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Tag: anime

blind spot series

Blindsided by MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO

With a twelve-course meal on-tap for 2015, I decide to start with dessert.

Posted on January 27, 2015June 30, 2015
reactions, TIFF

THE TALE OF PRINCESS KAGUYA plays TIFF 2014

Takahata breathes new life into an ancient Japanese folk-talk, and leaves us wondering if he is taking a bow in the process.

Posted on September 6, 2014September 8, 2014
reviews

THE WIND RISES

Maestro Miyazaki decides to play one last song, and it’s a tune with tones of home.

Posted on February 23, 2014February 28, 2014
TIFF, trailers

Down from Above: THE WIND RISES Trailer

One last offering from a master of animation.

Posted on September 3, 2013September 7, 2013
watchin' & writin'

Big in Japan pt. 5 – Concluding the Anime Syllabus

The finish line comes into sight…but those final fifty meters felt like the toughest leg to run.

Posted on May 15, 2012November 18, 2014
blogathon, watchin' & writin'

Big in Japan pt. 4 – Continuing the Anime Syllabus

We approach the clubhouse turn as I experience Studio Ghibli larger-than-life.

Posted on March 22, 2012November 18, 2014
watchin' & writin'

Big in Japan pt. 3 (Continuing the Anime Syllabus)

Shinkai and Takahata bring me back to earth.

Posted on February 16, 2012November 18, 2014
listy goodness

Big in Japan (Setting The Anime Watchlist)

I’ve Been In The dark Long Enough, It’s Time For Me to Step Into The Animated Light.

Posted on November 8, 2011November 18, 2014
festivals, reactions, TIFF

TIFF Review: FROM UP ON POPPY HILL

A Charming Start to TIFF 2011

Posted on September 9, 2011September 11, 2020

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