“I’m sorry to tell you this … but I really don’t like you. I know these sound harsh words, but with you out of the way, I was living well. Without you,…
The Nature of Healing in ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ (1988): Shinto, or Shintoism, is a religion native to Japan that has profoundly shaped the imagery of Studio Ghibli’s works and is a fundamental…
An Analysis of Ari Aster Filmography: “And I just don’t want to put any more stress on my family. I’m not even really sure if they could… could give me that support?…
“His whole body shakes with the strain as he tries to lift something he knows he can’t lift, something everybody knows he can’t lift. But, for just a second, when we hear…
An Analysis of Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989): Kiki’s Delivery Service is an animated movie produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by its co-founder Hayao Miyazaki. The film is an adaptation of the…
All Isao Takahata Movies, Ranked: Isao Takahata, a master in the history of Japanese animation, is primarily known for being the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, along with his colleague and friend Hayao…