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Film Reviews

Modest Heroes Review – A Charming Trio Of Uplifting Shorts (Rating: 9/10)

Since establishing themselves with the spectacular Mary and the Witch’s Flower last year, Studio Ponoc (an offshoot of Ghibli) have, along with Makoto Shinkai, become the ones to watch among fans of Japanese animation. As well as full feature films, Ponoc has begun to make shorts, and intend to produce themed anthologies on a regular basis. The first, entitled Modest Heroes, is a gorgeous, heartwarming set of … Continue reading Modest Heroes Review – A Charming Trio Of Uplifting Shorts (Rating: 9/10)

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Film Reviews

Missing Link Review – Masses Of Style, Moderate Substance (Rating: 7/10)

Despite their consistent critical acclaim and cult affection, Laika is a studio that seems to get surprisingly little mainstream love. Coraline has gotten its fair share over time, but Kubo and the Two Strings received very little attention for being, in my opinion, one of the best films of 2016, and Paranorman is often brought into conversations on the most underrated animations in recent years. As a longtime fan, … Continue reading Missing Link Review – Masses Of Style, Moderate Substance (Rating: 7/10)

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Girls On Tops READ ME Essays, Opinions

Girls On Tops READ ME Essay: Wolf Girls And Hatters – The Emotional Strength In Miyazaki’s Women

Here’s a link to my first essay for Girls On Tops’ READ ME section, about Ghibli protagonists and their emotional resilience. This is probably the article that I’m most proud of so far, so please take a look! Continue reading Girls On Tops READ ME Essay: Wolf Girls And Hatters – The Emotional Strength In Miyazaki’s Women

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