John and I discuss the ethics and philosophy of the TV show Rick and Morty, he summons a special guest who's existent is pain, we talk about a few things that are interesting.

John and I discuss the ethics and philosophy of the TV show Rick and Morty, he summons a special guest who's existent is pain, we talk about a few things that are interesting.

John and I talk about the second season of Daredevil, our thoughts on the Punisher, the Mysterious Planet X, more Kaiju movies and Final Fantasy.

John and I talk about the second season of Daredevil, our thoughts on the Punisher, the Mysterious Planet X, more Kaiju movies and Final Fantasy.

Notes

We then dive into a discussion about Kaiju films, of which John is an avid lover. First we talk about what sort of films Kaiju movies are. We talk about the terms Kaiju (Strange Beasts, or Dai Kaiju Great Strange Beasts) and Tanko Setsu:* Miniature work and filming technique that helps create the feeling of weight and mass. John talks about how the special acting styles of "rubber suit acting" helped create the unique look of the film. We talk about the amazing endurance and discipline that the actors, particularly Haruo Nakajima had, to do these performances.

*I looked for the spelling of this term and simply was unable to find it, if anyone would like to correct me, please shoot me an email with the correct spelling, and I'll update the notes."

We then go into the history of the Kaiju genre. John discusses the care and pride that Japanese film makers took to make the Kaiju films. We also talk about our experience with Kaiju films as kids. While going through the movies from the very beginning through the 70's, Ultraman, and more. We also talk about the 2014 Godzilla, and Pacific Rim.

John's Links

First up here is, what I would think, is a very complete film list of giant monsters. All the way from 1920's to present day. It's the Giant Monster Movie List! It lists the year, and the giant monster that features in the film.Here is the wiki page that lists all the Kaiju monsters that have appeared in cinema (at least as far as we know). There's a lot.John mentions this a few times during the episode, it's Kaijucast.And finally here is the documentary Hail to the King that Kaijucast produced, there's a lot of great interviews with the original cast and crew of the original Godzilla movie. It's pretty cool.

Quotes:

"These are not high budget films, but they are distinctly Japanese, and there is a lot of hard work that goes into doing them. And we need to be proud of that hard work that goes into doing them." -John

"The Kaiju movie genre is something that is dear to me." -John

Credits

Episode 19: Kaiju FilmsHosts: Frank Shaw and John BellistonProduced by Hobos in the Back RowScripting by John Belliston and Frank ShawEdited by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Nathan NewellIntro Music: Piano Sonata mvnt 1 by F.G. ShawOutro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw

Notes

We then dive into a discussion about Kaiju films, of which John is an avid lover. First we talk about what sort of films Kaiju movies are. We talk about the terms Kaiju (Strange Beasts, or Dai Kaiju Great Strange Beasts) and Tanko Setsu:* Miniature work and filming technique that helps create the feeling of weight and mass. John talks about how the special acting styles of "rubber suit acting" helped create the unique look of the film. We talk about the amazing endurance and discipline that the actors, particularly Haruo Nakajima had, to do these performances.

*I looked for the spelling of this term and simply was unable to find it, if anyone would like to correct me, please shoot me an email with the correct spelling, and I'll update the notes."

We then go into the history of the Kaiju genre. John discusses the care and pride that Japanese film makers took to make the Kaiju films. We also talk about our experience with Kaiju films as kids. While going through the movies from the very beginning through the 70's, Ultraman, and more. We also talk about the 2014 Godzilla, and Pacific Rim.

John's Links

First up here is, what I would think, is a very complete film list of giant monsters. All the way from 1920's to present day. It's the Giant Monster Movie List! It lists the year, and the giant monster that features in the film.Here is the wiki page that lists all the Kaiju monsters that have appeared in cinema (at least as far as we know). There's a lot.John mentions this a few times during the episode, it's Kaijucast.And finally here is the documentary Hail to the King that Kaijucast produced, there's a lot of great interviews with the original cast and crew of the original Godzilla movie. It's pretty cool.

Quotes:

"These are not high budget films, but they are distinctly Japanese, and there is a lot of hard work that goes into doing them. And we need to be proud of that hard work that goes into doing them." -John

"The Kaiju movie genre is something that is dear to me." -John

Credits

Episode 19: Kaiju FilmsHosts: Frank Shaw and John BellistonProduced by Hobos in the Back RowScripting by John Belliston and Frank ShawEdited by: Frank ShawGraphic Design by: Nathan NewellIntro Music: Piano Sonata mvnt 1 by F.G. ShawOutro Music: Morning Activities by F.G. Shaw

John and Frank get together to discuss the Deadpool film. We talk about what we loved about. Frank tries to articulate what his issues with the character are. We even talk about a bit about videogames and the new Ghostbuster's trailer.

John and Frank get together to discuss the Deadpool film. We talk about what we loved about. Frank tries to articulate what his issues with the character are. We even talk about a bit about videogames and the new Ghostbuster's trailer.

After a few attempts and some finicky technical problems John and I are joined by our friend and fellow podcaster Tom Sherlock to discuss and wax poetic about David Bowie.

After a few attempts and some finicky technical problems John and I are joined by our friend and fellow podcaster Tom Sherlock to discuss and wax poetic about David Bowie.