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Jimmy’s Notes on Bonus Episode 13 – I Hate ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising,’ Change My Mind | Ft. Jack ‘GMan’ Hudgens

Published May 9, 2023

This bonus episode was an interesting one. Nate has been outspoken with his disdain for Uprising for a long time. He even trashed it on a GFEST panel before coming to the Island. Personally, I’m indifferent. I prefer the gloriously beautiful mecha from the first film (plus, Gipsy Danger is a better name than Gipsy Avenger), but I can’t deny the new technology in the film intrigued me. I’m amazed those kids passed piloting school, though. But I don’t have much room to talk because I couldn’t cut in Jaeger school. I guess surviving the infamous War in Space makes your brain drift incompatible.

Anyway, I jotted down a few notes from the “debate.” Here they are:

  • In my defense, Nate was certain in his wrongness about Amara and Newt. It was funny to watch him embarrass himself.
  • I did fight Jack once…I don’t want to talk about it.
  • The Bandai Mandates are a good band.
  • The Jaeger with the whip was Guardian Bravo.
  • The Mysterians perhaps makes Jimmy too happy…I’m not at liberty to say why.
  • Obsidian Fury’s original name, Black Mariah, is the name of a Marvel Comics character. Interesting, “Black Maria” is the name of a character in the popular manga One Piece.
  • I’m all for getting Nate stoned. It’d be our highest-rated and most downloaded episode ever of all time.

Nate didn’t have a bunch of research for this episode since he wanted Jack to carry most of it, but here’s what he had.

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All right, I have a lunch date with my cellmate in the detention center. More blogs to come!

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Jimmy’s Notes on Episode 70: The Drifters vs. ‘Pacific Rim’

Published May 9, 2023

We had yet another semi-chaotic episode. That’s what happens when you have multiple guests on the show for as huge a film as Pacific Rim (episode 70). I was surprisingly silent because I was taking notes and enjoying the conversation. What can I say? The Drifters are some of my favorite guests we’ve featured. So, here are my notes:

  • My opinions on Nate’s promotion…are not safe for public consumption.
  • Reb is a queen who slays. I don’t normally like using that phrase, but for her, I’ll make an exception.
  • I WILL rant about that Bouncing Betty! Reb’s design is excellent. It’s rare that such a large number of influences could be combined into one machine without looking like an ugly mess. The Pan-Pacific Defense Corps should definitely hire her for future designs to combat the Kaiju menace. While I will say Vulcan cannons are a classic and a standard mecha armament, additional weapons would improve the design. Overall, it’s not as beautiful as Gipsy Danger (because, yes, I’d marry that robot, if it was a woman—although, probably not now), but it’s a piece of work in the best possible way.
  • I was remarkably silent for reasons I’ve already outlined above.
  • You caught it, Nate, because I trained you well. And no, J.R., you will hear more from me!
  • #CancelTheApocalypse
  • I knew how to say it…whatever it was. It’d been too long since that broadcast.
  • Those “Yes, quites” did concern me.
  • I want what J.R. has…whatever that is.
  • It’s not a rhesus monkey but a rhesus macaque, which has six to nine subspecies native to South, Central, and Southeast Asia. You can read more about them on Wikipedia. Here’s a link.
  • At least I don’t read comics all day at work like J.R.! I prefer technical manuals.
  • I had some Clonaid once. I don’t want to talk about it. It’d make Nate’s “transporter accident” look like a traffic ticket.
  • The answer to which U.S. states have anti-cloning laws is a bit more multifaceted than I expected. Let me explain:
    • Federal law doesn’t prohibit human cloning. (Don’t tell Cameron Winter).
    • Eight states prohibit cloning for any reason: Arizona, Arkansas, Nate’s home state of Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Virginia.
    • Four states prohibit state funding of human cloning for any reason: Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, Louisiana.
    • Ten states have “clone and kill” laws, which prevent clones embryo implantation for childbirth but allow these embryos to be destroyed (California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island).
    • Two states include “human cloning” as a practice health professionals can’t be force to participate in because of healthcare rights of conscience laws (Idaho and Louisiana).
  • Watch your mouth, J.R.! I take slander about my SCIENCE very seriously! I do not engage in cloning experiments…as far as you know….

Here’s Nate’s complete research document for your reading and studying pleasure:

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There’s more blogs where this came from! (Namely, Monster Island’s detention center).

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Bonus Episode 13 – I Hate ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising,’ Change My Mind | Ft. Jack ‘GMan’ Hudgens

Published October 26, 2022

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In a fun little “sequel” to MIFV’s glorious Pacific Rim episode, Nate is joined by the co-host of The Drift Space podcast, Jack “GMan” Hudgens, to discuss a sequel Nate has hated since seeing it in a theater: Pacific Rim: Uprising. Nate didn’t want to have an episode on this film, but when he saw an opportunity for a Fifth Wednesday Bonus Episode, he decided to bring Jack, a stalwart defender of the film, to convince him it has merit. And he makes a valiant effort, going so far as to compare it to Jun Fukuda’s Godzilla films! Does Jack succeed at changing Nate’s mind? Listen to find out!

Listen to The Drift Space’s episode on Pacific Rim.

Additional music:

  • “Pacific Rim” by Niall Stenson
  • “Chant My Name!” by Masaaki Endo

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  • Intro: 0:00-5:39
  • Main Discussion: 5:39-1:25:29
  • Housekeeping & Outro: 1:25:29-end

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Bibliography/Further Reading:

  • GMan’s brain.
  • Pacific Rim: Uprising blu-ray special features (from Universal):
    • “Becoming Cadets”
    • “Bridge to Uprising”
    • Commentary by Director Steven S. DeKnight
    • “Going Mega”
    • “Hall of Heroes”
    • “I am Scrapper”
    • “Mako Returns”
    • “Next Level Jaegers”
    • “Secrets of Shao”
    • “Underworld of Uprising, The”
    • “Unexpected Villain”

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Episode 70: The Drifters vs. ‘Pacific Rim’

Published October 8, 2022

Hello, kaiju lovers! Nate has been waiting for this Ameri-kaiju episode for a long time—he gets to discuss one of his favorite films: Pacific Rim! He’s joined by the three co-hosts of The Drift Space podcast—returning guests Jack “GMan” Hudgens and J.R. Viller, plus Jack’s sister, Rebecca—to gush about how much they love it. Guillermo del Toro’s masterful tribute to both tokusatsu and anime is a movie that is unabashedly itself with its archetypal but strong characters, incredible worldbuilding, and mind-blowing special effects. But beneath the beyond-cool chassis beats the heart of a grossly underestimated story of surprising depth. If you don’t already love Pacific Rim, Nate and the Drifters will change your mind!

Beforehand, Nate discovers data files for an abandoned ad campaign for an unknown kaiju named “Chimera.” After the broadcast, as you undoubtedly heard, a mysterious kaiju attacked the Island but was killed by the Drifters in their Jaeger, Bouncing Betty. Nate’s live broadcast of that battle is included here.

The prologue and epilogue, “Chimera,” was written by Nathan Marchand.

Additional music:

  • “Cradle of the Chozo” by prophetic music
  • “Pacific Rim” by Niall Stenson
  • “Chant My Name!” by Masaaki Endo
  • “Feel Sound – Cinematic Adventure” | Music promoted by MAGIC SOUND®

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  • Prologue: 0:00-4:15
  • Intro: 4:15-13:33
  • Entertaining Info Dump: 13:33-23:14
  • Toku Talk: 23:14-1:27:21
  • Promo: 1:27:21-1:28:37
  • Toku Topic: 1:28:37-2:05:59
  • Housekeeping & Outro: 2:05:59-2:21:41
  • Epilogue: 2:21:41-end

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Bibliography/Further Reading:

Welsh, Jennifer. “How does cloning work?” Live Science, 17 Nov. 2021. (https://www.livescience.com/how-cloning-works)

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BONUS – Kaiju Weekly 112 | Pacific Rim: The Black (Season 2, Netflix 2022) (Re-Upload, Abridged)

Published September 1, 2022

Another week without an MIFV episode, I know. There are several recorded and in post-production, which has taken longer than I expected. Regardless, to tide you over once again, here’s an abridged version of a Kaiju Weekly episode I, Nathan, was on a few months ago. I discussed season two of Netflix’s anime, Pacific Rim: The Black. I’ve been intending to share, anyway, and given that the next main episode is on the original film, I figured now was a good time to share it.

Here’s the original description: “This week, Michael and guest Nate Marchand discuss Season 2 of Netflix’s, Pacific Rim The Black.”

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Kaiju Weekly 074 – Pacific Rim: The Black (with Nathan Marchand) (Re-Upload)

Published May 19, 2021

Hey there, kaiju lovers! Like I did with the Monster Hunter review I did on the Forever Classic Podcast, I’m re-uploading this episode of Kaiju Weekly for any of you who missed it. While I experimented with a “Special Report” episode on season one of Netflix’s Pacific Rim: The Black, I couldn’t find time in MIFV’s schedule to make to make a proper episode on it. Then I had the chance to sub for Travis Alexander, one of the co-hosts of Kaiju Weekly, on their review of it. So, with their permission, I’m re-sharing it here. I highly recommend listening to Kaiju Weekly because it’s a fun and entertaining podcast, and the one in the kaiju community with whom I have the closest ties.

The original show notes:

We continue “Mecha May” with a look at the 2021Netflix anime series, Pacific Rim: The Black featuring returning guest and friend of the podcast, Nathan Marchand of The Monster Island Film Vault.

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Set after Pacific Rim: Uprising, Kaiju have ravaged Australia, two siblings pilot a Jaeger to search for their parents, encountering new creatures, characters, and allies.

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Special Report #1 – ‘Pacific Rim: The Black’ (Season 1)

Published March 5, 2021

In the first of what I’m calling “Special Reports,” I give my immediate thoughts on the new Netflix anime series, Pacific Rim: The Black. I was supposed to review it on Redeemed Otaku with my friend Bex, but that ended up not working out. As someone who adores the original film but hates the sequel (Uprising), I was surprised by how good this show was, even when it used some elements from Uprising. Be warned: about halfway in, I dive into spoiler territory, so avoid that if you haven’t seen the show.

Will I ever cover this as a regular episode? Only time will tell.

I put this episode together quickly, so it doesn’t have the usual polished and tight editing normal episodes have.

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