Since the first time I caught Studio Ghibli's 2001 anime Spirited Away, I've always had a special place in my heart for the animation studio dubbed the "Disney of the East". In preparation for my ...

Swimming along with something close to masterful strokes,”Ponyo” is a trip. “Ponyo” is a trip in the throwback sense, in that the HayaoMiyazaki animation reminds us a little of “Yellow Submarine,” ...

After the sheer artistry of Hayao Miyazaki’s previous efforts — beautifully animated movies like “Princess Mononoke,” “Spirited Away” and “Howl’s Moving Castle” — “Ponyo” is something of a ...

An absolutely gorgeous new batch of photos from Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on the Cliff were just posted on DVD-Forum this week. Disney will be bringing this film to theaters in the US in August with an ...

Little colored globules dance in Ponyo's pupils, and the message conveyed is simple: Joy. Funny, how I walked away from Hayao Miyazaki's "Ponyo" remembering this tiny flourish above all else. It might ...

With Studio Ghibli’s library now on digital and streaming services, we’ve surveyed the studio’s history, impact, and biggest themes. Read all of the stories on our Ghibli Guide page. Hayao Miyazaki’s ...

The West Wing was my favorite TV show at the time and remains a favorite. I can pop in any DVD and know I am going to watch a quality TV episode. In particular, seasons 1–3 show Aaron Sorkin (The ...

"Ponyo" Movie Review-- The little Japanese village is now under 40 feet of water. Prehistoric creatures swim through its sunken streets, a huge moon hangs just above the horizon and a gigantic sea ...

It takes too long for director Roland Emmerich’s disaster epic “2012” to get out of first gear, but once the Earth begins to crumble, the destruction comes fast and furious. John Cusack stars as a ...