Castle Of Cagliostro (DVD)

As I have just written about Bedknobs & Broomsticks and discovered the magic of 70's film making, I thought I would write about another 70's film, but this time, it is from the other side of the world, and involves my favourite director - Hayao Miyazaki & my favourite production studio - Studio Ghibli. For those of you who have not yet discovered the magic that is Studio Ghibli, or would just like a bit of background (it is very interesting, really it is!) please take a look at my "G = Hot winds blowing through the Sahara Dessert" review. ~Ok the good bit - Plot~ The film opens with action! Two men are seen running away from a ...

In recent years with the development of CGI and the huge success of such films as 'Toy Story' and 'Shrek' the more traditional animated films have been on the back foot and with Disney recently announcing that they do not plan to continue making animated features it seem that the genre is under threat of extinction. However one sub genre of animated film that seems to be thriving is Japanese Anime and Manga. Influences of this primarily adult cartoon style can be seen in mainstream Hollywood movies such as Kill Bill and The Matrix trilogy. The work of the undisputed master of the genre Hayao Miyazaki has also achieved recognition and box office success in ...