Hayao Miyazaki
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ is Hayao Miyazaki at his Dreamiest
Listen. The chances of a parakeet being able to wield a sword are slim, but never zero.
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‘Porco Rosso,’ PTSD, and Studio Ghibli’s Most Political Film
Better an incredibly charming bachelor pig than a fascist.
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Pixar Filmmaker Enrico Casarosa on the Movies That Made ‘Luca’
We talk to the Oscar-nominated animator about Hayao Miyazaki, Giulietta Masina, and what inspired and influenced his feature directorial debut.
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Growing Pains: Names, Autonomy, and the Changing Self in ‘Spirited Away’
A liminal journey through the spirit realm by any other name would smell as sweet…
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‘Earwig and the Witch’ Pioneers a New Frontier for Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli’s first CGI feature sees the passing of the torch from father to son.
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Reimagining an Icon in ‘Lupin III: The First’
Lupin III is one of the first icons of manga and anime history. A new film that takes the character into 3D animation for the first time lives up to all the expectations that come with that legacy.
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‘Princess Mononoke’ and The Importance of Compassion
There are few people-watchers quite like Hayao Miyazaki
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The Comfort Food Paradox of ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’
A heart is a heavy burden. Here’s how, in spite of its grimness, Hayao Miyazaki’s film lightens the load.
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The Folklore That Inspired Studio Ghibli’s ‘Spirited Away’
‘Spirited Away’ is rife with references to traditional Japanese folklore and belief systems. Let’s delve into the film’s fascinating mythology.