Season 1 · Episode 78
Episode 78: Godzilla vs. Kong vs. America
Our Opinions Are Correct · Our Opinions Are Correct
February 25, 202147m 21s
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Show Notes
It's time to talk about the politics of kaiju. With the new Godzilla vs. Kong movie stomping our way soon, we're discussing the long history of giant monsters in pop culture, and the truly strange cinematic backstory of the original King Kong vs. Godzilla flick. What do kaiju represent, and why are they connected to nationalism? And when does a kaiju get to be a protagonist rather than a monster?
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