HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
Book by Diana Wynne Jones
Directed by : Hayao Miyazaki
When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle.
(2004) 2hrs. PG
Christian Bale -Howl
Lauren Bacall-Witch of the Waste
Billy Crystal –Calcifer
Friday 7:30
Saturday 2:00
Monday 2:00
Tuesday 7:30
Wednesday 2:00
Friday May 16th -- Thursday May 22nd
(no 7:30 show on 5/22)
SPIRITED AWAY
Written and Directed by:
Hayao Miyazaki
During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, and spirits, and where she is put to work at a bathhouse.
(2001) 2hrs 4min. PG
Suzanne Pleshette as Yubaba
David Ogden Stiers as Kamaji
Friday 2:00
Sunday 7:30
Tuesday 2:00
Thursday 2:00
PRINCESS MONONOKE
Written and Directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
While seeking to cure himself of a curse, young warrior Ashitaka stumbles into a conflict between the people of Iron Town and Princess Mononoke, a girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the destruction of her home.
(1997) 2hrs 13min PG-13
Claire Danes -San
Billy Bob Thorton –Jigo
Saturday 7:30
Sunday 2:00
Monday 7:30
Wednesday 7:30
***PLEASE NOTE: ALL FILMS ARE DUBBED IN ENGLISH.
EXCEPT THOSE SHADED IN BLUE ARE IN JAPANESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Charlotte Lehto at the Insurance Store. Kelly Howard at the L.C Glass Art Studio and Diana Portwood at Bob's Beach Books.
WHY SEE A MIYAZAKI MOVIE?
Hayao Miyazaki (宮崎 駿 or 宮﨑 駿, Miyazaki Hayao, [mijaꜜzaki hajao]; born January 5, 1941) is a Japanese animator, filmmaker, and manga artist. He co-founded Studio Ghibli and is the honorary chairman.
Throughout his career, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a masterful storyteller and creator of Japanese animated feature films, and is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished filmmakers in the history of animation.
A Feast for the Eyes: Miyazaki's films are visually stunning. The hand-drawn animation is rich in detail, with breathtaking backgrounds, imaginative creatures, and fluid character movements. Each frame is a work of art, creating worlds that are both fantastical and deeply immersive.
Complex Characters: His characters are rarely purely good or evil. They are flawed, relatable, and undergo significant growth throughout the stories. This complexity allows for deeper emotional connection and understanding.
Miyazaki's works are frequently subject to scholarly analysis and have been characterized by the recurrence of themes such as humanity's relationship with nature and technology, the importance of art and craftsmanship, and the difficulty of maintaining a pacifist ethic in a violent world.
His protagonists are often strong girls or young women, and several of his films present morally ambiguous antagonists with redeeming qualities.
Miyazaki's works have been highly praised and awarded; he was named a Person of Cultural Merit for outstanding cultural contributions in 2012, received the Academy Honorary Award for his impact on animation and cinema in 2014, and the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024. Miyazaki has frequently been cited as an inspiration for numerous animators, directors, and writers.