REEL ONE
REEL ONE
Podcast Description
Reel One will explore and dissect repertory film with experts and aficionados. We will bring you beyond the surface of the known, unknown and infamous classic masters of film. We will explore subjects and themes that will broaden the film scope of even the most discerning film fanatic.
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The podcast focuses on classic film analysis, particularly the works of Alfred Hitchcock, exploring themes like existential horror and psychological suspense. Each episode provides an in-depth examination, such as discussing the supernatural elements of THE BIRDS, delving into the personal intricacies of SHADOW OF A DOUBT, and analyzing the psychological tension in REAR WINDOW, appealing to both casual viewers and cinephiles.
Reel One will explore and dissect repertory film with experts and aficionados. We will bring you beyond the surface of the known, unknown and infamous classic masters of film. We will explore subjects and themes that will broaden the film scope of even the most discerning film fanatic.
REEL ONE: The Man Behind Godzilla | Ishiro Honda Documentary Special
Ishiro Honda is a name known to every kaiju fan, but who was the man behind the mask?. Join us on this episode of REEL ONE as we sit down with filmmaker Jonathan Belles to discuss his new documentary, ISHIRO HONDA MEMOIRS OF A FILM DIRECTOR, exploring the untold history of the legendary director who gave the world Godzilla.
From his traumatic experiences in World War II to his work with Akira Kurosawa, discover how Honda’s life shaped the soul of Japanese cinema. We dive into rare archives, the first-ever scripts of Rashomon, and the personal legacy of a man who revolutionized special effects forever.
REEL ONE was created and directed/edited by Zeb Schmidt and co-produced by Paul Kazee
hosted by Jim Shahen
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🕒 Key Moments in This Episode:
00:00 – Finding the lost scripts of Rashomon (1950)
01:19 – Researching Kaiju in Japan: From thesis to film
03:05 – Collaborating with the Honda family & granddaughter Fuji Honda
04:27 – Ishiro Honda: The man in the shadows of the master
07:50 – Beyond Kaiju: Showcasing Honda’s full career & missing films
10:11 – Inside the private props archives: Godzilla battle scenes
13:00 – Why Honda was the only choice for the 1954 original
15:04 – The Hiroshima connection: Trauma reflected in the monster
19:35 – Recurring themes: Traditional Japan vs. the Modern atomic threat
24:00 – Why Godzilla still resonates today
31:23 – The best Honda film? (Godzilla vs. Mothra & The Human Vapor)
🎥 Mentioned in This Video:
Movies: Godzilla (1954), Mothra, Ultraman, Rashomon, The Blue Pearl, The Human Vapor.
People: Ishiro Honda, Jonathan Belles, Akira Kurosawa, Fuji Honda, Steve Ryfle.
Themes: Kaiju cinema, special effects, tokusatsu, Japanese film history, atomic bomb metaphors.
#IshiroHonda #Godzilla #Kaiju #Tokusatsu #FilmHistory #Documentary #MoviePodcast #Kurosawa #JapaneseCinema #Toho #MonsterMovies
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