I did not come to Hayao Miyazaki movies as a kid. I found them much later in life, in college, after I had a roommate obsessed with Studio Ghibli. If you didn't know, Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator, manga artist, and director. He's considered a major figure in animation and international filmmaking, and his films are more than just animated features; they're cinematic poems, each a unique exploration of humanity, nature, and the power of imagination.Today, I wanted to go over them and ask my favorites. Let's dive in. 1. Spirited AwayProbably the most famous of his movies, it tells the story of Chihiro, a young girl who enters a spirit world. It's a movie about courage, identity, and wonder. 2. My Neighbor TotoroMy buddy in college was obsessed with this movie and had it on all the time. It's about taming a childhood spirit as your friend. 3. Princess MononokeA picturesque and deep tale about nature and and humanity. It's basically a metaphor for conservation and being good stewards of the earth. 4. The Boy and the HeronA semi-autobiographical movie; I love how much magic we can tell the doctor seeds in the world and how he's able to translate that into an emotional journey for us. 5. Kiki's Delivery ServiceDifferent than the others, this is a coming-of-age story follows Kiki, a young witch who moves to a new city to complete her training. It's more about young adult life and very charming. 6. Howl's Moving CastleIt's one...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 27 March