Cinema PSYOPS is a weekly film review podcast where we experiment on an impressionable mind to find out why physical wounds heal, but Cinematic ones don't.
To save the world, Mothra goes back in time in an attempt to defeat a younger King Ghidorah. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=2&ls=1 Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/www.legionpodcasts.com/category/cinema-psyop...
Three kids join Mothra's priestesses on a journey to find the Treasure of an ancient lost civilization in hopes of preserving the Earth's declining environment. Pollution has unyielded the evil monster Dagahra, a monster seemingly too powerful for Mothra to vanquish. As a result, the environment's fate lies in the hands of the Lost Treasure. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https:/...
Hosts review Rebirth of Mothra (1996), discussing its shift towards a family-friendly tone after the darker Heisei era, contrasting the film's charming miniature battles and environmental allegory with the unexpectedly terrifying design and power of the villain, Death Ghidorah. They break down the plot involving a family, ancient seals, and the Elias twins, while also reflecting on the joy of appreciating classic kaiju suitmation effects despite the film's sometimes annoying human elements and musical numbers.
This episode delves into the dramatic Heisei series finale, Godzilla vs. Destroyah (1995). As Burning Godzilla faces a catastrophic meltdown, a new threat emerges: Destoroyah, a creature mutated by the original Oxygen Destroyer. The hosts discuss the film's dark tone, impressive effects, the mini-Destroyer attacks, the Super X3's freezing plan, the tragic fate of Godzilla Junior, and the epic final battle, exploring themes of nuclear energy and hope amidst destruction.
In this Cinema PSYOPS episode, Scott and Pat dissect "Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla," grappling with its divisive nature. They delve into frustrations with human storylines, appreciate model work and suit designs, and debate SpaceGodzilla's powers and design. The hosts also explore deeper themes and effects, balancing critique with appreciation for the kaiju action.
The hosts discuss Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993), praising its special effects and action while touching on plot points like Mechagodzilla's origin and Baby Godzilla. They analyze the film's kaiju battles, human elements, and overall influence on the genre. The hosts also share anecdotes and play music from 1993.
In this episode, Cort and Matt discuss the 1992 film "Godzilla vs. Mothra", praising the kaiju battles and model work, while analyzing the plot and characters. They delve into the film's themes of climate change and corporate greed, highlighting Mothra and Battra's roles as protectors of Earth. The hosts also share personal anecdotes and discuss music from 1992, reflecting on the film's cultural context and impact.
Time travelers use Godzilla in their scheme to destroy Japan to prevent the country's future economic reign. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=2&ls=1 Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/www.legionpodcasts.com/categ...
This episode dives into the complexities of "Godzilla vs. Biollante," exploring the mad science, genetic engineering, and geopolitical commentary within the film. The hosts discuss the film's plot, character motivations, and the recurring themes of biological warfare. They also share personal anecdotes and critique the film's pacing and dialogue.
The Japanese government suppresses news of Godzilla's resurrection as political tensions increase between the US and USSR, both of whom are willing to bomb Japan to stop the monster. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574951?mt=2&...
An Interpol investigation uncovers a shunned biologist, his cyborg daughter, and their monstrous dinosaur, entwined in an alien plot to resurrect Mechagodzilla and construct a new utopia from the ashes of humanity. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cin...
An Okinawan prophecy appears to foretell Earth's destruction at the hands of Godzilla, only for the true Godzilla to reveal his doppelganger as a mechanical alien weapon. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=2&ls=1 Androi...
The Cinema PSYOPS crew covers the wild 1973 film "Godzilla vs. Megalon," diving into its bizarre plot involving underground civilizations, a stolen robot named Jet Jaguar, and the titular monster battle. They analyze the film's extensive use of stock footage and reused effects, while humorously dissecting its absurd elements and the peculiar design choices. The hosts also discuss the potential dangers of advanced AI and the bleak state of the world, contrasting it with the escapism of giant monster movies.
After a manga artist and his friends uncover a plot by his employers at an amusement park to lure Ghidorah and Gigan to Earth, Godzilla and Anguirus set out to aid in defeating the alien invaders. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id10375...
Godzilla fights pollution in the form of living sludge found by a scientist and his son. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574951?mt=2&ls=1 Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/www.legionpodcasts.com/category/cinema-psyops/fe...
In 1999, a race of she-aliens, the Kilaaks, brainwash Earth's monsters into attacking major cities, prompting a team of astronauts to stop the invaders while the monsters battle Ghidorah. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=...
The evil Dr. Hu captures King Kong to dig for Element X when his robot duplicate, Mecha-Kong, is unable to do the job, but Kong soon escapes and battles his doppelgänger. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=2&ls=1 Androi...
In a mountainous region of Japan, Lord Arakawa kidnaps the men of nearby villages to use as slave labor, producing gunpowder from his sulfur pits. A band of young boys decide to rescue their enslaved fathers on their own. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...
After conquering a village, an evil warlord sets his sights on another by the lakeside. He kidnaps a village local and offers an ultimatum to the villagers to hand over one of its protectors in exchange for their release. But, the brave people defy the evil doers and decide to fight for their freedom and homeland themselves. When their sacrifices seem in vain, they pray to their stone god to awaken and fight for them. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: h...
A samurai lord of a once peaceful village is murdered by one of his own men who then claims the throne. In order to keep this power the murderer must eliminate his heirs, forcing the lord's two small children to flee into the woods, where they conceal themselves near the huge stone statue of Daimajin, the god of their village. After 10 years, the new samurai lord has proven to be very brutal and merciless towards the villagers with no limits. The princess prays for Daimajin to awaken and to use ...
Astronauts encounter the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save them from "Monster Zero”, but when one of the astronauts romances a mysterious woman, he uncovers Xilien's true intentions. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id10375749...
Godzilla, Rodan and Mothra team up to save mankind from the deadliest threat of all, a fire-breathing space monster named King Ghidorah. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=2&ls=1 Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/...
Japan comes under attack from two monsters in a giant monster battle between a rampaging Godzilla and the colossal genetically engineered moth called Mothra. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=2&ls=1 Android: https://su...
King Kong and Godzilla go head-to-head in an epic battle of the beast when the giant gorilla escapes from captivity in Japan and squares up to the recently thawed lizard. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=2&ls=1 Androi...
An expedition to Infant Island uncovers a native tribe and twin tiny fairy priestesses of a mythical deity, who sets out to rescue the pair after they are kidnapped by a greedy businessman. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?m...
A mining engineer investigates the deaths of his colleagues, discovering prehistoric nymphs and a creature capable of flying at supersonic speeds and wreaking havoc while doing it. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=2&l...
Fishing scout pilots are startled to discover a second Godzilla and a new monster called Anguirus, both of which make their way to Osaka as Japan braces to relieve the horror of Godzilla once more. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037...
Underwater hydrogen bomb testing awakens a fire-breathing monster from its centuries-long sleep, and it soon starts to terrorize Japan. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhrer6s?si=7M_fLKDsRomBgiowA0WWOA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-psyops/id1037574921?mt=2&ls=1 Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/w...
After saving New York City from a ghost attack, the Ghostbusters are disbanded for demolishing parts of the city during the battle. The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business and save the city once again. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/DGwk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PhshKRtKhh4ESfKhre...
After the members of a team of scientists lose their cushy positions at a university in New York City, they decide to become "ghostbusters" to wage a high-tech battle with the supernatural for money. They stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, a doorway that will release evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters must now save New York from complete destruction. Legion Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts/posts Legion Discord: https://discord.gg/HdkpsK3CZv PocketCasts: https://pca.st/...
