Episode 23: Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) (Human Genome Project, Ascension of Emperor Akihito)

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Kaijuvision Radio

Are the Showa series movies simple, or are they really just focused? Are the Heisei movies creative, or are they just complex? As Godzilla fans, we want these movies to be better than they are. Brian and Nate dissect this experimental Godzilla film featuring a rare plant kaiju. Listen as Brian cracks jokes to maintain his sanity and Nate sings quirky show tunes (badly). Our related topics are the Human Genome Project, the death of Emperor Hirohito & ascension of Akihito, and Japan becoming a major non-NATO ally.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 2:13

Part 1 – Film Description: 2:13 – 8:14

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 8:14 – 1:23:07

Part 3 – Related Topic: 1:23:07 – 1:42:43

Closing: 1:42:43 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Anthony Boulevard Bridge (Maumee River), Fort Wayne, Indiana

Video: Brian Scherschel

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

Episode 22: Godzilla 1985 (US) (1985) (Asset Price Bubble, Japan Airlines Flight 123, Chernobyl)

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Kaijuvision Radio

Brian and Nate tackle the “Americanized” version of The Return of Godzilla brought to us thanks to the wonderful Roger Corman (just kidding—we watch MST3K). Not even the great Raymond Burr can save this controversial film or give it a reason to exist. Listen as your intrepid hosts (politely) savage this version of the film with some well-honed riffs. Our related topics are the Japanese Asset Price Bubble, Japan Airlines Flight 123, and the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 1:45

Part 1 – Film Description: 1:45 – 6:32

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 6:32 – 52:54

Part 3 – Related Topic: 52:54 – 1:17:28

Closing: 1:17:28 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Eagle Marsh, Allen County, Indiana

Video: Brian Scherschel

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

Episode 21: The Return of Godzilla (1984) (The Cold War, KAL Flight 007, Three Mile Island Accident)

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Kaijuvision Radio

We begin our two-month journey into the Heisei series of Godzilla movies. Listen as Brian and Nate elevate this unforgettable and well-made film by explaining how Japan was in the middle of the Cold War tension of the early 80s. Our related topics are the acceleration of the Cold War, NATO’s Able Archer exercise, Korean Air Lines Flight 007, and the Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident.

We’d like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff for pledging at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! We really appreciate it.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 2:43

Part 1 – Film Description: 2:43 – 7:57

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:57 – 1:03:33

Part 3 – Related Topic: 1:03:33 – 2:00:12

Closing: 2:00:12 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video 1 Location: Foster Park (St. Mary’s River), Fort Wayne, Indiana

Video 1 Timestamp: 0:00:00 – 1:28:13

Video 2 Location: The Foliatum, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Video 2 Timestamp: 1:28:13 – 02:02:04

Video: Brian Scherschel

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

Episode 20: Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) (Emperor Hirohito in the 1970s, the Yasukuni Shrine)

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Kaijuvision Radio

The Showa Series (and ‘70s month) comes to an end in this week’s episode, wherein Nate gushes over one of his favorite Godzilla films. This is a “dark™” melodrama with complex characters, lots of explosions, incredible kaiju action—and alien invaders who almost undermine the movie’s tone. Listen as Nate argues the film’s merits to Brian by connecting it to C.S. Lewis (you read that right!). Since this is the final entry in the Showa Series, our related topics are Emperor Showa’s first visit to the United States in 1971, his first press conference in 1975, and the Yasukuni Shrine.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 2:13

Part 1 – Film Description: 2:13 – 7:57

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:57 – 1:05:47

Part 3 – Related Topic: 1:05:47 – 1:52:50

Closing: 1:52:50 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge (St. Mary’s River), Fort Wayne, Indiana

Video: Brian Scherschel

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

Episode 19: Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) (The Reversion of Okinawa: History and Culture)

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Kaijuvision Radio

The first Mechagodzilla film is roughly a spoof of James Bond and a twist on The Planet of the Apes, only the apes are alien invaders! The soundtrack fits like a glove to this gloriously campy and fun movie, made to celebrate Godzilla’s 20th anniversary. Because this movie features an Okinawan kaiju, King Caesar, our related topic is the history and culture of Okinawa. Join Brian and Nate as they continue on with 70s Month – every 70s movie in the series in just one month. This episode is dedicated to Shinichi Sekizawa.