Animated movies get a bad rap. Nobody ever thinks to give, say, Oppenheimer or The Godfather the cartoon treatment, no matter how much more you can do with a horse’s head without the laws of physics to bind […]
Following its victory in the Best Animated Feature category at the 2024 Oscars, The Boy and the Heron will finally be landing on streaming. The movie is set to arrive on Max, the streaming service […]
Netflix’s highly-anticipated Avatar: The Last Airbender (ATLA) live-action series recently released on Netflix. And, in celebration of its arrival, Nerdist talked with Avatar: The Last Airbender showrunner Albert Kim about the series, including the expansions […]
Folks who grew up watching Avatar: The Last Airbender have high-key been in distress since its series finale aired in 2008. Unlike other notable pop cultural phenomenons like HBO’s Game of Thrones, whose divisive ending […]
As fans dive into Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, they might start to feel the itch to revisit the cartoon. Of course, with eight live-action episodes and 61 total cartoon episodes, moments from the live-action’s […]
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There’s no such thing as too much anime. At Polygon, we cover the latest and greatest Japanese animation has to offer, like the coolest upcoming premieres each season and the year’s best anime. With so […]
10. Ponyo At the bottom of our list, but certainly not lacking in charm, is Ponyo, a film that captures the simple, joyful spirit of childhood. This whimsical tale is reminiscent of Hans Christian Andersen’s […]
Hardcore movie fans are a demanding bunch. The performances must be jaw-dropping, the cinematography groundbreaking, and all the other tiny little pieces that make up a production perfectly in place before everyone will agree it was okay. […]
Welcome to the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli, a beacon of imagination in the anime industry. Renowned for its captivating stories and stunning visuals, Studio Ghibli has earned a place in the hearts of audiences […]
Music is a movie’s unsung hero (okay, it’s sung a good percentage of the time). Without a score, everyone would be sitting around in awkward silence, sniffles and stomach gurgles painfully amplified. But it goes deeper […]
Studio Ghibli’s Spiritual Inception with Nausicaä Before Studio Ghibli was officially founded, there was Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, a film that garnered substantial acclaim and success. Nausicaa may very well be the […]
Welcome to our analysis of Hayao Miyazaki‘s latest creation, The Boy and the Heron. As guardians, it’s crucial to discern whether this film is a suitable journey for your children to embark upon. Let’s delve […]
Studio Ghibli, a name that resonates with enchanting animation and storytelling, has captivated audiences worldwide with its whimsical worlds and endearing characters. Yet, amongst the serene beauty and gentle narratives, some of Ghibli’s films pack […]
Many factors contribute to Hayao Miyazaki’s mastery of the animated medium. His imaginative worlds. Their impeccable art design. A unique blend of nature, magic, and technology, all of which fascinate the 82-year-old creator, who has […]
In The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, the 2013 documentary about Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary director questions his vocation’s value. “How do we know movies are even worthwhile?” Miyazaki muses. “If you […]
The musical theme for Hayao Miyazaki’s new, and likely final, film is a question — just like the film’s original Japanese title. “How Do You Live?” was (regrettably) renamed “The Boy and the Heron” for […]
When Hayao Miyazaki’s acclaimed new movie “The Boy and the Heron” made its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, one of the Japanese master’s biggest fans stepped on stage to […]
This first impression of Hayao Miyazaki’s How Do You Live? comes from the movie’s opening in Japan. American release plans for the film have not been announced yet. It’s been 10 years since The Wind […]
We are just weeks away from 6lack‘s much-anticipated third studio album, Since I Have A Lover. This album arrives five years after his critically-acclaimed album, East Atlanta Love Letter, and features him embracing love and […]