The Daily Beasts

For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.

Kiley Fox 10/14/26 Kiley Fox 10/14/26

UFOctober: MEATBALL MACHINE: KODOKU (2017)

A bizarre blending of sensibilities turns an alien invasion into an incredibly unique experience.

Zackery Hill 10/9/26 Zackery Hill 10/9/26

Sympathy for the devil leads to long overdue healing in J.J. Abrams’ throwback film.

Ashley Rappa 7/23/25 Ashley Rappa 7/23/25

Monsters, mechs, and the magic of Guillermo del Toro’s film.

Zackery Hill 7/8/25 Zackery Hill 7/8/25

A delirious film that lampoons as much as it loves the kaiju genre.

Brad Milne 10/11/23 Brad Milne 10/11/23

Is the remake an upgrade from the 1988 original?