In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Gojira as Metaphor: Shin Godzilla & the Fukushima Nuclear Accident
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Matthew Fox and Riki Hayashi dive deep into the 2016 Japanese film Shin Godzilla. They explore how this installment in the iconic Godzilla franchise serves as a powerful metaphor for the devastating Fukushima Nuclear Accident of 2011. Join them as they unravel the layers of social commentary and critique woven throughout the film.Key Points:
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- How does Shin Godzilla differ from previous Godzilla movies in its tone and style? Matthew and Riki discuss how the film is shot more like a documentary or mockumentary, emphasizing bureaucratic incompetence and red tape in the face of disaster.
- What parallels can be drawn between the events in Shin Godzilla and the real-life government response to the Fukushima Nuclear Accident? The hosts examine scenes that mirror the Prime Minister's actions during the crisis and the film's criticism of inadequate evacuation orders.
- Does Shin Godzilla take a stance on Japan's military and its role in national defense? Matthew and Riki explore the complexities of Japan's pacifist identity post-World War II and debate whether the film suggests a need for a stronger military presence.
- The meaning behind the title "Shin Godzilla" and its cultural significance
- The absence of the Japanese Emperor in the film and its implications
- The portrayal of the United States and its role in the movie's conflict
- Themes of national pride, rebuilding, and civilian ingenuity in the face of adversity
- Comparisons to the more recent film, Godzilla Minus One
We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!
- Email: ✉️ Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com
- 𝕏: EthicalPanda77
- Facebook: TheEthicalPanda
- Instagram: TheEthicalPanda
- TikTok: TheEthicalPanda
- Visit Superhero Ethics on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
328 episoder
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Innehåll tillhandahållet av TruStory FM and Superhero Ethics. Allt poddinnehåll inklusive avsnitt, grafik och podcastbeskrivningar laddas upp och tillhandahålls direkt av TruStory FM and Superhero Ethics eller deras podcastplattformspartner. Om du tror att någon använder ditt upphovsrättsskyddade verk utan din tillåtelse kan du följa processen som beskrivs här https://sv.player.fm/legal.
Matthew Fox and Riki Hayashi dive deep into the 2016 Japanese film Shin Godzilla. They explore how this installment in the iconic Godzilla franchise serves as a powerful metaphor for the devastating Fukushima Nuclear Accident of 2011. Join them as they unravel the layers of social commentary and critique woven throughout the film.Key Points:
We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!
…
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- How does Shin Godzilla differ from previous Godzilla movies in its tone and style? Matthew and Riki discuss how the film is shot more like a documentary or mockumentary, emphasizing bureaucratic incompetence and red tape in the face of disaster.
- What parallels can be drawn between the events in Shin Godzilla and the real-life government response to the Fukushima Nuclear Accident? The hosts examine scenes that mirror the Prime Minister's actions during the crisis and the film's criticism of inadequate evacuation orders.
- Does Shin Godzilla take a stance on Japan's military and its role in national defense? Matthew and Riki explore the complexities of Japan's pacifist identity post-World War II and debate whether the film suggests a need for a stronger military presence.
- The meaning behind the title "Shin Godzilla" and its cultural significance
- The absence of the Japanese Emperor in the film and its implications
- The portrayal of the United States and its role in the movie's conflict
- Themes of national pride, rebuilding, and civilian ingenuity in the face of adversity
- Comparisons to the more recent film, Godzilla Minus One
We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!
- Email: ✉️ Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com
- 𝕏: EthicalPanda77
- Facebook: TheEthicalPanda
- Instagram: TheEthicalPanda
- TikTok: TheEthicalPanda
- Visit Superhero Ethics on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
328 episoder
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