| August 3, 2008 |
“Godzilla,” “Mothra” and “King Ghidorah” flattened megalopolises for over fifty years during the golden age of Japanese sci-fi films. The new documentary “Bringing Godzilla Down to Size” shows how these monsters were created and animated using handmade F/X techniques. Directed by Norman England, the film takes us behind the scenes of miniature destruction through interviews with special-effects artists, monster stand-ins, filmmakers and legendary sci-fi actors Akira Takarada, Haruo Nakajima and Hiroshi Koizumi. 2008, Classic Media, 68 min.
As part of the Egyptian’s Giant Monster Night, “Bringing Godzilla Down to Size” will be followed by screenings of “War of the Gargantuas” (1966) and “Mothra” (1961).
WHEN: 7:30pm
ADMISSION: $10 General/$8 Seniors & Students/$7 Members
WHERE: Egyptian Theatre
ADDRESS: 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
PHONE: (323) 692-3431
WEBSITE: www.americancinematheque.com
