Tag: Hayao Miyazaki

The AniMAYtion Challenge – Ashe Collins on Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)

Welcome to The AniMAYtion Challenge, where Ashe and Branden review one animated film every weekend throughout the month of May. Each film was chosen in draft style, with Ashe recieving the first pick of round one. With the fifth pick of the 2015 AniMAYtion Challenge, Ashe Collins selects Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind from 1984. Title:…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on The Wind Rises (2013)

Title: The Wind Rises (2013) Director: Hayao Miyazaki Runtime: 126 mins — The Wind Rises is the eleventh feature film from acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, and it has been said that it’ll be his final film. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, maybe two of his best-known films will help you: Spirited Away and…