Toho's Gojira Rises from the Depths (Guest Writer Beth Kelly)

Well, this is a first. Last month, I was approached by an enthusiastic fright fan who expressed an interest in penning a guest post for the ol' H101 blog after reading my interview with Billy Dubose, writer/director of Godzilla: Battle Royale. While I tried to advise her that any association with the likes of me might do more harm than good, she remained unswayed. And so, for your reading enjoyment (and my delighted Friday off), I yield the virtual floor to the delightful and knowledgeable Ms. Kelly....

Toho's Gojira Rises from the Depths

By Beth Kelly

Godzilla is known the world over as the greatest movie monster of all time. A larger-than-life persona, children and adults everywhere instantly recognize the “King of the Monsters” for his fearsome visage and noxious atomic breath. Having been featured in nearly 30 films, videogames, and even a Blue Oyster Cult song, Godzilla has remained a staple of pop culture since his debut in 1954. Over his 60-year career, Godzilla has undergone many different incarnations, playing the roles of villain and destroyer, hero and savior. But beyond the simplicity of a monster stomping through a city or fighting many adversaries lies a stern warning of the dangers of unbridled scientific power.