Episode 107: Godzilla (1954)

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Episode 107: Godzilla (1954)

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Mar 15, 2024

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This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Christopher P. Hood to talk about everyone's favorite ancient radioactive lizard, Godzilla (1954). They discuss the timing of the film's release in the midst of a revolutionary year for the country of Japan, the status of Godzilla as a folk hero, and MJ tries to reign in his nostalgia for the Godzilla franchise.

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Mar 15, 2024

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