No Gods, No Monsters

Episode 53: Shin Ultraman (2022): First Impressions

We saw this highly anticipated spiritual follow-up to Shin Godzilla during its short US theatrical release. Tune in for our initial thoughts!

Episode 52: Godzilla vs Gigan (1972)

Solid monster action: check.
Environmental allegory: check.
Space fascists twisting the word “peace” while trying to replace the world’s kaiju with amusement park rides: check.

What doesn’t this movie have?

Ready your balloons and unholster your corn cobs—it’s Gigan time.

Episode 51: Gremlins (1984)

It’s a Christmas movie! We talk about consumerism and the dark side of the holiday, along with how aspects of the film tie into the political landscape of the ‘80s. Who are the Gremlins? What do they represent? What do they say about us?

Episode 50: Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971) ft. Bracken

It’s our 50th episode!! In honor of this milestone we discussed one of the most unique and polarizing Godzilla films of all time. Join us and our guest Bracken as we celebrate this vibrant, sludgy mix of psychedelia and environmentalism.

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Episode 49: Gamera vs Zigra (1971)

It may not be the best environmental kaiju film of 1971, but it has Gamera in it! Join us as we discuss Gamera vs Zigra 

Episode 48: Prince Of Darkness (1987)

A Halloween special! Take a seat around the fire as we talk about this film’s portrayal of gender and sexuality, class dynamics, science and faith, and of course Alice Cooper.

Episode 47: Severed (2005)

It’s forest defenders vs. loggers—vs. zombies!? How could this not be good?? We’ll tell you as we talk direct action tactics, genetic engineering, corporate power, and what, if anything, this movie is trying to say.

Earth First! Direct Action Manual:

https://archive.org/details/direct_action_manual_3

Ecodefense: A Field Guide to Monkeywrenching:

https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/various-authors-ecodefense-a-field-guide-to-monkeywrenching

Defend the Atlanta Forest:

https://defendtheatlantaforest.org

Who Bombed Judi Bari?:

https://youtu.be/HWApxvSjMKY

Episode 46: Space Amoeba (1970)

This Ishiro Honda kaiju film—a lesser known member of the Godzilla expanded universe(s)—sparked discussions of imperialism, colonization, tourism, and of course the pros and cons of getting married in a coma.

Episode 45: Gamera vs. Jiger (1970)

Both in terms of critical analysis and raunchy humor, this may be the most fun we've had talking about a Gamera film yet.

Episode 44: Jaws (1975)

Jaws was just re-released in theaters in IMAX and 3D, so we decided to take an in-depth look at the first ever summer blockbuster. Join us as we discuss Spielberg, the meanings behind the class divisions on the ship, hunting our demons, and a whole lot more.