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The Semiotics of Godzilla: How to Read a Monster’s Body

The Semiotics of Godzilla: How to Read a Monster’s Body

Godzilla’s silhouette never changes, but his body does. Five questions decode what the 1954, Shin, and Legendary designs say, ahead of Godzi...

Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds

Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds

As the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off, Elysia counts down the top 10 films from the program that are turning her head.

The Queen Awakens: Great Conversion Timeline

The Queen Awakens: Great Conversion Timeline

Cory lays out a timeline connecting the 1802 "Great Burning" to a modern-day "Great Conversion"

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Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) - Part 3 of 3 - Movie Review
The LorehoundsNovember 13, 202601:53:11103.63 MB

Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) - Part 3 of 3 - Movie Review

David is joined once more by Nathan Ledbetter, Instructor of Asian History in the Department of Humanities at Rider University and Lorehounds Community Co-Host, to close out our three part series with a movie review of Godzilla Minus Zero, now in theaters. The first half is spoiler free, so it works...

You Can See Everything (aka More Wypipo Problems)
Dungeons 'n' DuragsNovember 12, 202601:31:0883.44 MB

You Can See Everything (aka More Wypipo Problems)

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's "documentary" is all the buzz and breaking box-office records for documentaries. But is it really a documentary? The fellas discuss the unique blend of cinematic genre, manipulation, music, and the director's POV that is making this one of the yea...

The Rings of Power - S03E01 - Marnûkh
The LorehoundsNovember 11, 202602:04:33114.04 MB

The Rings of Power - S03E01 - Marnûkh

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 3, Episode 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video. They discuss the changing battle lines in the war with Sauron, the corruption of men, and the brewing tensions among dwarves. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website wher...

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The Semiotics of Godzilla: How to Read a Monster’s Body

The Semiotics of Godzilla: How to Read a Monster’s Body

Godzilla’s silhouette never changes, but his body does. Five questions decode what the 1954, Shin, and Legendary designs say, ahead of Godzi...

Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds

Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds

As the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off, Elysia counts down the top 10 films from the program that are turning her head.

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