The Boy and the Heron: Miyazaki Takes a Bow
Miyazaki taking one last chance to repeat everything he’s been trying to say while still dazzling us with a fresh and original story.
Tagged: Anime
Against Snobs and Hobby Snobbery
To make a long story short, I am a nerd. But I am a nerd of the people. I am not a snob. Snobs fill the hobbies I love to the brim.
The Layered Genius of Miyazaki, Part II
The bonds between Miyazaki’s characters are the sinews binding his movies together, bringing all this wondrous art, imagery, and themes into one coherent whole.
The Layered Genius of Miyazaki, Part I
You don’t have to be an animator to draw inspiration from Miyazaki’s films. Nor do you need to be an expert on anime. All that’s required is an appreciation for great film-making.
