Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast

Bonus: Some Ray Harryhausen Love & the Killer Car Road Trip

May 30, 2022 08:24 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MB

Chatting about Ray Harryhausen's influence on GORGO; letting you know where we're going on June's killer car road trip. Thanks for the support, friends. Please rate, review, and follow on Instagram for more monster movie content @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

48 | Gorgo (1961)

May 23, 2022 06:12 - 46 minutes - 32.9 MB

More than the "British Godzilla", does GORGO represent the coming sexual liberation of the 1960s? Lots to break down with this unique kaiju film from across the pond! Thanks for listening, friends. Please rate and review! You can also follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Gorgo (1961)

May 23, 2022 06:12 - 46 minutes - 32.9 MB

More than the "British Godzilla", does GORGO represent the coming sexual liberation of the 1960s? Lots to break down with this unique kaiju film from across the pond! Thanks for listening, friends. Please rate and review! You can also follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Gorgo (1961, directed by Eugène Lourié) movie reviews. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

The Terminator, The Abyss, True Lies & More

May 04, 2022 08:53 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MB

We chat more about James Cameron's filmography and listen to a 1989 interview with him and David Letterman. Thanks for enjoying the show friends. We truly appreciate the support! Please rate and review. You can also follow on Instagram for more monster movie content @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Bonus: The Terminator, The Abyss, True Lies & More

May 04, 2022 08:53 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MB

We chat more about James Cameron's filmography and listen to a 1989 interview with him and David Letterman. Thanks for enjoying the show friends. We truly appreciate the support! Please rate and review. You can also follow on Instagram for more monster movie content @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Piranha II: The Spawning (1982)

April 29, 2022 00:20 - 47 minutes - 33.9 MB

Sushi anyone? How about wings? What if we had both? This movie is almost as bad as those puns. We breakdown James Cameron's directorial debut where flying piranha attack (mostly naked) beachgoers. Amazing. Thanks for listening and please let us know what you think of this one! Follow on Instagram for more monster movie talk @camp_kaiju Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Piranha II: The Spawning (1982, directed by James Cameron) movie review. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine....

47 | Piranha II: The Spawning (1982)

April 29, 2022 00:20 - 47 minutes - 33.9 MB

Sushi anyone? How about wings? What if we had both? This movie is almost as bad as those puns. We breakdown James Cameron's directorial debut where flying piranha attack (mostly naked) beachgoers. Amazing. Thanks for listening and please let us know what you think of this one! Follow on Instagram for more monster movie talk @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

47 | Piranha II: The Spawning (1981)

April 29, 2022 00:20 - 47 minutes - 33.9 MB

Sushi anyone? How about wings? What if we had both? This movie is almost as bad as those puns. We breakdown James Cameron's directorial debut where flying piranha attack (mostly naked) beachgoers. Amazing. Thanks for listening and please let us know what you think of this one! Follow on Instagram for more monster movie talk @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

Bonus: Attack of the 50 Foot Woman & War of the Colossal Beast

April 18, 2022 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MB

Enjoy some bonus material from our conversation on THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN (1957). It's a monstrous double-bill featuring two '50s sci-fi classics. Thanks for listening! Until next time, stay campy and follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Attack of the 50 Foot Woman & War of the Colossal Beast

April 18, 2022 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MB

Enjoy some bonus material from our conversation on THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN (1957). It's a monstrous double-bill featuring two '50s sci-fi classics. Thanks for listening! Until next time, stay campy and follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

The Amazing Colossal Man (1957)

April 11, 2022 15:18 - 47 minutes - 34.7 MB

Meet Glenn: an irradiated giant who enjoys long walks in the desert, shopping, and not wearing pants. He also likes quiet picnics and hittin' the Las Vegas strip. Talk about a hunka-hunka burnin' love, amiright? We're going full camp with this one folks! Thanks for listening! Until next time, stay campy and follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. "Thoughts on the Film: The Amazing Colossal Man" | OUR CULTURE MAG | https://ourculturemag.com/2020/05/20/thoughts-on-film...

46 | The Amazing Colossal Man (1957)

April 11, 2022 15:18 - 47 minutes - 34.7 MB

Meet Glenn: an irradiated giant who enjoys long walks in the desert, shopping, and not wearing pants. He also likes quiet picnics and hittin' the Las Vegas strip. Talk about a hunka-hunka burnin' love, amiright? We're going full camp with this one folks! Thanks for listening! Until next time, stay campy and follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. "Thoughts on the Film: The Amazing Colossal Man" | OUR CULTURE MAG | https://ourculturemag.com/2020/05/20/thoughts-on-film...

Colossal (2016)

March 23, 2022 15:29 - 45 minutes - 32.8 MB

What could a kaiju movie possibly have to say about female empowerment? Anne Hathaway leads this quirky, inventive & poignant film about the monsters in our lives. Thanks for listening! Until next time, stay campy and follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Colossal (2016. directed by Nacho Vigalondo) movie review. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

45 | Colossal (2016)

March 23, 2022 15:29 - 45 minutes - 32.8 MB

What could a kaiju movie possibly have to say about female empowerment? Anne Hathaway leads this quirky, inventive & poignant film about the monsters in our lives. Thanks for listening! Until next time, stay campy and follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

44 | Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)

March 12, 2022 14:22 - 42 minutes - 30.8 MB

Godzilla battles a giant flower fused with the spirit of a young girl. And that's not even the weirdest thing about this film... Here it is folks, possibly the most bonkers Godzilla movie out there. Thanks for listening! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. Benton, B. Mariofiota, T. (2022). "Japanese Environmentalism in Godzilla vs. Biollante". The History Vortex. SUNY Fredonia. https://www.historyvortex.org/japanese_environmentalism_in_godzilla_vs_biollante.html ...

Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)

March 12, 2022 14:22 - 42 minutes - 30.8 MB

Godzilla battles a giant flower fused with the spirit of a young girl. And that's not even the weirdest thing about this film... Here it is folks, possibly the most bonkers Godzilla movie out there. Thanks for listening! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. Benton, B. Mariofiota, T. (2022). "Japanese Environmentalism in Godzilla vs. Biollante". The History Vortex. SUNY Fredonia. https://www.historyvortex.org/japanese_environmentalism_in_godzilla_vs_biollante.html ...

47 | Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)

March 12, 2022 14:22 - 42 minutes - 30.8 MB

Godzilla battles a giant flower fused with the spirit of a young girl. And that's not even the weirdest thing about this film... Here it is folks, possibly the most bonkers Godzilla movie out there. Thanks for listening! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster movie content. Benton, B. Mariofiota, T. (2022). "Japanese Environmentalism in Godzilla vs. Biollante". The History Vortex. SUNY Fredonia. https://www.historyvortex.org/japanese_environmentalism_in_godzilla_vs_biollante.html ...

Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and... Cat People?

March 01, 2022 13:37 - 12 minutes - 13.5 MB

Continuing last week's chat, we explore the directorial voice of Paul Schrader. Just how does CAT PEOPLE compare to his more noted classics? Thanks, friends. Until next time, stay campy and follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

46 | Bonus: Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and... Cat People?

March 01, 2022 13:37 - 12 minutes - 13.5 MB

Continuing last week's chat, we explore the directorial voice of Paul Schrader. Just how does CAT PEOPLE compare to his more noted classics? Thanks, friends. Until next time, stay campy and follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

Bonus: Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and... Cat People?

March 01, 2022 13:37 - 12 minutes - 13.5 MB

Continuing last week's chat, we explore the directorial voice of Paul Schrader. Just how does CAT PEOPLE compare to his more noted classics? Thanks, friends. Until next time, stay campy and follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Cat People (1982)

February 24, 2022 04:03 - 49 minutes - 40.8 MB

Feline lycanthropy, '80s David Bowie, thrilling eroticism. Literally what more could you ask for? A straightforward plot? Not on your nine lives! It’s Paul Schrader's take on the 1942 classic, CAT PEOPLE. Thanks friends (and apologies for the wonky tech!) Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Cat People (1982, directed by Paul Schrader) movie review. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. --- Support this podcast: https://...

43 | Cat People (1982)

February 24, 2022 04:03 - 49 minutes - 40.8 MB

Feline lycanthropy, '80s David Bowie, thrilling eroticism. Literally what more could you ask for? A straightforward plot? Not on your nine lives! It’s Paul Schrader's take on the 1942 classic, CAT PEOPLE. Thanks friends (and apologies for the wonky tech!) Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

45 | Cat People (1982)

February 24, 2022 04:03 - 49 minutes - 40.8 MB

Feline lycanthropy, '80s David Bowie, thrilling eroticism. Literally what more could you ask for? A straightforward plot? Not on your nine lives! It’s Paul Schrader's take on the 1942 classic, CAT PEOPLE. Thanks friends (and apologies for the wonky tech!) Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

44 | Bonus The Bugs of Skull Island, Peter Jackson's Filmography & Jack Black

February 15, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

Continuing last week's chat on KING KONG (2005). Do you know your Kong trivia? Buying Jack Black's Carl Denham? Think Peter Jackson can do no wrong? Thanks for the support, friends! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

Bonus: The Bugs of Skull Island, Peter Jackson's Filmography & Jack Black

February 15, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

Continuing last week's chat on KING KONG (2005). Do you know your Kong trivia? Buying Jack Black's Carl Denham? Think Peter Jackson can do no wrong? Thanks for the support, friends! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

The Bugs of Skull Island, Peter Jackson's Filmography & Jack Black

February 15, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

Continuing last week's chat on KING KONG (2005). Do you know your Kong trivia? Buying Jack Black's Carl Denham? Think Peter Jackson can do no wrong? Thanks for the support, friends! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

44 | Bonus: The Bugs of Skull Island, Peter Jackson's Filmography & Jack Black

February 15, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

Continuing last week's chat on KING KONG (2005). Do you know your Kong trivia? Buying Jack Black's Carl Denham? Think Peter Jackson can do no wrong? Thanks for the support, friends! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

42 | King Kong (2005)

February 09, 2022 13:29 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MB

We're battling killer kaiju and problematic stereotypes in Peter Jackson's epic retelling of the King Kong story. Grab your tommy gun and climb aboard! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. Thanks for the support, friends. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

King Kong (2005)

February 09, 2022 13:29 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MB

We're battling killer kaiju and problematic stereotypes in Peter Jackson's epic retelling of the King Kong story. Grab your tommy gun and climb aboard! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. Thanks for the support, friends. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. King Kong (2005, directed by Peter Jackson) movie review. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

43 | King Kong (2005)

February 09, 2022 13:29 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MB

We're battling killer kaiju and problematic stereotypes in Peter Jackson's epic retelling of the King Kong story. Grab your tommy gun and climb aboard! Follow @camp_kaiju on Instagram for more monster content. Thanks for the support, friends. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

Bonus: The Shape of Water, Crimson Peak, Blade II & More

January 30, 2022 13:45 - 11 minutes - 9.34 MB

We continue our talk on Guillermo del Toro's filmography; Matt lets loose on The Shape of Water; what's next at camp? Thanks for listening friends. Until next time, stay campy! Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

The Shape of Water, Crimson Peak, Blade II & More

January 30, 2022 13:45 - 11 minutes - 9.34 MB

We continue our talk on Guillermo del Toro's filmography; Matt lets loose on The Shape of Water; what's next at camp? Thanks for listening friends. Until next time, stay campy! Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

42 | Bonus The Shape of Water, Crimson Peak, Blade II & More

January 30, 2022 13:45 - 11 minutes - 9.34 MB

We continue our talk on Guillermo del Toro's filmography; Matt lets loose on The Shape of Water; what's next at camp? Thanks for listening friends. Until next time, stay campy! Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

42 | Bonus: The Shape of Water, Crimson Peak, Blade II & More

January 30, 2022 13:45 - 11 minutes - 9.34 MB

We continue our talk on Guillermo del Toro's filmography; Matt lets loose on The Shape of Water; what's next at camp? Thanks for listening friends. Until next time, stay campy! Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

41 | Mimic (1997)

January 26, 2022 14:50 - 44 minutes - 35.6 MB

Guillermo del Toro's first Hollywood movie and his battles with the producing Weinstein brothers. Oh, and mutant cockroaches. So wait... who are the monsters here? Thanks for listening campers! Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Mimic (1997)

January 26, 2022 14:50 - 44 minutes - 35.6 MB

Guillermo del Toro's first Hollywood movie and his battles with the producing Weinstein brothers. Oh, and mutant cockroaches. So wait... who are the monsters here? Thanks for listening campers! Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Mimic (1997, by Guillermo del Toro) movie review. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

The Return of Godzilla (1984)

January 12, 2022 01:25 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MB

And the return of Camp Kaiju for season 2! We're talkin' scary Godzilla, the glory of practical effects, 1980s Cold War Japan and Dr. Pepper in this landmark film that kicked off Toho's Heisei Era. Thanks for listening campers. Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. The Return of Godzilla (1984, directed by Koji Hashimoto) movie review. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

40 | The Return of Godzilla (1984)

January 12, 2022 01:25 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MB

And the return of Camp Kaiju for season 2! We're talkin' scary Godzilla, the glory of practical effects, 1980s Cold War Japan and Dr. Pepper in this landmark film that kicked off Toho's Heisei Era. Thanks for listening campers. Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Announcing Season 2 | Godzilla, Guillermo del Toro & Matt "Le Spleen" Levine

December 22, 2021 14:43 - 15 minutes - 35.8 MB

What's in store for season 2? Listen and find out! Camp Kaiju returns with new episodes January 10. Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju. Thanks for listening, friends. What are you most excited about? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Destroy All Monsters (1968)

November 24, 2021 14:10 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

The Kaiju Avengers have assembled to battle King Ghidorah and slug-women from space. The only question is, can Minilla save the day? Thanks for listening campers. Who's your favorite kaiju? Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Destroy All Monsters (1968, directed by Ishiro Honda) movie review. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

39 | Destroy All Monsters (1968)

November 24, 2021 14:10 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

The Kaiju Avengers have assembled to battle King Ghidorah and slug-women from space. The only question is, can Minilla save the day? Thanks for listening campers. Who's your favorite kaiju? Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Matango (1963) a.k.a. Attack of the Mushroom People

November 17, 2021 13:38 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MB

We're all suffering from mushroom envy in this one-of-a-kind horror film directed by Ishiro Honda, where THE THING meets LORD OF THE FLIES. Thanks for listening campers, let us know what you think! Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Matango (1963, directed by Ishiro Honda) movie review. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

38 | Matango (1963) a.k.a. Attack of the Mushroom People

November 17, 2021 13:38 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MB

We're all suffering from mushroom envy in this one-of-a-kind horror film directed by Ishiro Honda, where THE THING meets LORD OF THE FLIES. Thanks for listening campers, let us know what you think! Follow on Instagram for more @camp_kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

37 | Godzilla: King of the Monsters! (1956)

November 10, 2021 13:31 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

The movie that started it all? Hot takes abound in this breakdown of the 1956 American reworking of GOJIRA (1954). Thanks for listening campers and let us know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Godzilla: King of the Monsters! (1956)

November 10, 2021 13:31 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Is this American cut better than we remember? Is Raymond Burr the hero we didn't know we needed? Thanks for listening campers and let us know what you think! Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Godzilla: King of the Monsters! (1956, directed by Ishiro Honda & Terry O. Morse) movie review. Hosted by Vincent S. Hannam --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Mothra (1961)

November 03, 2021 12:36 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Breaking down the Queen's film debut! Imagination fuel, historical context, geography lessons... are we sure this is a monster movie podcast? Thanks for listening campers! American release, English dub. MOTHRA originally released in Japan, June, 1961. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

36 | Mothra (1962)

November 03, 2021 12:36 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Breaking down the Queen's film debut! Imagination fuel, historical context, geography lessons... are we sure this is a monster movie podcast? Thanks for listening campers! American release, English dub. MOTHRA originally released in Japan, June, 1961. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

36 | Mothra (1962)*

November 03, 2021 12:36 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Breaking down the Queen's film debut! Imagination fuel, historical context, geography lessons... are we sure this is a monster movie podcast? Thanks for listening campers! *American release, English dub. MOTHRA originally released in Japan, June, 1961. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camp-kaiju/support

35 | The Fly (1958) with Matt Levine

October 27, 2021 12:35 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

We're going to back to Fly-land and buzzin' about the movie that started it all. Camp? Classic? Both? Follow on Instagram for live chats and more | https://www.instagram.com/camp_kaiju/ Camp Kaiju T-shirts | https://banditsemporium.com/collections/camp-kaiju --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

The Fly (1958) feat. Matthew Cole Levine

October 27, 2021 12:35 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

We're going to back to Fly-land and buzzin' about the movie that started it all. Camp? Classic? Both? And thank you all for listening. If you'd like to support the show further, visit patreon.com/campkaiju, campkaijumoviereviews.com, and Instagram (@camp_kaiju) for more monster movie content - and email us at [email protected] with your own monster movie thoughts and questions! Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. The Fly (1958, directed by Kurt Neumann) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent S. ...

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