Grave of the Fireflies, Animated/ Drama, 1988 By Samantha McKinney Plot: A boy and his young sister try to survive in wartime Japan. Thoughts: A mournful film detailing the devastation of war and the lives it touches, Grave of the Fireflies is undoubtedly a departure from the typical “cartoon” aura associated with animation. The achingContinue reading “Grave of the Fireflies Review”
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Pom Poko
Pom Poko, 1994, Family Plot: A group of shape-shifting raccoons attempt to save their home from the doom of deforestation by scaring the construction workers. Thoughts: This was a good movie that really had the Studio Ghibli touch. I was captivated by both the animation and the story. It was like Ferngully (preaching sharing the environment) but withContinue reading “Pom Poko”
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