League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast Episode #515 - The League Vs. The Return of Godzilla
The Gents return for The Return of Godzilla! We finish off the King of the Monsters 70th birthday with one of his all-time classics, and we don’t even call him a “hillbilly.”
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The Gents return for The Return of Godzilla! We finish off the King of the Monsters 70th birthday with one of his all-time classics, and we don’t even call him a “hillbilly.” The League vs. The Return of Godzilla Podcast Special Join Dursin, The Elder, and Clay N. Ferno as they dive into 'The Return of Godzilla' (1984), a cold-war era Godzilla film celebrated as a direct sequel to the 1954 classic. Enjoy their humorous banter on everything from the nuclear allegory of Godzilla to those nostalgic, 80s tech vibes. From massive kaiju battles to quirky trivia and character arcs, this episode is a must-listen for Godzilla fans and newcomers alike. Don't miss their take on this pivotal entry in the Godzilla canon!
00:00 Introduction and Celebrating Godzilla's 70th Birthday
01:13 The Return of Godzilla: 1984 Overview
03:17 Americanization and Fred Decker's Involvement
05:05 Godzilla 1985 and Raymond Burr
07:32 Dubbing and Watching Preferences
10:33 Godzilla's Impact and Miniature Work
14:00 Opening Scene: Stormy Seas and Sea Louse
22:58 Cold War Tensions and Submarine Attack
28:07 Godzilla's Rampage and Military Response
37:11 Luring Godzilla to Mount Mihara
39:47 Cold War Nostalgia and Godzilla's Arrival
40:32 Godzilla's Cat-Like Antics
42:16 The Russian Colonel and the Nuclear Threat
43:47 Godzilla's Rampage in Tokyo
50:43 The Super X and the Final Battle
55:37 The Climactic Showdown at Mount Mihara
01:04:17 Reflections on Godzilla and Final Thoughts
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