There goes Tokyo, and here comes YouTube game reviewer Asai Nero Tran to school Larry on the seminal 1954 kaiju classic, Godzilla (ゴジラ). From the origins of Tokusatsu to the King of the Monsters' cultural footprint, Asai's deep knowledge of the Godzilla franchise is on full display as we dive into a film that may surprise casual fans of the franchise––a grounded, nuanced drama about society's relationship with nature and science.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Cold Open
0:15 - Intro
2:46 - Greetings
3:30 - The First Time Asai Watched Godzilla
6:03 - The Early Godzilla Films and an Introduction to Tokusatsu
9:31 - Godzilla is in Black and White and That's Good
13:42 - Midroll
14:55 - Godzilla's Rich Characters
18:51 - Dr. Kyohei Yamane
20:12 - Serizawa's Struggle
22:24 - The Children's Choir Scene
23:45 - Serizawa, Emiko, and Ogata
24:52 - The MFMI Lightning Round
29:26 - Farewells/Plugs
30:34 - Outro
33:00 - Credits
Show Notes:
Created, Hosted, Directed, and Executive Produced by Larry Fried
Produced by Larry Fried and Brian Nowak
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Assistant Direction by Steven Reyes
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Edited by Larry Fried, Clayton Allen, and Kimberly Allen
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Graphic Design by Monica Sarmiento
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Motion Graphic Design by Elton Greenfield
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Original Music by Matt Gordeuk
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Camera Operator: Henry Strehlo
Sound Recordist: Sal Sisto
Production Assistants: Guillaume Moissonnier, Gillian Cohen, and Nate Olmeda
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