On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason continue more KAMEN RIDER commentary with Episodes 84-86! However, it'll be the last commentary for the KAMEN RIDER 1971 series, as they discuss a way to finish up the remaining 12 more with in the next couple weeks! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:19 Getting Up to Speed …

This week the Team take on the ‘Teens’ with a detailed chat about Heathers and Mean Girls. From representations to dark humour and the songs in the musical versions of the stories, the CineClubbers have a blast dissecting the details. Rhys even suggests the Heathers is Mean Girls fan fiction before Mean Girls was made! Our presenters are Bebe, Matt…

This week the team discuss film soundtracks and debate whether an original score or licensed music produce more iconic soundtracks. This episode is full of fun and passion. The name dropping reaches epic proportions – and it’s not just the films, it’s directors, musicians and composers. It demonstrates the team’s attention to detail listing Baz Luh…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason continue more KAMEN RIDER commentary with Episodes 81-83! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:30 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:03:20 Kent's Loot 00:22:55 Kamen Rider: Episode 81 00:48:17 Kamen Rider: Episode 81 Review & Grade 00:51:17 Kamen Rider: Episode 82 01:15:09 …

This week the three amigos, Billy, Matthew and Jake, celebrate Val Kilmer – an actor with the distinction of playing rock legends Jim Morrison and Elvis Presley, as well as iconic film characters, Batman, ‘Iceman’ and Doc Holliday. The team discuss Kilmer’s performances and conclude whilst he wasn’t always the lead, he always stood out. RIP Val Kil…

This week the CineClub Podcasters discuss monsters and their metphors. From the plethora of Godzilla films to Mothra, King Kong and Cloverfield, the team ponder the complexities of the monster film. The chat ranges from the use of special effects, atomic breathe scenes, low angle shots, poor lighting, unhappy endings and some useless human characte…

This week the team discuss the differences between musicals and films with music. Along with chat of Bugsy Malone, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and The Sound of Music, the team consider some of the dark topics at the heart of several musicals. Meanwhile, Rhys gets evangelical and spreads the gospel of Phantom of the Paradise – is this one of the most…

We’ve shown lots of 1980’s films at CineClub recently so this week we discuss our favourites and decide what’s ‘Excellent’ and what’s ‘Bogus’. In the excellent category we have Killer Clowns from Outer Space, The Lost Boys and the infinitely quotable Flash Gordon. The team agree Flash is the standout winner - after all “he’s for everyone of us!” A …

This is the first of our CineClub Shorts series. In this special episode Matthew chats with Dr Dan Kilvington, Reader and Course Director of Media and Cultural Studies at Leeds Beckett University. They discuss Ava Du Vernay’s powerful documentary 13th and consider institutionalised racism in US and UK contexts. Our presenters are Billy and Matthew.…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason commentate and review more KAMEN RIDER with Episodes 78-80! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:58 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:04:10 Kent's Show-and-Tell 00:07:24 Kamen Rider: Episode 78 00:32:38 Kamen Rider: Episode 78 Review & Grade 00:34:16 Kamen Rider: Episode 7…

This week we pay tribute to recently deceased actor Gene Hackman, discussing his acting style and lasting legacy. In this special episode we chat with Senior Lecturer in Film and Cultural Studies, John-Paul Green. JP and the team discuss their favourite Hackman films and characters and wonder about the merits of Superman 4! Our presenters are Billy…

This week it’s a double bill of Failsafe (1964) and 12 Angry Men (1957) showcasing the immense talent of director Sidney Lumet. The team discuss the lasting impact of Failsafe and ruminate how relevant this classic remains in the contemporary world. They compare it to 12 Angry Men, which whilst different in topic is similar in tone and tension. In …

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason commentate and review more KAMEN RIDER with Episodes 75-77! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:09 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:01:44 Kamen Rider: Episode 75 00:26:54 Kamen Rider: Episode 75 Review & Grade 00:29:22 Kamen Rider: Episode 76 00:53:19 Kamen Rider: Episod…

This week it’s all about slasher films inspired by the recent screening of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The team discuss what makes a great slasher film, the slasher film tropes like the ‘final girl’, the best horror directors, and the importance of audience investment in the characters and actors. It’s all about ‘substance’ says Billy and ‘not just ab…

This week we discuss the recent screening of Steamboy and the anime classic Akira. Secretly, we’re wondering if we’re anime obsessed at the moment! Throughout the episode, we shared our mixed feelings about the English dub of both films, particularly the celebrity voice actors, and how it impacted our viewing experience. We debated the merits of wa…

It’s all high brow this week with a discussion of favourite International films and the two recent screenings of Snowpiercer and Grave of the Fireflies. Serious issues are covered in these films and the team do not shy away from the difficult topics and imagery, discussing their responses to the storytelling in their own inimitable style. Our prese…

On this first Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission of 2025, Hosts Kent and Jason go back to commentating and reviewing Kamen Rider to start off the new year with Episode 72-74! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:53 Episode Itinerary 00:01:52 Life Banter 00:04:17 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:05:41 Kamen Rider: Episode 72 00:30:43 Ka…

Surely Airplane’s one liners are the stuff of legend. Stop calling me Shirley! This week the team discuss the jokes, puns and movie that launched a thousand memes! The team dissect Airplane’s lasting impact and consider the elements that might be awkward for a modern audience, but that’s not important right now. Then they take a look at forthcoming…

And we’re back! If you’re feeling the January Blues, give this a listen to lift your weary spirits. As always there’s some great banter – but it’s the shear joy of the catch up that will brighten your day in this special Christmas content review. The panel discuss everything that we’ve been watching on Telly over the Christmas break, from Gavin and…

On this final Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission of 2024, Hosts Kent and Jason will end the year commentating on THREE films celebrating their anniversaries in GODZILLA VS. SPACEGODZILLA (30 Years), GHIDORAH THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER (60 Years) and GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA(1974) (50 Years)! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:30 Episode I…

In this week’s episode of The CineClub Podcast, we talk all things ‘action’ with a discussion of John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China and Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky series. We couldn’t ignore that it’s Christmas, so we end the episode considering our favourite Christmas movies. And Die Hard is definitely a Christmas film according to Connel…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason go back to commentating and reviewing Kamen Rider episodes after a several month hiatus on the series! With a long break from the Kamen Rider series, is it still worth it? Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:27 Episode Itinerary 00:02:39 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:…

On this special Go! Go! Kaiju Show LIVE transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason celebrate 70 years of the Big Guy as they live commentate on the Toho film shorts AND the original, Japanese version of GOJIRA (1954)! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:28 - Remaining 2024 Schedule 00:05:02 - Upcoming for This Episode 00:05:48 - Follow Go! Go…

In this week’s episode of The CineClub Podcast, we talk to Dr Mark McKenna, from the University of Staffordshire, about his connection to the 1978 film Big Wednesday, directed by John Milius. Mark has written a book about the film and gave us some insights about the film’s themes of friendship and loyalty, and a thought-provoking personal journey a…

In this week's episode of the Cine Club Podcast, we dive into the whimsical world of the 1965 film "Help!" directed by Richard Lester and starring none other than the Beatles themselves. In this episode, cinephiles Jake, Rhys, Matthew, and Dion all share their favourite Beatle. We kick off the discussion by reflecting on our recent horror selection…

Welcome to the Cineclub podcast. In this new podcast, students and staff from the University of Sunderland's long-running cinema club talk about movies, from Hollywood Blockbusters to the best (and strangest) of world cinema. In this inaugural episode, we chat with Dr Steve Cannon, the club's convenor, about the club's history and what we get up to…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason finish out and discuss the last 2 Seasons of Netflix's ULTRAMAN Anime! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:21 - Follow Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:01:21 - Ultraman (Anime) Seasons 2&3: The Review 00:52:21 - Ultraman (Anime): Overall Final Thoughts & Grade 01:01:19 - Co…

On this 200th Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason hit the milestone of making it to 200 episodes after 14 long years! Plus, the two discuss Season of Netflix's ULTRAMAN Anime! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:26 - Reaching the 200 Milestone 00:03:43 - Episode Itinerary 00:06:46 - Follow Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhe…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason continue with their Netflix binge with one of the newest additions to the Ultraman franchise, ULTRAMAN RISING! Do the duo think this animated film lives up to expectations?! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:12 - Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:1:43 - Ultraman Risin…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason go over the latest addition to the Gamera franchise and one of the more recent kaiju content on Netflix, GAMERA REBIRTH! Do the two think it's an underrated or an overrated mini-series? Watch the episode to find out! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:07 - Check Kent's Mos…

On the first Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission since GFEST 29, Hosts Kent and Jason do an overview and review where they stand on the biggest kaiju convention of 2024! Also, Jason reveals his haul from the convention! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:18 - Upcoming Episodes Itinerary 00:04:12 - GFEST 29 Post Overview 01:30:35 - GFEST …

On this last Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission before GFEST 29, Hosts Kent and Jason preview the schedule for this year's GFEST event, and what they plan to do when there! Does this year's GFEST 29 look to be a promising one? Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:11 - Change of Plans 00:01:18 - GGKS Schedule Reminder 00:05:53 - GFEST 29 S…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason discuss and review another entry from Monster Island Productions that were responsible for Zarkorr - this time with KRAA: THE SEA MONSTER! Will this movie be better, or worse than Zarkorr?! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:44 - Legendary Finds New Director For GXK Sequel…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason discuss and review what could be THE WORST kaiju film they've come across yet, ZARKORR! THE INVADER! Can the two co-hosts survive/re-live through this?! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:39 - Tiamat GXK Figure Coming Soon to U.S. 00:02:02 - Go! Go! Kaiju Show Audio Podcas…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason look back on the 10 Years of not only GODZILLA (2014), but also the MonsterVerse itself and the impact it has among both fans and the general audience! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:18 - Episode Topics 00:01:25 - 10 Years of The MonsterVerse 00:21:48 - 10 Years of God…

On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason do another round of commentating and discussing 4 more Kamen Rider episodes with Episode 64-67! However, is the amount of episodes to the Kamen Rider show getting to be a bit too much for the hosts? Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:29 - Couple Announcements 00:03:46 - Go…

On this first Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission since transitioning from the Daikaiju Network brand, Hosts Kent and Jason get back into commentating and discussing 4 more Kamen Rider episodes with Episode 60-63! Also, did Joji from Spectreman enter in the Kamen Rider universe?! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:58 - Kamen Rider: Episo…

On this episode of the Daikaiju Network Show, Hosts Kent and Jason will review and discuss the latest entry to the MonsterVerse franchise, GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE! There will be HEAVY SPOILERS in this discussion - so if you haven't seen the movie yet, you may not want to watch this until you have seen the film! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 …

On this episode of the Daikaiju Network Show, Hosts Kent and Jason continue reviewing/discussing the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with Episodes 56-59! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:26 – Follow Daikaiju Network Everywhere 00:03:09 – One More Week Till Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire 00:06:19 – Kamen Rider: Episode 56 00:33:43 – Kame…

On this episode of the Daikaiju Network Show, Hosts Kent and Jason continue reviewing/discussing the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with Episodes 52-55! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:53 – Congrats Godzilla Minus One VFX Crew 00:01:33 – Follow Daikaiju Network Everywhere 00:02:22 – Kamen Rider: Episode 52 00:34:57 – Kamen Rider: Episo…

On this episode of the Daikaiju Network Show, Hosts Kent and Jason continue reviewing/discussing the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with Episodes 48-51! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:20 – Follow Daikaiju Network Everywhere 00:02:38 – Kamen Rider: Episode 48 00:31:51 – Kamen Rider: Episode 49 01:02:33 – Intermission 01:03:08 – Kamen R…

On this episode of the Daikaiju Network Show, Hosts Kent and Jason are back from a 2-week breather and will continue on reviewing/discussing the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with Episodes 44-47! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:59 – Follow Daikaiju Network Everywhere 00:01:49 – Brief GGKS Update(s) 00:03:38 – Kamen Rider: Episode 44 0…

On this episode of the Daikaiju Network Show, Hosts Kent and Jason continue reviewing/discussing the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with Episodes 40-43! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:29 – Follow Daikaiju Network Everywhere 00:02:15 – Kamen Rider: Episode 40 00:35:48 – Kamen Rider: Episode 41 01:04:32 – Kamen Rider: Episode 42 01:33:2…

On this episode of the Daikaiju Network Show, Hosts Kent and Jason continue reviewing/discussing the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with Episodes 36-39! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:56 – Follow Daikaiju Network Everywhere 00:01:43 – Minecraft's Godzilla DLC 00:22:49 – Kamen Rider: Episode 36 00:50:55 – Kamen Rider: Episode 37 01:22:…

On this episode of the Daikaiju Network Show, Hosts Kent and Jason continue reviewing/discussing the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with Episodes 32-35! Find EVERYTHING Daikaiju Network in one place: Linktree - Click Here Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:50 – Follow Daikaiju Network Everywhere 00:02:39 – Kamen Rider: Episode 32 00:31:30…

On this episode of the Daikaiju Network Show, Hosts Kent and Jason continue reviewing/discussing the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with Episodes 27-31! Find EVERYTHING Daikaiju Network in one place: Linktree - Click Here Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:03:22 – Follow Daikaiju Network Everywhere 00:05:07 – Kamen Rider: Episode 27 00:42:05…

For the first Daikaiju Network Show of 2022, Hosts Kent and Jason return as they get back to reviewing/discussing the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with Episodes 22-26! PLUS, A BIG Announcement will be made during the show! So don't miss out! Find EVERYTHING Daikaiju Network in one place: Linktree - Click Here Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introductio…

For the final Daikaiju Network Show of 2023, Host Jason will be in the driver's seat solo and will be going over the year that is 2023 in general and what to look forward to in 2024, along with some brief discussions of a few films celebrating their Anniversaries: MATANGO (60 Years), GODZILLA vs. MEGALON (50 Years), GODZILLA vs. MECHAGODZILLA II (3…

Daikaiju Network Show Hosts Kent and Jason review and discuss the latest, 33rd Toho film entry (37th film entry overall) to the Godzilla Franchise, GODZILLA MINUS ONE! Find EVERYTHING Daikaiju Network in one place: Linktree - Click Here Episode Track List: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:17 – Follow Daikaiju Network Everywhere 00:02:12 – Review: Godz…

Daikaiju Network Show Hosts Kent and Jason continue with DAIKAIJU WEEK as they commentate on one of the most recent Ultraman films released within a couple years, SHIN ULTRAMAN! If you have any questions or comments for the co-hosts to read aloud on the show, use #DKNShow on Twitter, message us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTub…