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| − | Toho Studios made many movies with Godzilla | + | [[Godzilla]] is a long running (1954- ) series of [[Japan]]ese [[Monster Movies|monster movie]]s about a gigantic dinosaur-like monster who attacks Japan. The original three films were respectable horror films, but during the 1960s and 1970s the franchise became increasingly cheap, surrealistic, infantile and silly. In the 1980s and beyond the series were given new fresh energy and Godzilla was restyled as the original indestructible monster he was before. |
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| + | Toho Studios made many movies with Godzilla fighting other monsters including [[Mothra]] and [[Rodan]]. Godzilla became so popular that other studios tried to make similar monster films, like Gamera and [[Gorgo]]. | ||
In 1998 an American remake was made, ''"Godzilla"'', which had nothing to do with the original films and disappointed many fans. | In 1998 an American remake was made, ''"Godzilla"'', which had nothing to do with the original films and disappointed many fans. | ||
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[[Ahmet Zappa]]'s third name, ''"Rodan"'', is a reference to the Japanese movie monster [[Rodan]]. This is a pterodactyl who often fights Godzilla. | [[Ahmet Zappa]]'s third name, ''"Rodan"'', is a reference to the Japanese movie monster [[Rodan]]. This is a pterodactyl who often fights Godzilla. | ||
In ''[[Cheepnis]]'' the gigantic monster Frunobulax is said to have ''"just ate Japan."'' | In ''[[Cheepnis]]'' the gigantic monster Frunobulax is said to have ''"just ate Japan."'' | ||
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| + | When Zappa visited Japan on 31 January 1976, he said that he wanted to meet the twin fairy actresses/singers who appeared in every ''[[Mothra]]'' film. He also explained: ''"I'm very interested in Japanese special effect techniques. And fireworks and explosives are interesting, too. On the contrary, American monster movies are not interesting, as they don't have a human touch. It's only Japanese people who invented a monster that shoots out a ring of smoke when he is stomped on his tail. Mother Godzilla steps on Baby Godzilla's tail, and then, a ring of smoke is coming out from Baby's mouth. It's definitely an excellent art."''<ref>https://www.ne.jp/asahi/studio/tan/zappa/197604_nmm.html</ref> (Note: Zappa refers to the film ''Son of Godzilla''). | ||
[[Gary Panter]] drew The Smog Monster from the film ''"Godzilla Vs. The Smog Monster" (also called: ''"Godzilla vs. Hedorah"'') (1971)'' on the cover of [[Sleep Dirt]]. | [[Gary Panter]] drew The Smog Monster from the film ''"Godzilla Vs. The Smog Monster" (also called: ''"Godzilla vs. Hedorah"'') (1971)'' on the cover of [[Sleep Dirt]]. | ||
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''"Godzilla Vs. The Sea Monster" (1966)'' and ''"Godzilla Vs. Megalon" (1973)'' were shown in ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]].'' | ''"Godzilla Vs. The Sea Monster" (1966)'' and ''"Godzilla Vs. Megalon" (1973)'' were shown in ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]].'' | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:50, 23 July 2026
Godzilla is a long running (1954- ) series of Japanese monster movies about a gigantic dinosaur-like monster who attacks Japan. The original three films were respectable horror films, but during the 1960s and 1970s the franchise became increasingly cheap, surrealistic, infantile and silly. In the 1980s and beyond the series were given new fresh energy and Godzilla was restyled as the original indestructible monster he was before.
Toho Studios made many movies with Godzilla fighting other monsters including Mothra and Rodan. Godzilla became so popular that other studios tried to make similar monster films, like Gamera and Gorgo.
In 1998 an American remake was made, "Godzilla", which had nothing to do with the original films and disappointed many fans.
Frank Zappa
Ahmet Zappa's third name, "Rodan", is a reference to the Japanese movie monster Rodan. This is a pterodactyl who often fights Godzilla.
In Cheepnis the gigantic monster Frunobulax is said to have "just ate Japan."
When Zappa visited Japan on 31 January 1976, he said that he wanted to meet the twin fairy actresses/singers who appeared in every Mothra film. He also explained: "I'm very interested in Japanese special effect techniques. And fireworks and explosives are interesting, too. On the contrary, American monster movies are not interesting, as they don't have a human touch. It's only Japanese people who invented a monster that shoots out a ring of smoke when he is stomped on his tail. Mother Godzilla steps on Baby Godzilla's tail, and then, a ring of smoke is coming out from Baby's mouth. It's definitely an excellent art."[1] (Note: Zappa refers to the film Son of Godzilla).
Gary Panter drew The Smog Monster from the film "Godzilla Vs. The Smog Monster" (also called: "Godzilla vs. Hedorah") (1971) on the cover of Sleep Dirt.
Godzilla is referenced in Zappa's song Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk.
"Godzilla Vs. The Sea Monster" (1966) and "Godzilla Vs. Megalon" (1973) were shown in Mystery Science Theater 3000.
