Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, 2D Ed.

ISBN-13: 9781476672946 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 286 str.

David Kalat

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This updated critical account of the Godzilla movie franchise explores the fascinating story behind Japan's most famous movie monster and its development from black-and-white arthouse allegory to international commercial juggernaut. Reviled by critics but boasting a dedicated cult following, the films of the Godzilla franchise provide a unique window into the national identities of both Japan and the US.

Spis treści

• Preface to the New Edition
• Introduction
• A Note on the Text
• PART ONE: King Kong vs. Godzilla
• G for Giant
• Gojira
• Godzilla Conquers America (and America Conquers Godzilla)
• Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
• Godzilla Raids Again
• Rodan
• Varan the Unbelievable
• Mothra
• King Kong vs. Godzilla
• Tsuburaya Enterprises
• PART TWO: Monsterland
• Mothra vs. Godzilla
• Ghidrah, The Three- Headed Monster
• Invasion of Astro- Monster
• Monsters Inc.
• Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster
• Son of Godzilla
• Destroy All Monsters
• All Monsters Attack
• PART THREE: Something Funny's Going On
• Survival of the Silliest
• Godzilla vs. Hedorah
• Godzilla vs. Gigan
• Godzilla vs. Ultraman
• Godzilla vs. Megalon
• Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
• Terror of Mechagodzilla
• The Crook, the Geek, the Reporter, and His Lover
• PART FOUR: The Return of Godzilla
• Waiting for Godzilla
• The Return of Godzilla
• Godzilla
• Godzilla vs. Biollante
• Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
• Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth
• Godzilla vs. the Gryphon
• Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
• Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla
• Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
• PART FIVE: The Godzilla Millennium
• Godzilla vs. Godzilla
• Godzilla
• Godzilla
• Godzilla x. Megaguirus
• Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All- Out Attack
• Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla
• Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
• Godzilla Final Wars
• Epilogue
• Chapter Notes
• Bibliography
• Index