Logo

Cinephai.com

August 3rd, 2008

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects

A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.

Recommendations

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Life-Size
Walker
Godzilla and Other Movie Monsters
Godzilla: Force of Nature
Godzilla vs. the Netherlands
Ice Age: Collision Course
Jack Reacher
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Code 8
Zootopia
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Hannah Montana: The Movie
Aquaman
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Conjuring 2
Pixie Hollow Games
The Protector
Leo
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix