Definitely acceptable? I really want to start the niece off young in developing a love of all things Japanese so we can geek out together. She's already down with Hello Kitty.
I don't really have a security blanket... unless you count Mr. Pointy.
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Glamcookie - Nov 09, 2006 1:14:01 pm PST #5607 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Kathy A - Nov 09, 2006 1:29:11 pm PST #5608 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I was just going through the Flick Filosopher's site, and found her review of Stranger Than Fiction, which she loves and compares to Groundhog Day in both its style and star, and its potential to become an instant classic.
I'm definitely going to see this film, since that's not the first excellent review I've read of it.
Polter-Cow - Nov 09, 2006 2:03:27 pm PST #5609 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
her review of Stranger Than Fiction, which she loves and compares to Groundhog Day in both its style and star
Well, that's all I need to hear, really. I already wanted to see it. Thanks for the review, Kathy.
Hayden - Nov 09, 2006 3:50:44 pm PST #5610 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Definitely acceptable? I really want to start the niece off young in developing a love of all things Japanese so we can geek out together. She's already down with Hello Kitty.
Yes, indeed. The plot development may be a little confusing for the toddler mind, but my little Sphere liked the Totoro and catbus segments. On another note, I found Kiki's Delivery Service pretty slow - it's my least favorite Miyazaki - but my neighbors say their 2-yr-old loves the hell out of it.
DavidS - Nov 09, 2006 6:20:55 pm PST #5611 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I'll second Totoro as being the toddler gateway drug to Miyazaki. Very charming and very unscary.
Unlike, Cor, I love Kiki a lot. Not as much as Porco Rosso, but still a lot.
Hayden - Nov 09, 2006 7:05:59 pm PST #5612 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I keep hearing smart folks say that. I ought to give it another shot.
DavidS - Nov 09, 2006 8:32:21 pm PST #5613 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I keep hearing smart folks say that. I ought to give it another shot.
The appeal is in some of the smaller things. Of all his faux turn of the century sorta-euro settings, Kiki's is the one that appeals most to me. Also, I thought the story was one of his stronger ones, even though it was modest. The flying scenes, of course, are utterly dazzling (as ever), but the climactic one is particularly well paced and suspenseful.
Scrappy - Nov 09, 2006 9:18:49 pm PST #5614 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Love kiki. Love Totoro more. I am not an action figure/stuffed animal sort of gal, but I do have a stuffed Catbus on my desk, and everyone who comes in my office digs it.
Tom Scola - Nov 10, 2006 1:39:01 am PST #5615 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Jessica - Nov 10, 2006 4:55:20 am PST #5616 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Saw History Boys last night and LOVED it. Really really wish I'd had the chance to see it on stage now, but I'll definitely be seeing it again in theatres when it comes out.