Studio Ghibli
Simple, not simplistic: The joy of childhood in Ponyo
April 1, 2020 | Philip W Bayles
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
“Is someone different at age 18 or 60? … Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
March 8, 2020 | David Farnor
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we look at what makes them so magical.
One of the best things about Studio Ghibli has always been its female protagonists – not just telling stories about them, but … Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: My Neighbors the Yamadas
March 7, 2020 | Roxy Simons
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we look at what makes them so magical.
When thinking of the legendary Studio Ghibli, fantastical things like the Cat Bus, moving castles and bath houses full of spirits come … Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: The Cat Returns
March 4, 2020 | Victoria Curatolo
This underseen Studio Ghibli animation is a stunning but uneven watch.Read More
The Disaster Artist: Hayao Miyazaki and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
March 1, 2020 | Chris Blohm
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is the … Read More
Adulthood and imagination: The secret to Spirited Away’s success
March 1, 2020 | Neil Alcock
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
With a CV containing just 11 features as … Read More
The Sound of Studio Ghibli: Joe Hisaishi and Princess Mononoke
March 1, 2020 | David Farnor
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
When you think of Studio Ghibli, you immediately picture Hayao … Read More
Beauty at a distance: Romance and recollection in Ocean Waves
February 9, 2020 | David Farnor
This underwhelming tale of nostalgia and romance is full of beautiful backdrops and poignant storytelling.Read More
Lost in adaptation: Ideas and missed opportunities in Tales from Earthsea
February 8, 2020 | David Farnor
This occasionally enjoyable but uneven adaptation of Ursula Le Guin’s novels is a rare misfire from Studio Ghibli.Read More
The fantasy of flight: Porco Rosso and Miyazaki’s lifelong obsession
February 1, 2020 | Matthew Turner
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
Miyazaki’s obsession with flight is evident throughout his films. … Read More
