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10 Great Anime Films for Newcomers

Posted on January 27, 2021October 5, 2022 by Guest

Where do I begin with anime? This list of 10 exceptional entry points into one of Japan’s largest cultural exports is sure to help. List by Jack Cameron.

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Where to Start with Studio Ghibli

Posted on May 13, 2020July 22, 2021 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

With over 20 feature film releases to date, where do you start with Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli? Sam Sewell-Peterson offers our ultimate Ghibli guide.

Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) Review

Posted on April 18, 2020June 22, 2020 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

“Environmentalism, war and peace, pride and corruption, coming of age and redemption” – Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s animation ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ (2004) reviewed by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

My Neighbours the Yamadas (1999) Review

Posted on April 17, 2020June 22, 2020 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Studio Ghibli’s first fully computer-animated feature, from lesser known Ghibli director Isao Takahata, is a unique though very different animated vision from Hayao Miyazaki’s. Sam Sewell-Peterson’s review.

Arrietty (2010) Review

Posted on April 13, 2020June 22, 2020 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Studio Ghibli’s ‘Arrietty’ (‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ in the USA) is a film that captivates you from the first minute to the last. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews Ghibli’s animated adaptation of “The Borrowers”.

Porco Rosso (1992) Review

Posted on April 2, 2020June 22, 2020 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

‘Expect an unexpectedly satirical edge’ to Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Porco Rosso’ (1992), a strange diversion from the usual Studio Ghibli output. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989) Review

Posted on February 26, 2020June 22, 2020 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Studio Ghibli anime feature ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’, written and directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, is “beautiful to look at”, “a hugely relatable coming-of-age film”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.

Record ‘Irishman’ Numbers, Malick Movie Screened at Vatican, Awards for Kathleen Kennedy, Helen Mirren, More

Posted on December 8, 2019March 14, 2021 by Joseph Wade

All of the biggest movie news from this week collated and presented in this easy to digest article from Joseph Wade.

A Legend Honoured, Plus Updates on ‘The Batman’, New David Fincher Movie, New Robert Eggers Film, More

Posted on October 20, 2019March 13, 2021 by Joseph Wade

Over 20 major movie news stories, from casting on ‘The Batman’ to news on the new film studio in London, right through to the honouring of a legend, inside.

The Animation Race 2019

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Rebecca Seghini

The five nominees for the 2019 Oscar for Animated Feature are summarised and analysed by Rebecca Seghini in this, the Animation Race 2019.

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