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PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-101476689628
ISBN-139781476689623
eBay Product ID (ePID)15061844526
Product Key Features
Number of Pages206 Pages
Publication Name21st Century Kaiju : the Resurgence of Giant Monster Movies
LanguageEnglish
SubjectFilm / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publication Year2023
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPerforming Arts
AuthorGordon Arnold
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight10.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2023-046316
Reviews"An inherently fascinating and impressively informative cinematic history of the Kaiju films from their beginnings in Japan to their success in the American movie market... Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, making it a 'must' for Godzilla style monster movie fans and a welcome pick for community and college/university library Cinematic History collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists."-- Midwest Book Review
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Preface Introduction 1. Kaiju Rising: Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) 2. Last Gasp: Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) 3. Return of the King: King Kong (2005) 4. A Coming-of-Age Story: Gamera the Brave (2006) 5. A Korean Vision: The Host (2006) 6. A Return to Horror: The Mist (2007) 7. Reflecting an Era: Cloverfield (2008) 8. Improvising with Monsters: Monsters (2010) 9. For the Love of Kaiju: Pacific Rim (2013) 10. Hollywood Tries Again: Godzilla (2014) 11. Reclaiming a Monster's Legacy: Shin Godzilla (2016) 12. A Monster Within: Colossal (2016) 13. Reimagining the Beginning: Kong: Skull Island (2017) 14. To a Battle Royale: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) Conclusion Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisTakes a multidimensional look at the new class of giant monster movies. The book examines the making of these films and their sometimes obscure meanings. It also covers efforts to reinvent storied kaiju characters from the past, and to transform the genre with movies such as Cloverfield and Pacific Rim., Once dismissed as a fading genre with little to say to contemporary audiences, the giant monster movie roared back to life in the new millennium. This book takes a sober, multidimensional look at the new class of giant monster movies. It examines the making of these films and their sometimes-obscure meanings. It also covers efforts to reinvent storied kaiju characters from the past, including Godzilla and King Kong, and to transform the genre with movies such as Cloverfield, The Mist, Colossal, and Pacific Rim that feature all-new creatures., Once dismissed as a fading genre with little to say to contemporary audiences, the giant monster movie roared back to life in the new millennium. In one of modern cinema's most surprising turnarounds, a wave of 21st-century kaiju films has delivered exciting and thought-provoking viewing to global audiences. In a variety of works that range from action-packed CGI spectacles to more personal, introspective productions commenting on real-world issues of the day, the new millennium has witnessed some of the most intriguing films in any genre, including movies from such acclaimed directors such as Guillermo del Toro, Bong Joon-ho and Peter Jackson. This book takes a sober, multidimensional look at the new class of giant monster movies. It examines the making of these films and their sometimes-obscure meanings. It also covers efforts to reinvent storied kaiju characters from the past, including Godzilla and King Kong, and to transform the genre with movies such as Cloverfield, The Mist, Colossal , and Pacific Rim that feature all-new creatures.
LC Classification NumberPN1995.9.M6A76 2023
