The (not so) Hidden Message of Godzilla Minus One

[@wa-bu3ke]

Yeah, it does get annoying when people (redditors) think the movie ONLY criticized Japan. It criticized the Tokyo Air Raids, showing the devastation and all of the characters losing family members in it. America also creates Godzilla and abandons the Japanese citizens. So it criticizes both the American government and the local Japanese government.

[@onigoroshi442]

The existence of Godzilla itself was greatly influenced by the public sentiment back then related to the Daigo Fukuryū Maru incident that was caused by America’s hydrogen bomb testing

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

No the effects of America’s bombing just were. There was no criticism of America the same as you don’t yell at the weather for making a tornado

[@wa-bu3ke]

@@zonzillamagnus5902How when America directly did the nuclear test that caused Godzilla/lucky dragon incident and did the Tokyo air raids 💀 it’s sentient not the weather

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

@@wa-bu3ke Show me in the movie where they blamed America for anything. And Godzilla already existed as a deity of sorts who represented the fear and anger of the Japanese. The only mention of America is when they said they did not want to spark war with Russia. That’s it.

[@abdielgarcia3583]

@@zonzillamagnus5902the part where Godzilla was just fine chilling where he was until he was mutated by the US’s bomb. Then the US and Japanese governments both abandoned the Japanese citizens to deal with the problem themselves. The movie doesn’t show any US military personnel in Japan even though they were all over the place at the time. You don’t even see the Japanese government represented in the movie. That’s Yamasaki saying “F you” to the both of them

[@jamesbok8385]

Just side note, Shin goji was a mix of CG and puppeteering, the fact that they made it so real, that it looked like a guy in a suit is absolutely mind blowing.

[@pocketsand9989]

I’m pretty sure that although a puppet was made for shin Godzilla, it was never used in the actual film.

[@jamesbok8385]

@@pocketsand9989 Which would be even more insane if it was all CG. Cause a lot of it didn't look CG

[@rump438]

the only shot they used the puppet for was when it first does it's atomic breath, the closeup of it slowly bending over @@pocketsand9989

[@ORLY911]

@@pocketsand9989 i see that being said but there are a couple close up shots that do look like an actual head puppet at the very least. That could just be a testament to the amount of work they put into the CG though.

[@Alexfatality98]

I have the DVD they never used the model it's all CGI

[@JessieGender1]

Been waiting for a video like this ❤

[@lilbilliam]

I actually thought about reaching out for a take or at least a quote read, but I wanted to get it out before the hype died down 🤣

[@JessieGender1]

@@lilbilliam fair! If ya ever want me to, let me know! Happy to do some, even if it’s a quick turnaround

[@TheNerdWithASuit]

I think we're in an era where a more common trope is the rejection of the belief that true heroism must involve sacrifice through death at the hands of an order that doesn't respect your value or beliefs as a person. In Avatar, Aang's final arc is finding a way to defeat Ozai without having to live with the fact he took a life and find a way to have both a victory and a not-guilty concious at the same time. In She-Ra, Adora has this toxic belief the only way she can save Etheria is to sacrifice herself to use the Heart to stop Horde Prime, but in the end, she listens to Mara instead of the First Ones and is saved by Catra's love which allows her to survive and be happy with her friends. Then there's Minus One now. Shikishima's arc is realizing he doesn't have to die in order to save everybody after supposedly "failing" to do so earlier. He deserves to live no matter what the militaristic propaganda of the nationalist mindset tells him.

[@unwashedhands2087]

Aang should still feel guilty, he mosdef killed folks at the North Pole

[@TheNerdWithASuit]

@@unwashedhands2087 I've seen Avatar about three times, and I don't actually think Aang killed anybody there. The waves were intense, but I think the show framed it as people getting washed away intenseley out of the tribe, or staying on their ships as they get forced out. The only people who died during the invasion were Yue and Zhao I believe. With that said, I actually think the character in Avatar we can make jokes about having a guilty concious is, believe it or not, Iroh. Yeah, don't get me wrong, we love him, and I'll fight anybody who tries to hurt him, but if we're being real, he's a MEGA war criminal. He was head general in the Fire Nation for years when it was, at the time, the closest it ever was to capture Basing Se, and considering how we see the war hurt and took so many people away from their families in the series, Iroh lead armies that killed hundreds, if not thousands. I'm surprised I don't see too many "gotchyas" about how Zuko needs to look at all the damage his nation caused and feel guilty, but in contrast, Iroh, aka the person who actually caused all this damage never really has a moment where he goes "Oh damn...I did all of this". Being funny, loving, and making good tea in life changes none of that. And by the end, he gets a nice little tea shop in the nation he committed genocide against. But again, he's Iroh. I love him with all my heart, now and forever.

[@fluidthought42]

​@@TheNerdWithASuit He did have that moment before the series began, and it's referred to from time to time throughout the series. It was his son dying during the Siege on Ba Sing Sie. He unwittingly sacrificed the person he loved the most for his glory, and it's his shame over that that led him to renounce the throne. It's also why he's so protective and involved with Zuko, who he views as a surrogate son.

[@smokedbeefandcheese4144]

No matter what he did he would never have a clean conscience especially being on his deathbed seeing what Republic city had became. Dude literally basically made New York but steampunk made a police force that insured poverty would be enforced. At the hands of wizards.

[@thfkmnIII]

A difference is that Avatar and Godzilla were actually good

[@wa-bu3ke]

It did actually start in WW2, in the beginning. Then there's a little timeskip. But it starts earlier than the original movie, for the Odo island scene.

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

Yeah, isn't it the first like 8 to 10 minutes? It's very brief but I think the idea they wanted to get across that like "this is almost immediately post-war."

[@thedangerwich5476]

“It doesn’t count as history unless the U.S. or Europe is involved.”😂

[@ni9274]

Bro we are Europeans and Americans why wouldn’t we focus on this history ? Do you think Chinese learn every details of European history ? No they mostly learn Chinese history.

[@spinosaurusstriker]

Yeah its a dumb jab at something ​unrelated @@ni9274

[@thedangerwich5476]

⁠@@ni9274we literally aren’t just European and American. US is called the great melting pot for a reason. good chunks of our history and heritage is tied to other continents as well😂. Right as we speak we are intertwined with Israel as they are bombing the ish out of Palestine.

[@3millionyengirl]

​@@ni9274 yk i think it's a joke

[@matthemming9105]

Love Shin Godzilla - truly disturbing and emotionally poignant. Can't wait to see Minus One on the big screen.

[@grantpark9093]

Enjoyed your video almost as much as the 1992 classic "Godzilla vs. Barkley" a Nike/Toho original

[@lilbilliam]

A certified classic

[@feistygheisty]

"Godzilla got busy."

[@nowhereman6019]

I really appreciate the section discussing Shin Godzilla and your anecdote about just trying to walk away from the pain and suffering you are experiencing. Shin has always been my favorite Godzilla movie specifically because of how it makes us empathize with Goji. He's more than just an angry monster, he's a victim, and it makes sympathize with him.

[@dmbyaz41]

Best analysis of this movie and our perception of Japanese culture ive seen in a while. My Grandfather fought the Japanese in WW2. Deep down he regretted a lot that happened but was thankful to survive. The reverberations from that war are still felt now. We need to own up to our sins if we have any chance of moving forward. Thanks again

[@dutchmilk]

He should be proud fighting the Japanese.

[@CHRISMED2]

I remember feeling scared as a kid watching Godzilla '54 as a mother kissed her child goodbye right before Godzilla killed them. I watched it again the other day & that scene still hits hard

[@les5503]

I lived in Japan for 4 years (one of those being in Miyagi, just north of Fukushima) and I really appreciate the nuance of your take on this. Japan is one of the most misunderstood cultures because of the popularity of its IPs internationally. Most people who like Japanese culture don't understand much about its history, either the good or the bad. We can criticize its xenophobia and history of ultranationalist imperialism while still mourning the tragedies that have shaped public consciousness to this day.

[@WileyCylas]

Ngl I still miss the people wrestling in rubber monster suits

[@idontwantahandlewhymustidothis]

That Hedorah short they did a while ago was genuinely great - would love to see more of that

[@WileyCylas]

@@idontwantahandlewhymustidothishedorah was so goofy but he owned it like a boss

[@matucomedes]

They snapped when godzilla started doing dropkicks

[@garbageboy8857]

Fucking same!

[@zigzag8392]

The ultimate form of “Dressing for the job you want”

[@13JWTprodutions]

Shouting out Gaijin Goomba felt like such a deep cut holy shit was not expecting to hear that name today 😂

[@EquinoxGT]

Hearing that namedrop was like an RKO out of nowhere.

[@viper3362]

"Somebody lived in that jawn" is the quote of the day 🤣

[@elijahanderson3288]

This was probably one of my favorite films of the year! And you out here making me like it even more! Thanks!

[@ctrl_altesc]

Thanks for your thoughts on this film. I'd like to add, now with your commentary in mind, that it is especially significant that the plane that is used to defeat Godzilla is "Local Phantom Fighter Shinden", an experimental plane that never saw combat in the war but was intended to intercept the B-29 bombers that were used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, making the correlation to Godzilla as representative of the Americans themselves, even stronger.

[@tysonasaurus6392]

Love the expected Gaijin Goombah reference, please keep up the unorthodox shoutouts Bill

[@BlazinTre]

The point at 14:50 hits hard for me. That was something I always thought about while watching those types of movies,ESPECIALLY after living through a BIG natural disaster.

[@AllenAllanAlan]

A lot of critics and YT reviewers keep saying how amazing the atomic breath sequence was. It's not supposed to be amazing. It's supposed to be incredibly frightening. It is literally an atomic breath. Godzilla is the elephant in the room, that man-made creation that we would rather not think about. But it's something we need to deter and destroy and it won't go away unless we come together and agree that it should never be used again. As you say, we can also see Godzilla as the guilt of Imperial Japan. Again, it's another elephant in the room that needs to be acknowledged. That monster is metaphor/allegory gold.

[@4thanonymousperson]

Somebody said it. Thank you.

[@MrCaseySasaki]

Exactly. That's why this works so well for me. It had a story worth telling and told it wonderfully. They took real history between two countries and turned it into an anti-war story for humanity. I can't stop thinking about it. The characters and music. This was a proper cinematic experience. Taking the core idea of the 1954 film, atomic destruction symbolized as a giant city flattening creature, and modernizing it, while at the same time keeping it in the past. This is the best human drama I've seen in a Godzilla film and that's my favorite part: How it gets you to root for regular people. Not a government or super soldiers, and definitely NOT a giant monster.

[@SaladofStones]

It is still amazing special effects in a movie made by an apologist for imperial Japan. \

[@blackbur99]

Those two things don't have to be mutually exclusive tho. Something could be amazing because of how frightening it is.

[@jonathanmulondo9206]

If you ever want to check out other Kaiju films similar to Godzilla Minus One and Shin Godzilla, I highly recommend the following: Gamera Heisei trilogy, Cloverfield, and Gorgo

[@marshallsam1963]

Very very insightful my brother. I decided to check this submission because we grew up on Godzilla. We had a neighborhood theater (The Maryland, R.I.P.) in Chicago that had weekend marathons and Godzilla was a popular staple. Imagine a theater full of sugar crazed kids (I come from a large family so my parents were more than happy to send us off knowing by our return we we depleted due to the sugar crash and enjoying the movies with our schoolmates) so I've a fondness for the big guy. Anyway having checked you out I was inspired by your submission as it gave food for thought will going through personal demons. I thought of Darth Vader s dieing declaration to Luke "you were right" peace to you and yours. Thank you.

[@newtonewell5172]

Another fantastic essay! Thank you. This was very enlightening on numerous levels.

[@gothnaps]

Awesome analysis!! I thought this was one of the best movies dealing with grief, PTSD, and survivors guilt.

[@Tacom4ster]

I almost cried at the movie's ending, such a great movie

[@BeastNationXIV]

"I need the money", see, now you know how Shawn Michaels felt when he did that Playgirl thing. 😅 Bless ya Billiam (i mean that in the most agnostic way possible). You know we luh you. 👏🏽

[@feraljane]

THank you! I’m getting so tired of Americans ignoring/not understanding that Japan had (and to a lesser extent still has) a class system that is pretty rigid. My friend married a first generation Japanese American fellow. His family was descended from the warrior class. The guy himself works in the public sector and really is about helping those who need it…but his family are the biggest disapproving bunch of snobs you’d ever meet. They have not forgotten the glory of their family’s history. So the fact that you have a scientist,, a pilot, a sea captain and a teenager working on a boat to clear mines (and ultimately defeat Godzilla) says so much about transgressing historical boundaries…. Anyway thank you again for some solid commentary on this film. You gained another subscriber.

[@phillylifer]

Thanks for your labor on this one. Nice work.

[@tubebobwil]

Great take about the atoll test that I hadn't heard anyone make. Thank you.

[@cosmowood6708]

This was an amazing review. Nothing more to say.

[@rohanxdavis]

I just saw this movie, and it was thrilling. Loved it 👌🏾. Looking forward to the vid!

[@ginkgobilobatree]

Please note that the US had installed a military government that forced the Japanese to censor their movies. This video is named "The Golden Age of Japanese Cinema" where they address the irony of this censorship eventually leading to amazing movies and innovations both during and after the censorship.

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

Fact: Absolutely never thought I'd hear about Gaijin Goombah on your channel. Love his shit! You should check out his philosophical dive into Warhammer 40k's Orkz and how incredibly healthy their mindset is.

[@michaelkirakossian2282]

This deserves more likes and subscribers from the algorithm. What a well-crafted essay. I’ve been seeing so many variations of the “Minus One DESTROYED Hollywood” reviews. None of which ever truly go past the surface level analysis of “one budget big, Godzilla budget small.” The historical contextualizations and the conclusions you’ve drawn from them are exactly the kind of catharsis I needed as I watch my own Minus-One-inspired Godzilla binge. Appreciate the hard work.

[@Ancusohm]

Thanks for the video! I'd heard a lot of great things about this movie, but I didn't know the details before now. Really great work on this.

[@rbniven]

Great video, Bill! Thanks for making this! I saw the movie last night and your summary of its themes is pretty spot on!

[@cookingwithsilence]

What's Mothra's deal? Is Mothra seeing anybody?

[@mikemhindu4225]

This was beautiful. Well done.

[@muamua101]

"Your life is precious." *Weight of The World Me: 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@bobbylasers]

It definitely caught me off guard when they started laying into the Japanese government in the movie. It was really refreshing. It's a great movie, the soundtrack is amazing too.

[@aaronchilds4279]

This is the best commentary on this film I've seen so far.

[@largeproblem]

YESSSSS FINALLY SOMEONE TALKING ABOUT THIS BIG LIZARD MOVIE’S STORY INSTEAD OF TALKING ABOUT HOW IT’S NOT IDENTICAL TO THE PREVIOUS BIG LIZARD MOVIES edit: longtime sub and i haven’t been watching a whole lot of long-form analysis content, and i just wanted to say your video hit me in a way that i think video essays and the like haven’t really hit me in a while. i get that it’s probably going against the ethos of your channel to frame your stuff as exceptional but, like, hearing you drop the mask of sarcasm and quips for a sec to open up about your own experiences staring down the spectre of death as it hovers over the people you care about - and your conclusion about how Minus One is a reminder that life is worth something no matter what somebody else said is really powerful. thanks, man. i hope you take that break you mention and start to feel better, and keep spreading your truth, even if it’s not here!

[@mrelegoboy]

An interesting part of the Lucky dragon story is that it was more or less used as Godzilla's origin in 1991's "Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah" where Godzilla was a dinosaur that managed to survive until the 50s on bikini atoll and was mutated by nuclear testing, and seems like -1 did the same thing as the 40s nuclear testing that u mentioned fits right between Godzillas 1st and 2nd appearances in the film, even appearing more "dinosaur like" in the first of the appearances.

[@brodynicolaisen2304]

Hi Bill, I'm a huge Godzilla, and I excited to see you've gotten into the franchise.

[@patrickbarrio101]

Wow what an honor to meet one of the huge Godzillas❤

[@jobs.1518]

I’m not a big fan of the franchise, and I can’t say I’m particularly excited to see Bill cover this topic.

[@idnyftw]

ooh a huge Godzilla!

[@brodynicolaisen2304]

Yes, in the flesh. ​@@patrickbarrio101

[@danielbroome5690]

I think the message of Shin Godzilla was to show moreso a reflection of the reaction by government to Fukushima's meltdown. Ultimately they did contain it, but it was also a clear sign of governmental inaction and failure to protect its citizens in a way which was expected and the film showcases the slow reaction time to a disaster, so in that way, Shin Godzilla was still very much a critique of the current government, but it was also a nuanced one which had a multifaceted view of showing the government as it was, good and bad.

[@StillOnTrack]

I never smashed the dislike button so damn fast as when that "Wokezilla" thing flashed in the beginning. I thought you were about to go on a 48min unhinged supporting the white people's idea of "woke" and how this film is somehow "woke" by their definition. But I didn't close or stop the video, I kept watching and soon unclicked the dislike, and now, have liked. This was a fantastic video. So well explained, loved the history lesson, and the analysis of this film and the broader context of Godzilla as a whole. Bravo sir. Great video.

[@jumptrash]

initially thought this was gonna be a video complaining about the movie when i looked at the thumbnail, but this is the best video ive seen on minus one. literally became one of my new favorite movies after having watched it just the once, and this video has made me like it even more somehow. put everything i thought about this movie into words

[@MrPeterReyes]

I finally got to see this film and have to say it was a brilliant piece of movie making. My take: I saw very pro-democracy, anti-government themes, with this version of Godzilla not just representing nuclear annihilation, but the looming threat of fascism. The inaction of the US and Japanese governments made me think of the inability or outright unwillingness of the liberal and conservative establishments to do anything about said fascism. I love that the heroes of this story are the people, because in the end I believe that the forces threatening peace and the survival of human civilization will only be stopped by the common man.

[@damonlee5102]

Dope review bruh ....i appreciate Bruhs showing true intelligence, especially in social media platforms

[@KittensXxLazzors]

This video was so good. I had to come back to rewatch because it's just sat on my mind for the past couple days.

[@mgcarrigan]

I am so glad you brought up this information. Everyone should look into this history.

[@savagewhitmore2815]

Very happy to see someone I'm subscribed to discussing this movie, and give it a good deep analysis

[@webheadwonder9597]

Visited Hiroshima and the atomic bomb museum last November - wanted to pay my respects for my part as an American. The pain is very visceral in that city, and so is the strength of the people. I watched Godzilla Minus One a month later, and it perfectly captured those feelings - all of which aligns seamlessly with your analysis. Thank you for sharing and educating so that others can know it too

[@fauxmintdissident]

33:54 -Nico Robin

[@adriarchy]

So entertaining and educational and inspiring as your always do 🥲

[@Numbers-gStands]

Put some respect on those rubber suit guys, most eras Godzilla suit actors suffered because the suits were notoriously difficult to wear because of their weight (especially in the original) and were pretty much hotboxes that had to be constantly taken off between cuts. (One actor even passed out multiple times from carbonic acid gas being put into the suit for a smoking effect of Burning Godzilla used in Godzilla V. Dest) Like think the horrid set from the original wizard of oz but you had to wear it and for multiple movies with only marginally better (and sometimes worse) conditions depending on the movie and era. I’d post sources but youtube doesn’t allow that, I would recommend a read on it further if you’re curious on the official Godzilla wiki as it does a great job breaking it down. If you actually see this and read this far I love your vids btw this just something I think is important to mention because it doesn’t get enough attention in general. ❤

[@AdamGross-gy4mq]

Shin Godzilla as an existential thriller is a quality take

[@leviangel97]

I've been waiting to watch this until i actually watched the movie, it was well worth the watch and I'm enjoying the extra context

[@cruherrx]

The whole point of the destruction in Man of Steel was that there WERE people in those buildings. It’s so central that BvS opens with someone on the ground during all that and shows us people in those buildings dying. It’s what separates the Zack Snyder DC films from the other comic book drivel out there. Godzilla Minus One is that kind of harrowing, but on a much more intimate level

[@Canoby]

Godzilla movies have always been anti-war, anti-nationalist, and anti-capitalist.

[@LuffyBlack]

The end got me in my feelings. Amazing video

[@timmceown7646]

Nice jab at Skip. Can never get enough of that.

[@otakunemesis34]

ghost godzilla(gmk) is my favorite because that reminds me of wraith from white wolf.It's silly yet also with a strong message.

[@Nooneknows313]

This Godzilla had some stuff from that Godzilla. When i first saw GMK it was on TV and I didn’t know that when they aired that movie they had to cut 2 scenes when he first fired the atomic breath at running people which ended up creating a mushroom cloud (minus one godzilla atomic breath its like that) and the tail to the girl in the hospital scene. Obviously the ending scene can remind people of GMK too

[@Exoterrestrial]

Would you happen to be looking for an editor in any capacity I’d love to help progress my skills while supporting you in a any way possible it would be free of charge of course I want to help spread your videos all over because they are so informative and entertaining

[@lilbilliam]

When can afford it yeah

[@Exoterrestrial]

@@lilbilliam Thank you billiam for blessing us with these videos I’d still like to help now until you can though it’d be a pleasure just to be a part of the process

[@PattyOflan88]

A side note about the Americans in the movie (or lack there of): they mention "its your problem, USSR might bitch a fit", but its who said it. Douglas MacArthur is a mad man and i love him. He is "Dances With Wolves" personified. Only he would be mad enough to tell them to handle it and actually believe the job would get done, and well done. He's a contentious figure for sure, but damn is his story something else

[@DennisNelson-ee2il]

This was miles,miles better than any yank version of Godzilla,hand's down,end of story.

[@patrickmassonne1919]

Absolutely fantastic primer on 20th century Japan And Godzilla. Thank You! Subscribed.

[@molderboat]

Me when yall don't understand what the vid is gonna be about ☠️☠️

[@davidsterling7570]

God the end of this video was so wholesome and sweet. You rock Bi- I KNEW THAT WAS NIER MUSIC

[@Jen_meja]

Haven’t seen enough discussion of minus one online. Thank you for this video it taught me a lot. And I’m not even joking

[@davidsantos9273]

US reminds me of my mom she doesn’t like when I bring up her past

[@ddwatchings]

i recommend the movie "I Live in Fear" its about the anxiety of the existence of the bombs

[@devilpuppetsinc]

Great video essay. This was well thought out and well researched. I haven’t seen the movie yet but I find it hilarious that people could come away from a serious Toho Godzilla movie and claim it did not have a political message.

[@theknightjester]

Lmfao when he said “I need the money” that was real shit. Liked and commented just for that.

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

11:09 just a few years prior to this as well was the triple disaster I know the triple disaster happened in 2012 or 2013 cuz classmates of mine went to Japan for an exchange program and a big part of it was educating us on the triple disaster that happened just before the trip when they came back

[@landond3444]

Thank you for giving me a new perspective on the movie.

[@kimaurii]

really good review

[@phangkuanhoong7967]

Thank you for this, Bill.

[@BubblegumCrash332]

Minus One was amazing but my Eagles definitely were not last night against the Seahawks

[@Tazdragon1]

That end credits music!! That is also exactly what NieR automata (and all my favourite art) is about. I’ll definitely check this movie out! I’ve never been into Godzilla so this wasn’t really on my radar but I appreciate the recommendation

[@philosophy_andy]

this was a sharp and clarifying analysis that gets to the heart of one of the best anti-war films (for me) of recent memory. many American viewers still cannot look past the monster for what it truly represents -- the hubris of the centuries' old bleeding American war machine. what most struck me about the film was the blackened rain after godzilla's breath which reminded me of the testimony in the White Light, Black Rain documentary from 2007, or even the harrowing images of Lt. Dan McGovern's scorched earth film a few months after the bombs were dropped in 45/46. While media-illiterate American fans having the same tired gripe about "wokeness", this film explores so closely the deep wounds that japan still faces as a consequence of the wanton brutality of American nationalism, which has no problem sacrificing whomever it so wishes to the meatgrinder of American militarism for the sake of profit and hegemony. superb video

[@RECK7_FormallyKnownAsQuanBlack]

Been watching your channel all day, dropping that number got my subscription

[@scalien225]

You are brilliant. Take my sub. Thank you.

[@dacresni]

is the parenthesis a (not so) subtle reference to naming of the recent evangelion movies?

[@cSTEPHEN855]

Super insightful g, thank you.

[@walkerorr341]

Using fullmetal alchemist music for the background is 👌

[@star0nyx]

I luckily have not come across someone who missed the mark. Maybe because Im in deep and consume media from the regular viewers of it too. It makes me laugh that anyone could misunderstand Godzilla's whole meaning. Just to be a nerd here, in the other marvel films they do definitely acknowledge how they're killing innocent people. I think thats in civil war?

[@1984Bergeron]

I love your content. Just wondering why the camera always looks like the lens is dirty.

[@KikiJynx]

Damn wasnt expecting a Gaijin Goombah shout out in 2023 🤣

[@DanteOkami]

Not the Weight of the World theme music jumpscaring and bringing me to tears 😭

[@AndrewRedskin]

imma need that analysis of Shin Godzilla.

[@whiskybitness7016]

Dude thank you, I've been fixated on the implied anti nationalist takeaway of it as well. I hadn't heard many people point that out yet so imnglad to hear someone writing about it.

[@danielfialaatwork8652]

Great video, lil' bill 👍

[@socrateos]

You are the best!

[@Deemo202]

*sees Bill made another video* *Funk Flex voice* HE LIED!

[@Syncopiia]

White longtime Godzilla fan, I've been very annoyed by anti-woke culture warriors trying to drag Godzilla into their slopfest. Zero media literacy. I wanted to find some good video essays about the movie after it was finished and was bombarded by trash anti-woke/anti-Hollywood rants and AI generated 'Godzilla triggers Hollywood' video thumbnails. They just can't leave anything alone. Edit: And this is video is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for putting the train back on the tracks.

[@jonasdowner]

what does white have to do with anything here?

[@Syncopiia]

@@jonasdowner He was talking about white dudes using this movie as a culture war talking point.

[@justintyler4814]

Hey lil bill it's great to see you make a video about something non political and relaxed. I really loved how this video had nothing to do with any woke politics or agenda and let me really turn my head off while watching it.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Don’t like woke? Stay asleep like you’re told!

[@TheNobleFive]

Lmao

[@spinosaurusstriker]

​@@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245 woke is being used in an ironic way , you are the one sleeping while having your eyes open.

[@BigChungus-gz9vw]

Very good stuff man

[@danielevans1894]

Fantastic video. Well said. Love the film it’s a classic.

[@andrewcamden]

As someone who has devoted my own life to studying history, I really appreciate that you put this film in its proper historical context. If the frauds in the corpo media were more like you, I would still watch them.