Originally Posted By DDMAN26 <a href="http://www.turnerclassicmovies.com/thismonth/article/?cid=114160" target="_blank">http://www.turnerclassicmovies .com/thismonth/article/?cid=114160</a> I was a little surprised to see this. But every Thursday in January, Turner Classic Movies will be showing some of Hiyao Miyazaki's movies.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Thanks for reminding me! I have to make sure to Tivo "Only Yesterday" since that's not planned for release by Disney...
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I watched Spirited Away last night. The interview with John Lasseter before the film was an unexpected and pleasant bonus. After hearing him, I was very much ready to see the movie. Alas, it was just too bizarre for me. It was like watching Alice in Wonderland on drugs. The animation was excellent, and i could understand the point that Miyazaki was trying to make, but I could not get a handle on the other-world aspect of it. Weird, weird, weird.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 You should still give the others a chance. Not all of them are as far out as Spirited Away was. They do all have some kind of "magical" aspect to them though.
Originally Posted By Inkan1969 I'm so glad TCM is doing this. I'm particular glad for the Japanese subs. I tried to pick up some Japanese for my Japan trips and so I'm having fun catching the handful of words I know. ( "neko basu!" ) I really hope the Ghibli-Disney connection continues. Ghibli can be an excellent influence on Disney. trek, if you had trouble with the strange aspects of "Spirited Away" you should try the "Whisper of the Heart" DVD when it comes out in March. That was directed by the late Y. Kondo from a Miyazaki script adaptation. It's completely rooted in reality, but it's still a great story. Especially if you have teenage children.
