Podcasts about Isao Takahata

Finally, an animated film about how the gig economy is BAD but dirigibles are COOL! This week we hang out with the snarkiest cat around, Jiji, and his very cool familiar, a little witch who dreams of something better than eating pancakes for every meal. Even if you're not a freelancer, this film speaks volumes, because work/life balance is impossible and Kiki's about to find out why! Next week, it's another Takahata gem, ONLY YESTERDAY (1991). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Creating Kiki's Delivery Service Scoring Miyazaki Kiki & Jiji Art of Kiki's Delivery Service Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The catbus is here and we're off to explore the (friendly) haunted forest! This week we're worshipping the ancient woodland spirit and face of Studio Ghibli — our good, personal friend, Totoro! But heads up, Adam and Dom have completely different takes on this one, so if you're looking for a real Siskel & Ebert type disagreement, this is the episode for you. Next week, we take to the skies with KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE (1989). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Behind the Microphone Creating My Neighbor Totoro Creating the Characters The “Totoro” Experience Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Grave of the Fireflies (BFI Film Classics) by Alex Dudok de Wit The Art of My Neighbor Totoro: A Film by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Totoro's Limited Animation Team Guillermo Del Toro - 2013 Studio Ghibli Masterclass - TIFF Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we pay tribute to one of the most devastating (and life-affirming) movies ever made. It's our very first Takahata film, and… it's a doozy. We simply couldn't do a Studio Ghibli series without honoring this masterpiece. **Please be aware that this episode includes some distressing themes around children and violence. We tried our best to celebrate the brilliance of the film but inevitably the conversation turned dark at times. Next week, we get a (much-needed) big, fuzzy hug from MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Grave of the Fireflies (BFI Film Classics) by Alex Dudok de Wit Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Reyna Denison Animerica Isao Takahata & Akiyuki Nosaka Interview Studio Ghibli Movies Isao Takahata Interview Anime New Network Hirokatsu Kihara Interview Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get in, losers, we're going to Laputa! This week we take flight with Pazu, Sheeta, and a gang of pirates with some seriously questionable motives to find the mythical land in the clouds where cool robots take care of birds (and shoot lasers). It's the first true Ghibli film, and, man, does it set the bar pretty high. Also... what the hell is going on with the English dub of this film? Next week, it's our very first Takahata film, GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Creating Castle in the Sky Scoring Miyazaki Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Calling all Tolmekians: it's a series premiere!!!! Today we take flight with the Princess of the Valley of the Wind for our new Studio Ghibli series. What a dream (of madness)! For the next few months we'll be fully devoted to the works of Miyazaki, Takahata, and the entire Ghibli collective. We hope you'll join us in the Sea of Decay! The water is fine (it's only mildly acidic and poisonous). Next week, it's the first true Studio Ghibli film, CASTLE IN THE SKY (1986). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Nausicaä Continues On Behind the Microphone The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Hideaki Anno Wants to Remake Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind The Sydney Morning Herald Mai Fujisawa Interview A Real Glider A Real Glider Part 2 Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Le mudac présente une rétrospective consacrée au scénariste et réalisateur japonais Isao Takahata, cofondateur du mythique studio d'animation Ghibli avec Hayao Miyazaki. L'exposition est à découvrir au mudac jusqu'au 27 septembre 2026. En parallèle la Ciné­ma­thèque suisse, en colla­bo­ra­tion avec le mudac, lui consacre un cycle excep­tion­nel Inti­tu­lée "Rétros­pec­tive Isao Taka­hata : Lʹes­prit de Ghibli". Pour en parler, Anne Laure Gannac reçoit Marco Costantini, directeur du mudac.

Les films d'animation ont bercé notre enfance, et souvent bien plus que ça. Certains dessins animés nous suivent toute une vie, parce qu'ils parlent autant aux enfants qu'aux adultes. Et derrière certains de ces chefs-d'œuvre, il y a un nom qu'on connaît souvent moins bien que celui d'Hayao Miyazaki : […] The post Une plongée dans l'univers d'Isao Takahata au Mudac first appeared on Radio Vostok.

"Lʹinconnu de la grande arche" (2025) de Stéphane Demoustier, avec Claes Bang, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Xavier Dolan, Swann Arlaud (en DVD, BluRay et sur certaines plateformes). 1983, François Mitterrand décide de lancer un concours d'architecture international pour le projet phare de sa présidence : la Grande Arche de la Défense, dans l'axe du Louvre et de l'Arc de Triomphe ! A la surprise générale, Otto von Spreckelsen, architecte danois, remporte le concours. Du jour au lendemain, cet homme de 53 ans, inconnu en France, débarque à Paris où il est propulsé à la tête de ce chantier pharaonique. Et si l'architecte entend bâtir la Grande Arche telle quʹil lʹa imaginée, ses idées vont très vite se heurter à la complexité du réel et aux aléas de la politique. "Souvenirs goutte à goutte" (1991) dessin animé de Isao Takahata (en DVD, sur Netflix, et à la Cinémathèque suisse, le 1er et 21 mai, en parallèle de lʹexposition Takahata au Mudac). Une jeune japonaise de 27 ans, tokyoïte, retourne vers sa campagne natale et traverse le Japon, se remémorant son enfance dans ce dessin animé réalisé par le cofondateur des studios Ghibli avec Hayao Miya­zaki.

In which the Mister and Monsters review GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (1988), from the novel by Akiyuki Nosaka.  In writer/director Isao Takahata's haunting 1988 Studio Ghibli masterpiece, a teenage boy named Seita and his younger sister, Setsuko, are left to fend for themselves in the final months of World War II after their home is destroyed by firebombing.  To escape the cruelty of their surroundings and a strained relationship with a distant relative, the siblings move into an abandoned hillside bomb shelter, attempting to sustain their spirits through play and the flickering light of fireflies.  However, their desperate attempt at self-sufficiency is soon threatened by the harsh realities of starvation and social indifference, testing Seita's resolve to protect his sister's remaining childhood innocence.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 29 m, is unrated and is currently streaming on Netflix but also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#GraveOfTheFireflies #AkiyukiNosaka #IsaoTakahata  #TsutomuTatsumi #Seita #AyanoShiraishi #Setsuko #Japanese #AdultAnimation #Anime #HandDrawnAnimation #PeriodDrama #Drama #PsychologicalDrama #Tragedy #War #Siblings #NationalSiblingsDay  @Netflix  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

Zach, Ben and T begin the WWII arc with a crushing movie, Grave of the Fireflies. A rare Studio Ghibli not directed by Miyazaki, Isao Takahata's short animated feature will move you to tears. There is a lot to unpack in the beginning of this arc!Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetworkThis episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.PointAInsurance.com

In questo episodio di Tokyo Eyes, esploriamo la vita e l’opera di Isao Takahata, il geniale regista e cofondatore dello Studio Ghibli, spesso meno conosciuto del suo collega Hayao Miyazaki ma altrettanto straordinario.Attraverso i suoi capolavori come Una tomba per le lucciole, Una pioggia di ricordi e La storia della principessa splendente, scopriamo un artista che ha trasformato l’animazione in poesia visiva, affrontando temi profondi come la guerra, la memoria, il passaggio del tempo e la condizione umana. L'articolo Isao Takahata: il poeta dell’animazione proviene da RadioAnimati.

Pour accompagner la venue en France de l'exposition Isao Takahata : Pionnier du dessin animé contemporain, de l'après-guerre au Studio Ghibli, nous vous proposons de revenir sur la carrière de l'un des plus grands cinéaste qui ai été.

En este episodio hablo sobre la trayectoria de Studio Ghibli de 2012 a 2016.   Notas: https://studioghibliweblog.es/2026/01/21/j108/Música:  Story by Infraction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7L-9KYUcck)Contacto:  http://twitter.com/sghibliweblog     www.spreaker.com/user/studioghibliweblog

There's a movie by Studio Ghibli that came out between the two icons that are Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away, and it's a movie that few people seem to talk about. It's another Isao Takahata feature, and another one of his that's based on a Japanese comic strip. Featuring a watercolor aesthetic way before his eventual Princess Kaguya film, this movie looks like virtually nothing else in the Ghibli catalogue. Does this quirky little film deserve to be forgotten amid the titans released on either side of it, or is it just as worthy of esteem as they are? Listen to find out!

En este episodio hablo sobre el documental La historia de los canales de Yanagawa.   Notas: https://studioghibliweblog.es/2025/11/14/j107/Música: Story by Infraction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7L-9KYUcck)Contacto:  https://studioghibliweblog.es/contacto/   http://twitter.com/sghibliweblog     www.spreaker.com/user/studioghibliweblog---

Au programme de l'émission du 3 décembre : avec  Ilan Nguyên, spécialiste du cinéma d'animation japonais EXPOSITION - interview de Ilan Nguyên - c'est vers 05 min✅  Depuis le 15 octobre, La maison de la culture du Japon à Paris présente la formidable exposition Isao Takahata, pionnier du dessin animé contemporain, de l'après-guerre au Studio Ghibli, exposition conçue par Kazuyoshi Tanaka du Studio Ghibli au Japon, avec le conseil scientifique d'Ilan Nguyên pour sa présentation française : Ilan Nguyên, fin connaisseur du cinéma d'animation, en particulier japonais, que vous avez déjà eu l'occasion d'entendre dans cette émission en début d'année.Cette exposition foisonnante nous fait découvrir les multiples facettes de créateur au cinéma novateur et engagé, à travers une foule de documents, particulièrement bien présentés : carnets, storyboards, dessins originaux, celluloïds, extraits de films et vidéos, et l'on s'arrête longuement devant les vitrines ou les panneaux pour en observer les détails et la richesse.Programmée d'abord jusqu'au 24 janvier, nous avons appris hier que l'exposition est prolongée jusqu'au 7 février. C'est une bonne nouvelle, vu son succès auprès des visiteur.ses. 

Le manga est devenu le meilleur ambassadeur de la culture japonaise ainsi qu'un gros contributeur à l'économie nippone avec ses millions d'albums déclinés en animés. Il en existe pour tous les goûts ! À Paris, le musée Guimet lui consacre une exposition passionnante «Manga. Tout un art !» qui fait dialoguer le genre roi du XXIème siècle avec les collections permanentes d'art japonais. Nathalie Amar était en studio avec : - Estelle Bauer, conservatrice des collections Japon au musée Guimet et co-commissaire de l'exposition «Manga. Tout un art !»  - Valentin Paquot, spécialiste des mangas, il a contribué au catalogue de l'exposition «Manga. Tout un art !» - Yoann Vornière, mangaka français, auteur de «Silence» dont le tome 6 sortira le 5 décembre  - Ilan Nguyen, spécialiste des films d'animation japonais et conseiller scientifique de l'exposition «Isao Takahata, pionnier du dessin animé contemporain, de l'après-guerre au Studio Ghibli».   ► Reportage Bruno Duval est allé interroger les habitants de Tokyo pour nous faire découvrir l'importance du phénomène Ghibli au Japon.   ► Chronique : Continent'art Olivier Rogez nous plonge dans l'histoire musicale du Nigeria à la découverte d'un style qui a émergé dans les années 70, le fuji. Son nom a été inspiré par une affiche publicitaire vantant le tourisme au Japon, mais son origine provient de la musique jouée lors des fêtes musulmanes en pays Yoruba.    ► Playlist du jour - The Seatbelts - Tank! - Jimmy Cliff - Reggae Night. - Jimmy Cliff - The Harder they come.

Le manga est devenu le meilleur ambassadeur de la culture japonaise ainsi qu'un gros contributeur à l'économie nippone avec ses millions d'albums déclinés en animés. Il en existe pour tous les goûts ! À Paris, le musée Guimet lui consacre une exposition passionnante «Manga. Tout un art !» qui fait dialoguer le genre roi du XXIème siècle avec les collections permanentes d'art japonais. Nathalie Amar était en studio avec : - Estelle Bauer, conservatrice des collections Japon au musée Guimet et co-commissaire de l'exposition «Manga. Tout un art !»  - Valentin Paquot, spécialiste des mangas, il a contribué au catalogue de l'exposition «Manga. Tout un art !» - Yoann Vornière, mangaka français, auteur de «Silence» dont le tome 6 sortira le 5 décembre  - Ilan Nguyen, spécialiste des films d'animation japonais et conseiller scientifique de l'exposition «Isao Takahata, pionnier du dessin animé contemporain, de l'après-guerre au Studio Ghibli».   ► Reportage Bruno Duval est allé interroger les habitants de Tokyo pour nous faire découvrir l'importance du phénomène Ghibli au Japon.   ► Chronique : Continent'art Olivier Rogez nous plonge dans l'histoire musicale du Nigeria à la découverte d'un style qui a émergé dans les années 70, le fuji. Son nom a été inspiré par une affiche publicitaire vantant le tourisme au Japon, mais son origine provient de la musique jouée lors des fêtes musulmanes en pays Yoruba.    ► Playlist du jour - The Seatbelts - Tank! - Jimmy Cliff - Reggae Night. - Jimmy Cliff - The Harder they come.

Puntata a cura di UntimoteoFino a qualche anno fa, il nome di Isao Takahata risultava sconosciuto ai più, oscurato dal successo del suo più celebre amico Hayao Miyazaki. Eppure i due hanno tracciato il solco che, tra gli anni ‘60 e ‘70, ha trasformato l'industria dell'animazione giapponese in una fabbrica di sogni. Prima come maestro e allievo, poi come pari. Insieme fondano lo Studio Ghibli. E danno vita a un dualismo prodigioso in termini di qualità di scrittura e messa in scena: una vera e propria sfida tra titani. Oggi, grazie alla sovrabbondanza di contenuti e a piattaforme come Netflix, i film che Isao Takahata ha scritto e diretto per lo Studio Ghibli arrivano finalmente anche in Italia. Come lo straziante La tomba delle lucciole. Con un certo ritardo, anche il nostro Paese si appassiona a Isao Takahata: un genio, un ribelle, un regista scomodo, che con i suoi film punta il dito contro la progressiva disumanizzazione della società giapponese…“Animazione” è il format del podcast di Mondoserie dedicato alle diverse scuole ed espressioni del genere, dall'Oriente alla scena europea e americanaParte del progetto: https://www.mondoserie.it/  Iscriviti al podcast sulla tua piattaforma preferita o su: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mondoserie-podcast  Collegati a MONDOSERIE sui social:https://www.facebook.com/mondoserie https://www.instagram.com/mondoserie.it/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXpMjWOcPbFwdit0QJNnXQ  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mondoserie/ 

In this episode of arts24, we journey into the enchanting world of Isao Takahata, one of the founding fathers of Japanese animation and the creative force behind Studio Ghibli classics like "Grave of the Fireflies" and "Only Yesterday". From his early days in the 1960s to his final masterpiece, a new Paris retrospective traces Takahata's lifelong quest to capture humanity, emotion and the beauty of everyday life through animation.

Description Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the Japanese film Grave of the Fireflies. This 1998 film was produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Isao Takahata. It is based on the semi-autobiographical short story of the same … Continue reading →

Originally Recorded: September 21, 2025 Special Thanks to Julia W. for requesting this episode. That's right listeners, your eyes and ears do not lie. We're doing this, probably against our better judgment, because you requested it! (Well one of you did at least). Join Amon, Jackson, and Hardy as they review the new Netflix produced dub for Isao Takahata's Grave of the Fireflies, the ultimate in three hanky cinema! Our theme music is composed by Gabriel Pulcinelli / Ponpoko in the Distance. You can find more of their work at https://ponpokointhedistance.com/ and at @gabrpulcinelli on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. AUDIO PLATFORMS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47LMCAgEW0BAOy9BnKYmLv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dub-talk/id1514880122 Like what we do? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dubtalkpodcast Or consider buying us a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/dubtalk Hosts: @AmonduulUS @9clawtiger @SpacemanHardy Editor: @AmonduulUS Music: Selections from the Grave of the Fireflies OST & Image Album by Michio Mamiya, Kazuo Kikkawa, and Masahiko Satoh

We are VERY MUCH back for Tokyo Films with Jared's pick for this week. This pick came with a few guests! Josh and John stop by to give their insight into this film. Josh had just come back from Tokyo and we enjoyed hearing about his journey through the countryside and the city itself. The pick came from the director of Jared's favorite Studio Ghibli film, director Isao Takahata's “Pom Poko” Ladies and Gentlemen, this film was absolutely nuts. This film is a 5 out of 5. A true wacky masterpiece. We loved talking through the animation style, the deeper themes, the very obvious presence of scrotum, and other things. We hope you enjoy!Film Discussed: Pom Poko (1994)Letterboxd: Eric Peterson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jared Klopfenstein:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/kidchimp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ethan Jasso:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/e_unit7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caleb Zehr:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/cjzehr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ricky Wickham:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cody Martin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/codytmartin/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Five star reviews left on the pod get read out loud!

Adapté du célèbre roman de Johanna Spyri, le dessin animé a été réalisé au Japon par Isao Takahata, futur co-fondateur du Studio Ghibli et réalisateur du Tombeau des lucioles. Heidi arrive en France sur TF1 pendant les fêtes de Noël de l'année 1979 avant de rejoindre Les Visiteurs du Mercredi. Composée en Allemagne, la chanson est interprétée par la voix particulièrement mélodieuse de Danielle Licari…

En este episodio hablo sobre el Ma.   Notas: https://studioghibliweblog.es/2025/09/2X/j105/Música:  Story by Infraction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7L-9KYUcck)Contacto:  https://studioghibliweblog.es/contacto/   http://twitter.com/sghibliweblog     www.spreaker.com/user/studioghibliweblog

We've been so excited to discuss the newest release from Paraphrase Perfumes, Fruit Thieves, which was totally worth all the customs delays. Thanks to Josh who kindly sent it to us as a gift. We also dip our toes in the water of the ever-present topic of dupes and how they play into the manosphere and Reddit sales. As fun as that seems, most of this episode is heavy on Parfum d'Empire as we talk about a few we've been testing and really enjoying. Plus, our scents of the week and pretty solid round of The Game.Scents Mentioned in this Episode:Fruit Thieves by Paraphrase / Pulp by Byredo / Seminalis by Orto Parisi / Burrow and Sex & Jasmine by Paraphrase /Molecules 01 + Iris by Escentric Molecules / Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo / 3 Fleurs, Musc Tonkin, Amber Russe, Eau Suave, Mal Aime, Tabac Tabou, Vetiver Bourbon, and Raude by Parfum d'Empire / French Affair by Ex Nihilo / Rosarine by Dusita / Fumerie Turque and Daim Blond by Serge Lutens / Spell 125 by Papillon Perfumery / Oeilleres by Roberto Greco / Oudh Infini by Dusita / Rimbaud by Celine / Reptile, Nightclubbing, and Black Tie by Celine / Musc Ravageur by Frederic Malle / Sellier by Byredo / Tempo by Diptque / Fils de Joie by Serge Lutens / Eau Capitale by Diptyque / Pistil by MiskeoThe Game:Mossy Glen by Villa Erbatium / La Bague d'O by Jouissance / Chambre Secrète by Reservation / Blue Tea by The Merchant of Venice / Rosae Mundi by Profumum Roma / Nº 7 by Rosendo Mateu(00:00) - - Fruit Thieves by Paraphrase (07:06) - - Thoughts on Dupes (16:30) - - Parfum D'Empire (38:03) - - Scents of the Week (52:17) - - The Game Shoutouts:Panda Go Panda by Isao Takahata (1972)Summertime by David Lean (1955)Thank you, Danielle (@perfumeglow_danielle) for the samplesPlease feel free to email us at hello@fragraphilia.com - Send us questions, comments, or recommendations. We can be found on TikTok and Instagram @fragraphilia

Welcome back to The Cinedicate. On today's episode, we step into the quiet devastation of Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies. Joined by Brit from The Grindhouse Girls podcast, we delve into the haunting story of Saita and Setsuko—two children caught in the firebombing of Kobe during WWII.Together, we unpack why director Isao Takahata chose to focus on ordinary lives rather than battles or politics, and what the film's silence around Hiroshima and Nagasaki means for how we understand war. From personal childhood memories to the enduring relevance of this film in today's world, our conversation explores trauma, national pride, and the fragility of innocence in the rubble of conflict.Whether you're a lifelong anime fan or simply curious about what sets Grave of the Fireflies apart from typical war movies, join us as we illuminate the human cost of war, one firefly at a time, here on The Cinedicate.What to expect from the episode:A deep, empathetic exploration of Grave of the Fireflies as a non-traditional war film, focusing on the overlooked human cost of conflict—especially from a child's perspective—without relying on typical war movie tropes.Thoughtful discussion on the cultural context and historical trauma behind the film, including personal stories, the impact of national pride, and comparisons to current global crises like Gaza and Ukraine.Critical consideration of animation as a storytelling medium for traumatic real-life events, the film's enduring relevance, and a candid look at societal indifference toward suffering—past and present.Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction to Grave of the Fireflies00:02:33 - Personal Connections to the Film00:05:24 - Childhood vs. Adult Perspectives00:08:00 - Historical Context: Firebombing of Kobe & Societal Collapse00:14:27 - Autobiographical Roots & Plot Overview00:16:01 - Pride, Nationalism, and Failure of Community00:20:40 - Innocence, Isolation, and Societal Neglect00:23:21 - Survivor Guilt & Fate of War Orphans00:26:04 - Modern Relevance: Children & War in Today's World00:28:24 - Japanese Cultural Trauma, Media, and Artistic Approach00:33:43 - Symbolism of Fireflies00:37:22 - Indifference, Privilege & Societal Response00:41:01 - Human Nature During Crisis: The Aunt & Others00:43:34 - Blame, Guilt, and Responsibility00:47:18 - Systemic Neglect & Societal Failure (Then & Now)00:50:44 - Atrocities, Indifference & Speaking Out00:58:23 - Parenting, Trauma, & Cycles of Harm01:03:28 - The Ending: Legacy, Memory & Haunting Presence01:04:57 - Animation vs. Live Action: Medium for Trauma01:09:33 - Contemporary Reception & Wokeness01:15:05 - Animation's Storytelling Power/Pop-Culture Tangents01:15:45 - Recommendations and Educational Value01:20:23 - Closing Tangents01:27:28 - Final Thoughts & Outro----------Listen to Brit on her podcast, The Grindhouse Girls.----------The Cinedicate on InstagramThe Cinedicate's Discord Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)Movie 120 on Metacritic's all time movie list. This week, we review Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Isao Takahata's devastating war-time animated drama from Studio Ghibli. Tsutomu Tatsumi and Ayano Shiraishi voice Seita and Setsuko, two siblings struggling to survive in the aftermath of the firebombing of Kobe during World War II. With harrowing scenes of loss, resilience, and the collapse of innocence, this film raises haunting questions about the human cost of war and the fragility of childhood. If this is a “cartoon,” why are we crying into our popcorn before the opening credits finish? Listen now to find out!Join Colin & Niall as we embrace the weird, the wonderful, and the downright awful of cinema!Contact us: itwasamoviepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: It was a movie..Spotify pageFollow, rate & review us here:https://linktr.ee/itwasamovieYoutube: It was a movie channel...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itwasamovieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itwasamoviepodcast/X: https://x.com/itwasamoviepodTikTok clips & highlights: https://www.tiktok.com/@itwasamoviepodSee all our ratings & reviews: Google SpreadsheetIMDb List: IMDb | Letterboxd: Letterboxd

The devastating impact of war through the eyes of children creates one of cinema's most profound animated experiences, standing as Studio Ghibli's most sobering and realistic work.• Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is directed by Isao Takahata, co-founder of Studio Ghibli• The film follows 14-year-old Seita and his younger sister Setsuko as they struggle to survive after losing their mother in WWII Japan• Originally released as a double feature with My Neighbor Totoro, creating a stark contrast in tone and subject matter• Based on a semi-autobiographical short story where the author survived but lost his sister to malnutrition• Currently holds 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and is widely considered one of the greatest war films ever made• Recently became available on Netflix after decades of limited accessibility• The complex portrayal of Seita's character sparks debates about responsibility versus impossible circumstancesLetterbox'd Synopsis: In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.

Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Grave of the Fireflies, es una película bélica de animación japonesa de 1988, escrita y dirigida por Isao Takahata y producida por Studio Ghibli. Está basada en el relato semiautobiográfico de 1967 de Akiyuki Nosaka.   Inicialmente considerada inadaptable, Grave of the Fireflies se basa en la novela de Nosaka, un homenaje a su hermana fallecida en tiempos de guerra. El director Takahata se enfrentó a dificultades técnicas y optó por paletas de colores más suaves para representar los desolados paisajes de la película. A pesar de su combinación con Totoro para un tono más ligero, el realismo y la profundidad emocional de la pelicula la distinguen. La crítica, incluyendo a Roger Ebert, la elogió como una profunda película antibélica. La innovadora combinación de diálogos y banda sonora crea una experiencia inmersiva, diseñada para evocar una profunda resonancia emocional y promover un mensaje de paz.   Plot: Un niño y su hermana pequeña luchan por sobrevivir en Japón durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl  

I've likely committed some kind of crime by going an entire decade without devoting an episode to Isao Takahata's 1979 Anne of Green Gables anime series, but here it is at long last. One of the greatest literary adaptations of all time, and maybe one the greatest television shows of all time. Dave Merrill and Patricia Gosselin chat with me about the legacy of Lucy Maude Montgomery's work, the idolatry of Anne Shirley in Japan, the anime's broadcast in French-speaking Canada and why its only English dub was produced in South Africa.

En este episodio hablo Border 1939, un proyecto de película de Isao Takahata que al final no prosperó.Notas: https://studioghibliweblog.es/2025/06/XX/j103/Música: Story by Infraction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7L-9KYUcck)Contacto:https://studioghibliweblog.es/contacto/http://twitter.com/sghibliweblogwww.spreaker.com/user/studioghibliweblog

Series 3 Incense: Kyoto by Comme des Garçons (2002) + Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away (2001) + Isao Takahata's The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013) with David 5/23/25 S7E35 To hear this episode and the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon. 

Feature: Bleak Week returns for Year 4, we talk to programmers behind the festival This year marks the 4th year of the American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair, a weeklong festival dedicated to screening films with dark and bleak themes. In this year’s lineup, you’ll find screenings of Michael Haneke’s English adaptation of Funny Games, the Soviet anti-war film Come and See, and Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata’s Grave of the Fireflies. You’ll also find that the Year 4 lineup includes introductions/Q&As with the likes of Bill Hader, Elliot Gould, and Brady Corbet. Outside of the usual festival screenings here in Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has partnered with other arthouse theaters across the country, and even The Prince Charles Cinema in London. Joining us to discuss this year’s iteration of the festival is Chris LeMaire, lead programmer on the American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week, and Grant Moninger, American Cinematheque’s Artistic Director. We also have our critics, Charles Solomon, Claudia Puig and Peter Rainer, commenting on what about the festival has allowed it to garner interest. Bleak Week runs from June 1-7. You can find this year’s Bleak Week lineup by clicking here or on bleakweek.com

Wait... isn't that almost the name of our podcast? Yeah... but it's a real movie, idiots! Gawd. ...anyway... this week, the fellas chat about Denzel Washington and his cockney accent in For Queen... and Country. Complete with the TV-est of TV movie soundtracks (for a theatrically-released movie nonetheless), the guys talk about Denzel overcoming a questionable accent with his skills as an actor, the similarities to Rambo, British stereotypes about broken families and much more. Next week: A long-ass walk. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at forscreenandcountry@gmail.com   Full List: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/war-movies/the-100-greatest-war-movies-of-all-time Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fsacpod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo) Grave of the Fireflies stars the voices of Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara and Akemi Yamaguchi; directed by Isao Takahata. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miyazaki Club morphs into Ghibli Club as we discuss 1991’s “Only Yesterday,” written and directed by Isao Takahata. It’s a story of one (childless workaholic?) woman’s search for herself in the past and the present, plus, of course, a deep dive into organic farming. Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Steve Lutz, Aleen Simms, Moisés Chiullán and Lisa Schmeiser.

Miyazaki Club morphs into Ghibli Club as we discuss 1991’s “Only Yesterday,” written and directed by Isao Takahata. It’s a story of one (childless workaholic?) woman’s search for herself in the past and the present, plus, of course, a deep dive into organic farming. Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Steve Lutz, Aleen Simms, Moisés Chiullán and Lisa Schmeiser.

On this week's show, Dana and Stephen are joined by Supreme Friend of the Podcast (SFOP) Isaac Butler, author of The Method:‌ How the Twentieth Century Learned to‌ Act. The trio first explores The Wild Robot, DreamWork Animation's handcrafted, lovingly made film that's the surprise of the year. Lupita Nyong'o voices ROZ, an old-fashioned robot powered by supremely advanced A.I. who must learn about and adapt to her new wild surroundings.Then, they dissect Nobody Wants This, a new Netflix series starring Kristen Bell (who plays a sex podcaster) and Adam Brody as a hot rabbi. Although there are obvious charms, the show's “will they, won't they” rom-com beats can often feel, at best, gratingly familiar, and at worst, bizarre and unthoughtful, particularly in its portrayal of Jewish women. Finally, the Criterion Collection, is “a catalog so synonymous with cinematic achievement that it has come to function as a kind of film Hall of Fame,” writes Joshua Hunt for The New York Times. The panel dives into the wonderful world of ‘Closet Picks,' a viral video format in which celebrities and movie buffs head into the Criterion Collection stockroom and pluck high-quality DVDs and Blu-rays off its shelves while explaining their personal significance. Also mentioned in this episode:‌“The Wild Robot Has an Intelligence That's Anything But Artificial” by Dana Stevens for Slate.“‘Nobody Wants This' Pits Jewish Women Against ‘Shiksas.' Nobody Wins.” By Jessica Grose for The New York Times.In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel extols the joys of being on the ground. Inspired by Chris Black's column for GQ, “How I Learned to Love a Layover,” the trio discusses how they spend their time in airports. Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements:Dana:‌ “Abbas Kiarostami's Childhood Films,”‌ a collection of 17 films by the renowned Iranian filmmaker made about or for children.Isaac:‌ The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, directed by Isao Takahata.Stephen:‌ “The Song That Connects Jackson Browne, Nico and Margot Tenenbaum”‌ by Bob Mehr for The New York Times.Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show, Dana and Stephen are joined by Supreme Friend of the Podcast (SFOP) Isaac Butler, author of The Method:‌ How the Twentieth Century Learned to‌ Act. The trio first explores The Wild Robot, DreamWork Animation's handcrafted, lovingly made film that's the surprise of the year. Lupita Nyong'o voices ROZ, an old-fashioned robot powered by supremely advanced A.I. who must learn about and adapt to her new wild surroundings. Then, they dissect Nobody Wants This, a new Netflix series starring Kristen Bell (who plays a sex podcaster) and Adam Brody as a hot rabbi. Although there are obvious charms, the show's “will they, won't they” rom-com beats can often feel, at best, gratingly familiar, and at worst, bizarre and unthoughtful, particularly in its portrayal of Jewish women.  Finally, the Criterion Collection, is “a catalog so synonymous with cinematic achievement that it has come to function as a kind of film Hall of Fame,” writes Joshua Hunt for The New York Times. The panel dives into the wonderful world of ‘Closet Picks,' a viral video format in which celebrities and movie buffs head into the Criterion Collection stockroom and pluck high-quality DVDs and Blu-rays off its shelves while explaining their personal significance.  Also mentioned in this episode:‌ “The Wild Robot Has an Intelligence That's Anything But Artificial” by Dana Stevens for Slate. “‘Nobody Wants This' Pits Jewish Women Against ‘Shiksas.' Nobody Wins.” By Jessica Grose for The New York Times. In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel extols the joys of being on the ground. Inspired by Chris Black's column for GQ, “How I Learned to Love a Layover,” the trio discusses how they spend their time in airports.  Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana:‌ “Abbas Kiarostami's Childhood Films,”‌ a collection of 17 films by the renowned Iranian filmmaker made about or for children. Isaac:‌ The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, directed by Isao Takahata. Stephen:‌ “The Song That Connects Jackson Browne, Nico and Margot Tenenbaum”‌ by Bob Mehr for The New York Times. Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Dana and Stephen are joined by Supreme Friend of the Podcast (SFOP) Isaac Butler, author of The Method:‌ How the Twentieth Century Learned to‌ Act. The trio first explores The Wild Robot, DreamWork Animation's handcrafted, lovingly made film that's the surprise of the year. Lupita Nyong'o voices ROZ, an old-fashioned robot powered by supremely advanced A.I. who must learn about and adapt to her new wild surroundings.Then, they dissect Nobody Wants This, a new Netflix series starring Kristen Bell (who plays a sex podcaster) and Adam Brody as a hot rabbi. Although there are obvious charms, the show's “will they, won't they” rom-com beats can often feel, at best, gratingly familiar, and at worst, bizarre and unthoughtful, particularly in its portrayal of Jewish women. Finally, the Criterion Collection, is “a catalog so synonymous with cinematic achievement that it has come to function as a kind of film Hall of Fame,” writes Joshua Hunt for The New York Times. The panel dives into the wonderful world of ‘Closet Picks,' a viral video format in which celebrities and movie buffs head into the Criterion Collection stockroom and pluck high-quality DVDs and Blu-rays off its shelves while explaining their personal significance. Also mentioned in this episode:‌“The Wild Robot Has an Intelligence That's Anything But Artificial” by Dana Stevens for Slate.“‘Nobody Wants This' Pits Jewish Women Against ‘Shiksas.' Nobody Wins.” By Jessica Grose for The New York Times.In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel extols the joys of being on the ground. Inspired by Chris Black's column for GQ, “How I Learned to Love a Layover,” the trio discusses how they spend their time in airports. Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements:Dana:‌ “Abbas Kiarostami's Childhood Films,”‌ a collection of 17 films by the renowned Iranian filmmaker made about or for children.Isaac:‌ The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, directed by Isao Takahata.Stephen:‌ “The Song That Connects Jackson Browne, Nico and Margot Tenenbaum”‌ by Bob Mehr for The New York Times.Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show, Dana and Stephen are joined by Supreme Friend of the Podcast (SFOP) Isaac Butler, author of The Method:‌ How the Twentieth Century Learned to‌ Act. The trio first explores The Wild Robot, DreamWork Animation's handcrafted, lovingly made film that's the surprise of the year. Lupita Nyong'o voices ROZ, an old-fashioned robot powered by supremely advanced A.I. who must learn about and adapt to her new wild surroundings. Then, they dissect Nobody Wants This, a new Netflix series starring Kristen Bell (who plays a sex podcaster) and Adam Brody as a hot rabbi. Although there are obvious charms, the show's “will they, won't they” rom-com beats can often feel, at best, gratingly familiar, and at worst, bizarre and unthoughtful, particularly in its portrayal of Jewish women.  Finally, the Criterion Collection, is “a catalog so synonymous with cinematic achievement that it has come to function as a kind of film Hall of Fame,” writes Joshua Hunt for The New York Times. The panel dives into the wonderful world of ‘Closet Picks,' a viral video format in which celebrities and movie buffs head into the Criterion Collection stockroom and pluck high-quality DVDs and Blu-rays off its shelves while explaining their personal significance.  Also mentioned in this episode:‌ “The Wild Robot Has an Intelligence That's Anything But Artificial” by Dana Stevens for Slate. “‘Nobody Wants This' Pits Jewish Women Against ‘Shiksas.' Nobody Wins.” By Jessica Grose for The New York Times. In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel extols the joys of being on the ground. Inspired by Chris Black's column for GQ, “How I Learned to Love a Layover,” the trio discusses how they spend their time in airports.  Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana:‌ “Abbas Kiarostami's Childhood Films,”‌ a collection of 17 films by the renowned Iranian filmmaker made about or for children. Isaac:‌ The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, directed by Isao Takahata. Stephen:‌ “The Song That Connects Jackson Browne, Nico and Margot Tenenbaum”‌ by Bob Mehr for The New York Times. Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Searchers cover My Neighbors the Yamadas from Studio Ghibli director Isao Takahata. The discussion delves into Japanese culture, Takahata's films, animation styles, Joe Hisaishi & Ghibli music, and more. Please enjoy this fun episode. If you like what you heard, please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. We'll read both on air. Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what we've recently watched and/or reviewed. Ben, Chris, & Kevin Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/

Welcome back to Beyond Miyazaki's World. In this episode, your hosts, Betty and Avery, discuss The Tale of Princess Kaguya, the 2013 Studio Ghibli film by Isao Takahata based on the monogatari “The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.” The movie centers around Kaguya, a celestial princess from the moon that is sent to earth to live among mankind, where she learns the struggles of everyday life and the expectations of human society. Join Avery and Betty as they tackle the impactful themes of the film, and discuss what it means to them personally. Will this be one of their favorites, or will it become another forgotten tale? Listen to find out!   DISCLAIMER - The contents of Studio 151 podcasts do NOT represent the views and beliefs of the TU Media Lab and the University of Tulsa.

Welcome back to Beyond Miyazaki's World. In this episode, Betty and Avery cover Isao Takahata's 1994 fantasy adventure film, Pom Poko. The pair cover themes relating to the environment, such as urban sprawl and habitat destruction, as well as various elements of Japanese folklore and religion. When human beings enter the forest of the tanuki, otherwise known as Japanese "raccoon dogs," to initiate a construction project, the lifestyle and survival of local wildlife is threatened. How will the tanuki respond to these developments and can their ancient art of shapeshifting aid them in protecting their home? Find out in this episode! DISCLAIMER - The contents of Studio 151 podcasts do NOT represent the views and beliefs of the TU Media Lab or the University of Tulsa.

Dreamland predators, great expectations, and the rise and fall of the Nightmare King… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these punch-drunk ‘90s kids as they wrap up their journey into Slumberland/Nightmareland and the revolving door of creatives involved in its production throughout the 1980s – including the famed Sherman Brothers. From the earliest inklings of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata's most beloved titles, to coming-of-age uncertainty, to Freudian nightmare analysis, this episode has something for every Darkling. Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.comGive to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcastFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast

This week on ClapperCast, Hillary White and Jak-Luke Sharp join Carson Timar to discuss Isao Takahata's Grave of the Fireflies! Subscribe on Patreon for Exclusive Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/clappercastpod Email us at ClapperCast@gmail.com - Social Media Links - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClapperPodcast Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/clappercast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/clappercast/ Carson Timar: https://twitter.com/BP_MovieReviews Hillary White: https://letterboxd.com/degelle/ Jak-Luke Sharp: https://twitter.com/JakLukeSharp Thanks for Watching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clapperpodcast/message

[School of Movies 2023] A strange period for Ghibli brings us to the end of our current run, still with the closing triumph of Spirited Away (2000) to cap this body of work off, as well as this year's The Boy and the Heron paving the way for a future tenth instalment. What we are looking at is the last film from Isao Takahata (who died only five years later) the visually resplendent as well as distinctive Princess Kaguya, which is my favourite of his works, but still has one glaring bad decision inherent to the edit. Then there's the most astonishing surprise from this entire project, which is quite how I unexpectedly adored When Marnie was There (from Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the director of Arrietty). The most delicate, Gothic tale in their back catalogue. After that, yet another film that deliberately defies the established Ghibli aesthetic, the first collaboration with a non-Japanese director Michael Dudok de Wit and the wordless caveman-accessible tale of a red turtle (who is secretly a woman, or vice versa). And then for maximum shame, the definite WORST Ghibli film ever made, or that ever will be made; Earwig and the Witch, directed by Goro Miyazaki. A film so awful it dragged his father out of retirement yet again. But to end on a pleasant note, we talk about both the RPG video game Ni no Kuni and the freshly established "Studio Ponoc" and their debut "Mary and the Witch's Flower". Truly the child of Ghibli, and a team we hope will continue making beautiful films far beyond our lifespans. 2013: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (0m 35s) 2014: When Marnie Was There (16m 50s) 2016: The Red Turtle (29m 30s) 2020: Earwig and the Witch (45m 35s) 2017: Mary and the Witch's Flower (1h 4m 20s)

Minister Faust (@MinisterFaust.com) is a teacher and author and he loves Anime. That I've heard of and tried to watch some of… but the parts of Studio Ghibli I haven't delved into: essentially National treasure… Isao Takahata. Know also we are fully aware that Buddhists can and do love people. We claim no great knowledge about Buddhism. We talked about a film. I know you all get that. And this ep is great.  Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com. Merch: New MERCH – beanie!! Union Made USA. And… All the things. www.jackiekashian.com. Premium eps of TDF are taped live and available here: https://thedorkforest.bandcamp.com/ Youtube has everything too. It's @jackiekashian on all the social mediaz. Audio and Video by Patrick Brady Music is by Mike Ruekberg Website design by Vilmos #applepodcasts #spotify #amazon #youtube #tiktok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an American, Sam Anderson knows what it feels like to arrive at a theme park. “The totalizing consumerist embrace,” he writes. “The blunt-force, world-warping, escapist delight.” He has known theme parks with entrances like “international borders” and ticket prices like “mortgage payments.” Mr. Anderson has been to Disney World, which he describes as “an alternate reality that basically occupies its own tax zone.”In November, when Ghibli Park finally opened, Mr. Anderson made sure to get himself there. The park is a tribute to the legendary Studio Ghibli, first started by the animator Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, out of desperation, when he and his co-founders, Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki, couldn't find a studio willing to put out their work.Miyazaki is detail-obsessed. He agonizes over his children's cartoons as if he were Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, insisting that, although few viewers will be conscious of all this work, every viewer will feel it. And we do. Those tiny touches, adding up across the length of a film, anchor his fantasies in the actual world.And so, after many years, and much traveling — at long last — Mr. Anderson found himself stepping into the wonders of Ghibli Park. His first impression was not awe or majesty or surrender or consumerist bliss. It was confusion.This story was recorded by Audm. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.