This week, I'm wrong about how Miyazaki avoids chosen-one coming-of-age tropes in his classic film, plus I get way too invested in whether or not Kiki is gay
I really appreciate your commentary on growing up and accepting that you can still have a good life without being exceptional, and how many YA stories don’t allow for that in the hero. I also appreciate your message about mutuality rather than individualism. I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I guess it’s time!
I have a DVD of every Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli movie that is available in the United States. I believe the number is 21. I have never made an effort to look beyond the animation like you have (except superfically) because the animation is so breathtaking, Consequently, I appreciate your analysis. But I do look at his images as an artist myself (of sorts) and to see countless references to the art world. When KIki visits Ursula at her cabin and is able to view the large painting she is working on - well, that is an homage to Marc Chagall and for years that image has been imprinted on the front of my brain. Just thinking about it takes my breath away. Of course most of his movies ( and those of his associates) take my breath away. With a few exceptions.
You will see what I mean when I talk about Chagall. By the way one of the best anti-war films EVER is the Studio Ghibli film “The Grave of the Fireflies.” The film is about two children orphaned as a result of the bombing of Tokyo in WW II.
I really appreciate your commentary on growing up and accepting that you can still have a good life without being exceptional, and how many YA stories don’t allow for that in the hero. I also appreciate your message about mutuality rather than individualism. I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I guess it’s time!
I have a DVD of every Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli movie that is available in the United States. I believe the number is 21. I have never made an effort to look beyond the animation like you have (except superfically) because the animation is so breathtaking, Consequently, I appreciate your analysis. But I do look at his images as an artist myself (of sorts) and to see countless references to the art world. When KIki visits Ursula at her cabin and is able to view the large painting she is working on - well, that is an homage to Marc Chagall and for years that image has been imprinted on the front of my brain. Just thinking about it takes my breath away. Of course most of his movies ( and those of his associates) take my breath away. With a few exceptions.
I am checking out Marc Chagall right now!
You will see what I mean when I talk about Chagall. By the way one of the best anti-war films EVER is the Studio Ghibli film “The Grave of the Fireflies.” The film is about two children orphaned as a result of the bombing of Tokyo in WW II.