I admit to being an enthusiast for Toho's Kaiju Eiga (Monster-Movies): the GODZILLA series, RODAN, THE MYSTERIANS, BATTLE IN OUTER SPACE, GIANT MONSTER BARAN, MATANGO, SPACE MONSTER DOGORA, FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD, WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS...these and others are to my mind worthy additions to world fantasy cinema. Too long dismissed because of the atrocious dubbing and pan-and-scan transfers of their Americanized versions, the original films are never without merit, often containing bizarre scenarios accompanied by startling and unique imagery. The combined efforts of producer Tomoyuki Tanaka, director Ishiro Honda, composer Akira Ifukube and special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya nearly always resulted in something remarkable. Any comments by kindred (or opposing) souls?
