Animation

so one of my favorite animator/directors is hayao miyazaki. when i was little my mom would buy all of his movies in japan and we would watch them. unlike the infamous art form of ANIME, miyazakis work is very authentic and has developed his own style of animation that is distinguishable. not only does he create beautiful films, the plot of his stories are so strong, emotional and really represent and shine a positive light on japanese culture.

some of my favorites:

- trailer for grave of the fireflies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbEyjUsWKZA
(i always cry watching the movie or even the trailer. the story is about a big brother and little sister trying to survive during the end of WWII. it takes place in the city where im from. roger ebert considers it to be one of the most powerful anti-war movies ever made. animation historian ernest rister compares the film to steven spielberg's schindler's list and says, "it is the most profoundly human animated film I've ever seen."
- trailer for spirited away:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaBn9Emmlw
- trailer for princess mononoke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCiD8KLXPEk

excited to get into flash next week!