Zavvi Article: Howl’s Moving Castle 15 Years On
Here’s a link to an anniversary piece I wrote for Zavvi on one of my favourite films of all time, Howl’s Moving Castle! Continue reading Zavvi Article: Howl’s Moving Castle 15 Years On
Tag: studio ghibli
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)
Film Inquiry Article: Best Animated Film Collaboration
Here’s a link to a collaboration article on Film Inquiry where I argued for Princess Mononoke being the best animated film of all time! Continue reading Film Inquiry Article: Best Animated Film Collaboration
Screen Queens Article: Spirited Away And The Intersection Of Feminism And Marxism
Here’s a link to an essay analysing Miyazaki’s Spirited Away for Screen Queens – I’m really proud of this piece, so please take a look! Continue reading Screen Queens Article: Spirited Away And The Intersection Of Feminism And Marxism
Film Inquiry Article: Second Viewing Needed Collaboration
Here’s a link to a collab article on Film Inquiry that I contributed to, explaining why Spirited Away took more than one viewing to enjoy for me. Take a look! Also, if you’re interested, consider getting me a coffee on my Ko-Fi page linked here! Continue reading Film Inquiry Article: Second Viewing Needed Collaboration
Cultured Vultures Article: 10 Best Minor Studio Ghibli Characters
Here’s a link to my latest article for Cultured Vultures where I look at my favourite minor characters from Ghibli movies. Hope you enjoy! Continue reading Cultured Vultures Article: 10 Best Minor Studio Ghibli Characters
The Digital Fix Article: From Laputa To Ponoc: The Evolution Of Studio Ghibli (Part Two)
Here’s a link to my latest article for The Digital Fix, part two of my Studio Ghibli retrospective. Take a look! Continue reading The Digital Fix Article: From Laputa To Ponoc: The Evolution Of Studio Ghibli (Part Two)
The Digital Fix Article: From Laputa To Ponoc: The Evolution Of Studio Ghibli (Part One)
Here’s a link to part one of my retrospective on Studio Ghibli, which contains some of my favourite films and filmmakers. Hope you enjoy! Continue reading The Digital Fix Article: From Laputa To Ponoc: The Evolution Of Studio Ghibli (Part One)
Mary and the Witch's Flower Review – Definitely A Worthy Successor (Rating: 9/10)
As a big enough fan of Studio Ghibli’s work to have a rather large Princess Mononoke tattoo on my arm, I was excited when I heard of Studio Ponoc, an animation studio made up of ex-Ghibli employees. However, this also meant that I approached Mary and the Witch’s Flower with a reasonable deal of trepidation, unsure of whether it could live up to the unbelievably high standard … Continue reading Mary and the Witch's Flower Review – Definitely A Worthy Successor (Rating: 9/10)
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