Lesson 216: It’s Gonna Be Ani-MAY! My Neighbor Totoro – (Review)

May 6, 2020 | Chad Riley, Eddie Villanueva, Movies, Podcasts, Review, Spencer Williams, The Filmlosophers

The Filmlosophers poke their heads out for a bit of sunshine (with masks on) while talking about the incredible Hayao Miyazaki and one of his greatest works, My Neighbor Totoro. All during the month of May, the Doki Doki Dudes plan to explore some of Miyazaki’s works while at Studio Ghibli, giving honor to the incredible pieces that come out of that studio. With the world in its current shape, can movies like this help at all? Grab your acorns and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

 

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