Some films invite repeat viewings, but these ten great movies are difficult to watch more than once… Everyone has favourite films that strike a chord, whether you rewatch them frequently or revisit them more irregularly. When it comes to seasons so intrinsically tied to cinema, like Halloween and Christmas, many movie fans have those annual […]
The Most Heartbreaking Anime Movies and Series Ever Made
Marvelous Videos presents a selection of the saddest anime ever produced…. Over the course of several decades, Japanese animation has embalmed itself on the western consciousness, turning people on their heads with its commitment to hand-drawn animation, strong storytelling, and unique atmospheres. We are not saying that every anime produced is amazing- far from it. […]
Isao Takahata’s Grave of the Fireflies set for theatrical release in August as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2018
GKIDS and Fathom Events have announced that Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 will continue this August with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Isao Takahata’s anime masterpiece Grave of the Fireflies, which is set to screen nationwide in the U.S. as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. As the Empire of the Sun crumbles upon itself and a rain […]
Studio Ghibli Season – Grave of the Fireflies
As part of the BFI’s Studio Ghibli Season, Simon Columb reviews Grave of the Fireflies… A Studio Ghibli season at the BFI has highlighted the very best of Japanese animation. We can define the cuddly Totoro or fantastical world of Princess Mononoke as what Studio Ghibli stands for – but Grave of the Fireflies proves […]
