I admit that with the scarcity of my posts here, and the lack of information about my "real life", it seems odd that I would break my silence for a film review. However, I would be absolutely remiss if I did not share my discovery of the brilliance that is Hayao Miyizaki's Howl's Moving Castle.
Watch. This. Film.
It is a masterful piece of storytelling from a master storyteller, full of wonder, life, and imagination. The score by Joe Hisaishi (a favorite of mine from Takeshi Kitano's films), the script translation, and even the English voice cast (including Christian Bale)--which can often be groan inducing in other foreign films--are all also worthy of mention.
So when you get the chance, find this film, settle in with a blanket and a friend, and bathe in child's wonder for 119 minutes.
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I'll check it out.
i like Christian Bale's voice... and if it can recieve such a high rating on your scale (im sure you are closer to the "picky" side of things), then I'll see what I can do. Blessings Mr. Hughes.
oh brian. its so lovely to hear from you. i did get your email and then fell under the spell of a thesis and a loaded semester. i will return it shortly.
i started reading possession in the airport on the day i left england. then i stopped. its on my list to finish this summer. have you seen the movie?
i just re-read your post...
and i liked this "bathe in child's wonder" and it made me smile. thank you.
Jessie and I decided today that we're going to have once a month foreign film nights in our apartment. We're also seriously toying with the idea of ethnic foods to go along. Open to the public (well...a limited version of "the public"). I'm excited. :)
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