| Documentary available on the WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS/RODAN DVD from Classic Media (2008). Directed by norman England Runtime: 69 Minutes Language: Narrator - English, Interviews - Japanese (hardcoded English subtitles) For more than 50 years, Gojira, Mosura, Kingu Ghidorâ and other monsters at Tôhô Kabushiki Kaisha have been created with traditional, handmade special-effects techniques. Through interviews with actors, filmmakers, special-effects artists, and monster stuntmen from the golden age of Japanese sci-fi, this documentary goes behind the scenes of this unique and outlandish genre. Why is Godzilla still a man in a suit? In an age when Hollywood's overblown blockbusters showcase the latest technology, Japanese sci-fi movies still rely on old-school techniques, such as rubber costumes and miniature cities. For more than a half century, Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah and other giant creatures have been brought to life this way, with a handcrafted approach steeped in tradition. Bringing Godzilla Down to Size goes behind the scenes of a filmmaking style that remains firmly rooted in the past even as special effects leap into the future. From the original GOJIRA (1954) through 50-plus years of sequels, spin-offs and imitations, this original documentary tells the story of the genre's creation and evolution via exclusive interviews with filmmakers, special-effects artists, actors and monster stuntmen. Narrated by self-proclaimed Godzilla fan Alex Cox (director of REPO MAN ... |
