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Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Yongary, Monster from the Deep - 1967

Random pick for movie night. It was the first recommendation on Tubi, and we went with it. South Korea and Japan teamed up to bring this epic to the screen. I also had the privilege to watch this movie with my kids. It was a blast!

I'm not even sure how to describe what I saw. People went into space to investigate something they could see from an airplane. The Godzilla-like creature drinks gas and oil and dances. A kid runs through the sewer and hits the monster with an "itch" beam. Helicopters are loaded with two fire extinguishers of "answer" but when it comes out of the helicopter, there seems to be an endless supply!

I loved this movie. It was hilarious, and at one point, I was almost cry-laughing. The weird ridiculousness of this was so epic. I still don't understand why they had to go to space. This is a great one to watch with friends who enjoy old monster movies. The miniature work was amazing, and one of the best parts of the movie.

I highly recommend this one. It is super nonsensical, and that's the charm of it. Easily get the Good Movie! review.

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