list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Spirited Away on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Spirited_Away/200048/default.aspx Title: Spirited Away
Year: 2001
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Plot: Master animation director Hayao Miyazaki follows up on his record-breaking 1997 opus Princess Mononoke with this surreal Alice in Wonderland-like tale about a lost little girl. The film opens with ten-year-old Chihiro riding along during a family outing as her father races through remote country roads. When they come upon a blocked tunnel, her parents decide to have a look around -- even though Chihiro finds the place very creepy. When they pass through the tunnel, they discover an abandoned amusement park. As Chihiro's bad vibes continue, her parents discover an empty eatery that smells of fresh food. After her mother and father help themselves to some tasty purloined morsels, they turn into giant pigs. Chihiro understandably freaks out and flees. She learns that this very weird place, where all sorts of bizarre gods and monsters reside, is a holiday resort for the supernatural after their exhausting tour of duty in the human world. Soon after befriending a boy named Haku, Chihiro learns the rules of the land: one, she must work , as laziness of any kind is not tolerated; and two, she must take on the new moniker of Sen. If she forgets her real name, Haku tells her, then she will never be permitted to leave. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:15:08 GMTSpirited Away2001Hayao MiyazakiMaster animation director <a href="/players/P___167694/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Hayao Miyazaki</a> follows up on his record-breaking 1997 opus <a href=/films/116214/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Princess Mononoke</a> with this surreal Alice in Wonderland-like tale about a lost little girl. The film opens with ten-year-old Chihiro riding along during a family outing as her father races through remote country roads. When they come upon a blocked tunnel, her parents decide to have a look around -- even though Chihiro finds the place very creepy. When they pass through the tunnel, they discover an abandoned amusement park. As Chihiro's bad vibes continue, her parents discover an empty eatery that smells of fresh food. After her mother and father help themselves to some tasty purloined morsels, they turn into giant pigs. Chihiro understandably freaks out and flees. She learns that this very weird place, where all sorts of bizarre gods and monsters reside, is a holiday resort for the supernatural after their exhausting tour of duty in the human world. Soon after befriending a boy named Haku, Chihiro learns the rules of the land: one, she must work , as laziness of any kind is not tolerated; and two, she must take on the new moniker of Sen. If she forgets her real name, Haku tells her, then she will never be permitted to leave. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide127Tag Target (>10)1141094http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t28363fabcf.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Spirited_Away/200048/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/risselada/archive/2009/6/16/42659.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: Risselada Blog
Post Date: 6/16/2009 10:12:20 AM
Body: This blog entry is part of my "movie recommendation site suggestions". Read more about that here. Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (Spirited Away) I've finally seen what seems to be by far the most widely seen and highly praised anime movie in the Western world. And I have been enchanted as much as anyone else has. Although the film has a distinctly Japanese flavor, there are many aspects that I think were quite strange to the Japanese as well. So from anyone's perspective, Miyazaki has created another entirely strange new world. It's not just the fact that he is able to create such odd and wonderful looking creatures, it's the reality and emotion that flow out of them and their drawn movements and gestures that is so astounding. I think Miyazaki's films are great because each person can find all kinds of allegories for their own world or life in them, sometimes completely different allegories than another person would. Or you can just sit back and let the emotion, story, and visuals wash over you. Rating: 9/10
]]>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:12:20 GMTRisseladaRisselada Blog6/16/2009 10:12:20 AMThis blog entry is part of my "movie recommendation site suggestions". Read more about that here. Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (Spirited Away) I've finally seen what seems to be by far the most widely seen and highly praised anime movie in the Western world. And I have been enchanted as much as anyone else has. Although the film has a distinctly Japanese flavor, there are many aspects that I think were quite strange to the Japanese as well. So from anyone's perspective, Miyazaki has created another entirely strange new world. It's not just the fact that he is able to create such odd and wonderful looking creatures, it's the reality and emotion that flow out of them and their drawn movements and gestures that is so astounding. I think Miyazaki's films are great because each person can find all kinds of allegories for their own world or life in them, sometimes completely different allegories than another person would. Or you can just sit back and let the emotion, story, and visuals wash over you. Rating: 9/10 http://www.spout.com/blogs/risselada/archive/2009/4/22/41693.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: Risselada Blog
Post Date: 4/22/2009 4:37:00 PM
Body: I rate movies on so many different websites that offer movie recommendations based on those ratings that I figured it's time to actually start watching a lot of the top recommended movies. Three of the main sites I get recommendations from are Movielens, Filmaffinity, and Netflix. Below is a list of films that I will be watching based on what these websites predict my ratings would be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sholay - NF 5/5Andaz Apna Apna - NF 5/5Double Indemnity - NF 4.9/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9.3/10Monster in a Box - NF 4.8/5, ML 4.5/5Otona no miru ehon - Umarete wa mita keredo (I Was Born, But...) - NF 4.6/5, FA 9.3/10La Ronde - NF 4.6, FA 9.3Kumonosu jô (Throne of Blood) - NF 4.9/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 8.9/10Seppuku (Harakiri) - NF 4.5/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9.6/10Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (Spirited Away) - NF 4.8/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 8.9/10Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans - NF 5/5, ML 4/5, FA 9.4/10La Strada - NF 4.4/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9.4/10Sanshô dayû (Sansho the Bailiff) - NF 4.6/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9/10The Set-Up - NF 4.4/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9.3/10The Hustler - NF 4.6/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 8.9/10Dzien swira (Day of the Wacko) - NF 5/5, ML 4/5L'armée des ombres (Army of Shadows) - NF 4.5/5, ML 4.5/5Le trou - NF 4.4/5, FA 9.2/10
]]>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:37:00 GMTRisseladaRisselada Blog4/22/2009 4:37:00 PMI rate movies on so many different websites that offer movie recommendations based on those ratings that I figured it's time to actually start watching a lot of the top recommended movies. Three of the main sites I get recommendations from are Movielens, Filmaffinity, and Netflix. Below is a list of films that I will be watching based on what these websites predict my ratings would be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sholay - NF 5/5Andaz Apna Apna - NF 5/5Double Indemnity - NF 4.9/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9.3/10Monster in a Box - NF 4.8/5, ML 4.5/5Otona no miru ehon - Umarete wa mita keredo (I Was Born, But...) - NF 4.6/5, FA 9.3/10La Ronde - NF 4.6, FA 9.3Kumonosu j&ocirc; (Throne of Blood) - NF 4.9/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 8.9/10Seppuku (Harakiri) - NF 4.5/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9.6/10Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (Spirited Away) - NF 4.8/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 8.9/10Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans - NF 5/5, ML 4/5, FA 9.4/10La Strada - NF 4.4/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9.4/10Sansh&ocirc; day&ucirc; (Sansho the Bailiff) - NF 4.6/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9/10The Set-Up - NF 4.4/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 9.3/10The Hustler - NF 4.6/5, ML 4.5/5, FA 8.9/10Dzien swira (Day of the Wacko) - NF 5/5, ML 4/5L'arm&eacute;e des ombres (Army of Shadows) - NF 4.5/5, ML 4.5/5Le trou - NF 4.4/5, FA 9.2/10 http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/10/6/35947.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 10/6/2008 4:01:17 PM
Body: Animated, foreign-language, feature-length documentary. These are all separate categories for the Academy Awards, but they also together describe Ari Folman’s Waltz with Bashir, a film that has received tons of praise and Oscar buzz since premiering at Cannes last May. With such a rare combination and transcendence of genres, Waltz could possibly have been the first film to be nominated for Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary Feature and Best Foreign Language Film. Unfortunately, soon after being announced as Israel’s submission to the foreign category, Folman’s film fell out of contention for the documentary prize after its distributor, Sony Pictures Classics, had to choose between having a qualifying theatrical release and taking part in the New York Film Festival. But even if Waltz had been deemed technically eligible for the doc category, would the nominating committee have given it much of a chance? According to the Academy’s Documentary Feature rules, the film “may employ partial re-enactment … animation … or other techniques, as long as the emphasis is on fact and not fiction.” Waltz could possibly fall under this guideline, yet the word “partial” is key. Does “mostly” constitute as ‘partial”? It will be interesting to see if another mostly animated documentary, Brett Morgen’s Chicago 10, is deemed ineligible or if it makes the committee’s shortlist of 15 semi-finalists. Now, left with two categories to be considered for, Waltz will probably only garner one nomination. Here’s why Sony would be foolish not to concentrate on a push for the Animated Feature category: The film has a much better shot at being one of the three titles up for Best Animated Feature, surely competing with Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda. In the seven years that the category has existed, there have been four foreign films nominated for Best Animated Feature, and one of these titles (Hiyao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away) actually won the award. Meanwhile, comparatively, there seems to have been no film nominated for the Foreign Language Film prize that was either animated or a documentary. A few films of each type have been submitted for contention in the foreign category (Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke and the recent Lebanese doc Before Flying Back to Earth, to name examples). However, it has been far more common for non-fiction foreign films to be nominated in the Documentary Feature category and for animated foreign films to now be nominated in the new Animated Feature category. Regardless of the history of the Foreign Language Oscar, though, Waltz has less a chance of being a nominee in that category simply due to its near certainty of being nominated for the animation award. When a film is eligible for multiple categories, there’s a possibility that respective Academy branches will see that film as better suited – and only suited – for another award than its own. Therefore, the foreign category’s nominating committee could shrug off Waltz in the anticipation that the film will receive the nomination from the animation branch. Such a pass-off may have happened last year, when France chose Persepolis as its submission to the Foreign Language category. While the film ended up receiving a nomination for Best Animated Feature, it failed to even be shortlisted as one of the nine semi-finalists for the foreign prize. Like Persepolis, though, Waltz faces stiff competition in the animation category from Pixar. Last year, the foreign contender was beaten by Ratatouille, while this year any dark horse candidate will be pummeled by Wall-E, especially if the latter film doesn’t garner a coveted Best Picture nom — the Academy will of course never need to include an animated film in the top category now that the genre has its own specific space. As for the foreign category, if Waltz does make it into contention, it will likely lose to Laurent Cantet’s The Class, which also fared better at Cannes during the festival’s awards ceremony (and which is also being distributed by Sony Classics). For the French, of course, it would be a bittersweet victory to beat an animated feature considering last year’s circumstances with its submission of Persepolis. Despite the probability that Waltz will lose whichever category it’s nominated in, there is far more benefit to the film being recognized by the animation branch than the foreign branch. Films that are merely nominated for the Foreign Language Oscar do not necessarily come out of the Academy Awards with a greater guarantee of reaching an American audience. Comparatively, being listed as only one-third of a group that also includes blockbusters like Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda is sure to get Waltz more attention. Not only is it good company to be in, it’s a slimmer, more exclusive league, too. Of course, being nominated in both categories would be the best option for Waltz, even if it walks away with neither trophy. Obviously an arthouse film, particuarly one with the triple handicap of being an animated, foreign-language documentary, will always benefit from having its title heard multiple times during the Oscars telecast. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:01:17 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com10/6/2008 4:01:17 PM Animated, foreign-language, feature-length documentary. These are all separate categories for the Academy Awards, but they also together describe Ari Folman’s Waltz with Bashir, a film that has received tons of praise and Oscar buzz since premiering at Cannes last May. With such a rare combination and transcendence of genres, Waltz could possibly have been the first film to be nominated for Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary Feature and Best Foreign Language Film. Unfortunately, soon after being announced as Israel’s submission to the foreign category, Folman’s film fell out of contention for the documentary prize after its distributor, Sony Pictures Classics, had to choose between having a qualifying theatrical release and taking part in the New York Film Festival. But even if Waltz had been deemed technically eligible for the doc category, would the nominating committee have given it much of a chance? According to the Academy’s Documentary Feature rules, the film “may employ partial re-enactment … animation … or other techniques, as long as the emphasis is on fact and not fiction.” Waltz could possibly fall under this guideline, yet the word “partial” is key. Does “mostly” constitute as ‘partial”? It will be interesting to see if another mostly animated documentary, Brett Morgen’s Chicago 10, is deemed ineligible or if it makes the committee’s shortlist of 15 semi-finalists. Now, left with two categories to be considered for, Waltz will probably only garner one nomination. Here’s why Sony would be foolish not to concentrate on a push for the Animated Feature category: The film has a much better shot at being one of the three titles up for Best Animated Feature, surely competing with Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda. In the seven years that the category has existed, there have been four foreign films nominated for Best Animated Feature, and one of these titles (Hiyao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away) actually won the award. Meanwhile, comparatively, there seems to have been no film nominated for the Foreign Language Film prize that was either animated or a documentary. A few films of each type have been submitted for contention in the foreign category (Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke and the recent Lebanese doc Before Flying Back to Earth, to name examples). However, it has been far more common for non-fiction foreign films to be nominated in the Documentary Feature category and for animated foreign films to now be nominated in the new Animated Feature category. Regardless of the history of the Foreign Language Oscar, though, Waltz has less a chance of being a nominee in that category simply due to its near certainty of being nominated for the animation award. When a film is eligible for multiple categories, there’s a possibility that respective Academy branches will see that film as better suited – and only suited – for another award than its own. Therefore, the foreign category’s nominating committee could shrug off Waltz in the anticipation that the film will receive the nomination from the animation branch. Such a pass-off may have happened last year, when France chose Persepolis as its submission to the Foreign Language category. While the film ended up receiving a nomination for Best Animated Feature, it failed to even be shortlisted as one of the nine semi-finalists for the foreign prize. Like Persepolis, though, Waltz faces stiff competition in the animation category from Pixar. Last year, the foreign contender was beaten by Ratatouille, while this year any dark horse candidate will be pummeled by Wall-E, especially if the latter film doesn’t garner a coveted Best Picture nom — the Academy will of course never need to include an animated film in the top category now that the genre has its own specific space. As for the foreign category, if Waltz does make it into contention, it will likely lose to Laurent Cantet’s The Class, which also fared better at Cannes during the festival’s awards ceremony (and which is also being distributed by Sony Classics). For the French, of course, it would be a bittersweet victory to beat an animated feature considering last year’s circumstances with its submission of Persepolis. Despite the probability that Waltz will lose whichever category it’s nominated in, there is far more benefit to the film being recognized by the animation branch than the foreign branch. Films that are merely nominated for the Foreign Language Oscar do not necessarily come out of the Academy Awards with a greater guarantee of reaching an American audience. Comparatively, being listed as only one-third of a group that also includes blockbusters like Wall-E and Kung Fu Panda is sure to get Waltz more attention. Not only is it good company to be in, it’s a slimmer, more exclusive league, too. Of course, being nominated in both categories would be the best option for Waltz, even if it walks away with neither trophy. Obviously an arthouse film, particuarly one with the triple handicap of being an animated, foreign-language documentary, will always benefit from having its title heard multiple times during the Oscars telecast. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/aidanbrack/archive/2008/8/27/34434.aspx Post By: aidanbrack
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Post Date: 8/27/2008 8:19:00 AM
Body: Kiki’s Delivery Service is an adorable, good-natured movie that tells the story of a thirteen year old girl who leaves home for a year to live in the city where she will train to become a witch. When she arrives in the city with her cat Jiji she discovers that the city is less welcoming than she expected and struggles to find somewhere to stay. A chance encounter with the owner of a bakery leads not only to Kiki being offered her spare room but also the discovery that she has a talent for delivering items. Starting her own business, Kiki makes new friends and gets herself into a number of scrapes. These scenes gently amuse, demonstrating Kiki’s sweet personality and determination as she tries to ensure that her customers receive their goods in time. We also see her gain confidence as she begins to feel comfortable in her new home and she finds herself attracting the attention of a young boy obsessed with flying, Tombo. The film’s animation shows the imagination and artistry of director Hayao Miyazaki. It lacks the spectacle of his later work such as Spirited Away or Howl’s Moving Castle, but the delightful hand-drawn animation has a delicate beauty that is mirrored by the film’s score. Well, at least until the credits sequence when we are treated to an obnoxious burst of pop music. At its heart, Kiki’s Delivery Service is the story of a girl learning to become independent. She is helped by several female role models who become her friends who assist her not only to overcome her practical problems of where to live and how to earn money but her philosophical ones as well. Yet at no point does the film become heavy, maintaining its light, delightful tone throughout. Kiki herself is an appealing heroine who has a sweet but determined nature that makes her easy to like. Kirsten Dunst plays her in the English dub and does a good job, making her very likeable. Joining her are Janeane Garofolo as an artist living in the forest and Phil Hartman, in his last film before his death, as Kiki’s wise-cracking feline sidekick, Jiji. Beautifully animated, populated with interesting characters and filled with amusing incidents, Kiki’s Delivery Service is a charming movie that is suitable for all ages. Its use of humour and episodic storyline gives the film a light, frothy touch, yet under the surface it has much to say about the insecurities and difficulties of a girl’s early teenage years.
]]>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:19:00 GMTaidanbrackThe Bigger Picture8/27/2008 8:19:00 AMKiki&rsquo;s Delivery Service is an adorable, good-natured movie that tells the story of a thirteen year old girl who leaves home for a year to live in the city where she will train to become a witch. When she arrives in the city with her cat Jiji she discovers that the city is less welcoming than she expected and struggles to find somewhere to stay. A chance encounter with the owner of a bakery leads not only to Kiki being offered her spare room but also the discovery that she has a talent for delivering items. Starting her own business, Kiki makes new friends and gets herself into a number of scrapes. These scenes gently amuse, demonstrating Kiki&rsquo;s sweet personality and determination as she tries to ensure that her customers receive their goods in time. We also see her gain confidence as she begins to feel comfortable in her new home and she finds herself attracting the attention of a young boy obsessed with flying, Tombo. The film&rsquo;s animation shows the imagination and artistry of director Hayao Miyazaki. It lacks the spectacle of his later work such as Spirited Away or Howl&rsquo;s Moving Castle, but the delightful hand-drawn animation has a delicate beauty that is mirrored by the film&rsquo;s score. Well, at least until the credits sequence when we are treated to an obnoxious burst of pop music. At its heart, Kiki&rsquo;s Delivery Service is the story of a girl learning to become independent. She is helped by several female role models who become her friends who assist her not only to overcome her practical problems of where to live and how to earn money but her philosophical ones as well. Yet at no point does the film become heavy, maintaining its light, delightful tone throughout. Kiki herself is an appealing heroine who has a sweet but determined nature that makes her easy to like. Kirsten Dunst plays her in the English dub and does a good job, making her very likeable. Joining her are Janeane Garofolo as an artist living in the forest and Phil Hartman, in his last film before his death, as Kiki&rsquo;s wise-cracking feline sidekick, Jiji. Beautifully animated, populated with interesting characters and filled with amusing incidents, Kiki&rsquo;s Delivery Service is a charming movie that is suitable for all ages. Its use of humour and episodic storyline gives the film a light, frothy touch, yet under the surface it has much to say about the insecurities and difficulties of a girl&rsquo;s early teenage years. http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_TOP_5_MOVIES_TO_TEACH_AN_ALIEN_ABOUT_EARTH/563/31648/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: rllewis
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 6/24/2008 9:43:05 PM
Body: Let us give them some animation to think about. If we keep them confused long enough we could get an upper hand if they plan on attacking us. If they want to help us, these movies tell them that we really, really need help. Wizards (1977 Directed by Ralph Bakshi) - A vision of post-apocalyptic Earth where magic and mythic creators, are at war with technology. Spriited Away (2001 Directed by Hayao Miyazaki also known as Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi) - Art and Story for the sake of Art and Story. Shows that we humans can put effort toward something purely for the sake of creating something beautiful just because we can. Pinocchio (1940 Directed by Hamilton Luske and Ben Sharpsteen) - The classic story of a "non-human" trying to become human and has to learn several lessons the hard way. Nightmare Before Christmas (1993 Directed by Henry Selick (but Written and other things by Tim Burton) - Story of an outsider discovering beauty and love and trying to partake in it, but does not quite get it right. Pink Floyd The Wall (1982 Directed by Alan Parker) - A rock star who cannot handle life becomes insane. Also a story about someone that is surround by people but is very alone. Plus it will really mess with their minds. PAX, Robert +
]]>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:43:05 GMTrllewisFilmgaming6/24/2008 9:43:05 PMLet us give them some animation to think about. If we keep them confused long enough we could get an upper hand if they plan on attacking us. If they want to help us, these movies tell them that we really, really need help. Wizards (1977 Directed by Ralph Bakshi) - A vision of post-apocalyptic Earth where magic and mythic creators, are at war with technology. Spriited Away (2001 Directed by Hayao Miyazaki also known as Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi) - Art and Story for the sake of Art and Story. Shows that we humans can put effort toward something purely for the sake of creating something beautiful just because we can. Pinocchio (1940 Directed by Hamilton Luske and Ben Sharpsteen) - The classic story of a "non-human" trying to become human and has to learn several lessons the hard way. Nightmare Before Christmas (1993 Directed by Henry Selick (but Written and other things by Tim Burton) - Story of an outsider discovering beauty and love and trying to partake in it, but does not quite get it right. Pink Floyd The Wall (1982 Directed by Alan Parker) - A rock star who cannot handle life becomes insane. Also a story about someone that is surround by people but is very alone. Plus it will really mess with their minds. PAX, Robert + http://www.spout.com/blogs/laststarfighter/archive/2008/2/19/25311.aspx Post By: laststarfighter
Post To: laststarfighter Blog
Post Date: 2/19/2008 8:21:42 AM
Body: I fell out of the Anime fad almost as quickly as I dove into it, and now 95% of the time refuse to see anything "Anime" (it's not the art, honestly, I really like the style and think alot of work is put into it...It's the Fandom-and-animated series that get to me). I was worried at first to of seen Disney getting together with the anime, i thought that the "trend" had become even bigger and soon everything was going to be like Naruto. But after I heard it was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, I honestly calmed down and was quite excited to see how it turned out. I more than enjoyed Princess Mononoke and a couple of his other films, never once before had he disapointed me. And Spirited away wound up being one of the best Disney/Miyazaki films I had seen in quite a long time. It was very Alice in wonderland like but more heart-touching. I became quite attatched to little Chihiro and there were quite a few scenes that i felt i could relate to. I'll admit right now I almost cried in the end. The animation was outstanding, and the English Dubs actually fit well with the characters. Overall, I give 5 out of 5.
]]>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:21:42 GMTlaststarfighterlaststarfighter Blog2/19/2008 8:21:42 AMI fell out of the Anime fad almost as quickly as I dove into it, and now 95% of the time refuse to see anything &quot;Anime&quot; (it&#39;s not the art, honestly, I really like the style and think alot of work is put into it...It&#39;s the Fandom-and-animated series that get to me). I was worried at first to of seen Disney getting together with the anime, i thought that the &quot;trend&quot; had become even bigger and soon everything was going to be like Naruto. But after I heard it was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, I honestly calmed down and was quite excited to see how it turned out. I more than enjoyed Princess Mononoke and a couple of his other films, never once before had he disapointed me. And Spirited away wound up being one of the best Disney/Miyazaki films I had seen in quite a long time. It was very Alice in wonderland like but more heart-touching. I became quite attatched to little Chihiro and there were quite a few scenes that i felt i could relate to. I&#39;ll admit right now I almost cried in the end. The animation was outstanding, and the English Dubs actually fit well with the characters. Overall, I give 5 out of 5. http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Re_Introduce_Yourself/142/22025/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Puhnner
Post To: Anime Lovers
Post Date: 11/26/2007 8:41:37 AM
Body: Name/Screenname: puhnnerAge:so old, I cannot see this screen or type. I am having my stay at home caregiver answer this First Anime Series:Favorite Anime Series (only one/all time favorite):Five Other Favorites:1.2. 3.4.5. Favorite Genre of Anime: (i.e. Comedy, Shonen-ai, Sci-fi, etc.)Least Favorite Anime Series:have not seen enough to say, have you any suggestions Favorite Anime Movie:Akira Ichi the Killer Currently Watching:Red AngelMacbeth ( 2007 )have in queueFragile MachineSpirited AwayGrave of Fireflies not much help here, but obviously need some direction on which films to watch...and what Manga to read...
]]>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:41:37 GMTPuhnnerAnime Lovers11/26/2007 8:41:37 AMName/Screenname: puhnnerAge:so old, I cannot see this screen or type. I am having my stay at home caregiver answer this First Anime Series:Favorite Anime Series (only one/all time favorite):Five Other Favorites:1.2. 3.4.5. Favorite Genre of Anime: (i.e. Comedy, Shonen-ai, Sci-fi, etc.)Least Favorite Anime Series:have not seen enough to say, have you any suggestions Favorite Anime Movie:Akira Ichi the Killer Currently Watching:Red AngelMacbeth ( 2007 )have in queueFragile MachineSpirited AwayGrave of Fireflies not much help here, but obviously need some direction on which films to watch...and what Manga to read... http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Introduce_Yourself/142/22013/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: superdrive0
Post To: Anime Lovers
Post Date: 11/25/2007 8:18:50 PM
Body: Hey everyone! Here's where you can introduce yourself, and share a little more about what anime you like. Please fill out the following (remember, all information is optional to share): Name/Screenname:Age:First Anime Series:Favorite Anime Series (only one/all time favorite):Five Other Favorites:1.2.3.4.5.Favorite Anime Movie:Favorite Genre of Anime: (i.e. Comedy, Shonen-ai, Sci-fi, etc.)Least Favorite Anime Series:Currently Watching:Do You Read Manga?: (Y/N)If Yes, Two Favorites:1.2.Do You Read Anime Magazines?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Go to Conventions?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Cosplay?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which Character?Are You Involved in Fandom? (i.e. Write/Read Fanfiction, Draw Fanart, Make Graphics, etc.)Anything Extra:
]]>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:18:50 GMTsuperdrive0Anime Lovers11/25/2007 8:18:50 PMHey everyone! Here&#39;s where you can introduce yourself, and share a little more about what anime you like. Please fill out the following (remember, all information is optional to share): Name/Screenname:Age:First Anime Series:Favorite Anime Series (only one/all time favorite):Five Other Favorites:1.2.3.4.5.Favorite Anime Movie:Favorite Genre of Anime: (i.e. Comedy, Shonen-ai, Sci-fi, etc.)Least Favorite Anime Series:Currently Watching:Do You Read Manga?: (Y/N)If Yes, Two Favorites:1.2.Do You Read Anime Magazines?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Go to Conventions?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Cosplay?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which Character?Are You Involved in Fandom? (i.e. Write/Read Fanfiction, Draw Fanart, Make Graphics, etc.)Anything Extra: http://www.spout.com/groups/Introduce_Yourself/This_movie_is_like_a_dream/291/21391/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: umibee
Post To: Introduce Yourself
Post Date: 11/3/2007 3:23:16 PM
Body: indeed! I was blown away by its richness in color and designs. The way red is used throught out the film is fabolous and always appropriate. We are never overwheled by it even thought it.s always there.. as if it's a character itself. Chihiro is a master piece of miyazaki's work. This world that he created was done with so much little details it's crazy. ANd the anim ation is perfect as always: I could watch chihiro's runs oever and oever again without being bored. The movie carries a beautiful message for little and grown ups and it's so entertaining, you won't get bored!
]]>Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:23:16 GMTumibeeIntroduce Yourself11/3/2007 3:23:16 PMindeed! I was blown away by its richness in color and designs. The way red is used throught out the film is fabolous and always appropriate. We are never overwheled by it even thought it.s always there.. as if it&#39;s a character itself. Chihiro is a master piece of miyazaki&#39;s work. This world that he created was done with so much little details it&#39;s crazy. ANd the anim ation is perfect as always: I could watch chihiro&#39;s runs oever and oever again without being bored. The movie carries a beautiful message for little and grown ups and it&#39;s so entertaining, you won&#39;t get bored! http://www.spout.com/groups/Introduce_Yourself/I_love_you_no_I_meant_to_say_movies/291/12637/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: ellimille
Post To: Introduce Yourself
Post Date: 6/29/2007 6:09:43 PM
Body: Hi!I am Elli. New in Spout. I found Spout watching the Four Eye Monster -movie in Youtube. This is a place for me. Movie fanatic like the rest.Genres are great. I guess I mostly enjoy good comedies with a sparkle of darkness/drama. Like Little Miss Sunshine, Garden State or Lost in Translation. But I get trully excited with good action scifi stuff like the marvelous Sunshine or the first The Matrix. I love to spend time with good animation like the old Disneys The Little Mermaid or The Lion King or Japanese creations like Miyazaki`s Sen To Chihiro No Kamikakushi. When I want something really romantic I watch Before Sunset. I regard Clueless as a classic. Fabuleux destin dÁmelie Poulain makes me smile, some Bollywood movies and Moulin Rouge (in the end) makes me cry and Quentin´s Kill Bills makes me want to go jogging. Horror I cannot watch because with my over active imagination I get nightmares. Usually I prefer to see a movie I haven´t yet seen over a good movie I know. The enthusiasm towards movies has gotten me behind the screen too. I have worked as a extra and a grip. I study design. Fashion design to say more precisely. If you click my name above you get to my webpage: elli.maanpaa.com. And yep. I´m 21 years old and from Helsinki, Finland.Nice to meet you all!Elli :)
]]>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:09:43 GMTellimilleIntroduce Yourself6/29/2007 6:09:43 PMHi!I am Elli. New in Spout. I found Spout watching the Four Eye Monster -movie in Youtube. This is a place for me. Movie fanatic like the rest.Genres are great. I guess I mostly enjoy good comedies with a sparkle of darkness/drama. Like Little Miss Sunshine, Garden State or Lost in Translation. But I get trully excited with good action scifi stuff like the marvelous Sunshine or the first The Matrix. I love to spend time with good animation like the old Disneys The Little Mermaid or The Lion King or Japanese creations like Miyazaki`s Sen To Chihiro No Kamikakushi. When I want something really romantic I watch Before Sunset. I regard Clueless as a classic. Fabuleux destin d&Aacute;melie Poulain makes me smile, some Bollywood movies and Moulin Rouge (in the end) makes me cry and Quentin&acute;s Kill Bills makes me want to go jogging. Horror I cannot watch because with my over active imagination I get nightmares. Usually I prefer to see a movie I haven&acute;t yet seen over a good movie I know. The enthusiasm towards movies has gotten me behind the screen too. I have worked as a extra and a grip. I study design. Fashion design to say more precisely. If you click my name above you get to my webpage: elli.maanpaa.com. And yep. I&acute;m 21 years old and from Helsinki, Finland.Nice to meet you all!Elli :) http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/love/MemberTagFilms.aspxlove
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