‘The Boy and the Heron’ is Hayao Miyazaki at his Dreamiest
Listen. The chances of a parakeet being able to wield a sword are slim, but never zero. Read More
September 16, 2023
Hayao Miyazaki
‘Porco Rosso,’ PTSD, and Studio Ghibli’s Most Political Film
Better an incredibly charming bachelor pig than a fascist. Read More
June 23, 2023
Pixar Filmmaker Enrico Casarosa on the Movies That Made ‘Luca’
We talk to the Oscar-nominated animator about Hayao Miyazaki, Giulietta Masina, and what inspired and influenced his feature directorial debut. Read More
June 26, 2021
Growing Pains: Names, Autonomy, and the Changing Self in ‘Spirited Away’
A liminal journey through the spirit realm by any other name would smell as sweet... Read More
June 16, 2021
‘Earwig and the Witch’ Pioneers a New Frontier for Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli's first CGI feature sees the passing of the torch from father to son. Read More
February 3, 2021
Reimagining an Icon in ‘Lupin III: The First’
Lupin III is one of the first icons of manga and anime history. A new film that takes the character… Read More
January 17, 2021
‘Princess Mononoke’ and The Importance of Compassion
There are few people-watchers quite like Hayao Miyazaki Read More
December 16, 2020
The Comfort Food Paradox of ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’
A heart is a heavy burden. Here's how, in spite of its grimness, Hayao Miyazaki's film lightens the load. Read More
September 10, 2020
The Folklore That Inspired Studio Ghibli’s ‘Spirited Away’
'Spirited Away' is rife with references to traditional Japanese folklore and belief systems. Let's delve into the film's fascinating mythology. Read More
July 18, 2020