The History Of King Kong & Godzilla
12 April - 46 mins
Podcast Series
Fresh Air
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire is the latest film starring two of cinema's biggest monsters. Today we take a look at the first time they were introduced to audiences. Film historian Rudy Behlmer tells us about the 1933 film King Kong. And Steve Ryfle wrote a book about the making of the 1954 Japanese film Godzilla.
Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews Civil War.
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