Godzilla vs.Kong is the type of epic battle that guarantees box office success. It represents the pinnacle dream match for monster movie fans. No need for in-depth analysis of the story. In fact, what matters most is a big screen, excellent sound system, and popcorn. In the midst of a global pandemic, this model of mindless entertainment couldn’t have arrived at a better time.
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2018 San Diego Comic Con Warner Bros. Movie Trailers Debut
Every Summer, the San Diego Comic Con becomes the center of pop culture’s universe. In addition to all things comic books, news about the latest movies and television shows are revealed in numerous discussion panels. Fans eagerly line up in endless lines for the chance to catch a preview of upcoming cinematic releases. For Warner Bros. Studios, the onslaught of superhero themed movies continues this year unabated. Not to be outdone, monster movies also share the spotlight this year in the form of the one and only Godzilla: King of the Monsters as well as J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
King Kong: Skull Island is on like Donkey Kong
King Kong is back. The iconic big ape that’s graced movie screens since 1933 returns for another cinematic adventure in King Kong: Skull Island. Featuring an all star cast including Tom Hiddleston, Samuel Jackson, John Goodman, John C. Reilly, and Brie Larson, the producers of 2014’s Godzilla continue their mission to create a monster movie universe for modern audiences.
Godzilla vs. Bryan Cranston
I admit it. News of a new Godzilla movie starring Bryan Cranston, the man who brought us the superbly acted iconic Walter White from Breaking Bad, created an off the charts wave of expectations for yours truly as well as fans of the actor and the world renowned Japanese monster. Rarely does a movie meet or exceed an overzealous level of hype. The intense movie trailers alone had fans frothing at the mouth with eager anticipation. Yet Godzilla (2014), despite a muddled story line coupled with peculiar casting and acting choices, almost hits the mark. Almost.
Pacific Rim: Robots vs. Monsters
Growing up, my friends and I often waged epic battles between monsters and robots. The stakes were high and the rewards intangible. Movies such as “Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla” set the creative standard for destructive mayhem, bad acting, and awful storyline inherent to the genre. A successful formula that connected with 12 year old boys worldwide. Inevitably after a successful string of hits for the genre, interest began to wane. The resurgence of the Transformers reignited the imagination of a new generation. Yet a proper story including Robots and Monsters remained conspicuously absent in the 21st century. Enter Director Guillermo Del Toro’s modern vision of the Robots vs. Monsters movie, “Pacific Rim.”