Giant Monster Messages

Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla (1954) We discuss suspense, unanswered questions, choices, and real science in this episode for the 1954 film Godzilla. We also learn that Joshua is really interested in human sacrifice. Time: 01:45 History 08:35 Plot 15:40 Talking Points 30:30 Messages 53:56 Final Thoughts   References: Book: Godzilla on my Mind Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere    

Giant Monster Messages: THEM! (1954)   We discuss formic acid, clouds, secrecy, hysteria, and the uncertainty of the atomic age in this episode for the 1954 films THEM!. At one point Joshua believes himself to be under attack by ants. 1:32 Trivia 6:03 Plot 12:57 Talking Points 17:45 Messages 27:31 Final Thoughts Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere

Giant Monster Messages: Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)   We discuss the insignificance of man, UFOs, McCarthyism, and how no one wants to be crazy in this episode for the 1953 film Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. We also drop random trivia in the Talking Points. 1:15 History 5:03 Plot 10:33 Talking Points 21:17 Messages 33:36 Final Thoughts Contact us at: GiantMonsterMessages.com GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers of America Links: Real life poisonous blood? Dynamation    

Giant Monster Messages: Mighty Joe Young (1949) Robert Armstrong continues to be bad news for apes in this episode we were look for the messages in the 1949 film Mighty Joe Young. We discuss the humanity of a giant ape and how drunk people are not smart. 1:13 History 8:16 Plot 13:53 Talking Points 20:28 Messages 28:03 Final Thoughts Contact us at: GiantMonsterMessages.com GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers of America

Giant Monster Messages: Son of Kong (1933) Dancing monkey's but where are the sebaceous seals? In this episode we look at the 1933 film Son of Kong. We discuss failure, transition, Ghostbusters 2, consequences, and why you shouldn't ask about Mama Kong. 01:15 History 05:29 Plot 15:17 Talking Points 25:45 Messages 40:11 Final Thoughts Contact us at: GiantMonsterMessages.com GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers of America

Giant Monster Messages: King Kong (1933)   Exaggerated Creatures and Characters. In this episode we discuss the 1933 classic King Kong. We talk about the Great Depression, curiosity, desire, and racism.   01:13 History 09:45 Plot 14:02 Talking Points 23:47 Messages 33:24 Does it hold up? 36:18 Final Thoughts   Contact us at: GiantMonsterMessages.com GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com   Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers of America