Godzilla vs. Music Box!

Godzilla vs. Music Box poster art.

Looking for something Godzilla-related to do this summer in Chicago but are unimpressed by the usual lackluster conventions on offer? No worries -- the historic Music Box Theatre in Chi-town has you covered!

Running from June 7 through June 13, the historic Music Box Theatre will be presenting a film series called Godzilla vs. Music Box, which will feature a plethora of film screenings, special-guest Q&As and signings, and a whole lot more!

On Monday, June 10, horror host Benign Svengoolie will introduce Destroy All Monsters (1968) and sign autographs before the screening. Given that Svengoolie resides in the Chicagoland area, the chances of a last-minute cancellation by the event's headlining guest seem remote in the extreme. (Boy, I'm sure other nearby conventions wish they could say the same thing!)

I'm also proud to share that a photo I took of the Godzilla Minus One (2023) display at Toho Cinemas Hibiya has been officially licensed for use in the promotional poster seen at the top of this blog post. It was designed by Mute Neighbor, and I'm told that copies will be available for sale at the Music Box. Be sure to snag your poster while supplies last!

You won't see much of Gamera represented at Godzilla vs. Music Box, which seems like the way things should be for an event celebrating Godzilla's 70th anniversary. This film series is all Godzilla, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate 70 years of the Big G this summer in Chicago.