TCM's Miyazaki May week three: "Whisper of the Heart" and "Pom Poko"

[Wolf Goddess]

Final week. Hellkorn and I have enjoyed these, if no one else.

I didn't use the DVD's synopsis this time, as the one for Pom Poko seemed rather insulting to the movie.

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A young girl goes looking for the boy who has checked out all the same library books as she.

Air time: 2:00 a.m. EST/ 11:00 p.m. PST

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A group of magic raccoons use their shape shifting powers to save their forest home.

Air time: 4:00 a.m. EST/ 1:00 a.m. PST​

 

[Wandering Rhythmical Phoenix]

I've seen Pom Poko before, In Japanese Class. Its a good movie, especially when you realize "Those Racoons are trying to KILL US ALL!" We saw Wisperes of THe Heart too now that I think about it. Its pretty good too, what little we saw of it.

 

[Chibi Pika]

TCM...what channel is that? [/stupid question] As in the full name. Those are some of the only ones that I've never seen. Do they air tonight (well, tomorrow morning technically)?

~Chibi~;249;;rukario;

 

[Wolf Goddess]

TCM...what channel is that? [/stupid question] As in the full name. Those are some of the only ones that I've never seen. Do they air tonight (well, tomorrow morning technically)?

~Chibi~;249;;rukario;

Turner Classic Movies. Yes, these are airing tonight.

 

[zonic the hedgehog]

Wow, I've been WAITING to watch Pom Poko for awhile now. ^w^

I haven't watched all the other installments of Miyazaki May because I've seen all the other movies already, but I'm definitely going to catch it this time and tape it.

The only problem is that it's airing very early in the morning where I live (OH NOES EASTERN STANDARD TIME).
I suppose I'll have to set my alarm clock. ^^

 

[Silver Ryu]

Haven't seen either of them. They both look good, though. I don't know what channel TCM is, and I doubt I get it, but I'd still like to see the movies sometime.

 

[zonic the hedgehog]

My sister managed to tape "Pom Poko", but not "Whisper of the Heart", unfortunately (although she managed to see it).

I just watched the movie, and it was very interesting and very funny. X3
It sets a message about preserving wildlife, and features a lot of interesting Japanese culture.

I didn't really find it odd that the Raccoons in the movie use their testicles to transform things, since I have studied Japanese culture before-hand.

This is definitely a great movie to watch, and the characters are very well-developed.
I'm surprised this movie didn't win any awards, because it's now probably my second-favorite Miyazaki movie next to "Princess Mononoke".