Godzilla and Japanese Culture October 5, 2010

Since Godzilla's first appearance more than fifty years ago, the King of the Monsters has become a cinematic icon and a globally recognized symbol of Japan. Southern Methodist University’s new dean and Godzilla expert, Dr. William Tsutsui, will give a talk exploring the serious lessons to be learned from the twenty-eight Godzilla films and the abiding worldwide popularity of the King of the Monsters. His book, Godzilla on My Mind: Fifty Years of the King of Monsters, will be available for purchase and signing following his talk.