G-Fest XXVI (2019) Panel: Alien Invasions w/Giant Monster Messages

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Kaijuvision Radio

This is our G-Fest Conference panel, which took place at 12:00pm (CDT) on July 14, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. In it, we compare and contrast alien invasion stories in movies from the Godzilla franchise and from American kaiju/sci-fi movies. I connect the stories from the Godzilla movies to events and trends in Japanese history, while Taylor connects the stories from American films to events and trends in American history. I highlight events from World War II, post-war globalization, nationalism, and the Japanese stock market crash in 1989/1990. Taylor highlights events from the Great Depression, the Red Scare, resource management, and technology.

I’d like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi, Sean Stiff, William Mize, and Eric White. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it.

MP3:

Co-Hosts: Brian Scherschel and Taylor Hensley

Editor/Director/Video: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Crowne Plaza O’Hare, Rosemont, Illinois

“Torii Gate” Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com)

Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles)

G-Fest XXVI (2019) Godzilla Anime Trilogy Panel

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Kaijuvision Radio

Here is the full video of the G-Fest panel on the Godzilla Anime Trilogy!

Panel Participants (Left to Right): Will Offutt, Kevin Derendorf, Ira Taborn, Brian Scherschel, and Chris Little.

Panel Description: These three animated films were released on Netflix, giving Western fans a chance to see a new and unusual take on their favorite giant monster. The films received mixed reviews; some fans loved them, others hated them. Come hear this panel discuss the pros and cons of the latest Godzilla films to come out of Japan.

Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Crowne Plaza O’Hare, Rosemont, Illinois

“Torii Gate” Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com)

Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles)

G-Fest Godzilla Anime Trilogy Panel: Clip

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Kaijuvision Radio

Here’s a quick preview of the G-Fest Godzilla Anime Trilogy Panel. I say what I loved, liked, and didn’t like, which the audience seemed to enjoy.

Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Crowne Plaza O’Hare, Rosemont, Illinois

“Torii Gate” Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com)

Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles)

Episode 51: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (US) (2019) (Eco-terrorism/Climate Change)

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Kaijuvision Radio

A lot of critics know and understand the basics of the 1954 Godzilla, but they have less of an understanding of what makes a great Godzilla sequel. This movie has by far the most Toho magic of any non-Japanese Godzilla movie to date. I address the box office, the critical reviews, and how the way this film was edited is a big reason for the film’s underperformance. The related topic for this episode is eco-terrorism and climate change.

This episode is dedicated to director Michael Dougherty.

I’d like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi, Sean Stiff, William Mize, and Eric White. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it.