From Claire Danes as a forest warrior in Princess Mononoke to Christian Bale as a wizard in Howl’s Moving Castle, the films of Hayao Miyazaki surely know how to attract A-list talent. That is the case once again with The […]

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(Here at Hammer to Nail, we are all about true independent cinema. But we also have to tip our hat to the great films of yesteryear that continue to inspire filmmakers and cinephiles alike. This week, Brad Cook explores the […]

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After an under-wraps premiere in its native Japan, Hayao Miyazaki’s first film in a decade (and possible last one) The Boy and the Heron is finally making its way to wider audiences this fall! Ahead of its world premiere at […]

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About a week after announcing their Main Slate lineup, the New York Film Festival has unveiled the lineup for its Spotlight section. Taking place from September 29 through October 15, the highlights of this lineup include the U.S. premiere Hayao […]

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(Mamoru Hosoda’s Belle is in theaters now via GKIDS Films so check out Jack Schenker’s movie review of Belle . Like what you see here on Hammer to Nail? Why not give just $1.00 per month via Patreon to help keep us going?) Belle, the […]

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Toward the end of his life, though, he began to indulge a bit more, letting the camera linger a little longer on gorgeously composed shots, as he did in "Ran," or spreading his experimental wings, as he did in "Dreams."

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More classic and brilliant Japanese animation brightens the corners this week here at Hammer to Nail as we take a look at "The Cat Returns" from Hayao Miyazaki acolyte Hiroyuki Morita.

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(It’s hard to believe Hiro Miyazaki’s classic film Spirited Away came out 14 years ago. It’s imagery and tone are still so vital today. Also hard to believe is that the film has never been released on Blu-Ray until now.) If you’ve never experienced […]

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