Catching the Miyazaki Classics (BONUS) – The Secret World of Arrietty

by Corinne | Sep 3, 2019

The Secret World of Arrietty is a 2010 film co-written by Hayao Miyazaki and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, perhaps best known for his work with Studio Ghibli, has gained popularity around the world for his creative and imaginative...

The Shamley Silhouette – Chapter 4

by Zach | Aug 28, 2019

Chapter 4: Experiment “He is the only director I know of who knew absolutely everything that was going to be on the screen. He didn’t have to look through a viewfinder, he knew. This was probably the most difficult picture in that regard because: ‘Was the wall going...

Show Time: The Blacklist’s Red & Liz vs. Other May/September Romances

by Corinne | Aug 26, 2019

OR: “Why Red & Liz Have a Better Shot Than Most” “What is the deal with you two, anyways? It’s what everybody wants to know. Some say it’s a daddy-daughter thing. Others swear it’s May/September. I prefer to believe it’s a...

Catching the Miyazaki Classics (BONUS) – From Up On Poppy Hill

by Corinne | Aug 22, 2019

“From Up On Poppy Hill” is a 2011 film from Studio Ghibli that Hayao Miyazaki co-wrote and his son, Goro Miyazaki, directed Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, perhaps best known for his work with Studio Ghibli, has gained popularity around the world for...

Catching the Miyazaki Classics – SERIES RECAP

by Corinne | Aug 18, 2019

Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, perhaps best known for his work with Studio Ghibli, has gained popularity around the world for his creative and imaginative animated feature films. While they were originally released in Japanese, all of them have been dubbed into...

Show Time: “30 Rock” and the Importance of Platonic Friendships

by Corinne | Aug 11, 2019

I will be the first to admit that I enjoy watching my favorite shows and movie franchises partly because I want to see certain characters get together romantically. One of the things that keeps me excited to watch my programs is for those little moments between these...