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Defend Your Trash MovieGhostbusters: Afterlife (2021)"Who you gonna call?"It's said that the Ghostbusters legacy sequel is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!Read Luana's fantasy stories at New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine: https://newedgeswordandsorcery.com/trashmoviepod.bsky.socialtrashmoviepod@gmail.comTheme song by Kenneth Leeming Jr.Logo artwork by Joe Lane
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Defend Your Trash MovieScooby-Doo (2002)"No, Scooby-Doo! Your mom eats cat poop!"
It's said that the live action version of the Hanna-Barbera mystery toon is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2023-02-201h 18Defend Your Trash MovieTwilight (2008)"Hang on tight, spider monkey."
It's said that that the phenomenon of Stephanie Meyer's paranormal romance is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2023-02-061h 13Defend Your Trash MovieXanadu (1980)"Xanadu, your neon lights will shine for you, Xanadu"
It's said that the roller disco starring Olivia Newton-John is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2023-01-231h 09Defend Your Trash MovieAll Monsters Attack/Godzilla's Revenge (1969)"Godzilla says I have to learn to fight my own battles, y'know."
It's said that the tenth Godzilla movie is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2023-01-091h 19Defend Your Trash MovieHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)[the Grinch puts mistletoe over his butt] "Now pucker up and kiss it, Whoville!"
It's said that the live action adaptation of Dr. Seuss's Christmas classic is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-12-261h 10Defend Your Trash MovieAvatar (2009)"Oel ngati kameie [I see you]"
It's said that James Cameron's revolutionary sci-fi epic is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-12-121h 16Defend Your Trash MovieWillow (1989)"Peck! Peck! Peck, peck, peck, peck, peck, peck, peck!"
It's said that the fantasy epic from George Lucas & Ron Howard is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-11-281h 20Defend Your Trash MovieUHF (1989)"For those of you just joining us, today we're teaching poodles how to fly."
It's said that "Weird Al" Yankovic's attempt at movie stardom is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-11-141h 27
Defend Your Trash MovieHouse on Haunted Hill (1999)"You don't get it do you? This house is pissed. It has no morals 'cause it's a fucking house!"
Our Halloween celebration Trashtober concludes! It's said that the 90s remake of William Castle's haunted house gimmick flick is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-10-3159 min
Defend Your Trash MovieFrom Beyond (1986)"It ate him... bit off his head... like a gingerbread man!"
Our Halloween celebration Trashtober continues! It's said that the second H.P. Lovecraft adaptation from the team behind Re-Animator is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
NOTE: Near the end of the episode, the audio quality suddenly changes. We accidentally switched on the Resonator and we apologize.
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2022-10-171h 07
Defend Your Trash MovieFriday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning (1985)"It's them damn enchiladas."
We're kicking off Trashtober, our month-long Halloween celebration! It's said that the fifth slasher flick starring Jason Vorhees (???) is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-10-031h 12Defend Your Trash MovieGhostbusters II (1989)"Doe..." "Ray..." "Egon!"
It's said the second Ghostbusters movie is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-09-191h 18Defend Your Trash MovieMuppets from Space (1999)"You see, I was contacted through my breakfast cereal, and then it was confirmed to me by the cosmic fish that I am definitely from outer space."
It's said that the Muppets' sci-fi adventure is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-09-051h 14Defend Your Trash MovieJohn Carter (2012)"Barsoom....."
It's said that Disney's big budget adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic sci-fi novels is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-08-221h 23Defend Your Trash MovieThe Predator (2018)"A predator kills its prey to survive. I mean, what you're describing is more like a bass fisherman."
It's said that Fox's 2018 reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-08-081h 21Defend Your Trash MovieFreddy Got Fingered (2001)"DADDY WOULD YOU LIKE SOME SAUSAGE? DADDY WOULD LIKE SOME SAUSAGES?"
It's said that Tom Green's starring vehicle is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-07-251h 10Defend Your Trash MovieThor: The Dark World (2013)"Malekith is going to use the Aether to end the universe.”
It's said that the second Thor film is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-07-111h 17
Defend Your Trash MovieWild Wild West (1999)"Never drum on a white lady's boobies at a big redneck dance. Got it."
It's said that the Will Smith re-imagining of the old Western show is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-06-271h 31
Defend Your Trash MovieJurassic Park III (2001)[a raptor speaks] "Alan!"
It's said that the third Jurassic Park movie is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-06-131h 14Defend Your Trash MovieThe Black Cauldron (1985)"Oh, poor miserable Gurgi deserves fierce smackings and whackings on his poor, tender head."
It's said that Disney's attempt at more mature animation is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-05-301h 09Defend Your Trash MovieThe Room (2003)"Oh hi, Mark."
It's said that the filmmaking debut of Tommy Wiseau is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-05-161h 11Defend Your Trash MovieTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)"Help, I'm a turtle and I can't get up!"
It's said that the third Ninja Turtles movie is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-05-021h 09Defend Your Trash MovieWarcraft (2016)"For the Alliance!"
It's said that the film adaptation of the Warcraft video games is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-04-181h 16Defend Your Trash MovieStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)"Somehow, Palpatine returned."
It's said that Star Wars episode IX is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-04-041h 15Defend Your Trash MovieBatman & Robin (1997)"It's time to kick some ICE!"
It’s said that the fourth Batman film (the second one directed by Joel Schumacher) is trash, but does it truly deserve that reputation? Listen & find out!
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2022-03-211h 08
Defend Your Trash MovieSneak preview!Enjoy this sneak preview of our show & its premiere episode, coming soon!
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2022-03-1808 min
Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla/Gojira (1954) commentary track redux On the final episode of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, Travis & Luana revisit 1954's GOJIRA/GODZILLA and reminisce about the history of the podcast! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
2022-01-101h 41Monster Island Commentaries66 King Kong (2005) commentary track (final 92 minutes only)MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES takes one last visit to Skull Island as Travis & Luana watch the final 92 minutes of 2005's KING KONG! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the time code 01:34:00 (one hour and thirty four minutes). A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pa...
2021-12-201h 36Monster Island CommentariesGamera: Super Monster (1980) commentary track MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES pays one last visit to the friend of all children as Travis & Luana reminisce with 1980's GAMERA: SUPER MONSTER! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Daiei Motion Picture Company logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http...
2021-11-221h 38Monster Island CommentariesTerror of Mechagodzilla (1975) commentary trackHalloween has descended upon MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES again as Travis & Luana are terrorized by 1975's TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pangolin (https://spo...
2021-10-181h 32Monster Island CommentariesJurassic World (2015) commentary trackMONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES grows from park to world as Travis & Luana walk the dinosaur with 2015's JURASSIC WORLD! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Universal Pictures logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L)
2021-09-152h 03Monster Island CommentariesMonster Island Talk - Mickey's 90th SpectacularUNLOCKED! We present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Monster Island Talk. Originally premiered 11/1/19 on patreon.com/micommentaries "It's a magical MONSTER ISLAND TALK because Travis & Luana are celebrating the famous mouse's big birthday as they discuss the MICKEY'S 90TH SPECTACULAR television special! Celebrity cameos! Musical performances! Disney product placements! Kpop dancing! Sex with character mascots! And much, much more! #polyamouse"
2021-08-191h 02Monster Island CommentariesMovie Lobby Commentaries - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) commentary trackUNLOCKED! We present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Movie Lobby Commentaries. Originally premiered 1/10/20 on patreon.com/micommentaries "MOVIE LOBBY COMMENTARIES has premiered! On this podcast, Travis & Luana step outside of the kaiju genre to watch & talk about their favorite non-monster movies, and they kick it off with the 1991 blockbuster TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY! They talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger's cult of personality, the racial metaphors hidden in the movie, their favorite types of cooking shows, Tim Allen's fight against 'PC culture', and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at...
2021-08-162h 18
Theme Park: The MovieBatman Returns/Batman Adventure: The Ride (with Luana Saitta)We talk with Luana Saitta (Monster Island Commentaries) about the motion picture Batman Returns and its spinoff attraction Batman Adventure: The Ride!
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2021-08-041h 28Monster Island CommentariesSpace Jam (1996) commentary track We zap some NBA talent to transform into MonSTAR Island Commentaries as Travis & Luana slam into 1996's SPACE JAM! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Warner Bros. logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5...
2021-07-121h 26Monster Island Commentaries10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) commentary trackMONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has opened the mystery box again as Travis & Luana go into quarantine with 2016's 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Paramount logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L)
2021-06-141h 45Monster Island CommentariesGamera vs. Viras (1968) commentary track MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES is back to talkin' turtle as Travis & Luana reunite with the friend of all children with 1968's GAMERA VS. VIRAS! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Daiei Motion Picture Company logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L...
2021-05-171h 28Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla vs. Kong (2021) commentary trackThe fight is finally here on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana join the battle with 2021’s GODZILLA VS. KONG! They talk about director Adam Wingard’s geeky influences, the issues with MonsterVerse’s human characters, which YouTuber could’ve made a cameo, the real-life dangers of Pensacola, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Warner Bros. Pictures logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.c...
2021-04-051h 54Monster Island CommentariesKing Kong vs. Godzilla (U.S. version, 1963) commentary trackIt’s the classic clash of the 20th century on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana witness the 1963 U.S. version of KING KONG VS. GODZILLA! They talk about why the project originated as a Frankenstein movie, the urban legend of the dual endings, how the film impacted the legacy of Godzilla, speculation on the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Universal-International logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. ...
2021-03-151h 37Monster Island CommentariesTremors (1990) commentary trackThe ground is shaking on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana avoid the Graboids with 1990’s TREMORS! They talk about the script’s perfect construction, the superstars that make up the cast, why the View Askewniverse might be Hell, the intricacies of Sesame Street, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Universal logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com...
2021-02-151h 38Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla: Final Wars (2004) commentary trackSeason five of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has arrived, and Travis & Luana start the new year with 2004's GODZILLA: FINAL WARS! They talk about the career of director Ryuhei Kitamura, the pop punk scene of the 2000s, live action adaptations of Dr. Seuss stories, and more! Plus, they sing a lot! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Scope logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get c...
2021-01-182h 07Monster Island CommentariesUnderwater (2020) commentary trackThe season finale of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has arrived, and Travis & Luana finish the year 2020 with UNDERWATER! They talk about the movie’s Lovecraftian elements, the stardom of Kristen Stewart, why cis-hetero storylines don’t have to standard, and more! Plus, we look back at our past year of podcasting! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the 20th Century Fox logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool...
2020-12-141h 38Monster Island CommentariesStarship Troopers (1997) commentary trackService guarantees citizenship on MOVIE LOBBY COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana go bug-hunting with 1997's STARSHIP TROOPERS! They talk about the film's satire on fascism, the problem with Showgirls, why modern movie scores are bland, the Tommy Lee/Pamela Anderson tape, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card "Buena Vista International" appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O...
2020-11-162h 05Monster Island CommentariesOne Million Years B.C. (1966) commentary trackHalloween has descended upon MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES once again as Travis & Luana go prehistoric with 1966’s ONE MILLION YEARS BC! They talk about the history of stop-motion master Ray Harryhausen, Raquel Welch’s perfect cavewoman hair, the unsexy nature of catfights, violent Donald Duck cartoons, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card “Associated British-Pathe Limited Presents” appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentari...
2020-10-191h 48Monster Island CommentariesGamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995) commentary trackWe head back to Atlantis on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana go, go, go with 1995's GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE! They talk about the evolution of the Gamera franchise, how maturity ties into film tastes, the split between Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune, the hit song “Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our new spino...
2020-09-141h 38Monster Island CommentariesDestroy All Monsters (1968) commentary trackKaiju crossover time on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana join Godzilla & company for 1968’s DESTROY ALL MONSTERS! They talk about how the monster roaster was decided, the career of actor Akira Kubo, ideas for a Godzilla theme park ride, the continuity of SpongeBob SquarePants, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at...
2020-08-171h 35Monster Island CommentariesKing Kong (2005) commentary track (first 94 minutes only)Woo-hoo! MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES celebrates its 50th episode as Travis & Luana only watch the first 94 minutes of 2005's KING KONG! They talk about Peter Jackson's struggles to make the movie in the 90s, why Adrian Brody is banned from Saturday Night Live, and more! And because it's a special episode, we have a normal celebration where nothing weird happens at all! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning at the time code “00:00:00” (zero hours/zero minutes/zero seconds). A countdown to press the play button is included in the c...
2020-07-131h 46Monster Island CommentariesJaws (1975) commentary trackMONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES needs a bigger boat because Travis & Luana are swimming with sharks with 1975's JAWS! They talk about how the sequels compare to the classic film, the highest grossing shark movies of all time, Alex Jones versus the sharks from Deep Blue Sea, how to get “service candy” on to a plane, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation for the Universal Pictures logo starts up. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.
2020-06-152h 10Monster Island CommentariesRebirth of Mothra (1996) commentary trackThe fabulous first lady of Toho kaiju returns to MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARES as Travis & Luana enter the circle of life with 1996's REBIRTH OF MOTHRA! They talk about the environmentalist messages of the movie, cliches of 90s kids movies, the troubles of Robin Thicke, observations from the Back to the Future and Cars movies, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to...
2020-05-181h 50Monster Island CommentariesMonster Island Talk - The Paranormal & SupernaturalWe present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Monster Island Talk. Originally premiered 9/6/19 on patreon.com/micommentaries "On this mysterious edition of MONSTER ISLAND TALK, Travis and Luana travel into the unknown as they discuss everything paranormal & supernatural! Are ghosts real? Do aliens exist? Will we ever discover the Loch Ness Monster? What's the deal with Casper the Friendly Ghost and his obnoxious ghost uncles? Listen to find out the answers and more!"
2020-05-0854 minMonster Island CommentariesMonster Island Talk - BelgiumWe present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Monster Island Talk. Originally premiered 4/5/19 on patreon.com/micommentaries "On the latest edition of MONSTER ISLAND TALK, Travis & Luana travel to Luana's home country of Belgium for a fun history & culture lesson for all! Everything from waffles to socialized healthcare to Jean Claude Van Damme is discussed. How do Lori Loughlin, Phil Collins, and Joseph McCarthy also fit into all of this? Listen and find out!"
2020-04-241h 03Monster Island CommentariesMothra vs. Godzilla (1964) commentary trackThe queen is here to dethrone the king on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana discuss kaiju monarchies with 1964's MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA! They talk about how the film transformed into “Godzilla vs. The Thing” in America, the origins of the monster known as Mystery Bones, the odd filmography of WWE Films, and more! Plus, a troublesome figure from the past returns to take advantage of the pandemic! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Scope logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play butto...
2020-04-131h 31Monster Island CommentariesMonster Island Talk - Our fantasy monster teamsWe present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Monster Island Talk. Originally premiered 1/3/19 on patreon.com/micommentaries "On the premiere episode of MONSTER ISLAND TALK, Travis & Luana pick the cream of the kaiju crop for their fantasy monster teams. Godzilla, Mothra, Gamera, King Kong, Gipsy Danger, Megazord.... so many choices but who will make the cut? Listen & find out!"
2020-03-2757 minMonster Island CommentariesOrca the Killer Whale (1977) commentary trackRevenge is a dish best served on the cold ocean, and MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES tells a whale of a tale as Travis & Luana watch 1977's ORCA THE KILLER WHALE! They talk about Dino De Laurentiis' attempts to topple the success of Jaws, the ethicalness of zoos and animals in captivity, the troublesome nature of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, the wholesomeness of Sesame Street movies, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Paramount logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button i...
2020-03-161h 37Monster Island CommentariesKing Kong Lives (1986) commentary trackIn celebration of Valentine's Day, MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES transforms into Skull Island Commentaries again as Travis & Luana talk about jungle love with the 1986 sequel KING KONG LIVES! They talk about how the movie becomes more goofy & interesting than its predecessor, why Kong sometimes looks fake, Reylo kissing in Star Wars, tiring kung-fu lessons, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the animation for the Studio Canal logo starts up. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. ...
2020-02-171h 44Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla Raids Again (1955) commentary trackSeason four of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has arrived, and Travis & Luana start the new year with 1955's GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN! They talk about the quick six-month development of the movie, the careers of director Motoyoshi Oda and composer Masaru Sato, references to Nine Inch Nails on Full House, the delights of the rap battle meme, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Li...
2020-01-201h 32Monster Island Commentaries2019 Podcast Year in ReviewTravis & Luana take a look back on their past year of talking about kaiju with the 2019 Podcast Year in Review! They reflect on the monster movies they watched, their first year on Patreon, and will they finally do away with their arch-enemy Ken Kaniff??? Plus, BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS for 2020 are made! Join Monster Island Squad on Patreon to receive bonus podcasts & awesome perks: patreon.com/micommentaries monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L)
2019-12-301h 05Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) commentary trackWe've arrived at the final movie of the year for MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and Travis & Luana are closing out this season with 2019's GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS! They talk about why it's their favorite monster movie of the past year, the environmental metaphors as embodied by the Titans, how people from Boston could react to the film, the career highlights of Sisqo and Dru Hill, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation for the Warner Bros. Pictures logo starts up. A...
2019-12-162h 13Monster Island CommentariesAttack of the Super Monsters (1982) commentary trackLive action dinosaurs battle anime superheroes on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana watch 1982’s ATTACK OF THE SUPER MONSTERS! They talk about how a 70s kid show transformed into an 80s VHS oddity, the protective female vibes of TERMINATOR: DARK FATE, the surprising progressiveness of Austin Powers, memories of Disney’s BONKERS, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the title card “Attack of the Super Monsters” appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. ...
2019-11-181h 27Monster Island CommentariesQ: The Winged Serpent (1982) commentary trackOctober brings about the spooky season, which means MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES takes its annual ghoulish turn for a special Halloween episode as Travis & Luana watch 1982's Q: THE WINGED SERPENT! They talk about the filmography of schlockmaster director Larry Cohen, the method acting of Michael Moriarty, Martin Scorsese's negative opinions of Marvel movies, the ideal Batman movie, and more! Plus, a controversial figure from the past returns to wreck havoc! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the title card “A United Film Distribution Release” appears on-s...
2019-10-231h 37Monster Island CommentariesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) commentary trackCowabunga! It's Travis' birthday once again on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and him & Luana celebrate with another b-day bonus episode with 1991's TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE! They talk about the quick turnaround between TMNT movies, their ideas for a new Turtles film, the career high points of Vanilla Ice, the dark eroticism of Raphael fan fiction, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation for the New Line Cinema logo starts up. A countdown to press the play button...
2019-10-141h 31Monster Island CommentariesThe End of Evangelion (1997) commentary trackThe Evas are ready for battle on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana dive into Neon Genesis Evangelion with 1997’s THE END OF EVANGELION! They talk about the controversial ending of the TV series, the various messages creator Hideaki Anno might be conveying in the movie, if Al Pacino did the voiceovers for the English dubbing, what rap song should accompany the Third Impact, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card “Kadokawa Shoten Presents” appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button...
2019-09-231h 34Monster Island CommentariesThe Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) discussionSomething has survived on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana travel to Isla Sorna with 1997's THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK! They talk about Steven Spielberg’s mid-90s break from directing, the daddy issues of the JP franchise, the artistry of throwing puppets around, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation for the Universal Pictures logo starts up. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to the deleted audio from this episode: htt...
2019-08-121h 09Monster Island CommentariesGamera vs. Guiron (1969) commentary trackGAMERAAAAAHHH!!! The turtle friend to all children returns to MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana go intergalactic with 1969's GAMERA VS. GURION! They talk about how kaiju movies flourished on TV and VHS, the withheld secret to Gamera's fighting tactics, their first memories of eating doughnuts, the return of Eminem's alter ego Ken Kaniff, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Daiei Motion Picture Company logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Join Monster I...
2019-07-151h 28Monster Island CommentariesSon of Kong (1933) commentary trackMONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES once again transforms into Skull Island Commentaries as Travis & Luana meet the kiddie king with 1933's SON OF KONG! They discuss the unusual turnaround between this movie & KING KONG, the real life tragedies of stop-motion animator Willis O'Brien, why apes should always stretch out their arms, the annoying traits of ukulele players, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card reading “NRA Member U.S. We Do Our Part” appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the...
2019-06-171h 13Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla (2014) commentary trackWe've reached the end of our countdown to GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, and Travis & Luana finally decide to let them fight with 2014's GODZILLA! They discuss the filmmaking style of director Gareth Edwards, the blandness of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the coolness of Godzilla's radioactive breath, the vileness of Vince McMahon, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation for the Warner Bros. Pictures logo starts up. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Join Monster Island Squad...
2019-05-132h 04Monster Island CommentariesArmy of Darkness (1993) commentary trackIt's once again Luana's birthday on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and Travis & Lu celebrate by doing a b-day bonus episode with 1993's ARMY OF DARKNESS! They discuss how the various versions of the movies compare with each other, how they first got into the Evil Dead trilogy, what meeting Bruce Campbell in real life is like, why Harrison Ford once said a racial slur, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation for the Universal Pictures logo starts up. A countdown to press the...
2019-04-221h 23Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) commentary trackAs we continue towards the May release of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES goes back to the future as Travis & Luana time travel with 1991's GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH! They discuss the unusual ways they first saw the movie, its controversy with American audiences, if teenagers go through a jugband phase, how they can make money with foot ASMR, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie as soon as the classic Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in...
2019-04-151h 45Monster Island CommentariesMothra (1961) commentary track MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES continues its countdown to the May release of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS as Travis & Luana sing some fairy songs with 1961's MOTHRA! They discuss the debut of Toho's most famous female kaiju, how the movie satirizes Western culture, their favorite ice cream treats, the confusing mythology of the video game KINGDOM HEARTS, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie as soon as the Toho Scope logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.
2019-03-191h 48Monster Island CommentariesRodan (1956) commentary track The road to the May release of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS continues at MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana take flight with 1956's RODAN! They discuss the debut of one of the most popular Japanese kaiju, the humanist touches of director Ishiro Honda, the hackery (?) of J.J. Abrams, chocolate breakfast cereals, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie as soon as the Toho Company logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Join Monster Island Squad...
2019-02-111h 30Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) commentary track Season three of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES is here, and Travis & Luana celebrate by championing Baragon during 2001's GODZILLA, MOTHRA AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK! They talk about the career of director Shusuke Kaneko, the interesting subversion of Ghidorah’s character, what Michael Bay’s Godzilla movie would be like, why SPACE JAM was more problematic than you remember, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie as soon as the Toho Company logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intr...
2019-01-141h 47Monster Island Commentaries2018 Kaiju Year in Review It's the end of 2018 for MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and Travis & Luana reflect on it all with their Kaiju Year in Review! They discuss the monster movies of the past year, what they're looking forward to in 2019, and their second year as podcasters. They also talk about Norman Reedus in BLADE II, dinner specials at Red Lobster, and more! Plus, there's a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for the new year of the podcast, so make sure you listen to this special episode! monsterislandcommentaries@gmail.com facebook.com/monstercommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries Purchase our books!
2018-12-171h 03Monster Island CommentariesPacific Rim: Uprising (2018) commentary trackIt's the final movie for season two of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and Travis & Luana once again connect on the Drift to watch one of their favorites of 2018, PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING! They talk about how the sequel improves on the original Guillermo del Toro film, where you can spot the Chinese-financed influences, the uncertain future of dinosaur movies, the new adventures of Eminem and his alter-ego Ken Kaniff, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation for the Universal Pictures logo starts up. A countdown to...
2018-12-111h 50Monster Island CommentariesRampage (2018) commentary trackTime to level up! MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES enters the video game world as Travis & Luana do co-op with Dwayne Johnson for the arcade-classic-turned-2018-blockbuster RAMPAGE! They chat about the many references to the original game, why The Rock almost walked away from the movie, their favorite songs to play at a wedding, how Lena Dunham & Borat are very similar, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie as soon as the Warner Bros. Pictures logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.
2018-11-201h 49Monster Island CommentariesGhostbusters (1984) commentary trackIt's slime time on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as the podcast celebrates Travis' birthday month by watching his favorite movie of all time: the original GHOSTBUSTERS! Travis & Luana briefly bust the kaiju genre to talk about the film's incredibly 80s politics, the representation subtext of Dana Barrett, Dan Aykroyd's crazy ideas for the original script, what they think "un-necessary surgery" means, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the Columbia Pictures logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's...
2018-10-221h 47Monster Island CommentariesCloverfield (2008) commentary trackThe Halloween season has once again descended upon MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and for this special spoooooooky episode, Travis & Luana unveil the frightful tale of 2008's CLOVERFIELD! They ponder why lions were once rumored to be in the movie, why they don’t fit in at parties, extinct attractions from theme park history, how to gaslight people about GHOSTBUSTERS, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation of the Paramount logo starts. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro....
2018-10-081h 22Monster Island CommentariesKing Kong (1976) commentary trackMONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES once again transforms into the Island of Skull Commentaries as Travis & Luana take on 70s style monkey business with the 1976 remake of KING KONG! We discuss how this version of the Kong story compares to the others, the gorgeousness of silver screen beauty Jessica Lange, the sleaziness of mega movie producer Dino De Laurentiis, very bad Italian accents, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie at the beginning as soon as the animation of the Paramount logo starts. A countdown to press the play button is included in...
2018-09-262h 17Monster Island CommentariesGhidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) commentary trackThe destroyer of worlds has arrived, and only Travis & Luana can team up with Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra to stop him with 1964's GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER! They discuss how colorful the original Ghidorah costume was going to be, what they hope to see translate from this movie to 2019's GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, if Rodan is the secret conservative among the kaiju, the different kinds of cheese they enjoy, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the TOHO SCOPE logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A...
2018-08-241h 38Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla vs. Biollante (1989) commentary trackRoses are red & kaiju are green on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana venture into the Heisei era of Godzilla with 1989's GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE! They talk about how a dentist was instrumental in the making of the movie, which Toho kaiju would be considered THICC, why seeing gigantic monsters in the vast open ocean can be absolutely terrifying, where you can find the only Chik-Fil-a that's open on Sundays, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown...
2018-07-201h 45Monster Island CommentariesJurassic Park (1993) commentary trackBefore JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM hits theaters, Travis & Luana go back to the park that started it all with the 1993 classic JURASSIC PARK! They talk about how much the movie impacted their childhoods, why some JP cast & crew members were more monstrous in real life than the dinosaurs, what kind of upbringing Will Smith might've had, the strange history between Big Bird and his (imaginary?) friend Snuffleupagus, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the title credit “Universal Pictures Presents” appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to pres...
2018-06-192h 07Monster Island CommentariesGamera vs. Gyaos (1967) commentary trackGo, Gamera, go! The flying turtle returns again to MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana watch him battle a giant vampiric bat in 1967's GAMERA VS. GYAOS! They talk about how Gyaos became the main antagonist of the franchise, the surprising pro-industrialist message of the movie, which GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY character is the most toxic, if Batman cuddles naked with actual bats, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the Daiei Film logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included...
2018-05-211h 29Monster Island CommentariesCommando (1985) commentary trackLight up the candles on the cake because it's Lu's birthday month! To celebrate, Travis & Luana take a break from kaiju flicks and let off some steam with the 1985 actionfest COMMANDO! They discuss why the movie remains one of Lu's favorites, the worldwide stardom of Arnold Schwarzenegger, how the movie's macho masculinity may not be toxic, the oiled-up homoerotic tension between John Matrix and Bennett, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the 20th Century Fox logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play...
2018-04-231h 33Monster Island CommentariesThe Land That Time Forgot (1975) commentary trackEdgar Rice Burroughs' classic tale of dinosaur puppets is in sight on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana watch and try to remember 1975's THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT! They talk about the cruel deaths of dinosaurs at the hands of man, the imperialist machismo of manly Doug McClure, what Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst would sound like if he was German, how many more SIMPSONS references they can stuff into an episode, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the animation for the Orion Pictures logo begins on-screen...
2018-04-091h 35Monster Island CommentariesPacific Rim (2013) commentary trackIn anticipation of the upcoming PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING, MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES brings out the Jaegers and kaiju as Travis & Luana connect on the Drift to watch 2013's PACIFIC RIM! They discuss the familiar touches director Guillermo del Toro brings to his films, how minority representation has changed in the recent movie landscape, why crazy man Wesley Snipes needs to be in more flicks, how horny THE SHAPE OF WATER made them, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the animation for the Warner Bros logo begins on-screen. A countdown...
2018-03-122h 14Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla: Planet of the Monsters (2017) commentary trackIt's cartoon time on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana tackle their first animated movie with 2017's GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS! They talk about how well Godzilla translates to the anime format, which monsters they'd want to see pop up in future sequels, how Hanna-Barbera characters Dick Dastardly & Muttley were more evil than you think, potential plans for Valentine's Day, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the Netflix logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro.
2018-02-161h 29Monster Island CommentariesListener Q&A/Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) commentary trackIt's a fresh start to the new year of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and Travis & Luana celebrate by doing their very first listener Q&A while watching 1956's GODZILLA, KING OF THE MONSTERS! They answer questions about kaiju movies, Halloween costumes, podcast recommendations, impressionable childhoods, and more! They also discuss the making of KING OF THE MONSTERS and the many different versions of GODZILLA. NOTE: To sync this commentary with the film, pause the movie as soon as the title screen “GODZILLA, KING OF THE MONSTERS!” appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is incl...
2018-01-171h 23Monster Island Commentaries2017 Kaiju Year in ReviewIt's not only the end of the year, but it's also the end of the first year for MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES! To celebrate, Travis & Luana take a break from movie watching and chat about 2017 and all its kaiju goodness! They talk about the kaiju films released this past year, the kaiju films coming soon in 2018, and their inaugural year as podcasters. They also bring up AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR, video game movies, Disney cartoons, boogers, and more! Don't forget to submit your questions to us for our listener Q&A episode in January! Simply Tweet @MICommentaries with #askmic...
2017-12-181h 16Monster Island CommentariesColossal (2017) commentary trackIt’s the final movie of the year for MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and Travis & Luana talk about one of their favorites of 2017: COLOSSAL starring Anne Hathaway! They discuss what the film says about misogyny & toxic masculinity, how actresses are held to different standards than actors in Hollywood, why the 2010 remake of THE WOLFMAN is awesome, which beverages make them poop, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with COLOSSAL, pause the movie as soon as the logo for Voltage Pictures appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's in...
2017-12-041h 51Monster Island CommentariesGamera vs. Barugon (1966) commentary trackOur favorite flying turtle returns to MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana journey into the valley of rainbows with 1966's GAMERA VS. BARUGON! They discuss how the movie is distinct from other Gamera movies, why the hilariously scummy Onodera is one of the greatest cinematic villains, how mature entertainment finds its way into our childhood, if vegetables should be given silly names in fantasy fiction, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with GAMERA VS. BARUGON, pause the movie as soon as the logo for Daiei Film appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the...
2017-11-201h 44Monster Island CommentariesThe Host (2006) commentary trackIt's a spoooooktacular time on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and for this scary October season, Travis & Luana take their first journey into Korean cinema with 2006's THE HOST! They discuss the tonal shifts director Bong Joon-ho utilizes in his movies, if the title monster is a mere animal or a malicious creature, the differences in Halloween traditions between America and Belguim, why fast food chain Arby's decided to make a gigantic meat sandwich, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with THE HOST, pause the movie as soon as the logo for Chungeorahm Film appears on-screen at the...
2017-10-272h 02Monster Island CommentariesShin Godzilla (2016) commentary trackMONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has risen again, and Travis & Luana have a lot on their minds as they watch 2016's SHIN GODZILLA! They discuss how the movie reflects recent disasters in Japanese history, various theories on how the new Godzilla's biology works, the different varieties of Fanta soda that can be found from country to country, how the podcast could transform into “The Weird Trav Show”, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with SHIN GODZILLA, pause the movie as soon as the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is i...
2017-09-272h 04Monster Island CommentariesThe War of the Gargantuas (1966) commentary trackThis month on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, Travis & Luana celebrate the life and career of legendary suit actor Haruo Nakajima with 1966's THE WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS. They talk about the incredible story of Nakajima's iconic kaiju roles from Godzilla to Gaira, how he persevered through the challenges of suit acting, why American actor Russ Tamblyn seems so sleepy in GARGANTUAS, how expansive the video game arcade scene is in Japan, and more! NOTE: This commentary should be played alongside the English version of THE WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS. To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the...
2017-08-291h 39Monster Island CommentariesKong: Skull Island (2017) commentary trackMONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES transforms once again into Skull Island Commentaries as Travis & Luana step into the MonsterVerse with the 2017 blockbuster KONG: SKULL ISLAND! They discuss how this version of Kong tries to subvert the older versions, what the future of the MonsterVerse movies could look like, how Peter Gabriel's “Sledgehammer” might easily fit into the film, which SIMPSONS references are appropriate for which scenes, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with KONG: SKULL ISLAND, pause the movie as soon as the Warner Bros. Pictures logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the play butt...
2017-07-252h 02Monster Island CommentariesMighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) commentary trackIt's morphin' time on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana power up for 1995's MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE! They talk about how the movie compares to the 2017 reboot, the outlandish performance of Paul Freeman as villain Ivan Ooze, the cheesy recognizable traits of 90s movies, if the Marvel Cinematic Universe was secretly influenced by the Power Rangers, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE, pause the movie as soon as the 20th Century Fox logo starts at the beginning. A countdown to press the play button is included...
2017-06-261h 39Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla vs. Hedorah/Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster (1971) commentary trackGodzilla goes green! It's environmental time on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana watch 1971's unusual, psychedelic GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH a.k.a. GODZILLA VS. THE SMOG MONSTER! They talk about the extensive filmography of director Yoshimitsu Banno, the difficulties and struggles of performing in the Hedorah monster suit, the canceled plans for a Godzilla 3D IMAX movie, how Adam Driver would approach the role of Godzilla, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH, pause the movie as soon as the Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press...
2017-05-311h 29Monster Island CommentariesGamera the Giant Monster (1965) commentary trackIt's time for turtle talk on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana welcome the friend to all children with 1965's GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER! They chat about the various versions of the movie that came to America, why it's okay the enjoy the cheesiness of cheesy movies, the strange connection between Gamera and MAD MEN, the obnoxiousness of kid character/dangerous sociopath Toshio, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER, pause the movie as soon as the Daiei Motion Picture Company logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the...
2017-04-201h 24Monster Island CommentariesKing Kong (1933) commentary trackThis month, in anticipation of the upcoming KONG: SKULL ISLAND, MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES transforms into Skull Island Commentaries as Travis & Luana watch the original classic 1933's KING KONG. They touch upon the real life adventures of directors Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Shoedsack, the problematic portrayals of the film's minority characters, the comparisons between Kong & Godzilla, which 90s pop songs they'd insert into the movie (singing included!), and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with KING KONG, pause the movie as soon as the OVERTURE title screen appears on-screen at the beginning. A countdown to press the p...
2017-03-081h 47Monster Island CommentariesGodzilla (1998) commentary trackWelcome back to MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, and this time Travis & Luana take on the King of the Monsters' first (and spectacularly failed) attempt at Hollywood glory with 1998's GODZILLA! They discuss the original script and its drastic differences from the final film, whether Roland Emmerich is a smart social commentator or a bad filmmaker, the monster shenanigans that were planned for the canceled GODZILLA 2, why Matthew Broderick's driving is more dangerous to humanity than Godzilla, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with GODZILLA, pause the movie as soon as the TriStar Pictures logo fades in on-screen at...
2017-02-202h 17Monster Island CommentariesGojira/Godzilla (1954) commentary trackWelcome to the very first episode of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES! Travis & Luana kick things off with 1954's GOJIRA, the silver screen debut of Godzilla. They talk about how performances in foreign movies could be hard to interpret, the comparisons between Toho films and the works of H.P. Lovecraft, why the American version KING OF THE MONSTERS is also noteworthy, which fast food restaurants they'd miss if Godzilla stepped on them, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with GOJIRA, pause the movie as soon as the black & white Toho Studios logo appears on-screen at the beginning. A...
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