tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post9058170492440598852..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Totoro!!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89754752734963257612014-06-07T11:01:35.558-04:002014-06-07T11:01:35.558-04:00Just saw this on io9: A Miyazaki Music Video!Just saw this on io9: <a href="http://io9.com/hayao-miyazaki-music-video-packs-a-full-movie-into-just-1587327651" rel="nofollow">A Miyazaki Music Video!</a>Mary B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10378567309895085081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4025088822253979392014-06-04T20:42:11.895-04:002014-06-04T20:42:11.895-04:00That is oddly timely. I don't read my blogs da...That is oddly timely. I don't read my blogs daily so I hadn't seen this yet! But I just posted a link to my daughter's Totoro party on your FB page. Isn't Totoro darling? There is something completely sweet and endearing about the moving. Miyazaki is definitely a gentle spirit. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418200517338216765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-66631667815547029512014-06-04T13:33:38.044-04:002014-06-04T13:33:38.044-04:00We were lucky enough to snag a CatBus pillow for m...We were lucky enough to snag a CatBus pillow for my oldest son who is in love with Totoro. If you're ever in Disney World, head to the Japan part of Epcot and search in the gift shops for awesome CatBus memoribilia!Heather Madlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2469784521746074972014-06-04T13:29:41.159-04:002014-06-04T13:29:41.159-04:00I love Calcifer!!I love Calcifer!!Heather Madlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71974159338964485452014-06-04T13:28:16.030-04:002014-06-04T13:28:16.030-04:00Totoro is a family favorite at my house and has be...Totoro is a family favorite at my house and has been my 8 year old's favorite movie since he was 2. My 4 year old loves Ponyo. Each of these movies is easily watched at least once a week with rapt attention in my house. We have just also been able to watch Miyazaki's last ever movie at an Indy film fest "The Wind Rises". I was completely blown away once again by the beauty and amazing detail that was put into the movie. I have not yet seen Nausica or Porco Rosso, though we do own the movies. Guess I should make that a priority. My absolutel favorite movie would have to be Spirited Away followed by Howl's Moving Castle. Princess Mononoke was a little too much for my tastes, but as a Miyazaki fan, you know it is in our collection. From Up On Poppy Hill was really good too!Heather Madlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-51961221524033669002014-06-04T12:45:22.671-04:002014-06-04T12:45:22.671-04:00I have never seen Totoro, either. I know my sister...I have never seen Totoro, either. I know my sister loves it. I should really get around to watching it....Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875073616097940783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-29711533385730649632014-06-04T12:43:02.086-04:002014-06-04T12:43:02.086-04:00It is tied to "Whispers of the Heart." N...It is tied to "Whispers of the Heart." Not exactly a sequel, but they both involve The Baron. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-77422619586373222502014-06-04T11:36:37.912-04:002014-06-04T11:36:37.912-04:00Oh! And Porco Rosso! Such elegance! Gah! Now, ...Oh! And Porco Rosso! Such elegance! Gah! Now, I must go rewatch my whole collection. <3Mary B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10378567309895085081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-11351744327048171152014-06-04T11:34:40.362-04:002014-06-04T11:34:40.362-04:00Welcome to the Miyazaki fandom! Howl's Moving...Welcome to the Miyazaki fandom! Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away are my two all time favorites. Nausica of the Valley of the Wind might appeal to you as well. There lots to enjoy, but pace yourself and savor each film for its own loveliness. :)Mary B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10378567309895085081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-77861037952535908842014-06-04T11:31:01.642-04:002014-06-04T11:31:01.642-04:00Isn't The Cat Returns a sequel to one of the o...Isn't The Cat Returns a sequel to one of the other movies? I can't remember which one thoughKristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11917201793437732438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2101671682160368692014-06-04T01:42:47.563-04:002014-06-04T01:42:47.563-04:00You have to watch Castle in the Sky! I warn you no...You have to watch Castle in the Sky! I warn you now you will probably cry for a robot... just sayin. <br /><br />Gaylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21139960949935776462014-06-04T00:50:24.023-04:002014-06-04T00:50:24.023-04:00Yes, I'm not easily stopped by a powerful movi...Yes, I'm not easily stopped by a powerful movie but... Grave of the Fireflies did me in. I just couldn't finish watching it - and I could finish Pan's Labyrinth, which is almost as harrowing. I agree about Ponyo, maybe not his best but certainly worth watching.Elena Jardinizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18335079548380273268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-69468067728667424072014-06-04T00:47:02.066-04:002014-06-04T00:47:02.066-04:00Oh yes! I'd forgotten Kiki's Delivery Ser...Oh yes! I'd forgotten Kiki's Delivery Service! How silly of me. And I'm not sure why I remembered Castle in the Sky as Cloud Castle.Elena Jardinizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18335079548380273268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-76254331188222632922014-06-04T00:01:24.249-04:002014-06-04T00:01:24.249-04:00Oh and for anyone into Amigurume ( I kinda got int...Oh and for anyone into Amigurume ( I kinda got into it at first just because i wanted to crochet a Totoro!) how about this crocheted catbus? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpqbZDg-KAEKeechyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508060247369251383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36104283053537405182014-06-03T23:57:22.584-04:002014-06-03T23:57:22.584-04:00I love all the Studio Ghibli movies too, apart fro...I love all the Studio Ghibli movies too, apart from Pom Poko, and would suggest people give that one a miss. As to absolute favorites, well we own them all and watch them often, but I love Castle Cagliostro for if I ever need cheering up, and Porco Rosso if I feel introspective, and Nausicaa and Mononoke if I feel like some heroine action and have my emotional levels up since both can be pretty fraught. Ponyo is sweet and funny. Spirited Away is so quirky. Oh heck, yes just watch them all, except Pom Poko. Keechyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508060247369251383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-47567829149321391452014-06-03T23:17:53.526-04:002014-06-03T23:17:53.526-04:00I must admit, I've never seen Totoro either. A...I must admit, I've never seen Totoro either. And I'm a huge anime nerd, I don't know how that one has slipped by! It's on my computer though, so one of these days I'll get around to it. Maybe soon, now that I can add your glowing review to the massive stack of glowing review :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969581295617570995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-17618951697919731362014-06-03T22:11:13.905-04:002014-06-03T22:11:13.905-04:00My childhood is Studio Ghibli. My Neighbor Totoro ...My childhood is Studio Ghibli. My Neighbor Totoro was a great place to start. I highly recommend Castle in the Sky, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and Kiki's Delivery Service. (Actually.... just watch them all. All Ghibli films are worth watching.)Jessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17301671729096628703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36393925299997036142014-06-03T19:47:06.491-04:002014-06-03T19:47:06.491-04:00We have a stuffed Cat Bus hanging in our truck. O...We have a stuffed Cat Bus hanging in our truck. Our old diesel suburban was affectionately called the Cat Bus.<br />newbuffalomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04438334381100670253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89786166168522140622014-06-03T16:28:40.643-04:002014-06-03T16:28:40.643-04:00Japanese is tricky, but putting the emphasis on th...Japanese is tricky, but putting the emphasis on the first mora (syllable) of anything that starts with a consonant and the second when it starts with a vowel will usually serve you well. Though as Uldihaa said, what emphasis there is should be subtle. Unlike Spanish, where how hard you hit a vowel can change the whole word, in Japanese how *long* you hold a vowel (or hit a consonant) is what will get you in trouble. The difference between Auntie and Grannie is the difference between obachan and obaachan. That doubled 'a' in the second word is important. It's not said differently, just held longer. By the same token, a doubled consonant (in the romanized transliteration) is almost tripped over.<br /><br />On the upside, there are only 2, count 'em, 2!, irregular verbs. Their verbs may occasionally be mouthfuls (and grammatically correct sentences in and of themselves), but they always follow the rules (excepting the 2 oddballs and considering that they are 2 of the most used words -- to do and to say -- you'll take their quirks to heart quickly).lunasolarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882230328429444674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78150202205026216012014-06-03T16:26:19.049-04:002014-06-03T16:26:19.049-04:00I've always thought the characters were cute, ...I've always thought the characters were cute, but I've never seen it either! I'll have to get on that train. Good to know!Six of Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253633685404645396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71657955139022319742014-06-03T13:59:21.039-04:002014-06-03T13:59:21.039-04:00YEAH! Totoro all the way! My kids have loved it s...YEAH! Totoro all the way! My kids have loved it since they were very young and they still absolutely freaking love Totoro. And honestly what is not to love. They are all adults now. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797537055547708449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-67530386489215837312014-06-03T13:30:31.156-04:002014-06-03T13:30:31.156-04:00Huh. I tried replying to a couple of comments abov...Huh. I tried replying to a couple of comments above, but it kept doing weird things so I'll just put it down here instead.<br />First, YAY!!! You've just experience the gateway drug that is Totoro. Now on to the rest of the collection! I agree with what Erin Schlief said about "Fireflies"- it needs to be watched, but not unless you're in the mood for a good cry. My daughter (who doesn't ever cry in response to movies or tv) sobbed watching it.<br /><br />I also join the the folks who say put the <a href="http://thesacredandtheprofane.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/if-i-lose-my-magic-that-means-ive-lost-absolutely-everything/" rel="nofollow"> Studio Ghibli Museum</a> on your bucket list. It is so beautiful and magical it made me weepy. <br /><br />So glad you (FINALLY!) joined the Ghibli nerd brigade. :DNagzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759428185831351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-90843482433019813302014-06-03T13:11:47.997-04:002014-06-03T13:11:47.997-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nagzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759428185831351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-37378741681244726192014-06-03T12:28:35.719-04:002014-06-03T12:28:35.719-04:00Like this one, but Howl's Moving Castle is my ...Like this one, but Howl's Moving Castle is my favorite. The book is adorable, too, but I rather prefer the movie - for once!Katiehttp://www.fripparie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-65594774197254124102014-06-03T10:57:39.163-04:002014-06-03T10:57:39.163-04:00Next you have to watch Death Note, Jen!Next you have to watch Death Note, Jen!Kathrynnoreply@blogger.com