tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post2604701818749217282..comments2024-03-29T22:29:54.844+13:00Comments on Cinematic Paradox: Dipping My Toes in Anime: Grave of the Fireflies and The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeStevee Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-38112396328028042342016-12-01T03:59:56.499+13:002016-12-01T03:59:56.499+13:00The interesting yet astonishing toon characters ha...The interesting yet astonishing toon characters have made extraordinary place in the celluloid. Individuals worldwide may not know about all the Hollywood performing artists, but rather individuals over the globe are clearly acquainted with toon characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.<br /><a href="http://9anime.to" rel="nofollow">this website</a>Jeanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/13327832678108158215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-69000994299240042912012-07-17T09:56:49.515+12:002012-07-17T09:56:49.515+12:00I don't think I could because it's too sad...I don't think I could because it's too sad.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-76976389040313331202012-07-17T09:56:12.485+12:002012-07-17T09:56:12.485+12:00It really is essential viewing for any film enthus...It really is essential viewing for any film enthusiast. It is so great!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-16724735302250120632012-07-16T02:23:54.253+12:002012-07-16T02:23:54.253+12:00Yeah in Japan, both Totoro and Grave are being rel...Yeah in Japan, both Totoro and Grave are being released on Tuesday. Sometimes I import from there since I don't like to wait until Disney released them in America.Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-28565058332364784572012-07-13T20:07:30.133+12:002012-07-13T20:07:30.133+12:00I think it definitely does have high rewatchabilit...I think it definitely does have high rewatchability. I'll be going back to it in the future, for sure!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-35231104632546534252012-07-13T19:45:10.906+12:002012-07-13T19:45:10.906+12:00Yes, Grave of the Fireflies was a masterpiece. It ...Yes, Grave of the Fireflies was a masterpiece. It will definitely be featuring highly in my top 100.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-90090789444474006382012-07-13T19:44:13.290+12:002012-07-13T19:44:13.290+12:00I have heard of Summer Wars. I might give that one...I have heard of Summer Wars. I might give that one a look!<br /><br />And Grave of the Fireflies is out on Blu-Ray next week? I'd like that!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-54641765133621985722012-07-13T19:43:12.450+12:002012-07-13T19:43:12.450+12:00I've never got that debate, either. My friends...I've never got that debate, either. My friends just think you're faint-hearted if you cry at an animated film, because they're still under the impression that animated films are just for kids. So silly.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-64870638743884485462012-07-13T19:41:47.543+12:002012-07-13T19:41:47.543+12:00Haha, it's not spam! I'm glad that you'...Haha, it's not spam! I'm glad that you're getting some recommendations.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-27627677844177019582012-07-13T19:41:07.497+12:002012-07-13T19:41:07.497+12:00The Girl Who Leapt Through Time's ending was p...The Girl Who Leapt Through Time's ending was pretty annoying, to be honest. It was a little...anti-climatic for my liking. <br /><br />I love the way anime people run! And scream. It's so funny.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-9794931515377456442012-07-13T19:39:02.491+12:002012-07-13T19:39:02.491+12:00I only want to see it because of the Inception par...I only want to see it because of the Inception parallels. And I might as well have one polarising film on here instead of liking everything.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-79702876670473945342012-07-13T19:28:25.907+12:002012-07-13T19:28:25.907+12:00Grave of the Fireflies would be very tough viewing...Grave of the Fireflies would be very tough viewing for someone with a young child. I can't imagine ever wanting to watch this film when I'm a parent!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-82932883207562179262012-07-13T19:27:19.600+12:002012-07-13T19:27:19.600+12:00I know, every time I think about it I want to curl...I know, every time I think about it I want to curl up and cry! It is so sad!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-57300646014442773222012-07-13T19:25:14.504+12:002012-07-13T19:25:14.504+12:00I have noticed that there has been a little spasti...I have noticed that there has been a little spastic-ness in the good old anime. Makoto just seemed REALLY spastic, though. Mind you, I like the spastic-ness. It reminds me a bit of myself on a good day.<br /><br />And no, I wouldn't leap through time, either!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-37961377340874932022012-07-13T03:46:31.934+12:002012-07-13T03:46:31.934+12:00Grave of the Fireflies is probably one of the most...Grave of the Fireflies is probably one of the most heart wrenching films I have ever seen. Not just out of the animated genre, but all genres. Showing the harshness of war through children's eyes was a brutal move. I remember after I watched it for the first time I was left stunning on my sofa for at least half an hour.Jainahttp://time-wellspent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-84167555119276801822012-07-12T13:53:31.782+12:002012-07-12T13:53:31.782+12:00Grave of the Fireflies is one of the best animated...Grave of the Fireflies is one of the best animated films I've ever seen. It proved to me that any story - no matter how heavy the material may be - can be told through animation. I wish I found Pixar films this moving.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-49005392569720732822012-07-12T12:42:52.359+12:002012-07-12T12:42:52.359+12:00I cry more in animated films than I do in real one...I cry more in animated films than I do in real ones!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175638828147935702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-11625795475286600702012-07-12T11:00:45.918+12:002012-07-12T11:00:45.918+12:00I completely forgot about Summer Wars! That film i...I completely forgot about Summer Wars! That film is great! Only in Japan could they save the world with video games lolR.Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040950675488003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-6063134015393859502012-07-12T10:48:05.399+12:002012-07-12T10:48:05.399+12:00I need to rewatch Grave of the FirefliesI need to rewatch Grave of the Firefliesdirtywithclasshttp://www.dirtywithclass.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-64598284484462919702012-07-12T09:48:46.656+12:002012-07-12T09:48:46.656+12:00Grave of the Fireflies is amazing. No doubt about ...Grave of the Fireflies is amazing. No doubt about it. Glad you were able to see that one, as it really is essential viewing for any film enthusiast.Erichttp://www.twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-16087014196656929722012-07-12T05:50:57.295+12:002012-07-12T05:50:57.295+12:00As much as I really loved "Grave of The Firef...As much as I really loved "Grave of The Fireflies" I highly enjoyed "The Girl who Leapt Through Time" more because it had a higher rewatchable ratio for me. Mainly because I'm still kind of confused by the plotAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174093530239310598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-25552669896095578712012-07-12T04:55:50.406+12:002012-07-12T04:55:50.406+12:00Glad you got to see both movies. Grave of the Fire...Glad you got to see both movies. Grave of the Fireflies is obviously one of the great masterpiece, not only in animation but in film. I also enjoyed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time although it's quite naturally a notch below.Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-91866060411288034672012-07-12T02:32:50.415+12:002012-07-12T02:32:50.415+12:00I would not have recommended The Girl Who Leapt Th...I would not have recommended The Girl Who Leapt Through Time for this list. It's not really a gateway title, but more for established fans of the genre. If you enjoyed it though check out Summer Wars. I think I actually prefer Summer Wars these days. <br /><br />I might finally watch Grave of the Fireflies when it comes out on Blu-ray next week. I'll have tissues ready.Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-58147404761018457612012-07-12T02:06:38.397+12:002012-07-12T02:06:38.397+12:00Weirdly enough, I've seen every film that you&...Weirdly enough, I've seen every film that you're reviewing this month for your season, and most of them - if not all of them - are my favourites!<br /><br />Glad to see that over the years The Girl Who Leapt Through Time has become a fan-favourite, since I loved it when I first saw it. (Even in a terrible, boot-leg subtitled version I found online when it first came out.)<br /><br />Ah, Grave of the Fireflies is one of my favourites, ever since I was about 13, and definitely won't stop being in my top 100 films!<br /><br />One thing I think I wanna point out, though, is the whole crying in animated films debate. Personally, to me, it doesn't matter whether a film is animated or not - it's just another medium - hence why it always confuses me to people out there that do think animation revolves around kiddish type films, which is hardly the case. It's like saying the same thing about black and white films, or colour films. Never really got it, tbh.Cherokeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147334445332458371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-37560773847783670702012-07-11T23:09:11.840+12:002012-07-11T23:09:11.840+12:00Grave of the Fireflies is ultimately sad, but it&#...Grave of the Fireflies is ultimately sad, but it's such a great film. That's a good call on war films: even though we've seen tons of them, where people are shown fighting, it's not the only way to show the horrors of the war.<br /><br />Haven't seen the second film, but want to. (Gee, I feel that me saying that I want to see a film is like spam because I want to see every film from the art and I say it all the time.)Lesyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785171567540455637noreply@blogger.com