Tag: Miyazaki
Review: The Secret World of Arietty
Mike reviews the US theatrical release of the latest Studio Ghibli release, written by but not directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It’s a solid entry to the Ghibli catalog, not the greatest but certainly not lacking in wonder, heart, and entertainment.
Akihiko Yamashita (Studio Ghibli) Interview – AM2 Press Junket
And here is the last interview I’m posting from this summer’s conventions: a conversation with character designer and animator Akihiko Yamashita. He’s best known for…
What Pixar and Miyazaki have in common (and what anime can learn from them)
The people at Pixar are well-known admirers of Hayao Miyazaki and his works. Creative chief John Lasseter and his crew often watch Studio Ghibli movies…
Love and Purity in Ponyo
Ponyo (崖の上のポニョ, Gake no ue no Ponyo) is not a date movie, but it has a lot to say about relationships. Ponyo is about love….
Hayao Miyazaki Interviewed by LA Weekly
From the LA Weekly, via ANN: At 68, Hayao Miyazaki sounds like he might be slowing down. The director of such animated classics as Princess…
Review: Ponyo (Dub) – 88%
Scores Animation: 90% Music: 95% Voice Acting (dub): 85% Story: 89% Overall: 88% See explanation of scores below. Ponyo is Hayao Miyazaki’s most joyous film…