THE DEVILS REIGN: DAIKAIJU The submission deadline has passed, but uploads are still being taken this week if you are running behind. The submission form is still active. We are very pleased with the hundreds of pieces submitted for the book and exhibition coming from HOWL towards the end of this year. We’ll be making selections over the the coming weeks. Daikaiju fans are in for a real treat! Here’s to celebrating our new golden age of giant monsters! We salute Gareth Edwards’ evocative GODZILLA, and Jordan Vogt-Roberts triumphant KONG: SKULL ISLAND, as well as upcoming Legendary MONSTERVERSE productions GODZILLA: KING OF […]
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For Godzilla fans, Magus Gilmore presents his thoughts about Gareth Edwards’ film and also discusses previous giant monster movies. This daikaiju-sized article is in two parts: Part 1 http://hpoelzig.tumblr.com/post/103900103907/godzilla-renewed-part-1 Part 2 http://hpoelzig.tumblr.com/post/103900259092/godzilla-renewed-part-2
On November 3, 1954, Toho released this dark anti-nuclear parable that would become the foundation of a lasting series of films ranging from the serious to the silly. Thanks to Gareth Edwards, Gojira has been resurrected once again to serve as a metaphorical warning concerning mankind’s hubris and rash disrespect for our planet’s ecosystem that could lead to the destruction of our species as well as many others. I celebrate the continuing legacy of the King of the Monsters, a potent archetype that lumbers through the consciousness of many, a cross-cultural behemoth who should goad us towards more responsible behavior, […]