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Monsters Vs Men

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With attention to detail and an appreciation for the genre, a film snob and a fanboy explore the meaning behind monster movies.
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Episodes

The Wrath of Daimajin

Eric and Alex wonder if Daimajin's Wrath carves its own path, or does it follow a similar trajectory, feeling like it was made in a factory? Are the kids super cool, or does their acting make them look like fools? Can an ounce of water kill a man, according to this movie, it can.

Oct 04, 202139 minEp. 111

The Return of Daimajin

Eric and Alex as if the Return of Daimajin is more of the same? And even if so, is that lame? Does the entombed god get flirty, or is the craftmanship of the film just dirty?

Sep 27, 202141 minEp. 110

Daimajin

Eric and Alex are left wondering if Daimajin is a win, or whether all of the praise is a sin. Is this a Godzilla with samurai? Does it's presence make us scream to the sky and ask why? I think that's enough of this rhy(me).

Sep 20, 202139 minEp. 109

Evangelion 3.0 + 1.01

Eric and Alex have reached the end. Does the ending offend or manage to ascend? Does it fit the series, or just make us feel weary? Does Anno's ending have a grand scale, or is the ending just a pool of LCL?

Sep 13, 202150 minEp. 108

Evangelion 3.33

Eric and Alex descend of the third Evangelion film of the bunch, does it make their nose scrunch? Or does it make us give the air a punch. Is the return of Kaworu something to behold, or does it play out like something far from bold, except everyone's old?

Sep 06, 202142 minEp. 107

Evangelion 1.11 & 2.22

Eric and Alex tackle the first two movies of the Rebuild Saga. Is it incredible, or bitter and inedible? Is Pen Pen the true hero of the series? Or is it a character that leaves us dreary? Are the changes substantial? Or should this rebuild be dismantled?

Aug 30, 202150 minEp. 106

The End of Evangelion

Eric and Alex discuss The End, and try to determine if it offends. The End of Evangelion is something to behold, but does it pay off to be so bold? Or does it just leave us cold? While things tend to get a little sticky, tackling these themes can get tricky.

Aug 23, 202155 minEp. 105

Neon Genesis Evangelion Part 2 (Ep. 14 - 26)

Eric and Alex come down on a final verdict for the legendary anime. Is the ending sweet? Or does it collapse on it's own feet. While the ending is bonkers, is it satisfying to see what Shinji conquers?

Aug 16, 202159 minEp. 104

Neon Genesis Evangelion Part 1 (Ep 1 - 13)

Eric and Alex are ready to get a little heady, as anime go this one's quit deep, and this episodes length is a little steep. Get in the Eva Shinji, cause this show is super bingey. Find out our opinions on the controversial Neon Genesis Evangelion on this episode of Monsters Vs Men.

Aug 09, 202158 minEp. 103

Godzilla Singular Point Pt. 2

Eric and Alex celebrate their 100th episode the only way that is fitting for MvM. With the end of Godzilla Singular Point! Join us on this celebratory episode that asks, was Professor Lee used to her fullest utility? Or was her presence of no consequence. Does the show make sense, or does it need quickly need to be dispense(d)?

Aug 02, 202157 minEp. 102

Godzilla Singular Point Pt. 1 Ep. 1-7

Eric and Alex tackle Godzilla Singular Point, and determine if the first half gets to the point. Is the science too heady? Is our favorite character Jetty?

Jul 26, 202153 minEp. 101

SSSS Dynazenon ft. Professor Kaiju

Eric and Alex Are joined by Professor Kaiju, to discuss if the themes in SSSS Dynazenon make us blue. We discuss who we ship and if the characters make us throw a fit.

Jul 19, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 100

21st Century Monster Madness

Eric and Alex have arrived at the big dance. Which movie makes the most of it's big chance? Listen to find out which film can tout that it has the most clout

Jul 12, 202138 minEp. 99

Psycho Goreman

Eric and Alex discuss if Psycho Goreman is just a bore, man. Or if it is a rough gem with too few sins. We also discuss if concept is enough for a movie to succeed, and if the characters are more lively than weeds.

Jul 05, 202148 minEp. 98

Love and Monsters

Eric and Alex can't agree on Love and Monsters. Is it gem or does it belong in a bin? Are we interested in Joel's journey, or is this story so slow it belongs on a gurney?

Jun 28, 202143 minEp. 97

Howl From Beyond the Fog

Eric and Alex discuss the monster beyond the fog. Is the acting stiff like a log or as lively as a frog. Did we think the effects were stellar or did we think these props should be burnt in a smelter?

Jun 21, 202140 minEp. 96

The Mist

Eric and Alex are all depressed because the atmosphere in The Mist is so suppressed. we discuss if the ending has any meaning, or is it just there to send viewers careening. Are the concepts here good enough to stand on their own or are they half-grown?

Jun 14, 202155 minEp. 95

The Ritual

Eric and Alex discuss if their love for The Ritual is habitual. Is this movie a successful allegory, or does it ditch it all to get a little gory?

Jun 07, 202145 minEp. 94

Colossal ft. Cece Cornett and Neely Neely

Eric and Alex are joined by their wives Cece and Neely to watch Colossal. We debate if the movies jump in tone is docile or does it give us a jostle? Are the monster elements necessary or do they belong in a cemetery?

May 31, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 93

The Host

Eric and Alex discuss if this is The Host with the most or if it doesn't deserve to boast. Are the family dynamics great? Do they deserve their fate? Also we discuss if the monster is creative or something more flatulative?

May 24, 202149 minEp. 92

Underwater

Eric and Alex discuss if the characters in Underwater are paper thin, or maybe they're a memorable bunch of women and men. Are the monster designs cool? Or are they dull and make us drool?

May 17, 202144 minEp. 91

Attack The Block

Eric and Alex discuss if the messaging of Attack the Block is presented in a way that rocks or is just a wet sock worthy of a mock. Are the characters sympathetic or not something to be celebrated?

May 10, 202142 minEp. 90

Trollhunter

Eric and Alex discuss if Hans is the next Captain Douglas Gordon and if the films length suffers from boredom. Is the film a tonal success or is it a mess just like the troll pests. Is the comedy in the Trollhunter gold or does it grow old? Find out on this episode of MvM!

May 03, 202146 minEp. 89

The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms

Does the Beast From 20,000 Fathoms deserve to loom like a phantom or does it to deserve to be forgotten because it's rotten? Eric and Alex also discuss if the film deserves its credit for many ideas, or is it unimpressive?

Apr 26, 202139 minEp. 88

Pacific Rim: The Black Pt. 1

Eric and Alex talk boy kaiju and if its insane. Plus robot kaiju, and angry men named Shane. And what do we think about the mysteries? Do we get tired of watching our leads flee? Check out here on MVM!

Apr 19, 202133 minEp. 87

Godzilla Vs Kong Panel ft. Destinie, Lisa, and Nathan

Eric and Alex take a backseat as Destinie (@Kaijuhime), Lisa (@lisanaffziger), and Nathan (@OG_Zimzilla99) discuss everything Godzilla Vs Kong, hollow earth, color palettes, and even monster romance.

Apr 12, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 86

Eric V Chris Stewardson

Eric talks to Chris about his 1 out of 5 star review for GVK, and they delve into a number of other topics relating to the movie, the fandom, and the expectations we should put on genre films.

Apr 09, 202150 minEp. 85

Godzilla Vs Kong

Eric and Alex discuss the event we've all been waiting for! Godzilla Vs Kong! Did it live up to the hype? Was there so much as a gripe? When the final battle ensues, is there so much as an excuse? Plus the Theometer comes back out of retirement!

Apr 05, 202158 minEp. 84

Godzilla Vs Kong: Hypeisode

Eric and Alex bring on Andrew Roebuck and Fae Baesir for an episode all about expectations for GVK. What will make us hate it? What will make us love it? Do we care if we get spoiled or not? Is being a Canadian a mark for or against Andrew? Find out this week on MVM!

Mar 30, 202149 minEp. 82
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