This thoroughly updated and revised Critical account of the Godzilla movie franchise explores the fascinating story behind Japan\'s most famous movie monster and its development from black-and-white arthouse allegory to international commercial juggernaut.
He lives in La Grange Park, Illinois..
He has contributed audio commentaries to the home video editions of numerous classic movies, written extensively for Turner Classic Movies and other publications.
About the Author: David Kalat is a film historian and a forensic technologist.
It features detailed filmographic data for both the American and Japanese versions of each film, including plot synopses, cast, credits, and detailed production notes.
This work focuses on how differences in American and Japanese culture, as well as differences in their respective film industries, underlie the discrepancies between the American and Japanese versions of the films.
Reviled by critics but boasting a dedicated cult following, the films of the Godzilla franchise provide a unique window into the national identities of both Japan and the United States.
This thoroughly updated and revised Critical account of the Godzilla movie franchise explores the fascinating story behind Japan\'s most famous movie monster and its development from black-and-white arthouse allegory to international commercial juggernaut
