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Posted on October 28, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

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Season 2 (episodes 38-now): Brian Scherschel chronologically, critically and academically examines a Godzilla/kaiju/tokusatsu film in each episode. Brian relates the movies to pertinent issues about Japan. Kaijuvision Radio is dedicated to discovering the Japanese National Spirit in Toho tokusatsu films.

Season 1 (episodes 1-37): Brian and co-host Nathan Marchand take a fascinating journey reassessing the Godzilla franchise, and since these movies are often anchored in the time they were released, they tell you what these movies are communicating about Japan.

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Kaijuvision Radio’s 3-Part Format

Part 1: A short description (not a summary) of the movie. It’s an analysis tailored to kaiju movies, to arm the listener with the facts. At last, a way to compare these movies to each other.

Part 2: With the facts out of the way, I will analyze and give my opinions on the film.

Part 3: A brand new, one-of-a-kind fusion of international affairs and movie analysis. Japan-related topic(s) either brought up by the movie, or going on at the time the movie was released. Topics are historical, political, economic, or cultural.

Episode 6: Rodan (1956) (Japan during the Korean War, Japan and the United Nations)

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

Because Rodan is in numerous Godzilla movies, Brian and Nate discuss his namesake film. While the movie is serious and at times horrific, like the original Gojira (1954), Rodan is a completely different type of kaiju. Our related topics are Japan during the Korean War and Japan’s history with the United Nations.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 1:32

Part 1 – Film Description: 1:32 – 5:29

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 5:29 – 29:26

Part 3 – Related Topic: 29:26 – 47:03

Closing: 47:03 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Indian Village Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Video: Brian Scherschel

Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac)

Episode 5: Godzilla Raids Again (1955) (The Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF))

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

Brian and Nate discuss the first Godzilla sequel, the last black and white Godzilla movie, and the first monster fight. While it’s not meant to be an epic film, it does have some strengths and significance. For our related topic, we discuss the Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) and their role in the Godzilla franchise.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 1:20

Part 1 – Film Description: 1:20 – 5:22

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 5:22 – 20:45

Part 3 – Related Topic: 20:45 – 45:10

Closing: 45:10 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Fish Ladder Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Video: Brian Scherschel

Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac)

Episode 4: Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (US) (1956) (Occupation of Japan Part 2: Tokyo Tribunal)

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

Brian and Nate discuss the Americanized version of Gojira (1954). This movie is a time capsule, very indicative of its time, which makes it somewhat difficult to discuss. We try to address the reasons behind the many alterations made to the movie. Our related topic is part 2 of 2 of our discussion about the occupation of Japan, which covers the more negative aspects of the occupation.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 1:21

Part 1 – Film Description: 1:21 – 5:17

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 5:17 – 30:11

Part 3 – Related Topic: 30:11 – 1:10:24

Closing: 1:10:24 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Allen County Courthouse, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fact: This is the only county courthouse in the United States to have its schematics stored in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Video: Brian Scherschel

Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac)

Episode 3: Gojira (1954) (The Occupation of Japan Part 1: Castle Bravo Test, Cold War, Democracy)

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

In this episode we tackle the original Gojira, the movie that started it all. Because there’s so much analysis of this movie at so many other places on the Internet, we concentrate on the historical and political references, story mechanics, and cultural significance of this indispensable classic. Our related topic is part 1 of 2 of our discussion of the occupation of Japan. We lay out the basics of the occupation and how Japan was drastically changed. We will address the more negative aspects of the occupation in the next episode.