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The Portrayal of Female Characters in Hayao Miyazaki’s Films By Muhammad Aiman Mohd Zin I remembered the first time I was introduced to one of Miyazaki’s most prominent animation film, Spirited Away (2001). The film absolutely captured the essence of what a fantasy world should be. I was mesmerized by the characters, the style, the animation movement and the whole entire world. It was as if the world probably existed somewhere, hidden from the reality we live in. I was hooked with Miyazaki’s work

into a role that character and man become one intrigues and horrifies most. Of course, there is more to it than that. The technique of method acting became prominent in the mid-twentieth century thanks to teachers like Lee Strasberg of the Actors Studio in New York. In essence, the method involves a search for truth in a role, wherein the actor or actress recalls emotions or reactions from their own life to inform and identify with the character. While this approach has produced no doubt some of

cause harm to the environment as shown with overdeveloped human settlements (Shea). Global warming is growing as a predominant problem that can affect future generations and to spread awareness films are incorporating a pro-environmental message. Studio Ghibli 's Princess Mononoke, written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, draws a connection between human greed and environmental consequences. The difference between this film and many other environmental films is that the supernatural forces of nature

Many of Hayao Miyazaki’s films have a larger theme that can be related to a social, political, economic, or environmental issue. Of the films being discussed, Princess Mononoke is known for being the second most environmentally forward film. This can be analyzed by looking at the plot, characters, setting, and its relation to modern Japan. Princess Mononoke is, in essence, a story about man and his inherent progression infringing on nature and its slow evolution. The premise of the plot is that

Although the history of theatre has been characterized by many great directors, none should be considered as influential as Constantin Stanislavski. At a time when society frowned upon members of a high social class pursuing careers in theatre, Stanislavski maintained the courage to follow his dreams. This paper will begin with a discussion of the early years of Stanislavski’s life, followed by a review of Stanislavski’s career in theatre. Finally, the paper will discuss Stanislavski’s impact on

Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989: Hayao Miyazaki) revolves around a young girl named Kiki who leaves her home with her talking cat familiar Jiji in order to hone her skills as a witch, but has difficulties to find her place in a new town while running an air courier service. Overall the movie focuses on tradition vs. modernity as well as the problems a young person can face while first living independently. I will be analysing the mise-en-scene and cinematography in the scene when Kiki first arrives

The They say curiosity killed the cat, then as a child, I must have lost at least seven of my nine lives. As a child, I was always climbing on to the cabinets or anything and everything I was not supposed to be. I was constantly sticking my dirty hands and fingers into anything I could get into my reach. It was a constant battle to keep me sitting still. I felt as if the world was meant to be discovered! My curiosity was tour guide through my childhood. My family was always stopping me from getting

A Woman Under the Influence is an American dramatic film that was written in an entangled way to illustrate a story. The auteur John Cassavetes wrote and directed this film that was released in November of 1974. Cassavetes spent most of his career creating films that were more ‘off the grid’; A Woman Under the Influence is a prime example considering there was no other American film quite comparable to it. This was a rare film because the internal fluctuations effectively allowed formulating of

Ever since I could remember, I have been interested in films and film memorabilia. It didn’t even have to be legit props that were used on sets of the films either. I collect film tie-in products also. Back in 2007, I vividly remember having my mom drive me an hour away just so that I could get my hands on a box of Krusty-O’s that were a 7-11 exclusive cereal to promote The Simpsons Movie. I still have a box of important trinkets sitting on a shelf in my room, next to my Burger King exclusive glass

Freund’s The Mummy (1932) was released, the horror genre was already ingrained by Universal Studios and other American studios. The 1930s are considered the beginning of the horror genre’s classic phase. Horror films “primarily engages us affectively and viscerally-its aim seems to be to scare and disgust us, to raise the hair on the back of our necks or make us cover our eyes”. The horror film of the studios years gives physical shape and specific presence to metaphysical, notions of spirit or moral