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Having talked with @DaimosZ (check out their channel for a lot of fun stuff) in this comment section, we would like to issue a correction in the comments here. Black Diamond was not intended to become Fangar in the Japanese version of the show, and the misconception originated due to imperfect translation technology. Our points about the show being rushed in a few areas with production issues (including creating the episodes out of order) stand, since Fangar subbed in for Black Diamond in the episode chronologically before his actual appearance, confusing the whole issue with this character. We were not necessarily precise though in attributing that to Black Diamond being Fangar. There is always more to learn about this wonderful franchise, and we are all in it together. In turn, Fangar not being a mutated Black Diamond leaves the room for Dangor to be a separate character, though pending correction we still do believe those to be the same since episode 17 was made so early on, and killing off Botanus makes the most sense in the episode that features a sort of replacement since Fangar follows in his footsteps as the main threat for a while. Within Voyage Into Space, Black Diamond and Dangor are treated very similarly as sidekicks to Botanus (which, again works well for the pacing of the film, as we argued), but this also raises the question of where the mutants fit into the hierarchy if Guillotine rules but Spider is in charge of all agents and both Spider's successor and mutant Dangor are beneath Botanus, whom Guillotine can kill with no great issues in chain of command following. One could make the case that the Gargoyle humans are terrorists as in the manga, possibly under the effects of sustained transmoculation since they have some similarities to Suzuki post transmoculation. However, the other mutants, especially Dr Snake and Professor Hydra do not seem to be human or alien and work as independent contractors in charge of Piranha's men. Because the show actually did account for the Black Diamond and Fangar stuff to the best of its ability despite production issues, there may actually be some answer waiting for us upon a full rewatch. However, this franchise also does not require us to look that deep for enjoyment. If anyone can weigh in on where the mutants fit into Guillotine's plan, we'll appreciate more information about this show, but if nobody here wants to find that out, all of our enjoyment of the mutant characters is still valid. Nothing really will or really should change the way we all felt when we watched Voyage Into Space for the first time or read the manga for the first time or watched out first episode or clip of the show.

Very fun to watch. I helped sub the Japanese tv series and those 2 Perfection Giant Robo short manga's with some mates and also aided Blunova with his video. Glad to see more attention is being drawn to Giant Robo!

Great movie, I'm 63, my older brother exposed me to it when I was 8. I'll never forget it. It still scares me to this day.

best movie ever made

This was fun. I love Ed Wood and watch his movies often and am always wanting more, so this is a nice way to rewatch one of his films with some freshness. It's so cool hearing other people quote Criswell's monologues and mention other random movies and people Ed was associated with.

Thank you for sharing. I hope to make the pilgrimage there one day.

well, that was a lot of fun, a lot of ground covered... hope you all get to do another one down the road!

Very informative, enjoy these episodes very much.

Definitely one of my fav EAP stories. And I agree, that adaptation is great. It took a short idea and expounded on it just right imo. Thanks for the vid

Watching this movie for me is warmth for the heart. The scenes with Lugosi are so tragically poetic and yet triumphant. I watch this every New Year's Eve.

A lot of brilliant fun!! Keep these coming!

This was a great podcast! Dello Stritto is brilliant, no doubt. Vampire Over London is a classic. Tackling revisionist historical fiction is not for the feint of heart, and I give him credit for keeping these horror characters alive with new narratives. One request for Doug: turn up your microphone, we could barely hear you!

Sounds good 👍

It took many rewatchings to 'get' all of the aspects (the LSD, for example; and teen-hearthrob transitioning into leading-young-man Darryl Hickman), much less Edith's superb work and the Blood Red scenes in a B&W film)... AND it's almost a murder mystery. But instead of a trying to figure out WhoDunIt, we KNOW who the killer is. Like COLUMBO scripts, "knowing" isn't so important - it's "can he get away with it?" For all the schlocky WmCastle aspects, it's really a well made film given the low-budget effects. And another film that clearly demonstrates that some filmmakers knew their audiences' tolerance levels VERY well, and providing entertainment was the Number One Goal. This film is a success.

I love these! keep them coming!

Mundo (x2) I am your spirit guide. Mundo (x3) From the everlasting pit of darkness Dr. Acula calls and I appear. Mundo (x3) I will lead you into the dark world beyond. Mundo (x5) I will suggest that Mundo is a reference to the “anima mundi,” a vital force that in some traditions formed an intrinsic connection between all beings.

It ain't Lawrence of Arabia, but i liked it, as well as LoA ....... it's a movie ......munch yer popcorn, slurp yer pop and enjoy 🤣👍❤🇺🇸

This is such a treat. Thank you, two gentlemen.

Adore these posts, keep them coming.

That was not scary, at all. It was terrible. Worst actress ever!! Worst direction ever!!

OMG!! I remember going to the movie theater with my little brother (I was 7 he was 4) when this came out in 1959! Can't even imagine showing this to my grandchildren at 4 years-of-age!!

I love Showa era Kaiju, specifically Showa era Gamera. I really dig this kind of niche discussion. Really glad I found this channel.

An excellent choice!

Marvelous!

Great timing! That's next Saturday's movie on Svengoolie!

That was interesting! Brilliant! Keep these coming.

WOW!! This was incredible! Chaney really was a phenomenal force. I am so bewildered and moved beyond words, so floored, I am watching this film tonight. Thank you both for sharing this marvelous review. I anticipate greatly many more to come. Blessings to all of you. How I love what you guys are doing.

Really marvelous! The book is exceptional and incredibly invaluable and important!

Good review. Interesting stuff.

This was wonderful. It is Karloff's greatest role. Even with how little Bela Lugosi is given, he gives so much to his role as the blackmailing simpleton. Complete cast is wonderful, Thank you to both of you for sharing this. Looking forward to more such wonderful reviews.

I loved this Doug and Joseph, thank you for sharing this! I learned and enjoyed this immensely! Looking forward to more such quality material ~ CRG

Great stuff, Gentleman! -CRG