKENSTEIN VS BARAGON (90 mins)
5:30pm: MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (1964) (89 mins)
7:45pm: GHIDORAH THE THREE HEADED MONSTER (93 mins)
Theater 2:
Noon: GODZILLA VS MEGALON (81 mins)
2pm: SON OF GODZILLA (86 mins)
4:15pm: RODAN (82 mins)
6:30pm: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (89 mins)
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