Before we get started, I'm not sure if I've ever gotten this out in the open but despite the fact that I consider myself a Godzilla fan, I have NOT seen all of the Godzilla films. Here is a complete list of them and I have scratched out the ones I have seen (I won't bother specifying which dub I've seen).
Godzilla Raids Again/Gigantis The Fire Monster
Ghidorah, The Three Headed Monster
Invasion of Astro-Monster/Monster Zero
Son Of Godzilla
Destroy All Monsters
Godzilla vs Hedorah/Godzilla vs The Smog Monster
Terror Of MechaGodzilla
Godzilla vs Biollante
Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla/Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla 2
Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla
Godzilla vs Megaguirus
Godzilla, Mothra & King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Godzilla
Let the falling of my credibility as a Godzilla fan commence, as well as this challenge!
1. How Were You Introduced To The Godzilla Franchise?
I don't remember which one exactly, but when I was five I really got into dinosaurs and when you look at the dinosaur books that talk about dinosaur movies, the Godzilla series was their go-to feature (this was pre-Jurassic Park).
2. What was the first Godzilla film you ever saw?
Is it bad that I honestly don't remember? It was probably one of the later films in the Showa era, if I had to guess. Most likely Godzilla vs Megalon or Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla.
3. Favorite Showa Era (1954-1975) film?
Gojira, easily. Having picked up Gojira: The Original Masterpiece recently, it's a very emotional film that has unfortunately been overshadowed by the campy films that followed it. Granted, Godzilla probably wouldn't have become the pop culture icon that he is today without those campy films, but upon watching the film again, a part of me wishes that the Godzilla films kept a more serious tone throughout the series instead of waiting until the Heisei era.
4. Favorite Heisei Era (1984-1995) film?
Probably Godzilla 1985. I haven't seen the Japanese cut, The Return Of Godzilla, but this one was probably one of the more badass representations of him.
5. Favorite Millenium Era (1999-2004) film?
Well, given how I've only seen two of the Millenium Era films, I'm going with Final Wars. Sure, the movie was way longer than it needed to be and many of the monsters were underused and shoehorned in (*cough*Zilla*cough*), but there's enough batshit craziness to have fun with.
6. Least Favorite Godzilla Film? Tristar's 1998 film doesn't count.
Godzilla's Revenge, hands down. I just watched The Cinema Snob's take on it and was pleasantly reminded of how seeing that movie once was once too many. I never want to see it again.
7. Favorite Suit/Version of Godzilla?
Either the 1973-1975 or the 1985 suit. These are suits that come to mind when I think of him as either the defender or destroyer of Earth, respectively.
8. Favorite Kaiju from the Godzilla franchise?
Aside from the Big Guy himself? Uh...
9. Least Favorite Kaiju from the Godzilla franchise?
GODDAMED GABARA. Such a stupid monster with stupid powers from a stupid movie! FUCK this guy!
10. Favorite Battle Of The Godzilla Franchise?
I don't really know. Either the final battle from Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla or the battle in IDW's Godzilla: Defenders Of Earth between Godzilla and Zilla (if comics count).
11. In your opinion, what was Godzilla's toughest fight/greatest adversary?
Physically, probably Destoroyah or King Ghidorah. Pride-wise, Zilla.
12. Favorite moment from the Showa era?
When the mother assures her daughters that they'll be reunited with their father as Godzilla rampages in Gojira. So powerful, so unsettling.
13. Favorite moment from the Heisei era?
The flashback to World War II in Godzilla vs King Ghidorah. The acting from the American soldiers is hilariously terrible.
14. Favorite moment from the Millenium era?
The New York scene in Final Wars. Love it for the same reason as #13.
15. What is your opinion on Tristar's 1998 film?
Used to like it. Love the creature's redesign, hate the movie. The animated series was better.
16. Favorite non-Kaiju character from the series?
Probably the wanna-be Neo alien from Final Wars. That guy was a riot!
17. Favorite score/song from the series?
Probably the Gojira main theme.
18. What is the first piece of Godzilla merchandise you remember owning?
Probably this.
19. What is your favorite piece of Godzilla merchandise that you own?
Probably the 1995 Godzillas (red and white), Baby Godzilla and Zilla mini figures my wife and I used as cake toppers at our wedding.
20. What is the newest piece of Godzilla merchandise that you remember getting?
Godzilla: The Complete Animated Series DVD.
21. Favorite Godzilla poster of the franchise?
This one. Doesn't give anything away but makes you go, "Holy shit, he's coming back!"
22. Favorite quote from the Godzilla series?
"The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in their control...and not the other way around."
23. Favorite sound effect/Kaiju roar from the series?
The main roar from Godzilla 2000.
24. Favorite Kaiju weapon/special ability from the series?
Flight. Simple, crude, yet effective.
25. Favorite pop culture reference to Godzilla?
You really have to ask?
26. Name one thing you would change about the Godzilla franchise?
Make Godzilla vs Zilla the final fight in Final Wars. I know it's been ten years and I really should just get the fuck over it but it still disappoints me.
27. Favorite moment from any trailer or TV spot from Legendary's Godzilla film?
The entire San Diego Comic-Con 2012 teaser that took over a year to find its way online. It is was spawned my mindset that is perfectly summed up in my Facebook profile picture.
28. When did you first hear about Legendary's Godzilla film?
An article from Joblo.com when it was originally supposed to be a 40 minute short film to be released in 2012.
29. What is your favorite thing about the original 1954 film?
How it still ropes you in and hits you in the feels, dated special effects and acting styles be damned...
30. What is your favorite thing about being a Godzilla fan?
How non-fans think that Godzilla was always a tongue-in-cheek cheesefest when you know better, if that doesn't make me sound too much like an asshole.
And there you have it! Gonna try and watch Monsters again to slap a review up on here before Sunday. Failing that, the next review you'll see on here will be Legendary Pictures' Godzilla, which I will attempt to put up on Sunday night once I come home.
-The Cynic
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