I'm not surprised that My Neighbour Totoro is getting a West End transfer. It's a magical night in the theatre and I'd very much recommend getting along to the Gillian Lynne next year if you can...
Was in the mood for something whimsical so I watched Ponyo again. That’s a film that can put me in a good mood every time. Ponyo is such a bundle of energy, and the story has the same sense of wonder and joy as My Neighbor Totoro. And Ponyo’s theme song is even more of an earworm than Totoro’s!
During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, a world where humans are changed into beasts.
But the legacy of his work is alive and well all over entertainment. After filmmaker #HayaoMiyazaki, Toriyama is likely the most influential Japanese artist of modern times. #Manga#Anime#DragonBallZ#Shonen
This morning at 7:50 a.m., about 43 (ish) people showed up to a theatre in Seattle for a private, Covid cautious screening of Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, The Boy and the Heron.
People took a rapid test and reported results to the organizers before arriving and wore high-quality masks at all times. Folks stayed home if they or anyone in their household felt unwell. Masks and tests were available on site if needed.
Cost was about $13 per ticket after donations from #CovidCautious community members who wanted to help make the event accessible to folks.
CO2 was monitored and never got over 900.
The film was incredible. Knowing there are folks in my community who are willing to wake up early af because they haven't been to the theater in years due to #COVID19 was just as incredible.
Covid safe events aren't just possible, they're desired. Imagine how many people would have attended if it could have been on a Saturday afternoon or evening?