Origins: The Birth of Godzilla
The Godzilla film franchise all started with the original, Gojira, that was released in Japan in late 1954. Behind this world-famous monster movie is historical influence, with the looming past of World War II, along with the threat of nuclear war and radiation. The complicated creation of Godzilla sparked a worldwide phenomenon that impacted the film industry, both in Japan and America. Americanization: Godzilla's Transformation
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! is the movie that catapulted Godzilla into mainstream media and pop-culture of the Western world. With changes in filmography, theme, and depiction of both Japan and Godzilla, the overall product differs from the original in many ways, but its impact on the monster thriller genre of Hollywood is undeniable. |
Godzilla 2014: How Did We Get Here?
The Gareth Edwards reboot of the Godzilla franchise for an American audience seemed to indicate that the franchise was finally being given a thoughtful Western adaptation. In many ways, the 2014 movie is both an affirmation of the monster's history as well as an unmistakably American rendition of the original monster. Godzilla and Pop-Culture
Take a look at the emergence of Godzilla as a cultural icon. Appearing in movies, television, commercials, and more, Godzilla climbed to the top of the cultural ladder in pop culture. Godzilla's impact on pop culture can be seen worldwide. |