Along with classic Disney and the old Warner Brothers cartoon studio, Studio Ghibli is one of my all-time favorite animation studios. And how can it not be? Their movies are possibly the best feature length animated films ever made. Not only this but they hold their own with any great live action movie for any era. These are true cinematic masterpieces and because of this it is always an event, when I can see a Studio Ghibli film on the big screen. Well, if you are like me, I have wonderful news for you. Studio Ghibli Fest is back once again. For those of you who are unaware, this is a series of classic Ghibli films that come back to the big screen (in most of your big movie theater chains) for a few months every year.
Here is a list of what is playing this year.
Ponyo (2008)
Legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki based this delightful children's fairytale on Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid. There is charm from start to finish in this extremely creative film. The story follows a little fish girl named Ponyo, who becomes a human when she meets a little human boy named Sosuke. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to her, her magic causes chaos when she comes to land. A pure delight for the whole family. Rated G
English Dub
Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM
Japanese With English Subtitles
Monday, June 15 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
From legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki comes one of the greatest family films of all time. In this classic two young sisters move to the country to be closer to their sick mother. In the countryside, the girls meet a magical creature that they call Totoro. This film masterfully blends whimsical fantasy with slice of life storytelling. Few films capture the feeling of childhood quite like this movie. Rated G
English Dub
Saturday, July 11 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM
Japanese With English Subtitles
Monday, July 13 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM
Tales From Earthsea (2006)
The directorial debut for Gorō Miyazaki, this fantasy epic adapts the beloved fantasy stories by Ursula K. Le Guin. This underrated film is still exciting and a real visual treat. The movie celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Rated PG-13
English DubSaturday, August 8 at 3:00 PMJapanese With English SubtitlesMonday, August 10 at 7:00 PM
Only Yesterday (1991)
One of the studio's most heartfelt and poignant films. Directed and written by Isao Takahata. In this film a 27-year-old woman travels the countryside while reminiscing about her childhood in Tokyo. This movie takes a nuanced and deeply moving look at the power of nostalgia. This is a movie that will stay with you and cause you to look at life in a different way. Rated PG
English Dub
Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Japanese With English Subtitles
Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 PM
Castle in the Sky (1986)
Back in theaters for its 40th anniversary is one of Hayao Miyazaki's first masterpieces. This is one of the best action/adventure films ever made. In this movie, two kids go on an amazing adventure to the floating city of Lupita. Filled with larger-than-life settings and characters, great humor, exciting action scenes and a great use of fantasy, this is a pure treat. Rated PG
English Dub
Saturday, August 22 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, August 23 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM
Japanese With English Subtitles
Monday, August 24 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 PM
Princess Mononoke (1997)
Back in theaters in a wonderful 4K restoration is one of Hayao Miyazaki's most complex films. With complex characters and thought-provoking themes, including man's relationship with nature, this is a powerful cinematic masterpiece that improves with each viewing. A must watch. Rated PG-13
English Dub
Saturday, September 26 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, September 27 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM
Japanese With English Subtitles
Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 PM
Spirited Away (2001)
One of the best movies of the 21st century and one of the greatest animated feature films ever made, don't miss your chance to see this masterpiece on the big screen. Taking you into a larger-than-life fantasy world, while also being a moving coming of age story, this is a real 21st century classic. Rated PG
English Dub
Saturday, October 17 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM
Japanese With English Subtitles
Monday, October 19 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM
If you wish to buy tickets, you can buy them here.
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