Created and hosted by Brian Scherschel. A podcast about the appreciation of kaiju and tokusatsu movies and discovering their historical and cultural value
In this short video, I reintroduce KVR’s YouTube channel. I’m here to say welcome to the show again! I say again about what Kaijuvision focuses on. I will sometimes make an appearance for videos in-person.
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Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel
Video Location: Lincoln Bank Tower (left), Allen County Courthouse (center), and The PNC Building (right), Fort Wayne, Indiana
In the latest Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Special Feature, I explain how I created the show’s structure and the role my patriotism played. I put this feature together to go into my thought process during that time. I strongly believe that America helps its friends and its allies, and that we stay strong for them, as they help us. The structure itself reveals the important information and opinions every time it’s used.
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Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel
Video Location: St. Joseph River, Spencerville, Indiana
At G-Fest XXV, Brian interviewed kaiju author and podcaster Kevin Derendorf. His book is called “Kaiju for Hipsters: 101 ‘Alternative’ Giant Monster Movies”. We discuss the thought processes and goals behind “Kaiju for Hipsters” and compare them to the creative process and goals of Kaijuvision Radio. We discuss the need for rare films to be saved, archived and viewed by audiences because rare films are often entertaining and special. We discuss the need for going deeper into kaiju and tokusatsu movies instead of covering the surface as so many have before. We discuss Shin Godzilla, Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), House, the Godzilla Anime Trilogy, and many more fine films.
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.
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Co-Hosts: Brian Scherschel and Taylor Hensley
Editor/Director/Video: Brian Scherschel
Video Location: Crowne Plaza O’Hare, Rosemont, Illinois
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
