Tonight in Seattle:  

Recommended Film Event(s): Cute overload at SIFF! The Masters of Studio Ghibli {6/22-7/5}

Ohmanohmanohman. SIFF has put together one of my favorite programs, EVER with Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata, and the Masters of Studio Ghibli.

They’ve lined up screenings of all these amazing animated films from Tokyo's Studio Ghibli IN NEW 35mm PRINTS! And screenings in both English dubbed and Japanese w/subtitles versions! You guys! That is awesome. I’ve been slacking in catching up on the newer Studio Ghibli films, so this is going to give me a chance to experience them on the big screen at SIFF Cinema Uptown.

All of these films are SO beautiful, funny, and just plain fantastic. I highly recommend scooping up some tickets to My Neighbor Totoro (The umbrella scene! The cat bus! So much insane grinning!), Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke AND MORE to delight your inner imaginary child. Or even, your actual, uh. children. If you have them.

{Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata, and the Masters of Studio Ghibli | SIFF Cinema Uptown | June 22-July 5 | $10 | $5 SIFF Members | $9 Youth (20 & under) and Seniors (65+) Matinees: $7 | $5 SIFF Members | Click here for full schedule and tickets}

Wheee! The kids and I will go to at least a few of these. Totoro for sure--I haven't seen that one yet.

So excited about this series, the chance to re-experience Miyazaki's sublime magic and to discover the Takahatas I haven't seen yet. I never grew tired of the stirring, ovation-worthy trailer shown in front of many SIFF films this year. (And I saw it A LOT.)

I'm starting with the original Japanese versions of Kiki and Mononoke this weekend. Back-to-back! My soul might just overflow.

Roxie! OMG. I'm so excited for you and the kiddos to see Totoro! YAY!!! And Embracey, thank you for that trailer. It is magical. :)

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