by king_ghidorah » Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:41 pm
So...this is my first foray into creating a viewing thread.
I really wanted to include a Godzilla film for this thread. Seems like we haven't had many yet, but for my first thread I felt I should really pick films that are favorites of mine. For the next thread (if I get selected to make one) I plan on including some Godzilla films that I like too...including that hated Godzilla Raids Again...a film I like very much.
Anywho, let's get down to business shall we?
Gamera 2-Not much to say here is there? A fan favorite, a fun film...a good film. There's a lot in this movie that is among some of my favorite pieces of kaiju cinema (Gamera's apperance, Legion's origin, the final battle). I prefer Gamera 3 though honestly as it's a more personal film. The characters in that movie (including Gamera) all have arcs, the effects are amazing and the score is among my favorite. I selected Gamera 2 because it's a more 'fun' movie and it's my favorite depiction of Gamera, my favorite kaiju.
Gamera vs. Guiron-One of my favorite films of all time. The very definition of fun. Guiron is an awesome kaiju foe, full of personality...he's a d*ck...kind of like a more intelligent Red King.
The X From Outer Space-I f'n love Guilala. He represents everything crazy I love about the genre. One of my all-time favorite kaiju. The first half of this film is gold, the second half kind of loses steam, but not enough to ruin the film for me. This is a timely film to watch, seeing as how Criterion just released it on DVD.
Daimajin-Again, one of my favorite movies of all time. Daimajin is the stuff of nightmares. Part of me almost prefers the 2nd film but whatevs.
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends (The Movie)-My absolute favorite Ultraman film. Belial is a great villain, the fights in this movie are incredible. I like the inclusion of Gomora fighting along side the Ultra heroes. As a kaiju fan, I grew up always prefering the kaiju in Ultraman to the hero himself. I'd like to see this idea brought back in a future series...a character like Rei who can control a kaiju or two, and teams up with Ultraman to save people. Also, I like Gomora's EX appearance. Easily in my top 5 kaiju. The blu ray of this has English subs, can't recommend it enough.
Previous Viewings:
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #01 (05/12) - Son of Godzilla
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #02 (05/19) - Gamera vs. Gyaos
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #03 (05/26) - Godzilla vs. Hedorah
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #04 (06/02) - Mothra
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #05 (06/09) - King Kong vs Godzilla
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #06 (06/16) - Varan the Unbelievable
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #07 (06/23) - The Deadly Mantis
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #08 (06/30) - Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #09 (07/07) - Mighty Joe Young
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #10 (07/14) - The Giant Claw
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #11 (07/21) - The Human Vapor
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #12 (07/28) - Gorath
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #13 (08/04) - Secret of the Telegian
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #14 (08/11) - Godzilla's Revenge
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #15 (08/18) - Alligator
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #16 (08/25) - Gunhed
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #17 (09/01) - Godzilla 1985
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #18 (09/08) - Godzilla vs. Gigan
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #19 (09/15) - Space Amoeba
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #20 (09/22) - The Host
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #21 (09/29) - Zaat!
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #22 (10/06) - The Bermuda Depths
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #23 (10/13) - Matango
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #24 (10/20) - Mysterious Island
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #25 (10/27) - Frankenstein Conquers the World
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #26 (11/03) - Caltiki, The Immortal Monster
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #27 (11/10) - Tremors
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #28 (11/17) - Dogora
Weekly Kaiju Movie Viewing Thread #29 (11/25) - Them/Tarantula
FTW