http://archive2.mrc.org/taxonomy/term/24708/all en http://archive2.mrc.org/articles/new-godzilla-flick-sneaks-radical-environmentalism-flashy-special-effects <div class="field field-type-text field-field-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Movie portrays Godzilla as nature’s revenge against modern civilization and humans who ‘deserve it.’ </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-source"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="field-label-inline-first"> By</div> <a href="/author/sean-long">Sean Long</a> </div> </div> </div> <p dir="ltr">It is a sad day when the iconic Godzilla becomes a vessel for extreme environmentalism.</p><p dir="ltr">Gareth Edwards’ remake of the classic “Godzilla” pushed a strong environmental message where three massive monsters serve as nature’s brutal revenge against mankind’s abuse of the earth. The film which opened on May 16, sent multiple messages including anti-nuclear power and the message that “humanity has abused” the world and “deserved” Godzilla’s attack, according to the director.</p><div class='signature'><p>— Sean Long is Staff Writer at the Media Research Center. <a href="http://www.twitter.com/@SeanLong717" target="_blank">Follow Sean Long on Twitter.</a></p></div><p><a href="http://archive2.mrc.org/articles/new-godzilla-flick-sneaks-radical-environmentalism-flashy-special-effects" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Articles MRC Business Art & Entertainment Climate Change Environment Media Environmentalism gareth edwards Godzilla movie nuclear energy nuclear power remake Fri, 16 May 2014 17:15:50 +0000 julia.seymour 46276 at http://archive2.mrc.org