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The Films of Studio Ghibli |OT| Creating New Worlds
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He's definitely the 3rd best director there.
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Jotamide
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I assume everyone has seen this by now but it doesn't hurt to post it again: http://www.awn.com/news/open-source-animation-production-software-opentoonz-available-march-26
OfficerRaichu15
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My favorite is probably Hal's Moving Castle.
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Jotamide
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Shadow Ranger
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Saw Marnie and Kaguya recently. Found Kaguya average and a little overrated even. Preferred Marnie but not by a lot.
Do want to check out Only Yesterday though.
Faves are Howl, Mononoke, Spirited Away and Kiki.
Worst are Wind Rises, Porco Rosso.
Do want to check out Only Yesterday though.
Faves are Howl, Mononoke, Spirited Away and Kiki.
Worst are Wind Rises, Porco Rosso.
I did not find the dub to be very good. In fact after about 15 minutes of it we left and exchanged our tickets for a later show that had subs, and came back for that. I am not a sub/dub snob by any means but the dub on this just did not work for me.
PORCO ROSSO, THE WORST?? *hyperventilates*
But yeah, Mononoke and Spirited Away are the best.
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Jotamide
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Porco Rosso is my favorite Ghibli, y'all trippin.
I'm surprised that Porco Rosso isn't as well regarded compared to Ghibli films like Mononoke or Nausicaa, what your reasons exactly? It's the fact that the protagonist is a pig, isn't it?! Though I would argue that Fio is the main lead.
I thought it was a fun and charming film, and the music score is definitely one of Hisashi's best.
I thought it was a fun and charming film, and the music score is definitely one of Hisashi's best.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Amazon has the Blu-ray release of Only Yesterday slated for July 5th! It's so close! 
Amazon has the Blu-ray release of Only Yesterday slated for July 5th! It's so close!
Hopefully Studio Canal get the BD out in the UK soon after...
they will release it, right? D:
Still waiting for Marnie
I love them all, but I go back and forth between Princess Mononoke and Ponyo as my favorites. Princess' just hits all of my fantasy loves, while Ponyo is the perfect kind of whimsical and I love the ocean and rain.
Objectively, Spirited Away is probably the most well-made film the studio has done - but that doesn't mean it has to be my favorite.
But man I love them all. Kiki's, Nausicaa (I know, but it's still a Miyazaki joint), even Arrietty. Howl's is a visual masterpiece. Ugh. I hope they continue making films for the rest of my life.
Objectively, Spirited Away is probably the most well-made film the studio has done - but that doesn't mean it has to be my favorite.
But man I love them all. Kiki's, Nausicaa (I know, but it's still a Miyazaki joint), even Arrietty. Howl's is a visual masterpiece. Ugh. I hope they continue making films for the rest of my life.
TropicalFish
Member
When Marnie Was There was set to be one of the best (onesided lmao) lesbian love stories of all time.
And then the twist happened.
Oh well. Still enjoyed it.
And then the twist happened.
Oh well. Still enjoyed it.
Question for Ghibli-GAF...
First off, please don't hate me. I couldn't get into Spirited Away OR Princess Mononoke (outside of the art style they were okay, nothing special to me), but thought that Howl's Moving Castle was fantastic. Something just clicked a lot more with that one. What should I watch next? Thanks!
First off, please don't hate me. I couldn't get into Spirited Away OR Princess Mononoke (outside of the art style they were okay, nothing special to me), but thought that Howl's Moving Castle was fantastic. Something just clicked a lot more with that one. What should I watch next? Thanks!
JimJamJones
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Amazon has the Blu-ray release of Only Yesterday slated for July 5th! It's so close!
Aaaand pre-ordered.
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Jotamide
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Since Howl is more straightforward than those two, give The Wind Rises a try. It's like Miyazaki directed a Takahata film.
Holy moly. Those are maybe the two most acclaimed Miyazaki films, so I'm not really sure. Maybe something else underrated like Porco Rosso.
hosannainexcelsis
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I certainly won't be able to help you, since in my estimation Howl's Moving Castle is by far the worst of Miyazaki's movies. An abysmal mess of a movie.
Well thats weird. I consider Spirited Away and Howl's to be very similar movies. Strange that you thought so different of both.
BlazingDarkness
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The Wind Rises is one of my least favourite Ghibli movies
It's just kinda.. Boring
*shrug*
It's just kinda.. Boring
*shrug*
I Stalk Alone
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RatskyWatsky
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RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Discotek is bringing the blu-ray release of Isao Takahata's directorial debut to the US this March!
It's honestly not a great film - not bad, just very very rough. Still, hopefully this is a sign that they're willing to bring the rest of the Takahata/Miyazaki pre-Ghibli works over to the US (since they're already all on blu-ray in Japan).
It's honestly not a great film - not bad, just very very rough. Still, hopefully this is a sign that they're willing to bring the rest of the Takahata/Miyazaki pre-Ghibli works over to the US (since they're already all on blu-ray in Japan).
Amazon and Best Buy are having a modest sale on some Studio Ghibli BDs for $12.99, although Amazon is being stingy and is Prime-exclusive, so I've got to go with the BB list. I only feel like treating myself to four, so what would your recommendations be?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/evn17808-disney-anime
I already own Nausicaa on BD, as well as Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away on DVD. If Spirited Away had also been 12.99 I'd probably have double dipped. As it is, I have Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, Castle in the Sky, and My Neighbor Totoro in my cart.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/evn17808-disney-anime
I already own Nausicaa on BD, as well as Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away on DVD. If Spirited Away had also been 12.99 I'd probably have double dipped. As it is, I have Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, Castle in the Sky, and My Neighbor Totoro in my cart.
I really liked Horus. I thought Hilda was a brilliant character, and you could tell the love that was put into the film, even though it was obvious Toei was still dragging it down by trying to make it into a Disney film.
Thanks for the info, may buy one or two.
Hey everyone!
I happened to watch The Cat Returns for the very first time last night, and I have to say I've never been more left more utterly captivated and charmed by a film. It's such a wonderful, beautiful piece of work. Not only is it beautifully animated, but the film projects so much warmth and wit, bolstering by it's dizzying imagination in the way in which it brings the story to life.
The film is absolutely hilarious as well, littered with numerous laugh-out-loud moments for me. This moment especially had me cracking up:
So yes, I absolutely loved this film. The voice cast was spectacular as well (I watched the English dub version, as I always tend to do with foreign animation so I can concentrate more on the visuals). The Baron was definitely my favourite character, very Errol Flynn/Scarlett Pimpernel-esque!
Despite being a huge animation fan, the only Studio Ghibli film's I've seen have been this, Howl's Moving Castle and The Wind Rises. I've clearly been missing out on so many of the other Ghibli movies I haven't gotten around to watching. Has anyone got any recommendations in regards to what I should watch next?
I happened to watch The Cat Returns for the very first time last night, and I have to say I've never been more left more utterly captivated and charmed by a film. It's such a wonderful, beautiful piece of work. Not only is it beautifully animated, but the film projects so much warmth and wit, bolstering by it's dizzying imagination in the way in which it brings the story to life.
The film is absolutely hilarious as well, littered with numerous laugh-out-loud moments for me. This moment especially had me cracking up:
So yes, I absolutely loved this film. The voice cast was spectacular as well (I watched the English dub version, as I always tend to do with foreign animation so I can concentrate more on the visuals). The Baron was definitely my favourite character, very Errol Flynn/Scarlett Pimpernel-esque!
Despite being a huge animation fan, the only Studio Ghibli film's I've seen have been this, Howl's Moving Castle and The Wind Rises. I've clearly been missing out on so many of the other Ghibli movies I haven't gotten around to watching. Has anyone got any recommendations in regards to what I should watch next?
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Watch all of them and in order!
The Cat Returns is one of their weaker efforts, so you're in for a real treat!
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Amazon has the Ocean Waves blu-ray up for pre-order. It's listed for April 18.
Just make sure to have a full box of tissues and no plans to leave the house for later that day/evening before you start this one.
There already was a documentary on NHK in December about Miyazaki's "secret year". It mostly revolves around Miyazaki making the Ghibli Museum short film and how he ended up deciding to make it a full-length movie. There's a lot of great behind stuff material in it about Miyazaki trying to learn the ways of CG animation.
MikeHattsu
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Looks like that Hayao Miyazaki doc thing where those rumors about the new movie came from is up on NHK World in English:
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/vod/documentary/20170319/
Also where that 'insult to life itself' quote is from ;P
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/vod/documentary/20170319/
Also where that 'insult to life itself' quote is from ;P
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I will never get tired of watching such a brilliant mind like Miyazaki going here and there on his studio doing stuff.
Yeah his "final" one... dude is going to be working until the day he dies. He'll never stop.
He's coming out of retirement every two years.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
For those Ghibli fans in Montreal who are interested:
https://geekbecois.com/studio-ghibli-animation-invite-cinema/
Tickets are on sale now on the Cineplex store. Got mine for Castle in the Sky and Nausicaä
https://geekbecois.com/studio-ghibli-animation-invite-cinema/
Tickets are on sale now on the Cineplex store. Got mine for Castle in the Sky and Nausicaä