Giant Monster Messages

Giant Monster Messages: The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) How fun is DDT? What are we worth? Should we believe in something bigger than ourselves? We are forced to see the world from a new perspective in this episode for the 1957 film The Incredible Shrinking Man. Time 01:50 History08:40 Plot13:35 Talking Points25:00 Messages39:15 Final Thoughts References DDT and Sprays Rational Fears: American Horror in the 1950s Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard   Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere  

Giant Monster Messages: Kronos (1957) We discuss how normal sized dinosaurs don’t count, Greek Mythology is weird, and Joshua makes jokes that Taylor doesn't get in our episode for the 1957 film KRONOS. We question humanities consumption while also throwing in some Calvin in Hobbes, Star Trek, and have another round of "Ask a scientist".     Time: 01:22 History12:14 Plot18:35 Talking Points38:02 Messages48:45 Final Thoughts Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard   Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere  

Commentary: Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) We do something a little different in this episode for the 1957 film, Attack of the Crab Monsters. It's our first commentary! We learn that we should always be afraid and to never assume someone, or something, is pregnant. We also ask if a crab communicate through metal under water and are giant crabs the Martian Manhunter in disguise? Time 00:53 Start the Movie Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere

Giant Monster Messages: Rodan (1956) We question what love is and also wonder when the cycle will end in the 1956 Japanese film Rodan. We also play Questions for a Scientist, and "I like this bit". Time 01:44 History08:10 Plot13:45 Talking Points26:45 Messages38:30 Final Thoughts References A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard   Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere    

Giant Monster Messages: Tarantula (1955) We meet a doctor who thinks he is a pickup artist, and learn that we shouldn't drink venom in our episode for the 1955 film Tarantula. We also discuss the horrible lab practices and how life never goes as planned. Time: 01:48 History 18:06 Plot 15:25 Talking Points 26:50 Messages 35:40 Final Thoughts Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard    

Giant Monster Messages: It Came From Beneath The Sea (1955) We have painful puns, fireworks, more questions for a scientist in our episode for the 1955 film It came From Beneath The Sea. We also discuss the difference between Protagonist and a Hero, the idea of women in the 50s, and accepting changes to move forward. Time: 01:40 History 04:50 Plot 10:10 Talking Points 21:45 Messages 30:25 Final Thoughts Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard  

Top 9 Messages In this episode Joshua and Taylor rank their top 9 movies on both importance of message and how well it was delivered. Have they only watched 9 films and thus some of these probably don't deserve to be here? Of course. But if we waited for more films some of these would never be talked about again. Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere

Giant Monster Messages: Monster From The Ocean Floor (1954) Is there a monster from the ocean floor? Maybe. Is a dad dead? Yes. We discuss that, and much more in this episode for the 1955 film Monster from the Ocean Floor. We also discuss jokes that should have been edited out, the similarities of Carbon and Silicon, how making something more complex can take away its innocence, and introduce a new game "How long did nothing happen?". Time: 01:15 History 09:04 Plot 16:25 Talking Points 27:55 Messages 40:12 Final Thoughts References: Book: Human Sacrifice in Ancient Greece Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere

Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla Raids Again (1955) Is Godzilla a Wyvern? No. Is Godzilla a cat? Maybe. We discuss that, and much more in this episode for the 1956 film Godzilla, King of the Monsters! We also discover that this is the first ever 3 way fight between Godzilla, Anguirus, and a Tuna Cannery. Time: 01:40 History 06:55 Plot 13:35 Talking Points 26:23 Messages 38:02 Final Thoughts References: Book: The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Vol 1: 1954-1980 Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere

Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla King of the Monsters (1956) We discuss the importance of perspective and power of editing in this episode for the 1956 film Godzilla, King of the Monsters! And yes, Joshua gets to talk more about human sacrifices. Time: 02:30 History 04:50 Plot 08:00 Talking Points 17:23 Messages 23:16 Final Thoughts References: Book: Godzilla on my Mind Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere    

Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla (1954) We discuss suspense, unanswered questions, choices, and real science in this episode for the 1954 film Godzilla. We also learn that Joshua is really interested in human sacrifice. Time: 01:45 History 08:35 Plot 15:40 Talking Points 30:30 Messages 53:56 Final Thoughts   References: Book: Godzilla on my Mind Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere    

Giant Monster Messages: THEM! (1954)   We discuss formic acid, clouds, secrecy, hysteria, and the uncertainty of the atomic age in this episode for the 1954 films THEM!. At one point Joshua believes himself to be under attack by ants. 1:32 Trivia 6:03 Plot 12:57 Talking Points 17:45 Messages 27:31 Final Thoughts Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere

Giant Monster Messages: Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)   We discuss the insignificance of man, UFOs, McCarthyism, and how no one wants to be crazy in this episode for the 1953 film Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. We also drop random trivia in the Talking Points. 1:15 History 5:03 Plot 10:33 Talking Points 21:17 Messages 33:36 Final Thoughts Contact us at: GiantMonsterMessages.com GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers of America Links: Real life poisonous blood? Dynamation    

Giant Monster Messages: Mighty Joe Young (1949) Robert Armstrong continues to be bad news for apes in this episode we were look for the messages in the 1949 film Mighty Joe Young. We discuss the humanity of a giant ape and how drunk people are not smart. 1:13 History 8:16 Plot 13:53 Talking Points 20:28 Messages 28:03 Final Thoughts Contact us at: GiantMonsterMessages.com GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers of America

Giant Monster Messages: Son of Kong (1933) Dancing monkey's but where are the sebaceous seals? In this episode we look at the 1933 film Son of Kong. We discuss failure, transition, Ghostbusters 2, consequences, and why you shouldn't ask about Mama Kong. 01:15 History 05:29 Plot 15:17 Talking Points 25:45 Messages 40:11 Final Thoughts Contact us at: GiantMonsterMessages.com GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers of America

Giant Monster Messages: King Kong (1933)   Exaggerated Creatures and Characters. In this episode we discuss the 1933 classic King Kong. We talk about the Great Depression, curiosity, desire, and racism.   01:13 History 09:45 Plot 14:02 Talking Points 23:47 Messages 33:24 Does it hold up? 36:18 Final Thoughts   Contact us at: GiantMonsterMessages.com GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com   Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers of America