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Japan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
'Godzilla The Art Exhibition' reimagines film icon as monstrous muse for modern art
Even if you've never seen one of the 30-plus films starring Japan's most iconic kaijū, you can probably hum a few bars of Akira Ifukube's theme or recognize the beast's signature roar. In Japan, Godzilla has been a near-constant presence since its debut in 1954 with its eponymous film, and multiple generations of filmmakers have used the monster to reflect on issues from nuclear warfare and pollution to natural disasters. "Godzilla 70th Anniversary 'Godzilla The Art Exhibition,'" currently on display at The Mori Arts Center Gallery through June 29, takes Godzilla beyond the world of filmmaking and asks leading modern artists to interpret the beast from their own point of view. "Godzilla is now 70 years old, and 2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II," says exhibition curator Qiuyu Jin. "We wanted to use the giant icon known as Godzilla to create a new kind of dialogue in a form outside of cinema." On display are pieces by nine artists putting their spin on Godzilla through a range of media, including collage, sculpture, video and diorama. The artists, who include Tadanori Yokoo, Miran Fukuda and O Jun, span a range of generations, from those born before Godzilla's debut to those in their 30s for whom Godzilla is a fact of life. "Having a wide age range was very important," Jin says. "Each generation has its own unique relationship with Godzilla, and by putting those different interpretations together, the hope was that something interesting would occur." The artists were given no specific direction other than to use their preferred media to share their own take on Godzilla. Some pieces, like Yokoo's vivid collage, feature head-on depictions of the monster, while others, like Kikuji Kawada's series of street photographs, leave only a vague, unnerving impression of its presence. Qiuyu Jin says prioritizing "the pure experience of visitors in encountering art" was key to curating "Godzilla The Art Exhibition." | Matt Schley / TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. "I was really surprised by what some of the artists came up with," says Jin. One of the most unexpected pieces is a massive wooden sculpture by Motohiko Odani depicting a humanoid Godzilla facing off against a tiny soldier, suggesting conflict not between monsters and humanity but between humans themselves, according to the artist. Meanwhile, Natsumi Aoyagi and Tomoko Sato, both born in 1990, use their generation's preferred medium, video, to create faux news reports about Godzilla's impending arrival. The exhibition also features several pieces previously featured in a series of "Godzilla The Art" installations at Gallery X by Parco in Shibuya. Included are playful takes on the monster, like Ryuichi Ohira's "Godzilla Hammer," a massive hammer with Godzilla as its head, and "Frenemy" by Stickymonger, which depicts Godzilla casually taking a break with other actors on set between takes. The exhibition is tied together by set design featuring collapsed walls and protruding wires, making it feel as if Godzilla has stomped through the space. This atmospheric element, produced by the creative team Cekai — as well as intricate dioramas by Stockholm-based modeler TokyoBuild and special effects company Toho Eizo Bijutsu — provide an almost theme park-like feel more reminiscent of past Godzilla-centric events than the modern art on display. At times the exhibition, with its various outlooks, can feel discordant. But as a collection of thoughts and feelings about a fictional creature whose reach spans multiple generations, that's sort of the point. One key for Jin as a curator was not to present Godzilla's history chronologically, but to prioritize "the pure experience of visitors in encountering art." Considering the huge critical and financial success of the most recent "Godzilla" films, one imagines Japan's iconic kaijū will keep stomping well beyond its seventh decade and inspire even more artists to think about what it means to them. "This exhibition itself is temporary, but there's something timeless about Godzilla," says Jin. 'Godzilla 70th Anniversary 'Godzilla The Art Exhibition'" is on display at The Mori Arts Center Gallery in Tokyo through June 29. For more information, visit
The Irish Sun
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island star hits out in ‘fat jab' rant as he shows off ripped physique
A LOVE Island star has hit out in a 'fat jab' rant as he showed off his ripped physique. Viewers first saw the fitness influencer enter the ITV2 villa back in 2019. 4 A Love Island star has "hit out" in a fat jab rant Credit: instagram 4 Anton Danyluk first appeared on the show in 2019 Credit: ITV 4 The star showed off his ripped physique on Instagram Credit: instagram Taking to Instagram, the star shared a selection of photos with captions discussing Ozempic. Weight loss jabs have taken the world by storm - celebrities including Sharon Osbourne , Elon Musk and ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson to slim down. Anton penned: "Ozempic will make you fatter than ever before.... Read more on Love Island "Ozempic suppresses your appetite - but it doesn't teach you how to eat, how to stay consistent or how to keep the weight off. "So the minute you stop? The cravings return. The weight creeps back. And you're right back at square one - or usually worse." He added: "If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you need more than a quick fix. "You need a plan that fits your life. One that teaches you how to eat, train, stay on track - and enjoy the process." Most read in Love Island The ex-islander also shared his thoughts in the post caption, writing: "You don't need another quick fix. "You need to stop falling for the same BS in a different bottle." Love Island's Anton Danyluk reveals staggering 19lbs weight loss in just six weeks Last year, the star During the coronavirus lockdown, After arriving in the UAE , he splashed out on both an expensive Bentley car and a fancy apartment on the famous Palm. Anton also ploughed £100,000 into a new business venture, which he hoped would make him millions. In his native Scotland , the ex-islander explained in a video: "After Covid, I got invited on an influencer trip to Dubai . "As soon as I got there, I absolutely fell in love with the place - and I never came home. "I bought myself a Bentley , I bought myself an apartment on The Palm and I was absolutely living the dream. "Unfortunately, it was all downhill from there." Anton elaborated how he invested £100,000 in a "gym concept", with plans to open a "nightclub gym". 'Godzilla' of fat jabs Dr Mitra Dutt, a GP from Saxenda, which contains the active ingredient liraglutide, is another weight loss jab that's been available on the NHS since 2020. While Mounjaro is hailed as the "King Kong" fat jabs, a new weight loss drug dubbed "Godzilla" looks set to displace it. Containing the active ingredient retatrutide, slimmers trying the drug lost up to 29 per cent of their weight in less than a year. By comparison, trial results showed semaglutide, known as Ozempic, could lead to 15 per cent weight loss and tirzepatide, aka Mounjaro, to 23 per cent. Retatrutide acts on three different receptors in the brain, 'turbocharging' calorie burning while dulling hunger pangs. Existing weight-loss jabs only suppress appetite, whereas the new treatment also speeds up metabolism. The new drug is still undergoing clinical trials so it's not yet known if it will be made available on the NHS. He said: "Everything that we did went wrong. "It took over a year for us to launch with us putting loads of money into this concept. On top of that, on the day of launch, the place flooded. "Myself and my business partner had massive disagreements and it was just an absolute flop. "This was the first time in my life that I'd made a bad business decision and it cost me massively." 4 Anton returned for Love Island All Stars last year Credit: Rex
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I Literally Spit Out My Drink Laughing This Week At These 28 Pictures That Are Pretty Much Physically Impossible Not To Smile At
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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 best Netflix sci-fi movies to stream right now
Whenever you're in the mood for a movie night that feels out of this world, Netflix has a solid lineup of sci-fi flicks ready to transport you. From time-travel twists to city-crushing monsters, these films deliver big thrills while exploring bold ideas from far-off worlds — and they're all just a click away, conveniently available on one streaming service. Whether you're a longtime sci-fi fan or just craving something a little strange and spectacular, we've rounded up some of the best sci-fi movies currently streaming on Netflix. These picks offer action, imagination, and maybe even a glimpse of the future. So cue one up while you're waiting for little green men to beam you up and say hello. Set in a future where time travel exists but comes with heavy consequences, "The Adam Project" follows a seasoned pilot from 2050 (Ryan Reynolds) who crash-lands in 2022 while trying to stop a catastrophic future. Instead of arriving where he planned, he ends up face-to-face with his 12-year-old self (Walker Scobell). Together, the two versions of Adam team up to unravel a dangerous conspiracy, reconnect with their late father (Mark Ruffalo) and come to terms with the losses that defined both versions of their lives. Watch on Netflix Godzilla returns in this reimagining of the iconic monster's origins, set against the backdrop of post-World War II Japan. The movie finds a disgraced kamikaze pilot grappling with guilt and survivor's remorse, who finds himself facing a new terror. Surprise! It's a towering, radioactive beast capable of flattening entire cities. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. And he's rampaging right toward the most densely populated area with the intent to destroy. As Japan struggles to rebuild, Godzilla complicates matters further by popping up yet again where he really doesn't belong. Watch on Netflix Some sci-fi movies are slow burns on purpose, and they work all the better for it. "Melancholia" explores themes of depression and the end of the world, both figuratively and literally. The story unfolds in two parts, following two sisters, Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), as a newly discovered planet, ominously named Melancholia, threatens to collide with Earth. As it continues to draw near, both women find their worlds unraveling in different ways. Justine spirals inward, numbed by a crushing sense of despair. Claire grows more panicked and desperate to preserve a sense of order and hope. What happens to the entirety of the human race? You'll have to watch and find out. Watch on Netflix "Oxygen" finds a woman (Mélanie Laurent) regaining consciousness inside a sealed cryogenic pod with no memory of who she is or how she got there. With oxygen levels rapidly depleting and only a cryptic AI interface named M.I.L.O. responding to her questions, every second soon turns into a race for her survival. She tries to fight back while staying calm, but there are too many questions to process. Why is she there? What's outside? And what will happen if she makes it there? Watch on Netflix George Clooney is Augustine Lofthouse, a terminally ill scientist stationed at a remote Arctic research facility. With Earth in ruins, his final mission is a desperate one: Warn a crew of astronauts returning from a mission to Jupiter's moon that there's nothing left for them on their home planet. Augustine discovers a young girl named Iris (Caoilinn Springall), whose presence helps him to complete his task. But where did Iris come from, and what is her true nature? You'll be second-guessing yourself throughout the entire film, told through two perspectives, all the way through the end. Watch on Netflix
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Godzilla will be back, promises Nissan as a new GT-R is on the card
The new Nissan GR-R is on the card and it claims to come reinventing the notion of a sportscar. The new Nissan GR-R is on the card and it claims to come reinventing the notion of a sportscar. Check Offers Nissan GT-R may not be currently in business, but that doesn't diminish the consumer attention towards this car. And keeping that in mind, Nissan is working on a new GT-R. The Japanese car manufacturer that has been sailing through troubled waters has confirmed that a new GT-R is in development. Nissan GT-R, which is popularly known as Godzilla as one of the insanely powerful sportscar is gearing up for a return. Auto Express has quoted Nissan's VP of Product Marketing Strategy, Arnaud Charpentier, saying that the GT-R will be back, without a doubt. This comment comes at a time when Nissan is undertaking a massive cost-cutting agenda after losing billions in recent years due to sales slumping short of investments. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India While the car manufacturer's new product strategy centres on the usual body styles like SUVs and crossovers, owing to the high demand for such models, the next-generation GT-R is also in development. 'There are people working on this. When, how, honestly, this we don't know. But today, we don't just need to make a sports car, but to do one with a powertrain that we foresee [working] in the coming years. If it is electric or electrified, it needs to remain a sports car. [But] if you end up with the same performance as an EV SUV, this is an issue," Charpentier said. He also said that upon arrival, the new Nissa GT-R will reinvent the notion of a sports car. It's been about a year and a half since the company hinted that the next GT-R might come as a fully electric car. The Hyper Force concept, an ultra-angular supercar promising about 1,341 bhp peak power, was described as a tangible dream to achieve by the end of the decade. Also, it previewed what the new Nissan GT-R may look like. While Nissan is still enthusiastic about a new GT-R, there are a host of challenges ahead of this project as well. The struggling Japanese carmaker has bigger priorities and is unlikely to favour a GT-R soon at the expense of a high-volume SUV. Surely, a new supercar would boost Nissan's image and draw more people into the showrooms, but in reality, the OEM may be more inclined to play it safe with volume-driven vehicles like SUVs and crossovers. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 25 May 2025, 13:29 PM IST
