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“Spirited Away” and the Sophistication of Childhood

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(Every month, we at The Spool select a Filmmaker of the Month, honoring the life and works of […]

Rubén Rosario Posted on May 31, 2019August 10, 2020

“Howl’s Moving Castle” Is Miyazaki’s Personal Favorite, And It’s Easy to See Why

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Howl’s Moving Castle, Hayao Miyazaki’s sprawling, mythic steampunk fantasy from 2004, is one of the master’s more underrated features.

Gregory J. Smalley Posted on May 30, 2019August 10, 2020

The Simple Pleasures of “Ponyo”

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One of Hayao Miyazaki’s lighter, sentimental films is a celebration of ordinary life & parental love as seen through the eyes of a child.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on May 28, 2019August 10, 2020

“Princess Mononoke” & the Beauty of Unpleasant Matters

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One of Miyazaki’s most enduring classics, Princess Mononoke addresses the concepts of violence and hatred in a way young viewers can understand.

Sarah Gorr Posted on May 19, 2019August 10, 2020

Pigs Fly in Miyazaki’s Swashbuckling Sea Adventure “Porco Rosso”

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Porco Rosso is yet another swashbuckling adventure in the grand tradition of Hayao Miyazaki, a high-flying caper about a flying pig who’s also a sea pirate.

Ben Kaye Posted on May 18, 2019August 10, 2020

Kiki’s Delivery Service: A Delightful Slice of Adolescent Magical Realism

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Miyazaki’s animated classic effortlessly blends magical realism with a relatable coming-of-age story about building community.

Andrea Thompson Posted on May 12, 2019August 7, 2020

“My Neighbor Totoro” and the Age of Innocence

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In 1988, Hayao Miyazaki found a bright, adorable way to explore the freedom and exuberance of childhood, and invites adults to see it anew.

Kyle Cubr Posted on May 11, 2019August 7, 2020

“Castle in the Sky” Is Miyazaki’s Swashbuckling Steampunk Adventure

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While it doesn’t have the reputation of Miyazaki’s later works, Studio Ghibli’s sophomore film serves as a lovely steampunk primer to the man’s filmography.

Chris Ludovici Posted on May 10, 2019August 7, 2020

Years Before Studio Ghibli, “The Castle of Cagliostro” Set the Foundation for Hayao Miyazaki’s Work

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Before Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki honed his craft on one of the liveliest anime action-adventures of all time.

Clint Worthington Posted on May 5, 2019August 7, 2020

Hayao Miyazaki: Introducing May’s Filmmaker of the Month

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For May, The Spool is taking a deep dive into the works of one of Japanese animation’s greatest pioneers.

Clint Worthington Posted on May 1, 2019June 2, 2019

10 Movie Witches to Hex Your Halloween

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This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood Halloween season is here, which means it’s the season of the […]

Andrea Thompson Posted on October 31, 2018January 29, 2019
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