{"product_id":"21st-century-kaiju-the-resurgence-of-giant-monster-movies-9781476689623","title":"21st Century Kaiju: The Resurgence of Giant Monster Movies","description":"\u003cp\u003e Once dismissed as a fading genre with little to say to contemporary audiences, the giant monster movie roared back to life in the new millennium. In one of modern cinema's most surprising turnarounds, a wave of 21st-century kaiju films has delivered exciting and thought-provoking viewing to global audiences. In a variety of works that range from action-packed CGI spectacles to more personal, introspective productions commenting on real-world issues of the day, the new millennium has witnessed some of the most intriguing films in any genre, including movies from such acclaimed directors such as Guillermo del Toro, Bong Joon-ho and Peter Jackson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book takes a sober, multidimensional look at the new class of giant monster movies. It examines the making of these films and their sometimes-obscure meanings. It also covers efforts to reinvent storied kaiju characters from the past, including Godzilla and King Kong, and to transform the genre with movies such as \u003ci\u003eCloverfield, The Mist, Colossal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePacific Rim\u003c\/i\u003e that feature all-new creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGordon Arnold\u003c\/b\u003e has taught at several colleges, including Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts. He lives in the Boston area.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50457705021714,"sku":"9781476689623","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_baeaa4db-1823-4d4c-bb3c-792eb8835424.jpg?v=1729936708","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/21st-century-kaiju-the-resurgence-of-giant-monster-movies-9781476689623","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}