Godzilla and Postwar Japan

University of Kansas Professor William Tsutsui argues that the evolution of Godzilla through dozens of films reflects social and political changes of postwar Japan. He also examines Godzilla's lasting cultural impact on the world -- especially in Japan and the United States. Presented by the Center for Japanese Studies, the Asia Institute, and the UCLA International Institute. Series: "UCLA International Institute" [7/2005] [Humanities] [Show ID: 9929]

Category:

Education

Tags:

• japanese
• films
• Godzilla
• japan

[Onewhoislove]

"Critics have judged the Godzilla films to be artistically lacking, intellectually unchallenging, and idiologically hollow"

But that's what makes him and his movies so loveable!!! God bless Godzilla and the man in the rubber suit that brings him to life.

[godzillaheisei546]

Wish I waas there!

[janesatorres]

Lots of remake huh. It was a giant story.

[Robikus]

Great presentation!  Thank you!!

[dropyapants]

@Erecadere Yep.  i was at KU while he was there and after taking one of his classes, i made a point to sign up for everything he taught. He's fantastic.

[jonathanokoro35]

He forgot to mention Dragon Ball. He said Pokemon but not Dragon Ball. He's crazy

[jabbathewookie]

wow what a packed house ..... that crowd is fucking wild lol

[chozenn1]

Sure is hating a lot for a Godzilla "fan". Why does the term "porn" have to apply to anything that is put on display? It's a stupid trend.

[05Moshe]

ah....ah...ah...ah...ah...ah..­.ah

[4Tankzilla]

Godzilla is always the KING!

[Shaderaygun]

Wow its nice to see some one who sees the intellectual side to Godzilla.

[PETEZACARIAS]

@theetials lol finally thank u