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.
Number 14 — GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH
One of Godzilla’s (many) endings finds poignancy amidst the kaiju clashing.
Number 16 — GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE
A revamped Gamera brings a new era and attitude to the Tokusatsu franchise.
GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)
Humanity shines amidst the devastation in Takashi Yamazaki’s film.
GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS! (1956)
The Americanized version of the original GODZILLA is still impressive 70 years later.
GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (1995)
The end of the Heisei era brings about one of the most impressive and enduring GODZILLA films to date.
TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (1975)
The closing Godzilla film of the Shôwa era is an equal mix of darkness and goofiness.
THE WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (1966)
A crazy kaiju slobberknocker that features some weird ass creatures, Russ Tamblyn, and a surprising amount of heart.
EBIRAH, HORROR OF THE DEEP (1966)
An oft-overlooked (and downright disparaged) kaiju film gets its due.
Fourths Of July: LONE WOLF AND CUB: BABY CART IN PERIL (1972)
The fourth entry furthers the series’ greatness with its own splash of the bizarre.
Fourths Of July: THE BAD NEWS BEARS GO TO JAPAN (1978)
The underdog team of baseball ne’er-do-wells goes international in this disappointing sequel.
ROBOCOP 3 (1993)
Fred Dekker’s third entry in the series has so much promise, but mistakes were made. But hey, Kiley wrote a poem about it—so it all works out!
GAMERA VS. GYAOS (1967)
Kiley Fox reveals how GAMERA VS. GYAOS’ giant flying space turtle of death that is a friend to children everywhere is closely linked to classic Asian folklore.

