by Karyn Keene | Feb 27, 2015 | Critical Hit
The guys close out Month-a-zaki with Kiki’s Delivery Service, Miyazaki’s coming-of-age story about a young witch. Kyle initially dislikes the on-the-nose “follow your heart” narrative, but comes around after Dave & Matthew defend it. They...
by Karyn Keene | Feb 20, 2015 | Critical Hit
Next up for Month-a-zaki 2015 is Castle in the Sky – the tale of the mythic city of the ancients lost in a storm in the sky. It’s a story of adventure, hijinx, sky pirates and boyish antics set against the backdrop of Miyazaki’s signature themes of...
by Karyn Keene | Feb 13, 2015 | Critical Hit
Critical Hit continues Month-a-zaki with Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Miyazaki’s first film with his original characters. The guys look at the beginning’s of Miyazaki’s major themes of nature, pacifism and flight and compare it with Princess...
by Karyn Keene | Feb 6, 2015 | Critical Hit
MONTH-A-ZAKI IS BACK! Critical Hit reviews Miyazaki’s first animated film – Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. Miyazaki’s masterful storytelling shines through, even while working with someone else’s story. Explore the beginnings of...
by Karyn Keene | Jan 27, 2015 | Storytelling Articles
Written by Rachel Beck People are no more born great storytellers than they are athletes, programmers, dancers, gamers, or what have you. Talent makes it easier to start, but discipline is what gets you there. It’s common sense that a thing won’t get done unless you,...