The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu) Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Running time: 126 minutes Though perhaps falling short of being a classic, Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, perhaps his swan song, is a return to form for the old master as he weaves a complex tale of childhood dreams, engineering marvels, solemn loves, and killing machines. A… Read More Review: The Wind Rises
Legendary animator, Hayao Miyazaki, has long been teased for his habit of retiring and then returning to work shortly thereafter. But last September, when he again announced his retirement, the buzz felt a little different. The then 72-year-old admitted that his hands, the critical tools of an animator, could no longer function like they once… Read More Journeys of Truth in Hayao Miyazaki’s Films
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