Cornelius Burroughs joins Steve to discuss "Grave of the Fireflies" as well as some other Japanese Anime. From the famous Japanese studio, Ghibli, is this 1988 film that Roger Ebert thought so much of this film he included in his "Great Movies" book.
Is this film the animated equivalent of "Manchester by the Sea"?
Is there ANY hope in this movie?
Is there something supernatural going on in it?
What do "Empire Strikes Back" & "Blues Brothers" have in common?
All these questions and more are covered on this week's episode of The Mazan Movie Club.
Back to back Kubrick on IMDB's list this week with his 1957 film "Paths of Glory." It's early but are signs of his genius already here? Returning guest Eric Toms discusses it fresh off a screening. Plus: The Irish Critic.
Is there such thing as a Pro-war Film?
Is Kubrick getting steadicam results 20 years before it was invented?
How sexy is Kirk Douglas' clef?
Is it cool to marry the only woman in the cast, or creepy?
Would the ending have been the same if made today?
All these questions and more on this week's MMC.
Steve and a big group screen possibly the most analyzed movie of all time, Kubrick's "The Shining". Then theories, opinions and jokes abound.
Is Shelly Duvall a looker?
Did Jack do more than pull Danny's arm?
Did we land on the moon? And if not, did Kubrick fake it?
What the hell was the guy in the Bear costume doing?
Why don't they make Big Wheels for adults?
All these questions and more get covered!
Our first Japanese Anime on the list, Hayao Miyazaki's 1997 film "Princess Mononoke." MMC friend of the show Cornelius Burroughs chimes in on his love of this movie, and Steve gives it a watch for the first time.
Is a foreign film better dubbed or with original voices and subtitles?
Is there any other film hero like Ashitaka?
Who wouldn't want to be raised by wolves?
How lucky are we that this wasn't Miyazaki's last film?
All these questions and a lot more are answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club.
The Irish Critic hadn't seen this one, so Steve sits down with her to watch it and talk about it. Denise jumps on for a quick review as well.
Is WALL-E the robotic Buster Keaton?
Are WALL-E and EVE one of the big screen's great romances?
What do WALL-E and Louis C.K. have in common?
Is the the Pixar's "Full Metal Jacket"?
All these questions and more get answered on this week's episode.