10.31.2016: Shin Godzilla Daikaiju Discussion

Jeff, Kyle, Martin, Charlie and Sean break down Shin Godzilla in this epic episode! If you downloaded the episode before 11PM on November 2nd, 2016, I apologize for the tech fail but the upload was cut off and I didn’t realize it until it was already out in the wild. You should download the recently updated audio file. Once again, gomenasai. Holy shin, this is a massive episode! We’re talking about Shin Godzilla with a whole bunch of people. In addition to my standard crew, we actually welcome some additional voices from the first screening of Shin Godzilla in Portland and some of my friends from outside the Kaijucast core co-hosts. And this is a big one, people. I’m actually going to post some handy timestamps here for anyone who wants to jump to a particular spot… 04:32 – Kyle’s introduction from the Hollywood Theatre screening 20:25 – John DeSentis covers the NY Premiere 33:10 – Moviegoers’ thoughts on Shin Godzilla 45:00 – Kaijucast Group Daikaiju Discussion 125:00 – Listener Homework 186:00* – John Ruffin’s Analysis *That’s not a typo. This episode clocks in at 3 hours and 35 minutes! [insert nervous laughter] MUSIC OF MONSTROSITIES: 1. Fob_01 / Taba Strategy by Shiro Sagisu from Shin Godzilla (2016) 2. Decisive Battle by Shiro Sagisu from Neon Genesis: Evangelion (1995) 3. Persecution of the Masses (the 8-bit version) from Shin Godzilla (2016) John DeSentis joins us briefly to share his experience of attending  the New York’s Shin Godzilla premiere. Here’s John’s coverage of the film and the event. Thanks to John Ruffin for providing his analysis of the film. Make sure to check out MyKaiju.com and specifically, check out John’s “How To Watch Shin Godzilla” article here. SUGGESTED VIEWING: Scifi Japan’s Capsule Reviews & Coverage of Shin Godzilla Funimation’s Coverage of the New York Premiere Funimation’s Coverage of the Los Angeles Premiere Toho reports bump in profits, thanks to Shin Godzilla and Your Name Shin Godzilla Earns $1.8M During North American run Special Effects Reel from Shin Godzilla’s Effects house, StealthWorks CATASTORPHIC EVENTS: November 2nd Film Festival in Ikebukuro November 2nd Film Festival in Kyoto Godzilla Store to open in Shinjuku!!! (here’s the official website) DAIKAIJU DISCUSSION: November’s Daikaiju Discussion is the 1966 film from Toei Studios, The Magic Serpent. If you would like to send in your thoughts, questions and reviews, please do so before November 25th to have your homework part of the discussion!