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The Films of Studio Ghibli |OT| Creating New Worlds
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GoddyofAus
Banned
Are you saying that retrospectively? Because I'm pretty sure Miyazaki-san is still there.
I thought it was pretty dull myself.
BlazingDarkness
Member
I hope all my fellow brits have been watching the Studio Ghibli season on Film 4 - they're in the process of showing 18 Ghibli movies over easter!
I didn't really feel any Ghibli magic here. Characters were bland as was the story development. Only saving grace was the art and animation. Even in animation department it wasn't all that impressive.
Canis lupus
Member
Gauche the Cellist and My neighbours the Yamadas are the only one I still need to watch.
thequickandthedead
Member
Was pretty much introduced to studio ghibli by Film4 this easter. Pretty amazing stuff.
I'm talking about the prospects for Ghibli after Miyazaki eventually retires. Poppy Hill is much more reassuring than Earthsea that the younger talent will be able to carry the studio in the future.
TheKaeptain
Banned
I can probably get an extra copy. In fact I may be able to get two of them.
Cosmic Dreams
Member
Just saw My Neighbor Totoro for the first time. Loved it.
I know Ghibli denied the Urban Myth behind the movie, but it just seems to bug me how Satsuki denies the sandal is Mei's sandal and when you look at her expression - she seems a little distraught about it. Like she lied or something. I don't know.
Anyone want to clarify this for me, please?
I know Ghibli denied the Urban Myth behind the movie, but it just seems to bug me how Satsuki denies the sandal is Mei's sandal and when you look at her expression - she seems a little distraught about it. Like she lied or something. I don't know.
Anyone want to clarify this for me, please?
SlowRevolution
Member
I watched Spirited Away yesterday and loved it, first Miyazaki for me so I wasn't really sure what to expect. I think I might have missed out on some stuff that'll make more sense on rewatch. For example, the Haku reveal was fine, but his connection to Chihiro seemed kind of random; it made sense, but her suddenly dropping some backstory right near the end felt a little off. Not sure where to go from here, but browsing through the first few pages it seems like Totoro and Laputa are favorites for a lot of you.
The OP is great, really useful reference that's not bloated with too much stuff like Wikipedia would be.
The OP is great, really useful reference that's not bloated with too much stuff like Wikipedia would be.
Enjoy watching these movies Spirited Away is my favorite followed closely by Princess Mononoke and Totoro. It's really hard to have a favorite though they are all great in some way. Watch them all and if you decide to buy get Blu-Ray it's worth the extra money.
I discovered Ghibli through Spirited Away (which btw is one of my favorite movies ever) too, and have been a huge fan ever since. I recommend you watching every one of the movies as even the not so good ones are very pretty at least.
But honestly I think there was not a single one I didnt like.Wha?! How?! :-O
I discovered Ghibli through Spirited Away (which btw is one of my favorite movies ever) too, and have been a huge fan ever since. I recommend you watching every one of the movies as even the not so good ones are very pretty at least.
Have you seen Gedo Senki?
KittyKittyBangBang
Member
Im not an anime fan at all, but love the Studio Ghibli stuff. My 3 year old daughters favorite movie is Ponyo
I think its super reductive to be a fan or not a fan of something based on it being animation. A movie should stand on its own merits be it live action or animation. That said, Ghibli movies kind of stand on their own.
Perhaps your kid might like Totoro too?
Lets just ignore it exists.
We should be afraid of the day old man Miyazaki finally hangs it up because there will be no one to take his place.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
After checking out how incredibly detailed the set was, I became really interested in getting it (I don't own any manga, so this is big for me). Then I looked on Amazon and saw prices ranging from $400 - $1200 where I read it used to be $65.
I found an online Aus retailer selling it for $65 and had to snap it up.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Just can.
Man, that international shipping would kill me.
You want to help a Gaffer out? I can paypal money! :-D (Of course, this is me assuming the boxset is at a reasonable price.)
GentlemanCrow
Member
I recently watched Grave of the Fireflies.
I have the internet to thank for warnings in advance as the the feels I would encounter.
I was teary from when she lost her shoe.
Damn thing near destroyed me.
I have the internet to thank for warnings in advance as the the feels I would encounter.
I was teary from when she lost her shoe.
Damn thing near destroyed me.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Next time I go home I'll check. A buddy of mine should have extras.
I appreciate it. I'm tossing this thread onto my sub folder, so I don't forget about it.
Also, I am upset and sad that Poppy Hills is not playing anywhere near me. :-(
B&N did that to me too, trying Deep Discount but have had no shipping confirmation yet. Doesn't look too good.
Can you check for me as well? If there's more that one extra, that is.
Man, I love Studio Ghibli, but Ocean Waves is so terrible. I actually had to turn it off halfway through, I couldn't bear it. Terrible Home-and-Away ass drama, characters had zero charm, literally nothing was drawing me in. I kept waiting for it to get better, but when you've squandered an hour of your film-time, it's a bad movie. Ah man. So, so bad.
bender
What time is it?
Add me to the "Amazon cancelled my Nausicaa box set" club. Here is hoping for a re-print.
I decided to go see Poppy Hill this past Friday despite reading a lot of unfavorable impressions. I guess low expectations help but I didn't mind it so much (even with the manager spoiling a huge plot point before the showing).
It looks like Porco Rosso is this summer's Blu Ray release in Japan. Hooray!
I decided to go see Poppy Hill this past Friday despite reading a lot of unfavorable impressions. I guess low expectations help but I didn't mind it so much (even with the manager spoiling a huge plot point before the showing).
It looks like Porco Rosso is this summer's Blu Ray release in Japan. Hooray!
thequickandthedead
Member
Does anyone know what Miyazaki thought of A Grave of Fireflies?
maniac-kun
Member
Just got Totoro on bluray Will watch it on saturday <:
Will watch it on saturday <:Hours Left
Member
Do we know when Poppy Hill is getting a US home release. I thought it was supposed to be last month, but I can't find it anywhere.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
It premiered in select theaters last month in the US, so I'd imagine the bluray/dvd is still a ways off.
Hours Left
Member
For some reason, I thought I read that the home release would be pretty close the limited theatrical run.
TheKaeptain
Banned
It's still in theaters.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
now go watch Princess Mononoke, those two movies form the Ghibli top tier
maniac-kun
Member
My favorites are Kikis delivery service, Porco Rosso and Totoro.
https://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=18891&method=view
Threw in a random US address and shipping came to $13. That's not too bad, considering the size of the set.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Why hello thar.
Why hello thar.
It's beautiful.
And that's better than I expected. When I have a little more money, I might get it if I don't hear back about TheKaeptain's Nasuicaa situation.
Arrowgigantic
Member
Same with mine, until she saw Kiki's Delivery Service.
Why hello thar.
Congrats beautiful set.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
ATTN: Necrovex
http://www.bookdepository.com/Nausi...ontent=Main-book&utm_campaign=EMWBIS-In-Stock
I just got an email from Book Depository (Australian) that now have it in stock for $65 and ship worldwide for free.
Anyway, I'm about a quarter-way through and it's really fantastic so far. The film condensed A LOT and I'm now essentially past where the film ended.
http://www.bookdepository.com/Nausi...ontent=Main-book&utm_campaign=EMWBIS-In-Stock
I just got an email from Book Depository (Australian) that now have it in stock for $65 and ship worldwide for free.
Anyway, I'm about a quarter-way through and it's really fantastic so far. The film condensed A LOT and I'm now essentially past where the film ended.
I just went to the link, and it's already unavailable. I'm going to go cry now. But before I do that, I want to say that I appreciate you aiming to help me out!
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Oh my. Perhaps I should have pm'ed you.
It's all good. I'm a little short on money right now until some sales are cleared. So, I would have risked of not eating for a week if I bought it (and I probably would have bought it).