Rodan (1956)
Episode description
It's a bird, it's a plane... it's Rodan, the giant flying monster! But would you believe it's also a horror movie delving into the plight of the underclass through the lens of coal miners, a sci-fi movie with killer bugs, and that it has an absolutely unpredictable final act twist? We talk yet another fascinating enty from Ishirō Honda -- including what makes it so close to the original Godzilla, the advancements in Tsubaraya's miniatures, the gorgeous cinematography, gay dinosaurs, and more! Plus, we answer some listener mail.
Episode cover art by: John Snyder
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Theme song: "BIO WARS - Synth Cover" by Kweer Kaiju
Sources include:
Ishirō Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa by Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski
A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series by David Kalat
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