Film Review: In this Corner of the World (2016)
byWritten by Nick Bugeja Originally published 6 December 2017 Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli has experienced so much success that, in the public mind, it…
Hayao Miyazaki
Film Review: Your Name (2016)
byWritten by Louise Agostino Originally published 21 November 2016 Hayao Miyazaki isn’t the only Japanese director making whimsical, environmentally charged animations. Makoto Shinkai has also…
Film Review: The Red Turtle (2016)
byWritten by Ben Isbel Originally published 19 September 2016 How wonderful it is to praise something with authenticity. With great pleasure I walked out…
Film Review: The Wind Rises (2013)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 19 January 2014 The Wind Rises, written and directed by renowned Japanese animated film director Hazao Miyazaki, will…
Film Review: From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
byWritten by Nick Alexander Originally published 3 September 2013 I must admit to being consistently charmed by the Studio Ghibli films of Japan over…
MIFF 2013: The Day of The Crows (2012)
byAt a time when animation has become increasingly digitised, franchised and gimmicky, it’s a relief to find the old-fashioned techniques still being used. While they certainly aren’t as time-efficient, the clear and original marks of artistry are there for all to recognise as opposed to the smooth artificial sheen we’ve become used to.