Apr 5, 2018 Anime Isao Takahata, 1935-2018 The “Grave of the Fireflies” director was one of the founders of the legendary Studio Ghibli.
Jun 18, 2017 Movies Anime Studio Ghibli Fest 2017 An excellent opportunity to see some of the greatest and most beloved animated films of all time.
Jun 10, 2017 Reading Weekend Reads: Wonder Woman, Studio Ghibli’s Theme Park, Cowboy Bebop, Bernie Sanders, Christianity’s Decline & More Also: The decline of Contemporary Christian Music, Google Chrome’s ad blocker, Harvard and online privacy, and conspiracy theories of the Left.
Mar 24, 2017 Music Movies Anime Tune in to Radio Ghibli and Enjoy Classic Studio Ghibli Soundtracks These hour-long mixes of Studio Ghibli music reveal a body of work that’s also deserving of recognition.
Dec 20, 2016 Movies Anime Studio Ghibli’s Ocean Waves and Princess Mononoke Are Coming to American Theatres This marks the first time that “Ocean Waves” will get a theatrical run throughout North America.
Feb 20, 2016 Movies Anime The Final Scene in Studio Ghibli’s Only Yesterday Is Perfect The ending of Isao Takahata’s masterpiece leaves me choked up every time I watch it.
Nov 28, 2014 Movies Anime The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness Promises A “Behind the Scenes” Look at Studio Ghibli Now that Studio Ghibli seems to be in a twilight stage of its existence, I’m doubly interested in Mami Sunada’s documentary.
Sep 29, 2014 Reading Reading: The Death Star’s Physics, Celebrating Studio Ghibli, Doctor Who Philosophy, Nick Cave’s “20,000 Days” & More Also: The necessity of deceptive technology, ethical clicking, Reddit’s moral dilemma, Ghost in the Shell, and why Dungeons & Dragons still matters.
Sep 9, 2013 Anime Reflecting on Hayao Miyazaki’s Retirement Hayao Miyazaki has created some of the most charming films of the last three decades. He’s earned his retirement.
Jun 28, 2012 Anime Studio Ghibli and Hideaki Anno Unleash the “Giant God Warrior” The live action tokusatsu short film was made with traditional filmmaking techniques.
Sep 4, 2005 Movies Anime Howl’s Moving Castle by Hayao Miyazaki (Review) This may be my least favorite Studio Ghibli film to date.
Feb 26, 2005 Movies Anime Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki (Review) Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind is worth watching if only to give one a much better context in which to appreciate Miyazaki’s movies.
May 25, 2003 Best of Opus Movies Anime Whisper of the Heart by Yoshifumi Kondō (Review) I was excited to watch Whisper of the Heart, but I found it far more rewarding and relevant than I thought possible.
Dec 14, 2002 Anime Grave of the Firelies by Isao Takahata (Review) To be honest, I don’t think I want to meet a person who could watch this film and not be moved by the plight of Seita and Setsuko.
Oct 3, 2001 Movies Anime My Neighbor Totoro by Hayao Miyazaki (Review) I find it very easy to get caught up in Miyazaki’s films, mainly because his films often resemble how I remember seeing the world as a child.