Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds – Gaiden Blu-ray Review
A fine sequel trilogy to the original, Donten: Laughing Under The Cloud sees the possible return of Orochi.
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Another Day of Life Blu-ray Review
Another Day of Life's blend of animation and documentary testimony works as manipulative and dishonest piece of propaganda about the devastating civil war in Angola.
White Snake Blu-ray Review
A popular Chinese legend comes to epic life in this beautiful and expressive animated masterpiece White Snake.
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles Blu-ray Review
Luis Buñuel’s Surreal Animated Life Fresh from Spain comes a sensitive animated curio that should intrigue fans of classic film history. It revolves around a pivotal episode in celebrated …
Genius Party / Genius Party Beyond Blu-ray Review
Groundbreaking Anime Anthology Some of the most acclaimed directors and animators in anime came together in the 2000s for Genius Party and its follow-up Genius Party BEYOND. Animated by …
The Case of Hana & Alice Blu-ray Review
Filmmaker Shunji Iwai Goes Anime Japanese director Shunji Iwai’s Hana and Alice was a charming and heartfelt movie about two schoolgirls crushing on the same boy. The 2004 live-action …
Ronja, The Robber’s Daughter Blu-ray Review
Studio Ghibli’s Goro Miyazaki’s Attempt At Television What happens when Studio Ghibli and director Goro Miyazaki (From Up on Poppy Hill) venture outside the comfortable confines of hand-drawn animation …
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales Blu-ray Review
Heartwarming & Charming Barnyard Animal Tales Creators behind the Academy Award®-nominated Ernest & Celestine strike creative gold once again with the charming The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales. …
Okko’s Inn Blu-ray Review
A Kawaii Ghostly Anime With Real Heart We may never see the likes of Studio Ghibli ever again depending on Miyazaki’s growing age and remaining ambition, but the beloved …
Modest Heroes Blu-ray Review
Former Studio Ghibli Talent Create An Anthology Founded on the ashes of Studio Ghibli, anime producer Yoshiaki Nishimura’s Studio Ponoc (Mary and The Witch’s Flower) experiments with new short …
Princess Mononoke Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review
Miyazaki’s Haunting Rumination On Man Versus Nature Over 144,000 hand-drawn animation cels created Princess Mononoke’s intricate world and made its compelling characters come to life on the screen. The …
Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki Blu-ray Review
Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki Attempts CGI Legendary animator and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki saddened legions of fans across the globe when he announced his retirement in 2013 after releasing his …