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Gojira, Then and Now
Ecocriticism • Film Studies • Japan • Science FictionPrecepted by
Joshua Sosa.
In this module, we will discuss two films of the Godzilla franchise -- the original 1954 Gojira and 2016's Shin Godzilla. After a quick overview of the franchise -- its numerous films and eras -- we'll look at the historical events that influenced each films' creation, as well as the central themes and motifs.
Required Texts
Gojira (1954) - available on HBO Max; Shin Godzilla (2016) - available on Amazon Video
Iterations
None (yet!)
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