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The Three Pillars of Studio Ghibli
Dan Schindel writes about how hard is to imitate Studio Ghibli on the eve of its "new" film "The Red Turtle."
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The Memory-Lane Stroll of “Only Yesterday”
Angelo Muredda on the new re-release of Studio Ghibli's "Only Yesterday."
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Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 211: “Porco Rosso”
As we fight off the summer blues, it's time for another episode of Mousterpiece Cinema! And what better way to fight off the blues than by taking to the air? This week, Josh and Gabe tackle yet another film from the Studio Ghibli filmography, Hayao Miyazaki's ...
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“When Marnie Was There”
When Marnie Was There may end up being the final work from Studio Ghibli. Hence, there’s a strong temptation for a critic to tie the movie’s themes and story with some sense of finality or closure. But as far as I know, no one making the film was aware of the ...
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The Summer of Love: A Movie Preview
For many people, summer means beaches and fireworks and camping and other outdoorsy activities. For cinephiles, it means loving blockbusters, disparaging blockbusters, or some combination of both (hopefully in addition to the aforementioned activities -- live ...
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Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 192: “Castle in the Sky”
On today's episode of Mousterpiece Cinema, we're making specific and loud declarations. Such as "I DON'T WANT YOUR LIFE." Yes, that's right, you're going to get to hear Josh's impression of James van der Beek in the true classic Varsity Blues. Why, you may ask...
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Blu-ray Review: “Tales from Earthsea”
The avatar for Studio Ghibli is Hayao Miyazaki, as much of an icon as Totoro ever was. He’s a Japanese Walt Disney in terms of being the public face of the company as he is a passionate filmmaker as well as being a pioneering hero in hand-drawn animation. But ...
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Blu-ray Review: “Pom Poko”
The Blu-ray format has been around so long that, depending on the studio, we’re reaching the point where catalog releases from major studios are dwindling. For the Walt Disney Company, we’re soon approaching the end in terms of their animated canon releases; w...
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Blu-ray Review: “Porco Rosso”
Porco Rosso, much like Kiki’s Delivery Service, sets the stage for Hayao Miyazaki’s gorgeous final film, The Wind Rises, as much as it succeeds on its own merits. It’s a story set against the backdrop of the impending Second World War, focusing on the power an...
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Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 179: “Kiki’s Delivery Service”
Are you feeling flighty today? Perhaps a bit witchy? Well, at the very least, if you're ready to have an open mind and a bit of interest, you're the perfect audience for today's episode of Mousterpiece Cinema. Josh and Gabe take flight with the Hayao Miyazaki ...
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