Eric and Alex tackle the second film in Kaneko's Gamera Trilogy, and have a lot to say about it. Is Legion(s) cool? Are the spiritual elements welcome? Does the film surpass it's predecessor? Plus, Jack joins us for our awards!
Eric and Alex have made it to the first of the highly praised Gamera Heisei Trilogy. Will they be on board? Or will the have snored? Plus, two special guests join us, Kyle and Rob from Tokyo Lives! After the interview, we give our awards, plus two bonus awards created by our guests!
This is a sample of what to expect from MVM+, which is available exclusively through Patreon (except this time). Eric and Alex bring Matt from Kaiju Transmissions and Michael from Kaiju Groupie onto MvM+ to discuss each of our top 5 original Ultraman episodes. You can find out Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mvmpod
Eric and Alex return for our second Showa Era Showdown, this time starring everyones' favorite overgrown turtle, Gamera! we discuss the ups, and downs of the maligned Showa Era, if it deserves all the hate, and then of course, the definitive rankings list.
Eric and Alex watch the maligned final film of the Gamera Showa Era. Does it earn its reputation or is it the greatest thing in all of creation? Our answers might surprise you. Plus Eric and Alex are then joined by our wives, Cece Cornet and Neely Neely, to give some surprising takes.
Eric and Alex ask the question, when Shark and Turtles dance, does it make us prance, or make us want to kill it with a lance. Can comedy save the turtle from extinction, or is a classic piece of fiction? Plus Henry The Host from It Came From a Monster Movie podcast, joins us for a interview and awards.
Eric and Alex tackle Gamera Vs Jiger, is it underrated, or does it deserve to be berated? Is it smooth or does it groove? Is it good to learn Gamera inside and out, or was it something we could have lived without? Plus Andrew Cassady returns to join us for our awards!
Eric and Alex bring on special guest Matt Frank to discuss his involvement with the Gamera box set that is being released by Arrow. We also discuss knife wielding Kaiju, Space Women, a frozen planet, and if dumb kids make a movie better.
Eric and Alex dive into the first Gamera film to use stock footage... a lot. But do we come away positive or is this film derivative? Also we are joined by the writer of the Gamera comic book The Last Hope, that is part of the Gamera box set that is being released by Arrow. We talk to him about what it's like to work on such a project, and why Gamera Vs Viras is so appealing, plus he joins us for our awards. If you want to join out Patreon you can find us a https://www.patreon.com/mvmpod...
Eric and Alex discuss is Gamera Vs Gyaos is the best Gamera film yet, or does it fail to meet the expectations set? Is Gyaos super cool, or does he just look like a fool? We also bring on Matt from Monstrosities Tokusatsu Vlog for a interview and our awards. You can find Matt's work here: https://www.youtube.com/user/thirdactfilms/ You can also support us at https://www.patreon.com/mvmpod...
Monsters Vs Men tackles the second film of the Gamera series. With a monster who oozes purple blood, is this movie good or is it crud? We also discuss if this movie would have been better without the monsters, and why the villain a standout. Then Travis and Michael from Kaiju Weekly join us for our awards. Also check out our patreon at: patreon.com/mvmpod
Eric and Alex dive into the first movie of the Gamera series. Is it fly like Gamera? Or does it feel like flim-flam(era). We give our thoughts on the big turtle, and try to determine if this series is about to curdle. Also check out our patreon at: patreon.com/mvmpod
The bombastic finale to our Godzilla series is here! Have no fear! Our final rankings will kick you in the rear. But first some self-congratulations are in order. Plus, a metric ton of guests swing by to carry the load, and one Godzilla sized surprise is revealed! Join us for the final Godzilla episode! (Until the next Godzilla episode). Join us next week for our new series, Gamera! Also check out our patreon at: patreon.com/mvmpod...
Here it is. The final Godzilla recap, before the final Godzilla recap. We rank the best and worst of the Reiwa/Legendary Era (so far) and discuss what we enjoyed about the era, and if it does anything new for the franchise. Is the Anime trilogy the best, or is King of the Monsters Blessed? Or, is it a sin to not love Shin? Find out on Monsters Vs Men!
Fae joins use for this bonus episode of MvM to discuss her impactful experience with Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and how it saved her life. We also discuss why fiction is an important means of escape and if Ghidorah deserves the top spot of Godzilla villains. Then Fae finishes the episode off with awards, and a rating and ranking. Also, Fae's smoke alarm makes several guest appearances.
Eric and Alex tackle the final film of their Godzilla series, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. While divisive with fans, Eric and Alex discuss whether this film has more depth than a lot of people give it credit for. Are the characters deeper than surface level? Do the creature designs blow all the previous ones away? Find out here for a very not controversial Monsters Vs Men!
Eric and Alex tackle the second American take on Godzilla. Is the second time a charm? Or does it cause the franchise harm? Do either of us like Ford, or does he leave us a little bored? Check it out here on Monsters Vs Men!
The Godzilla Anime Trilogy is one of the most divisive aspects of the Godzilla franchise. Eric and Alex bring on two guests to give us two unique perspectives on the film trilogy. Matt from Kaiju Transmissions elaborates on his negative perspective on the series. Then we bring on Brett Neely, who started watching these films when MvM first started, and tells us about his journey so far, and helps with our awards.
Eric and Alex dive deep into the oft-maligned finale to the oft-maligned Godzilla Anime Trilogy. Is a lack of plot a problem when big ideas are presented? Are three snake Ghidorahs better than one? Plus Blunova joins us for our rewards and a discussion about the expectations of long running franchise.
The second film of the Godzilla anime introduces Mechagodzilla... kind, and Mothra... kinda. So is the film kinda good? Or is this treatment of Godzilla kinda rude? Plus, Eric and Alex discuss if Haruo is an evolving character and if the Bilasaludo are actually villains. Finally, Taylor from Giant Monster Messages joins us for and our awards!
When Godzilla goes anime, what do Eric and Alex have to say? Our reactions about Haruo and his crew, might just surprise you. We also discuss why this film might get so much hate within the Godzilla community, and I also wonder why it sounds like Eric occasionally rubs his microphone on his face.
From boardrooms, to the flaming remains of Tokyo, Eric and Alex discuss what does and doesn't work about the fan favorite, Shin Godzilla. Is the film all fluff? Or does it just have all the right stuff? This episode has all the hard hitting question you come to expect. Do googly eyes belong on Godzilla? Why is Eric so quiet the first 15 minutes of the episode? (Technical Difficulties). And of course, what is that hanging from Godzilla's neck?
Here it is, the best episode of the Millennium (Mellainium?). Eric and Alex tackle the ranking of the Millennium Era Godzilla Films, and may come to blows at the end of it. Will GMK take the top spot? Or will it be everyone's kinda sorta, not really favorite, Godzilla 98? Probably not the latter, but listen to find out!
Godzilla ends the Millennium series with a bang. Eric and Alex have their strongest difference of opinion yet. Will the show end? After the divorce, who gets to keep Monsters Vs Men? Did Godzilla really kill 10 monsters in 30 seconds? Find out here in the Final (Not actually) episode of Monsters Vs Men.
Godzilla dances with not one, not two, but three Mothras in Tokyo SOS. Does Mechagodzilla really text? Can a dead Godzilla really befriend a mechanic? Plus Jack, or GMAN as he's known on Twitter joins us for our awards. He also has a surprising announcement, that is completely unedited, at the very end of the episode. You can follow GMAN on Twitter @GMANonScified PS Eric and Alex forget to talk about the post-credits scene that they both loved.
Here we go again! Godzilla fights his chrome relative in what could be the oddest monster origin yet. Eric and Alex discuss if Akane is a nihilist, if Alex's idea for this movie is better than this movie, and if the absolute zero canon should have just been mounted to a pole. If you'd like to donate to the gofundme for David, a past guest and host of the Kaiju Apostle Podcast, whose daughter is in the fight for her life please go here bit.ly/roarforharlow . Also don't miss our collaboration on K...
Eric and Alex tackle one of the most unique Godzilla movies. Do B-movie aesthetics make the film worse or better? Does Ghidorah work as a good guy? Can Akira Ifukube's score be surpassed by a 90's soundtrack? Find out on Monsters Vs Men!
Eric and Alex tackle the oft maligned Godzilla Vs Megaguirus, but is it really that bad? Or maybe? Just maybe? This is actually a Showa Era Godzilla film. Eric and Alex also bring back the Monsterpiece theater, featuring two returning guests, and a baby burp.
The Millennium Era finally begins for the Godzilla Franchise! While Godzilla looks better than ever, does the film make the same improvements? Plus, Michael from the Kaiju Groupie joins us for the awards, and to witness one of the worst (best) rhymes of all time. Check out The Kaiju Groupie page here https://www.facebook.com/groups/2507437162817685/
Ohhhhhh no. They say he's got to go. Go, go, Godzilla.... No, seriously, this Godzilla has got to go. This week Eric and Alex tackle the first American Godzilla film, and boy we have some mixed feelings on it. To help us sort out our feelings we bring on two very special guests, our wives. And just like the movie, after about 20 minutes in, this podcast goes off the rails.
