Hayao Miyazaki
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The Wind Rises (2014)
Review by Marty Mapes: An engineer pursues his dreams in Miyazaki's latest (and hopefully not last)
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The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)
Review by Marty Mapes: One last peek behind the curtain at the masterful Studio Ghibli
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The Secret World of Arrietty (2012)
DVD review by Marty Mapes: Ghibli makes another gorgeous growing-up movie
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From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Review by Marty Mapes: Miyazaki, yes, but Goro and not Hayao
DVD review by Marty Mapes: Blu-ray release was wrested from The Mouse, but has the same set of extras
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Ponyo (2009)
Review by Marty Mapes: Miyazaki refuses to be dismissed
DVD review by Marty Mapes: The first American Blu-ray release of a Miyazaki film! Hooray!
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Howl's Moving Castle (2005)
Review by Marty Mapes: Don't wait for video. See Howl on the big screen.
DVD review by Marty Mapes: Visually as good as any other Miyazaki movie, although the plot is less interesting
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Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky (2002)
DVD review by Marty Mapes: The DVDs aren't particularly well designed but the movies are excellent. Give us more!
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Spirited Away (2002)
Review by Marty Mapes: An original and exotic animated feature filled with places and creatures you've never seen before
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Princess Mononoke (1997)
Review by Marty Mapes: Wise Japanese cartoon about a mythical war for the forest
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Whisper of the Heart (1995)
DVD review by Marty Mapes: Sweet and well-observed, Whisper is about self-discovery and little else
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Porco Rosso (1992)
DVD review by Marty Mapes: Thanks for the Ghibli DVDs, Disney. Keep them coming.
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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
DVD review by Marty Mapes: Picture quality improved over previous releases, new extras an added bonus
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My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Review by Pablo Kjolseth: Populated by nice people, benign forest creatures, and centered on a loving and caring family
DVD review by Marty Mapes: Picture quality improved over previous releases, new extras an added bonus
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Castle in the Sky (1986)
DVD review by Marty Mapes: Picture quality improved over previous releases, new extras an added bonus
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Nausicäa of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
DVD review by Marty Mapes: Thanks for the Ghibli DVDs, Disney. Keep them coming.