Adaptation Studies - Gojira (1954) vs. Godzilla (2014)

Unlike my video on La Haine, Godzilla has a pretty dedicated fanbase and critic collective. So I hope this video is able to capture my points. If not, I grant everyone permission to breathe atomic breath on me.

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