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Godzilla Roundtable

Godzilla Roundtable

by Fae Basir, TalesOfNine, Crashfan1ooo

Visual Arts Science Fiction History

Season 3

Gamera Roundtable Episode 10-Gamera 2: Advent of Legion/Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996)

On this episode, the gang are joined by kaiju author Kelly Warner to discuss the middle film in the Heisei Gamera Trilogy, Gamera 2: Advent of Legion! They discuss the increased horror elements, why the film works despite a weaker cast, and if Obitsu has the hots for military men. Logo by Dan Hartles

Gamera Roundtable Episode 9-Gamera: Guardian of The Universe (1995)

On this episode the gang are joined by Kaiju (They/Them/Their) to discuss the first movie in the Heisei Gamera trilogy, Gamera: Guardian of The Universe! They discuss why they love the revamps for Gamera and Gyaos, the improved budget, and the film's environmentalist themes. Logo art by Dan Hartles

Gamera Roundtable Episode 8-Gamera: Super Monster (1980)

On this episode the gang are joined by Cam to discuss the final film of Gamera's Showa era, Gamera: Super Monster. They discuss how Daei's bankruptcy and lack of funding hurt the film, the constant rip-offs and overuse of stock footage, and what the hell is going on with the Spacewomen. Art by Dan Hartles

Gamera Roundtable Episode 7-Gamera vs Zigra (1971)

On this episode, the gang discuss the last of the initial seven Showa Gamera films, Gamera vs Zigra! They discuss why they feel this is the worst of the films so far, the blatant advertising for Sea World, and Gamera playing his own theme song. Logo art by Dan Hartles

Gamera Roundtable Episode 6-Gamera vs Jiger (1970)

On this episode the gang discuss the 1970 film, Gamera vs Jiger! They get into why the Showa era of Gamera is starting to feel stale despite the film's higher budget, the history behind Expo '70 that's featured in the film, and why the little sister looks so angry. Logo art by Dan Hartles

Gamera Roundtable Episode 5-Gamera vs Guiron (1969)

On this episode the gang are joined by their first guest for the Gamera Roundtable, Turtle Prick to discuss the 1969 film, Gamera vs Guiron! They discuss why the film looks and feels so much cheaper then before, the absolute hilarity of many many moments, and how it stacks up with a similarly child-focused Godzilla film from the same year, All Monsters Attack. Logo art by Dan Hartles

Gamera Roundtable Episode 4-Gamera vs Viras (1968)

On this episode, the gang discuss the fourth Showa Gamera film, Gamera vs Viras! They discuss the film's over usage of stock footage, whether or not Viras works as a design, and the debut of the iconic Gamera song. Art by Dan Hartles

Gamera Roundtable Episode 3-Gamera vs Gyaos (1967)

On this episode the gang cover the debut of Gamera's nemesis, 1967's Gamera vs Gyaos! They discuss why this is the one to finally click for ToN and Crash, the vast improvement of Eiichi compared to Toshio, and the weird and wonderful origins of Gyaos as a monster. Art by Dan Hartles

Gamera Roundtable Episode 2-Gamera vs Barugon (1966)

On this episode the gang discuss the second ever movie of the Gamera franchise, Gamera vs Barugon! They get into how they feel about Gamera's first ever opponent, the massive difference in tone and style between this film and Gamera's debut film, and once more the racism-scale returns. NOTE: There is a small audio bump as a result of a technical issue Logo by Dan Hartles

Gamera Roundtable Episode 1-Gamera, The Giant Monster (1965)

On this episode the gang finally dive into Japan's second most iconic giant monster, Gamera in his first ever appearance. They discuss the rushed production history behind the first film, why passion alone can't make up for flaws in art, and also the legality of owning baby turtles in New York. Logo art by Dan Hartles

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