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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

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
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