While The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) wasn’t directed by Hayao Miyazaki, his involvement alongside Keiko Niwa in crafting the screenplay, combined with Studio Ghibli’s signature touch, ensures a high-quality anime. That said, it doesn’t leave the same bold mark as Ghibli’s iconic works like Spirited Away, which stirred a cultural storm, or Kiki’s Delivery…
Introduction I’ll start with a bit of frustration about recent animated films. Many movies, like Scooby! 2020, are based on simple fairy tales or lighthearted stories—like those from the Brothers Grimm—that have no business tackling heavy social issues. Yet, they’re packed with themes reflecting America’s current cultural debates, and it’s honestly exhausting. Scooby!, a kids’…
Years ago, I watched I Spit On Your Grave (2010) and was floored. The relentless intensity, from Jennifer Hills’ harrowing ordeal to her savage revenge against her rapists, was gripping, violent, and deeply satisfying. Revisiting it a decade later, I still felt that rush, though I noticed some flaws this time around. Despite these, the…