Longtime patreon saint The Meg has chosen a movie as epic as her own name. This verson of Godzilla, driven mostly Matthew Broderick, cast a large looming shadow over 1998.

Join the gang as we talk about Zilla, non-heat-seeking missles, and Siskel & Ebert.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Kylo referenced Godzilla and Ultraman, but he should have said Jet Jaguar. He's very sorry.

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During a nuclear test, the French government inadvertently mutates a lizard nest; years later, a giant lizard makes its way to New York City. Dr. Niko Tatopoulos (Matthew Broderick), an expert on the effects of radiation on animals, is sent by the U.S. government to study the beast. When the creature, dubbed "Godzilla" by news outlets, emerges, a massive battle with the military begins. To make matters worse, Niko discovers that Godzilla has laid a nest of 200 eggs, which are ready to hatch.

Release date: May 20, 1998 (USA)

Director: Roland Emmerich

Budget: 125 million USD

Box office: 379 million USD

Distributed by: TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures

Nickname: Zilla