Miyazaki Marathon
Every Labor Day, the Marathon Men like to celebrate directors that work their asses off. We decided this Labor Day to view the works of Hayao Miyazaki. We watched Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa of the Valley of the wind, My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, and Kiki's Delivery Service. Let's talk about movies!
Side Note: Spirited Away was left out because we talked about it in depth for our Anime Marathon #195
Also, we apologize for the noisy cricket that found its way into the studio. The little bug caused quite the distraction, but we kept the conversation on track. I found him hiding behind the sofa after the recording. May he R.I.P.
Kyle'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Film Location: Kiki Main City
Best Character: Naus Lord Yupa
Best Screen Duo: Kiki Kiki/Jiji
Best Villain/Antagonist: Sky Dola
Best Hero/Protagonist: Naus Nausicaa
Best Character Design: Mononoke Boar Demon
WTF: Nausicaa Missing hand...
Best Score or Soundtrack: Kiki Joe Hisaishi
Best Quote: Naus Commander: "That's Lord Yupa, kill him and you'll be famous."
Best Screenplay: Howl Hayao Miyazaki
Best Animation: Totoro
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: Howl Lauren Bacall/Billy Crystal
Best Lead Actor/Actress: Howl Christian Bale
Best Scene: Totoro Waiting for dad in the rain
Defining Moment: Totoro Totoro holding the umbrella
Best Director: Totoro Hayao Miyazaki
Worst Picture: Sky
Wildcard: Kiki Radio on broomstick
Best Picture: My Neighbor Totoro
Total after deductions:
My Neighbor Totoro: 5
Princess Mononoke: 1
Howl's Moving Castle: 3
Kiki's Delivery Service: 4
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: 3
Castle in the Sky: 0
Nathan'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Film Location: TIE Sky & Howl Laputa & Howl's Castle
Best Character: Mononoke Lady Eboshi
Best Screen Duo: Totoro Mei & Satsuki
Best Villain/Antagonist: TIE Sky & Mononoke Muska & Lady Eboshi
Best Hero/Protagonist: Naus Nausicaa
Best Character Design: TIE Kiki & Howl Kiki & Howl
WTF: Twitter (See episode)
Best Score or Soundtrack: Howl Joe Hisaishi
Best Quote: Howl Markl: "Shadows begin to creep from walls] He's calling the spirits of darkness... I saw him do this once before when a girl dumped him!"
Best Screenplay: Howl Hayao Miyazaki
Best Animation: Kiki
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: TIE Sky & Howl Cloris Leachman & Billy Crystal
Best Lead Actor/Actress: Howl Jean Simmons/Emily Mortimer
Best Scene: TIE Mononoke & Nausicaa (See episode)
Defining Moment: Kiki Translation changes
Best Director: TIE ALL SIX FILMS Hayao Miyazaki
Worst Picture: Kiki
Wildcard: Totoro Iconic
Best Picture: Howl's Moving Castle
Total after deductions:
My Neighbor Totoro: 2
Princess Mononoke: 4
Howl's Moving Castle: 9
Kiki's Delivery Service: 4
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: 3
Castle in the Sky: 4
Matt'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Film Location: Sky Laputa
Best Character: Mononoke San
Best Screen Duo: Totoro Mei & Satsuki
Best Villain/Antagonist: Sky Muska
Best Hero/Protagonist: Kiki Kiki
Best Character Design: Totoro Giant Totoro
WTF: SKY Pedo Pirates
Best Score or Soundtrack: Totoro Joe Hisaishi
Best Quote: Mononoke Jigo: "Look, everybody wants everything. That's the way the world is...."
Best Screenplay: Mononoke Hayao Miyazaki
Best Animation: Mononoke
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: Sky Mark Hamill
Best Lead Actor/Actress: Howl Jean Simmons
Best Scene: Kiki Kiki rescuing Tombo
Defining Moment: Totoro The night-time Totoro flight
Best Director: Kiki Hayao Miyazaki
Worst Picture: Nausicaa
Wildcard: Mononoke Ashitaka's first arrow decapitation
Best Picture: Mononoke
Total after deductions:
My Neighbor Totoro: 4
Princess Mononoke: 6
Howl's Moving Castle: 1
Kiki's Delivery Service: 3
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Negative One
Castle in the Sky: 3