MONSTROSITIES Cast Off

Matt Burkett & Andres Perez

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"MONSTROSITIES Cast Off" is your live-stream deep dive into the wild world of Japanese tokusatsu, kaiju, and genre cinema from across the globe.

12/01/2025

The Luminous Fairies & Mothra - A Conversation With Dr. Jeffrey Angles

The Japanese novella The Luminous Fairies and Mothra—the original inspiration for Toho’s iconic 1961 film Mothra—is being published in English for the very first time. Thanks to the University of Minnesota Press and award-winning translator Dr. Jeffrey Angles, fans will finally be able to experience this foundational kaiju tale as it was first imagined. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Angles to discuss the art and challenge of translating this classic, the extensive research behind his brand-new critical essay, and more. The Luminous Fairies & Mothra arrives January 2026 and is available now for pre-order at major booksellers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the University of Minnesota Press.

47 min
08/04/2025

Godzilla: The First 70 Years – A Conversation with Steve Ryfle & Ed Godziszewski

Fresh off SDCC '25, authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski join us to dive deep into their massive new book: "Godzilla: The First 70 Years" — over 430 pages of kaiju history, behind-the-scenes stories, and rare insights from Japan’s most iconic monster franchise. 🦖 We discuss the passion, challenges, and decades of research that went into creating this definitive Godzilla chronicle.

1h 24m

2 Episodes

"MONSTROSITIES Cast Off" is your live-stream deep dive into the wild world of Japanese tokusatsu, kaiju, and genre cinema from across the globe.

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Matt Burkett & Andres Perez
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