Creations of Chaos: Grave of the Fireflies

On this edition of Creations of Chaos, it’s the most depressingly haunting  film ever animated. It’s Studio Ghibli’s, Grave of the Fireflies. 

Creations of Chaos: Howl’s Moving Castle

It’s a story about family. A family who travels in a bonkers RV and includes a scarecrow with a turnip head, a brooding wizard who wears jackets without putting his … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: Howl’s Moving Castle

Creations of Chaos: The Secret World of Arrietty

In this edition of Creations of Chaos, it is the Studio Ghibli work that restored my faith in the magic of film, The Secret World of Arrietty.   

Creations of Chaos: The Cat Returns

Before President Snow, there was another crazed dictator with an affinity for booby trapping his capital, and he happens to be a cat. In this edition of Creations of Chaos, … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: The Cat Returns

Creations of Chaos: When Marnie Was There

An orphan, a mystery, and a secret friendship: in this edition of Creations of Chaos, I reconnect with the types of stories I obsessed over as a child, as I … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: When Marnie Was There

Creation of Chaos: “From Up on Poppy Hill”

High school, that time of life when you mock your friend’s lunch, execute a plot to save your academic clubhouse, and meet that special someone who turns out to be … Continue reading Creation of Chaos: “From Up on Poppy Hill”

Creations of Chaos: My Neighbors the Yamadas

  In this edition of Creations of Chaos, the film up for discussion is My Neighbors The Yamadas.  Don’t you mean My Neighbor Totoro? No. Are you sure this is … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: My Neighbors the Yamadas

Creations of Chaos: Kiki’s Delivery Service

  Forging towards independence, finding your true spirit, and accepting who you are; forget Oh, the Places You’ll Go! and give that person heading out on a new adventure a … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: Kiki’s Delivery Service