Added: Nov 18, 2008
From: uctelevision
Duration: 58:7
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]
Channel: Education
Tags: films godzilla japan japanese
Rating: 5.00 (10 ratings) Views: 1504' favoriteCount='25 Comments: 3
Onewhoislove Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - "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.
gforceagent47 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - A wonderful, in-depth lecture. Godzilla is rarely given such a mature and serious insight as this. A+ to Mr. Tsutsui, and I hope he keeps up the excellent work.
Erecadere Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - I saw Prof. Tsutsui give this lecture in New York last year. Fantastic lecture and EXTREMELY nice guy.