Creations of Chaos: “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind”

Why be just a Princess, when you could be a bad ass, botanist, insect-whispering, glider-riding Princess? In this edition of Creations of Chaos, I look at the movie that gave … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind”

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: Princess Mononoke

In this edition of Creations of Chaos, it’s the Studio Ghibli film that tackles heavy topics, makes you wonder if all humans should be foraging and living in caves, ensures … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: Princess Mononoke

Trailer Time – The Red Turtle

With the retirement of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, the future of Studio Ghibli has been questionable with no young talent to pick up the slack. The answer may lie … Continue reading Trailer Time – The Red Turtle

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

Creations of Chaos: Spirited Away

  A magical world, quirky creatures, a nasty villain, danger, and a spunky child heroine, everything that would have made my childhood self radiate with joy.  Spirited Away was the … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: Spirited Away

Gobbledygeek: Two Is the Magic Number

The Biff Bam Pop! Podcast Network presents Gobbledygeek featuring hosts Paul Smith and AJ Wiley and focusing on a variety of entertainment subjects, with our hosts and special guests frequently … Continue reading Gobbledygeek: Two Is the Magic Number

Free Spirit: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Any film from Studio Ghibli is a treat. The Japanese anime house has put out some great movies over the years, including Hayao Miyazake’s films Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001), and Howl’s Moving Castle … Continue reading Free Spirit: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya