#Toho eiga

[cinemajunkie70]

Baragon appreciation post!

#Baragon #Frankenstein Vs baragon #frankenstein conquers the world #ishiro honda #Kaiju #Toho eiga

[scorpioarts25]

GODZILLA MINUS ONE

An illustration of Godzilla Minus One that I did a couple of months ago!

#scifi #science fiction #scifiart #conceptart #godzilla #godzilla minus one #kaiju eiga #toho kaiju #toho monsters #godzilla movies #king of the monsters #takashi yamazaki #monsterverse #illustrator #illustrations #digital illustration #drawing

[transgriffin]

Just watched Godzilla: Minus One! (Spoiler free review/rant)

They promised and they gosh darn delivered - the human drama is fantastically written, with a lot of food for thought. We see the very unsettling internal struggle of a war-traumatized protagonist who cannot seem to find meaning in his life after surviving WWII. We see the stories of the people around him, souls scarred from the loss of life that resulted from the bombings. And we also see the human spirit prevailing through the darkness, in the middle of the rubble, as the dust of war settles, yet never allows them to forget what was lost and destroyed.

Godzilla - terror incarnate in the most beautiful and majestic flesh, gets presented to the audience as a real sucker-punch to the gut. The horror is palpable as the air rumbles and the brass roars our most beloved Ifukube tunes at the arrival of movie history's most prolific monster. Toho does not dare hide his presence in the shadows - in fact we get blessed with detailed shots of his body design, truly able to savour the artistry that was poured into his likeness, and that without ever breaking the pace. When he appears, he is truly here, and he has come to obliterate. This incarnation of Godzilla is brutality, and yet, I could not help but feel reminded of Jurassic Park's Tyrannosaurus rex in some shots, behaving like an animal does.

His eyes!!! This Godzilla does not walk over the city ignoring the ant-like humans in his wake. He knows that you are there. He is looking at you. He is coming to get you. And yet, you never get a real idea of what goes on inside this god of destruction's mind.

The story doesn't stop unfolding until its very end, where one is kept biting one's nails and shivering in the chair until, finally...

If your local cinema is still showing the film, I IMPLORE you to go watch it on the big screen. This film does so much with sound design, it truly ensures that you WILL feel the terror, you will feel the earth shaking and the world shattering at the arrival of GOJIRA.

Kenpachiro Satsuma-san, I hope you got to see this movie in all its glory before you left this earth. I hope they will add a dedication to you in the home release.

#godzilla minus one #godzilla minus 1 #godzilla #gojira #toho #kaiju #kaiju eiga #giant monsters

[fitsofgloom]

"Mothra will soon be here . . ."

#mothra #ishiro honda #toho #kaiju eiga #1961

[justmeclaw]

Godzilla

#Godzilla #godzilla 1.0 #godzilla minus one #gojira #gojira minus one #ゴジラマイナスワン #ゴジラ #ゴジラ minus one #toho kaiju #kaiju #kaiju art #kaiju eiga #monster #monsters #toho

[ogradyfilm]

Recently Viewed: Godzilla Minus One

[The following review contains MINOR SPOILERS; YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!]

In Godzilla Minus One, the eponymous prehistoric reptile is largely metaphorical, symbolizing Japan’s postwar trauma and the fragility of its newfound peace. The figurative nature of the monster is, of course, typical of the franchise; here, however, the creature’s thematic significance is clearer and more elegantly conveyed than ever before (with the possible exception of its original appearance in 1954).

The story is, after all, set in the immediate aftermath of World War II, with the characters struggling to rebuild their lives amidst the scorched rubble of Tokyo. The protagonist—a former kamikaze pilot haunted by the specters of his slain comrades and tormented by the shame of his own "dishonorable" survival—is just one of many lost souls inhabiting a city that has been reduced to a Stygian wasteland. Quite against his will, he soon finds himself in the company of fellow outcasts: a stubbornly optimistic young woman and the orphaned infant that she rescued from the wreckage of an air raid shelter. Despite his initial reservations, the three gradually develop a familial bond—a pantomime of “normalcy” and domestic bliss. Unfortunately, our tortured hero feels too inherently unworthy of happiness to formalize the makeshift “marriage”; in his darkest moments, he even suspects that his companions might be mere figments of his imagination—hallucinations conjured by his delirious subconscious as he slowly bleeds to death in a muddy ditch. Thus, from his perspective, Godzilla’s arrival feels particularly karmic—but is it divine punishment for his “cowardice” during his suicide mission… or a miraculous opportunity for “redemption?”

These internal and interpersonal conflicts enrich the drama and raise the narrative stakes, keeping the audience emotionally invested in the chaotic action and anchoring the already impressive special effects. Indeed, director Takashi Yamazaki delivers spectacle and substance in equal measure—the best of both worlds. His vision of Godzilla revolves around devastation and ruin, but ultimately emphasizes the indomitable perseverance of the human spirit.

And this tonal and stylistic versatility—the filmmakers’ remarkable ability to deftly and seamlessly transition between horror, adventure, despair, catharsis, and sheer awe—distinguishes Godzilla Minus One as one of the finest kaiju movies ever produced.

#Godzilla Minus One #Godzilla #Takashi Yamazaki #Toho #kaiju #kaiju eiga #Japanese film #Japanese cinema #film #writing #movie review

[thegodziller]

Today was a good day. I went to a Con and unexpectedly found this two books, full of beautiful concept arts. Checking the prices online I also bought them for a steal!

#godzilla #mothra #king ghidorah #toho #kaiju eiga #kaiju #daikaiju #tokusatsu #the art of #heisei godzilla #heisei #godzilla vs mothra #godzilla vs king ghidorah #concept art #sketchbook #storyboard

[jasonheichel]

TokuTember Gold Day 19: "Pteranodon" Gotta give show some classic kaiju some love so here's Rodan (Radon, 1956) Ink and Copics on Canson art board.

#tokusatsu #toku fanart #tokutember #tokutember 2022 #toku #pteranodon #rodan #toho #kaiju eiga #kaiju #showa

[shntr]

映画『シャザム！～神々の怒り～』（Shazam! Fury of the Gods）観る 見た目は大人だが中身は子どものヒーロー、DCコミックス原作のアクションエンタテインメントのシリーズ第2弾。デビッド・F・サンドバーグ監督、主演ザカリー・リーバイ、共演ヘレン・ミレン、ルーシー・リュー、レイチェル・ゼグラー #シャザム！ #Shazam #shazam2 #shazamfuryofthegods #tohoシネマズ日本橋 #movie #映画 #eiga #cinema #日本橋 #dccomics (TOHOシネマズ日本橋) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqF045rS0Us/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#シャザム #shazam #shazam2 #shazamfuryofthegods #tohoシネマズ日本橋 #movie #映画 #eiga #cinema #日本橋 #dccomics

[thetriphibianmonster]

Godzilla Minus One

If I had a nickel for every post New Century Toho Godzilla film with an inciting incident involving failure to fire an aircraft cannon at a potentially vulnerable early form of Godzilla, I would have two nickels. If I had a nickel for every post 2000 Toho Godzilla film ending with an internally injured Godzilla torn apart by its own atomic breath, only for a remaining piece in the depths of the ocean to show signs of life, I would also have two nickels. Bonus points (pennies?) for criticism of Imperial Japan and a heat ray that recreates the effects of the atomic bombings. Jokes aside, this movie was excellent. A return to basics yet bristling with themes and character depth, not just good kaiju eiga but great cinema in general. If it doesn't take the number 1 spot for best Godzilla films of all time, its definitely in the top 3.

#kaiju #kaiju eiga #godzilla #spoilers

[kraken17]

Godzillathon - The Showa Era

This month I started a Godzillathon, a series of reviews of all the King of the Monsters movies from Toho Studios. In my Letterboxd you have the reviews with more detail (in Spanish), but since I just finished with the Showa era, I thought I'd share some brief comments here.

Godzilla (1954) - ★★★★★ (10/10)

The original. An undisputed classic. A masterpiece. Terrifying, embracing its idea of the monster as a metaphor for the horror of the atomic bomb and its consequences. Top 5 of the whole kaiju eiga genre.

Godzilla Raids Again (1955) - ★★ (4/10)

In hardly less than a year we went from metaphorical horror to the most generic monster mash. It wouldn't be a problem if it weren't so bland/boring. Tremendous downgrade. Anguirus is cool, though.

King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) - ★★★ (6/10)

Basically a Kong movie with Godzilla as a guest antagonist (the real villain is capitalism). It has things that have aged very badly (the racial representation and use of blackface) and unbalanced pacing. It is saved by its last ten minutes. The US cut adds extra hilarity.

Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) - ★★★★ (8/10)

Mothra is made of awesomeness. Godzilla is a charismatic asshole. Once again, the real villain is capitalism. The main metaphor gives way  now to a satire of the Japanese economic boom of the 1960s and its ecological impact. Fun from start to finish.

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) - ★★★½ (7/10)

We lose the satire and social commentary, but we gain an iconic villain and embrace space opera and sci-fi without qualms. Fun monster mash and Godzilla's first step in his transition to an anti-hero status. He's still a jerk, but he's our jerk.

Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) - ★★★ (6/10)

The spectacle wins out over any subtext, which has all but disappeared. It introduces what will be a recurring element of alien invaders making use of giant monsters. Memorable for being overall a fun film and perhaps the craziest of what we've seen so far, but not much more. Also, Godzilla dances.

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) - ★★½ (5/10)

Originally a Kong movie rewritten for Godzilla and it shows. Tropical jungle island adventure. Villains that could come out of a Bond movie. Godzilla in full heroic mode. GIANT LOBSTER. Fun, but doesn't leave much of a lasting impression, although Ebirah has its fans.

Son of Godzilla (1967) - ★★ (4/10)

Not as horribly bad as I feared, but not a good movie. Horrible design decisions, unremarkable antagonists (except for the giant spider because it’s a giant spider), and abusive monster parenting. It tries to squeeze in a bit of environmental commentary, but it's dull and infantilizing.

Destroy All Monsters (1968) - ★★★ (6/10)

The Avengers of the franchise. I wanted to like this movie more than I did. Two very uneven first and second acts of a story with a recycled plot (aliens + monsters under mind control) saved by a resolution that is memorable as fuck. You almost feel sorry for Ghidorah. Almost.

All Monsters Attack (1969) - ★½ (3/10)

The absolute low point of the franchise. It's like a bad dream/recap episode. Tries to do some slice of life with the monsters as a metaphor for childhood anxieties in a plot that shoehorns gratuitous kidnappings into it. Good intention but disastrous execution.

Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971) - ★★★★ (8/10)

A return to form! Hedorah is an excellent metaphor for uncontrolled pollution and contamination. A bit dissonant, with Godzilla as a kid friendly hero (he flies!) in a terrifying plot, with body horror, human casualties in large numbers and an apocalyptic feeling. And that poor kitty...

Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) - ★★★ (6/10)

Recycled plot of aliens (cockroaches!) using a giant monster. AGAIN. But it's fun and Gigan is memorable as one of Toho's most extravagant kaiju designs: anthropomorphic alien chicken with cool visor instead of eyes and knives. How many knives? All the knives.

Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) - ★★ (4/10)

What the fuck. Total drift to Saturday morning cartoon standards, but poorly done. It's basically a pilot episode for Jet Jaguar, which is endearingly crappy. The plot? The usual, but swap aliens for ancient underwater civilization. Godzilla looks almost too adorable. Note, it actually has a message: nuclear testing is bad.

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) - ★★★½ (7/10)

Twentieth anniversary and introduction of an iconic villain! And the plot... Guess what the plot is? Take a fucking guess. The aliens are now gorillas, just because. At least it's well executed, it's good fun. Also, King Caesar. I like King Caesar, even though he feels like a discount version of Mothra at times. Surprisingly gory in the fights.

Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) - ★★★½ (7/10)

Direct sequel to the previous one. The end of the Showa era is a fun but a bit uneven film. Too much focus on a boring Titanosaurus (one of Toho's blandest kaiju designs). Good balance of monster fights and a human plot with touches of humanism and trans-humanism, and a tragic sacrificial ending.

#Godzilla #godzilla showa #showa era #Gojira #Gojira 1954 #godzilla raids again #king kong vs. godzilla #mothra vs. godzilla #ghidorah the three headed monster #invasion of astro monster #ebirah terror of the deep #son of godzilla #destroy all monsters #all monsters attack #godzilla vs hedorah #godzilla vs gigan #godzilla vs megalon #godzilla vs mechagodzilla #terror of mechagodzilla

[cinemajunkie70]

Happy Birthday in the afterlife to the great Haruo Nakajima!

#Haruo Nakajima! #Gojira #man in suit #special effects #legend #Godzilla #Kaiju #Toho eiga #actor #Godzilla raids again #mothra vs. godzilla #ebirah the horror of the deep #godzilla vs hedorah #ghidorah the three headed monster #Frankenstein vs baragon #war of the gargantuas

[scorpioarts25]

ANGUIRUS in GODZILLA MINUS ONE universe

I wonder what master Takashi Yamazaki would think about my vision of Anguirus in the Godzilla Minus One universe.

I was inspired by the Godzilla-1.0 conceptual arts to design Anguirus, in such a way that he It looks like a modern CGI version of the Anguirus discarded for the Heisei Era

#digital illustration #godzilla #conceptart #drawing #illustrations #illustrator #kaiju #kaiju eiga #kaiju paradise #scifiart #anguirus #takashi yamazaki #creature #monsterverse #toho monsters

[transgriffin]

My favourite thing to tell to non-German/Swiss/Austrian Kaiju fans is how the German releases of Showa-era Godzilla movies absolutely butchered the titles, apparently out of fear that German audiences would not find interest in them if they didn't plaster THE DEVIL'S BROOD, KING KONG AND THE DEMONS FROM SPACE, or FRANKENSTEIN'S DEVILMONSTERS ARE HUNTING GODZILLA'S SON on them

And how they took a glimpse at Jet Jaguar and went... Ah yes... Monke! (They named him King Kong in the German dub...)

#kaiju #kaiju eiga #godzilla #godzilla movies #kaiju movies #giant monsters #daikaiju #toho #jet jaguar #king kong #gojira

[fitsofgloom]

Tune In Tokyo!

#war of the gargantuas #ishiro honda #toho #1966 #ktla #vintage ads #kaiju eiga

[virovac]

Been thinking about a Columbo and Toho Eiga crossover story

Columbo is in Japan for a convention about new technology being made available for police

A kaiju starts causing trouble, and Columbo finds out that’s not normal behavior for this kaiju, and it’s normally so tame no military force was ever used against it. But it’s getting slowly more active and even aggressive.

It’s all a mad polymaths plot being done with embezzled equipment (and he and his assistant are fortunately multilingual)

Columbo and Godzilla if he appeared would probably feel more like guest stars than main characters as we’d need another character to help translate for Columbo and in action scenes

And like later Showa movies Godzilla would have little connection to the plot just showing up when there’s trouble then waling off into the sunset

Also we would get Columbo struggling with a high tech futuristic computer

#Godzilla #Columbo