This just in. Tokyo is under attack! Not really but it is a common theme in movies like Monster Zero, King Kong Escapes, War of the Garganutians and the list goes on. Many an afternoon was spent suspending reality while the likes of Tokyo and New York City were laid waste by rubberized behemoths. What can you say other than these films rule! A huge domo arigato to the folks at Toho Studios for all their creativity and humor. Check out all the movie trailers on this special edition of YouTube Tuesday after the turn.
Monster Zero
King Kong Escapes
Destroy All Monsters
Frankenstein Conquers the World
War of the Gargantuans
King Kong vs Godzilla
Godzilla vs Mothara
Godzilla vs the Smog Monster
Before I had skateboarding (or tennis), I had Famous Monsters magazine- a huge influence in retrospect.
Specter Man and Space Giants (Goldar, Silvar & Gam) on WGN after school! My kid has a remote control rubber godzilla now.
Fun to say “One huge domo arigato” in your best O.C. surfer accent.