No Gods, No Monsters

We discuss the last Godzilla film of the Shōwa Era. Is it a return to the golden age of the early ‘60s entries, or a dud? Does Honda’s humanism have a place in the ‘70s cinema landscape? Does Mechagodzilla still work as a symbol of the modernization and outside forces affecting to Japan?  Support the show: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wilmbailfund

We talk conspiracy and paranoia, submission and resistance, cops and psychiatrists, and how conformity to the patriarchy, the mental health system and the state make it really hard to tell if you’re an alien. New music from Barto: https://armed-jouissance.bandcamp.com/album/stopcopcity All profits go to the Atlanta Solidarity Fund. You can donate directly to them: https://atlsolidarity.org

The final entry in our Cloverfield series (for now!). Some say there’s a message about civilization and technology hidden somewhere beneath the messy narrative and obvious reshoots. Can we find it!?

Our Cloverfield series continues! We talk preppers, fucked up men, the use of space to tell a story, and how the power dynamics in the bunker parallel those of capital, fundamentalist communities, and the state.

The first in our three-episode series on the Cloverfield films. In this episode we talk about the first true post-9/11 American kaiju flick—how the movie was influenced not only by the events and coverage of that day, but by the wars and terror-fueled media landscape that followed.

The kaiju boys return to the world of H. P. Lovecraft! We discuss the film’s depictions of the mental health system and the pineal gland, its foundation in 17th century philosophy, its incredible practical effects, and why the world beyond our perceived reality is full of super gnarly monsters. 

We dive deep into doubles, lying as a fetish, space apes, US military bases abroad and replace Rabbit with a superior podcast host. 

Toho brings nuclear testing back to the Godzilla series, but this time it’s the movie’s villains who are victims of the atomic experiments. What does this reversal mean? And why do the Seatopians have alien friends and a giant bug weapon? What’s it like to be a remote-controlled robot who suddenly gains consciousness? Tune in to maybe find out!

We attempt to untangle the wires of this twisted practical effects gem, which Rabbit argues is a direct adaptation of chapter 15 of Karl Marx’s Capital Volume 1. Support Atlanta Forest Defenders! stopcopcitysolidarity.org

We saw this highly anticipated spiritual follow-up to Shin Godzilla during its short US theatrical release. Tune in for our initial thoughts!

Solid monster action: check. Environmental allegory: check. Space fascists twisting the word “peace” while trying to replace the world’s kaiju with amusement park rides: check. What doesn’t this movie have? Ready your balloons and unholster your corn cobs—it’s Gigan time.

It’s a Christmas movie! We talk about consumerism and the dark side of the holiday, along with how aspects of the film tie into the political landscape of the ‘80s. Who are the Gremlins? What do they represent? What do they say about us?

It’s our 50th episode!! In honor of this milestone we discussed one of the most unique and polarizing Godzilla films of all time. Join us and our guest Bracken as we celebrate this vibrant, sludgy mix of psychedelia and environmentalism. Follow us on Twitter: @NoGodsPod Email us: NoGodsPod@gmail.com

It may not be the best environmental kaiju film of 1971, but it has Gamera in it! Join us as we discuss Gamera vs Zigra 

A Halloween special! Take a seat around the fire as we talk about this film’s portrayal of gender and sexuality, class dynamics, science and faith, and of course Alice Cooper.

It’s forest defenders vs. loggers—vs. zombies!? How could this not be good?? We’ll tell you as we talk direct action tactics, genetic engineering, corporate power, and what, if anything, this movie is trying to say. Earth First! Direct Action Manual: https://archive.org/details/direct_action_manual_3 Ecodefense: A Field Guide to Monkeywrenching: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/various-auth...

This Ishiro Honda kaiju film—a lesser known member of the Godzilla expanded universe(s)—sparked discussions of imperialism, colonization, tourism, and of course the pros and cons of getting married in a coma.

Both in terms of critical analysis and raunchy humor, this may be the most fun we've had talking about a Gamera film yet.

Jaws was just re-released in theaters in IMAX and 3D, so we decided to take an in-depth look at the first ever summer blockbuster. Join us as we discuss Spielberg, the meanings behind the class divisions on the ship, hunting our demons, and a whole lot more.

We are joined by Rob New from the Tokyo Lives podcast to talk about Nicolas Cage going batshit. Listen to Tokyo Lives !

If you don't think this movie is about working class youth embracing the violent overthrow of capitalism, did you even watch it?

This one's for a world with no more wars or traffic accidents.

This movie did not age as well as Fred Ward did. RIP to a GOAT.

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