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From Up on Poppy Hill

Posted on March 22, 2013 by James McNally

From Up on Poppy Hill opens today, Friday March 22nd, at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. From Up on Poppy Hill (Director: Goro Miyazaki): Japan is home to the most mature animated film industry in the world. Mature in both senses … Continue reading →

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Akira

Posted on June 20, 2007 by James McNally

Akira (Director: Katsuhiro Ôtomo, Japan, 1988): Ok, I know I’m not going to be able to do this film justice. It’s tough when you put something into the DVD player at 10:00pm. Sometimes a long movie just feels longer when … Continue reading →

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Death Note

Posted on June 5, 2007 by James McNally

Death Note (Desu nôto) (Director: Shusuke Kaneko, Japan, 2006): Based upon a very popular manga, Death Note has since been made into an anime television series, but this live-action version, along with its sequel, Death Note: The Last Name, ruled … Continue reading →

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Paprika

Posted on June 4, 2007 by James McNally

Paprika (Director: Satoshi Kon, Japan, 2006): I’m not really a genuine otaku nor do I aspire to be, but I do have a little bit of experience with Japanese anime, including the films of Hiyao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbour … Continue reading →

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Brave Story

Posted on April 14, 2007 by James McNally

Brave Story (Director: Kôichi Chigira, Japan, 2006): Wataru is a normal eleven-year-old boy. When Ashikawa, the new kid at school, tells him about a doorway to a magical world where wishes are granted, he’s curious. Then his father tells him … Continue reading →

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