Miyazaki’s ‘Ponyo’ closes LAFF

Posted by · 11:12 am · June 28th, 2009

I’ve come to the awkward, “I’m the only one” conclusion that, despite my best efforts, the cinema of Hayao Miyazaki just doesn’t paddle my boat. Looking back over the animator’s past works again throughout the week in preparation for this write-up, and having taken in his latest, “Ponyo,” just a few weeks back, I still […]

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6/25 Web Round-up

Posted by · 10:00 am · June 25th, 2009

• Eugene Hernandez quotes the industry on Oscar’s move to 10. [indieWIRE] • Christy Lemire goes back to the 2008 Oscar season to point out the obvious films that might have been included in the Best Picture race were there 10 nominees last year. [Associated Press] • Michael Speier and Carolyn Giardnia write basically the […]

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