Episode 9: Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) (Typhoon Vera, 1964/2020 Olympics, Bullet Train, Monorail)

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

Brian and Nate discuss this momentous and archetypal film. Many fans consider this to be one of the best Godzilla sequels. It was created in 1964, a seminal year for Japan, Japanese cinema, and the kaiju genre. Our related topics include Typhoon Vera, the 1964 Summer Olympics, the preview for the 2020 Summer Olympics, the Shinkansen Bullet Train, and the Tokyo Monorail.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 1:53

Part 1 – Film Description: 1:53 – 5:52

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 5:52 – 26:43

Part 3 – Related Topic: 26:43 – 41:47

Closing: 41:47 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Towpath Trail, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Video: Brian Scherschel

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

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 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.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 1:44

Part 1 – Film Description: 1:44 – 5:33

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 5:33 – 25:35

Part 3 – Related Topic: 25:35 – 59:57

Closing: 59:57 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Headwaters Park, St. Mary’s River, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Video: Brian Scherschel

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

Introducing Our YouTube Channel Featuring Scenic Videos

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

By Brian Scherschel

Two weeks to go until Episode 1 premieres. In this short video, Brian introduces our YouTube channel featuring scenic videos. The feature of every video will be either nature, like this one, or architecture. The vast majority of the videos are recorded in northeast Indiana, where Kaijuvision Radio is produced.