We stopped by this year’s show. Here’s what we saw.
Movies
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Mirai’ Finds the Magic in Simplicity
The film’s singular focus creates a profound meditation on the responsibility that family demands and the little decisions that make up the tapestry of life.
Animation Is Film Festival Keeps On Keeping On
From exciting new releases to special anniversary screenings, the lineup was teeming with potential.
So Long, For Now: We’re Hibernating for the Winter
Here’s what that means.
Why ‘Breath of the Wild’ Is a Ghibli Movie: A Legal Resolution
Like, really, it’s ‘Castle in the Sky’ fan fiction. In the best way.
Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is More Relevant Than Ever
Reconsidering the classic anime film on the occasion of its restoration and re-release in the US.
‘The Death of Superman’ Finally Stuck the Landing
Did we need another adaptation? This movie proves we did.
‘April and the Extraordinary World’ Is an Oddly Obscure Steampunk Gem
A spoiler-free endorsement of this movie you can watch on Netflix.
How to Make Kiki’s Herring and Pumpkin Pie
A special recipe from ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ courtesy of A to Z Ghibli Food.
What ‘Wall-E’ Taught Us About Progress and Capitalism 10 Years Later
Beauty, love, and corporate greed. Here’s what we’ve learned from Pixar’s adorable robot.