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Five lesser-known Godzilla films to watch before the king of monsters turns 70

Japan’s greatest monster, Godzilla, turns 70 on November 3 2024, the anniversary of the first movie to feature the character. Godzilla (1954) was a stark exercise in processing the trauma of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombings, but its success inspired the longest-running film franchise in history, with 37 sequels.

The Conversation

‘Why shouldn’t power be Black’? How Miriam Makeba won and lost the US

The Black South African singer defied the odds to become a household name in the US. Then she was cancelled.

Al Jazeera

NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, October 7 (game #484)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

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A king’s novels, a great ape and a legendary birthplace – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

70 Years Later, The Smartest Sci-Fi Monster Movie Is Getting a Much-Needed Reboot

The creature is back. Will James Wan's 'Creature from the Black Lagoon' actually happen? Here's hoping, plus why the original is still so perfect.

Inverse

9 of the best action scenes to test your subwoofer

These test scenes will be sure to get your living room rumbling.

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Max Just Quietly Added the Most Underrated Sci-Fi Monster Movie of the Year

'Godzilla: Minus One' may have earned rave reviews and even the first Oscar ever awarded to a Godzilla movie, but it’s equally important to celebrate 'Godzilla x Kong' as the absurd, crowd-pleasing spectacle that kaiju fans deserve.

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1980s court documents show Nintendo considered 'Kong Dong' and 'Kong the Kong' before settling on the name Donkey Kong

Also: Funky Kong is sadly much more canon than we ever realised.

PC Gamer

94 Years Ago, a Controversial Thriller Launched an Unstoppable Hollywood Trend

As the undisputed champion of gorilla cinema, it’s easy to assume that King Kong invented the genre back in 1933. In reality, however, apes and gorillas were already a common theme in early Hollywood.

Inverse

Streaming: Godzilla, Kong and the best monster movies

We look at what makes a great creature feature – from Jaws and Gremlins to low-budget indies like The Descent

The Guardian - UK

F1 trophies: 10 of the weirdest designs awarded at a grand prix

While F1 trophies must stick to some rules - for example, showing the F1 logo, official name of the competition and finishing position, as well as stipulations regarding height and weight - there’s a lot of freedom offered to the designers.

Autosport

7 Years Later, the MonsterVerse Finally Answers an Unspoken Mystery

After 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,' Kong is officially King Kong.

Inverse

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes proves there’s still life in this decades-old franchise

With its downright jaw-dropping visual effects and surprisingly compelling story, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy entry in this long-running franchise.

TechRadar

I value Brummie art, but who else does?

Only in Birmingham could a statue of King Kong be lost twice. The city’s relationship with its cultural history is complicated

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Apple TV Plus' latest sci-fi renewal shows it beating Netflix at a really important game

While both Apple TV Plus and Netflix have created Monsterverse shows, only the former has stuck the landing.

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Godzilla And Kong Team Up To Face New Kaiju Threat

Discover Godzilla's new power-up and evolving partnership with King Kong in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Witness the epic showdown on March 29!

Total Film

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes star reveals Andy Serkis' secret role in the new movie

EXCLUSIVE | Star Owen Teague and director Wes Ball discuss Caesar actor Andy Serkis' involvement

Total Film

The 10 best monster movies of all time, ranked

From Godzilla to The Thing, here's the best monster movies that you need to watch today

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