Afternoon Delights
The Evolution of ‘Rampage’ Games
Bits & Beats looks at the evolution of the Rampage from 1986 to 2019 and how the Midway video game of giant monsters smashing has changed over the year.
MONSTER ROLL (2012)
Dan Blank’s 2012 short film MONSTER ROLL pits a crew of sushi chefs against a vengeful cephalopod kaiju.
GIANT GOD WARRIOR APPEARS IN TOKYO
Cultural juggernaut Hideaki Anno revisits his first major anime sequence from NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND with this short film reimagining the God Warrior sequence.
Brendan Tenold’s Cult Movie Reviews: ‘REPTILIAN’
There are far more Kaiju films beyond the Godzillas, Gameras, and Kongs than dreamt of in your philosophy. Youtuber, Kaiju expert, and openly Canadian Brandon Tenold revisits the forgotten 1999 Kaiju movie, REPTILIAN.
Coming Out (2020)
An incredible stop motion two-minute short film by Cress Maeve Beer full of hilarity and sincerity where Godzilla and Minya are able to better understand each other.
The Importance of Godzilla vs. Kong
A video essay by Up From The Depths chronicles how KING KONG VS. GODZILLA changed filmmaking and how that fed the legacy leading up to GODZILLA VS. KONG.
Michael Giacchino’s “Roar!” from CLOVERFIELD
Michael Giacchino’s “Roar!”, an original musical composition written for and used in CLOVERFIELD, needs to be heard by more people.
Kaiju Big Battel - “Betrayal” Rundown
Highlighting Kaiju Big Battel, a wrestling outfit in which giant monsters with larger-than-life personalities fight it out in the squared circle.
‘The History of Kongfrontation’
From 1990 to 2002, one of the most popular activities at Universal Studios Florida was Kongfrontation. The outstanding YouTube channel Defunctland looks back at the King Kong-based theme park attractions.
‘The Super Giants’ Comedy Pilot
The classic tokusatsu series The Space Giants receives a new dub from Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, and Eric Fensler on this fun and forgotten pilot project. #Kaijuly2021
Super Bowl XL Hummer Commercial (2006)
A bit of unfettered capitalism filtered through this fun, giant monster-filled commercial for Hummer that aired during Super Bowl XL.
BAMBI MEETS GODZILLA (1969)
The classic animated short film from 1969 where two titans of cinema finally unite onscreen.
“Werner Herzog Reviews A Hotel On Yelp”
Fun animation by YouTuber Gee Whiz of a portion of a Comedy Bang! Bang! live show. Werner Herzog (Paul F. Tompkins) reads his Yelp review for a local hotel while plunging into the chaotic heart of the universe.
“Verbatim: What Is A Photocopier?”
Director Brett Weiner’s short film uses the literal transcript of a deposition to reveal an increasingly absurd line of questioning and response.
“Common People” Fan Edit
A fan edit of William Shatner’s version of “Common People” using footage from Star Trek.
Conan Week—My Coco
Conan Week, recognizing Conan O’Brien’s last episode as a late night host, ends today with a look back at some of my favorite moments from the delightful comedic innovator.
Conan Week—Satellite TV Channels
For Conan Week, recognizing Conan O’Brien’s last episode airing tonight, here’s a video covering the greatest hits of one of the best recurring sketches from the Late Night years, Satellite TV Channels. It’s a joyous mix of bugnuts hilarity.
Conan Week—Dudez A-Plenti
On Thursday, June 24, Conan O’Brien will record his last talk show on TV. Here’s a classic bit from April 2000 in which the comedy giant assembles his own boy band, Dudez A-Plenti.
Conan Week—Driving Lessons
A short video to break up the monotony of daily life and provide some entertainment for the remainder of the day.
Conan Week—All Kids Audience
A short video to break up the monotony of daily life and provide some entertainment for the remainder of the day.

