Author Archives: Robert Hood

Talk to the Crest

Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 by Robert Hood

Recent palaeontological research suggests that those spectacular crests that adorn the heads of the duck-billed type of dinosaur may have been used to communicate. “The struc­tures con­tain ex­tremely long, con­vo­lut­ed na­sal pas­sages that loop up over the tops of their … Continue reading →

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Kaiju Picture Set

Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 by Robert Hood

Check out this excellent set of kaiju illustrations, featuring Godzilla, Gamera and their over-sized mates. The artistic style is consistent throughout so I assume the pictures are by the same artist, and the indications are that he is Japanese and … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Giant Squids, Godzilla, Pictorial art | 2 Comments

Wanted! People To Get Eaten By Bugs

Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 by Robert Hood

Here’s what is needed: Adult being eaten by giant insect, screaming, being thrown around, running and ultimately dying on camera. Crowds of people running from the giant insects, and possibly being chased down by the monsters and eaten. This includes … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, It's True! Really! | 5 Comments

Not Quite the Return of Gorgo

Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 by Robert Hood

Britain’s answer to Japan’s iconic Gojira [aka Godzilla] featured the rather clever concept of a large sea monster captured and returned to London by authorities, who are soon enough dismayed to discover that it is only a little ‘un. Now … Continue reading →

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New: Das Wunder von Loch Ness

Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 by Robert Hood

Das Wunder von Loch Ness [lit. The Wonder of Loch Ness; aka The Secret of Loch Ness] (Germany-2008; dir. Michael Rowitz) Thanks to our friends The Gualagon Team, the Backbrain can tell you a bit more about this new German-produced … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Giant Monsters, Lake Monsters, News | 8 Comments

Real Ghosts in Babylon?

Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 by Robert Hood

It’s quite a coup when you get the original actors, all dead, to cameo in your movie about the silent era of Hollywood — without splicing in old footage or engaging in CGI re-constructions. Director Alex Monty Canawati’s silent, black-and-white … Continue reading →

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Giant Snake Found!

Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 by Robert Hood

OK, it’s not as big as this one (sighted at Mesa Del Sol, Albuquerque NM), but the idea of a giant snake 12.8 metres in length (that’s about 40 foot long) is fairly daunting. We’re used to them in films … Continue reading →

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Burroughing for Monsters

Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 by Robert Hood

With the proposed big studio John Carter of Mars project still slated for 2012 — “reimagined at Pixar as a half animation/half live action project”, having gone through a gamut of directors (from Robert Rodriguez, to Kerry Conran of Sky … Continue reading →

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New: George’s Intervention

Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 by Robert Hood

So your friend is a zombie. How would you handle the problem? With group therapy? George’s Intervention (US-[in production]; dir. J.T. Seaton) George’s friends have gathered for an intervention… George’s intervention. You see, George is a zombie. And his friends … Continue reading →

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Rock ‘n’ Reels

Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 by Robert Hood

Okay, before we get down to it, watch this: What you’ve just experienced is a trailer for a documentary about one of the most infamous indie filmmakers you’ve never heard of, David “The Rock” Nelson. Nelson has produced over 30 … Continue reading →

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