“Once you do something, you never forget. Even if you can’t remember.“
I had the great pleasure of watching this film on the big screen last week. I’m only getting to it now because I had a backlog of reviews to post. The Toronto International Film Festival runs a year-long program called Cinematheque Ontario. It features some of the best contemporary and classic films, and is housed in the Art Gallery of Ontario. Right now they’re curating a “Best of the Decade” series, of which “Spirited Away” is a selection. I’ve only ever seen the film in the original Japanese; Cinematheque Ontario screened the English version. I was pleasantly surprised that little was lost in translation. I wanted to share with you guys my favourite scene: Chihiro’s interview.
Notes: Directed by Hayao Miyazaki; Produced by Toshio Suzuki; Written by Hayao Miyazaki; Starring Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki; Music by Joe Hisaishi; Cinematography by Atsushi Okui; Editing by Takeshi Seyama.
Sasha James, otherwise known as The Final Girl Project, is a twenty-something Torontonian with an unhealthy amount of her week reserved for film and television. She also moonlights as The Doctor's companion on Saturdays. 
I absolutely love this movie, and that scene is just pure entertainment. I need to rewatch this movie sometimes soon, it’s just that awesome.
It’s fun, isn’t it? I don’t think I’ve seen any of the director’s other movies. I should check them out.
I always prefer subtitles because the Japanese actors seem to convey it a different way. More authentically, I guess. I LOVE this movie and all Hayao Miyazaki films so much. He’s a genius.
LOVELY MOVIE!!!
You should Check out Howl’s moving Castle!!!
That movie is Unreal!!! Very Magical!
I read the book, and they are both Different Magical masterpieces!
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I’m going to check out Howl’s Moving Castle, and I’m going to make sure I watch it in Japanese!
I remember sitting in the theater. The movie was winding down. I’d already seen so many things on screen that I had never seen before in my life. As the party is traveling to Grandma’s house in the dead of night, it’s fairly calm and serene. Then a light starts coming towards them – it’s just a small glimmer at first, but it grows. And with it, there’s a small sound like someone riding a pogo stick. I remember thinking, “What could they possibly come up with now?” And then here came the lamp bouncing into view. I don’t think I’ve ever smiled with such a sense of wonder and satisfaction before or since. What could have been a completely normal, boring scene, became something magical thanks to the mind of Miyazaki. I’ve been a huge fan ever since.
I also love Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbour Totoro! :D
Only Yesterday is really sad…
And remember to check out Tokyo Story! :)