Category Archives: Daikaiju

Update: G

Posted on Monday, July 7, 2008 by Robert Hood

The juggernaut that is the daikaiju eiga genre rolls on with G — a great-looking new independent Japanese film that Backbrain queried a while back. Then, information on the film was scarce. Now, a cornucopia of detail has come in, … Continue reading →

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Godzilla ’94 “2-D Trailer”

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2008 by Robert Hood

Todd Tennant has created an imaginary trailer for his graphic novel version of the US Godzilla film that never was — you know, the one scripted by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio that Jan De Bont was set to make … Continue reading →

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Deep Sea Monster Reigo

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2008 by Robert Hood

With Godzilla in [hopefully temporary] retirement, Japanese filmmakers seem inspired to experiment with new and different approaches to the daikaiju eiga genre, producing films such as Dai-Nipponjin (2007; dir. Hitoshi Matsumoto) [aka Big Man Japan], Girara-no Gyakushuu Touyaku Samitto Kiki … Continue reading →

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Godzilla Zero Hour: A History Part 1

Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 by Robert Hood

A History of Godzilla Zero Hour: Part One An Account by Franz Vorenkamp The events that would inevitably set Godzilla Zero Hour in motion took place while I was attempting to enjoy a fairly mediocre lunch during my senior year … Continue reading →

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Godzilla Zero Hour: Introduction Part 2

Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008 by Robert Hood

More Details on Godzilla Zero Hour Franz Vorenkamp reveals more about his GZH project in the lead-up to its 5 July G-Fest premiere. What’s the deal with the soundtrack? It’s all original stuff composed by Bob Harrington. Some of it … Continue reading →

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Godzilla Zero Hour: Introduction Part 1

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 by Robert Hood

A week or so ago I put up the latest pictures from Franz Vorenkamp’s much-anticipated Godzilla Zero Hour project. The colourful and spectacular scenes of Gigan — along with some test animation I’ve seen but am forbidden to put online … Continue reading →

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G: Where Did This Come From?

Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 by Robert Hood

I don’t know what this is, or who directed it — but in the fashion of the time it seems to have the code-like title [G], which — when applied to a giant monster movie — automatically evokes the spectre … Continue reading →

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Essential Daikaiju

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2008 by Robert Hood

This entry comes as a fill-in while I’m working on a number of interview articles for Undead Backbrain. It is potentially controversial — at least for those who find being controversial in regards to giant monster films a reasonable way … Continue reading →

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Update: New Zero Trooper F Trailer

Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 by Robert Hood

Remember the low budget Ultraman take-off that I’ve mentioned before? The one that was looking mighty good, despite its non-existent budget? Well, now an official trailer has appeared: For past posts — including the film’s opening sequence — go here. … Continue reading →

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Godzilla Zero Hour

Posted on Friday, June 13, 2008 by Robert Hood

The latest images from Franz Vorenkamp’s fan-based film project, Godzilla Zero Hour, reveal a level of spectacle and understanding of the mythos of the Big G that has been lacking in mainstream Hollywood productions (okay, there has only ever been … Continue reading →

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