tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post8689931966748088928..comments2024-03-27T20:35:30.401-07:00Comments on Cool Ass Cinema: Cool Ass Cinema Book Reviews: Japan Edition! Godzilla Promo books & Film Reviewsvenoms5http://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-83054405489963265962010-04-25T11:32:34.938-07:002010-04-25T11:32:34.938-07:00Sounds good! We'll have to exchange notes on h...Sounds good! We'll have to exchange notes on how it will be done. <br /><br />Speaking of Japanese sci fi, I am finishing up a review on GORATH right now. I think it's something you might be interested in.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-6288102457106068472010-04-25T11:18:24.168-07:002010-04-25T11:18:24.168-07:00GvM was the iconic look for me once I went through...GvM was <i>the</i> iconic look for me once I went through all of the films in the first round, but I love the original, dig the bulldog look of the Heisei era, and really like the Millenium redesign as well. We may have to team up for a crossover post on both blogs for the costume coverage since you are so much more familiar with all of the films =D<br /><br />I want to finish Brothers' book and Japans Biggest Mon-Star before making a second run through the series, after which I would love to work on a costume post, lets plan for some sort of collaboration!I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-57336838475542597622010-04-25T06:22:03.090-07:002010-04-25T06:22:03.090-07:00A couple of them are partial to me. The one seen i...A couple of them are partial to me. The one seen in the two Mechagodzilla films from the 70's are a favorite. The suit is modified a bit in the second one, but overall, G had this scrappy bulldog look to him which I thought was cool. The Millennium series costumes, minus the elephantine design of GMK, are another favorite. The one used in GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA (1964) is a fan favorite overall it seems. In terms of Godzilla's roar, I really loved the deep guttural tone of the big guy in GODZILLA (1984), GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE (1989) and GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH (1992). It was really imposing and made him sound like a massive beast. The old style roar was fine, it just made him sound more playful.<br /><br />A good idea, Carl! Maybe you can do the honors since it's your idea? I think it would be a fascinating post.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-4694025548124790602010-04-24T17:52:59.674-07:002010-04-24T17:52:59.674-07:00Addendum: Maybe this discussion is better suited f...Addendum: Maybe this discussion is better suited for a full fledged post? =DI Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-37909377508610177642010-04-24T16:27:48.461-07:002010-04-24T16:27:48.461-07:00V do you like the Millenium Series redesign for bi...V do you like the Millenium Series redesign for big G over the other incarnations of the character? What costume is your favorite version throughout the years, and which do you feel is the definitive Godzilla that most people think of when they hear the name?I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-58348618384230263292010-04-24T13:27:46.712-07:002010-04-24T13:27:46.712-07:00Carl, these promo books are stunning at the amount...Carl, these promo books are stunning at the amount of pics and the layouts of them throughout are amazing. Especially the behind the scenes stuff. Fantastic! If possible, I may post some pics from them if I can keep from breaking the spines. The pages are rather thick, too.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-65867016869203380532010-04-24T09:49:58.862-07:002010-04-24T09:49:58.862-07:00Im sure these books look fantastic, if only a sing...Im sure these books look fantastic, if only a single read could provide the awesome glossies in the promo books and the more awesome information in MUSHROOM MEN or JAPAN'S BIGGEST MON-STAR! <br /><br />Of the films, i am still partial to GMAOA, I absolutely 100% loved the approach and the mythical qualities of the picture, even if Mothra and King G get the beat down way too easily. TERROR OF MECHAG will be the definitive MechaG film in my book VI Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-60155979371957298912010-04-23T12:34:24.627-07:002010-04-23T12:34:24.627-07:00@ Francisco: Speaking for myself, I still enjoy th...@ Francisco: Speaking for myself, I still enjoy the movies because it's part of my childhood that I still hold onto. I would like to think that a lot of people who enjoy things that are labeled "For children only" are attracted to them for that very reason--because they are big kids at heart.<br /><br />But then, a handful of these movies weren't geared towards kids, anyways. It was only after producers noticed so many small fry were attending that the tone was altered more towards younger sensibilities. <br /><br />The Japanese have a very fanciful approach to their sci fi movies. They're almost like live action animes would be a way for me to describe it.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-50916738699765474972010-04-23T12:29:40.359-07:002010-04-23T12:29:40.359-07:00@ Mark: A friend of mine has connections in Japan ...@ Mark: A friend of mine has connections in Japan so I guess that would be an easy way if you know anyone over there. I got these at a Chiller Con so that's one avenue to pursue. They had a bunch more, but these were the only ones I wanted. I think they were either $20 or $25 a piece.<br /><br />I totally agree about the layouts. Simply outstanding! The Japanese have one helluva great way of promoting their product.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-85099878621778072232010-04-23T06:41:31.118-07:002010-04-23T06:41:31.118-07:00Dont know why I have never gotten into the whole G...Dont know why I have never gotten into the whole Godzilla thing.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467807781586384838.post-81341798610827947812010-04-23T02:27:27.514-07:002010-04-23T02:27:27.514-07:00I love these kind of books - the layouts are fanta...I love these kind of books - the layouts are fantastic and the photos make the effects look great.<br /><br />The main problem is trying to find information about their existence and their contents in English, let alone where to buy them outside of Japan.<br /><br />We used to have a great Japanese bookstore stock these in north London, but unfortunately it's closed now.Mark Hodgsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744056312268440003noreply@blogger.com