Discover why this legendary kaiju masterpiece may be cinema's greatest achievement ever.

Howdy Beans!! Welcome back to The Howdy Beans Podcast and another episode in Kaiju July—the series where we celebrate the biggest, boldest, and most iconic monster movies ever made.

This time, I'm diving deep into what I genuinely believe is one of the greatest films ever created. After spending more time researching and analysing this movie than any other topic I've covered on the podcast, I've come away with an even greater appreciation for its storytelling, themes, filmmaking, and lasting legacy.

Whether you're a lifelong kaiju fan, a Godzilla enthusiast, or simply someone who loves great cinema, this episode explores exactly what makes this film so special and why it continues to stand the test of time. By the end, you'll understand why this movie means so much to me—and why I believe it deserves to be considered among the greatest films ever made.

If you enjoy in-depth movie reviews, kaiju discussions, film analysis, and celebrating cinematic classics, you're in the right place.

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Howdy Beans!! - Welcome back to the podcast, in today's episode this is a beginning of a new series Kaiju July! Where I take the time to look at some of my favourite monster movies where some are brilliant and some are alright if you forget what they are meant to be haha! And today we are starting off strong with possibly with Godzilla 98 a movie that even though it gets loads of hate I can't hate it because I love it! It was the introduction for me to Godzilla and the Kaiju genre. So, I had to start here otherwise it wouldn't of been right. So, join me for some fun as I talk about Godzilla 98!

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Howdy Beans!! - Welcome back to the podcast, in today's episode I bring you another special BONUS Episode! this time it's part of a 3 month special where I look into the first 3 Episodes of the classic era of Doctor Who in the 1960s - So, sit back and relax as I make my dive into this era with William Hartnell as the first doctor and everything is in black & white. And now we face the edge of destruction!

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Howdy Beans!! - Welcome back to the podcast, in today's episode I delve back into the world of Studio Ghibli and I've finally reached the end of the 90s! Im one step closer to spirited away. But just before we get there I have My Neighbors the Yamadas to talk about, a very unique movie even for Ghibli and if you ask me that's saying something and this is a film that really shows how different families are and how special that is.

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Howdy Beans!! - Welcome back to the podcast, in today's episode I delve back into the world of superhero movies I grew up with. And today I am looking into Spider-Man (2002) the superhero movie that hooked me in at a young age and made me the huge mega nerd that I am today! So, you've heard my thoughts on blade and the X-Men. Now here's my thoughts on the world of Sam Raimi's Spiderman!

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Howdy Beans!! - Welcome back to the podcast, in today's episode I bring you another episode in my series "Movies I've only seen the trailer to" and today I bring you 99 Homes a bit of an underrated gem of a movie and one of Andrew Garfield's greatest roles that not enough people are talking about! So, lets see if we can change that, listen to todays ep and go out and check this one out! You won't be disappointed.

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Howdy Beans!! - Welcome back to the podcast, in today's episode christmas has come early for the gamer nerds as this is the time of the year where we celebrate all the new video games coming out this year or early next year! So, join me as i talk about all the new xbox announcements and my thoughts on the Gears of War E-Day direct!

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Howdy Beans!! - Welcome back to the podcast, in today's episode after my sad journeys end when looking into the final mummy movie I found myself wanting to go on a proper adventure and talk about a movie that is just classic call back to old adventure movies hollywood used to make! as the first mummy movie also was! So, join me as I talk about Raiders of the lost ark which also so happens to celebrate it's 45th Birthday this year! so let's get into it shall we!

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