My Neighbor Totoro [1988]

About this episode

Jackie and Greg discuss Hayao Miyazaki's film My Neighbor Totoro, exploring its themes and artistic style.

Jackie and Greg board the Catbus for Hayao Miyazaki's MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO from 1988. Topics of discussion include Miyazaki's storybook aesthetic, its deliberate pace, how it handles its fantastical elements, and why it's quite literally, a film for all ages. #72 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Check us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.com Graphic Design: Molly Pinto Music: Andrew Cox Editing: Greg Kleinschmidt Get in touch at hello@sceneandheardpod.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Jackie, Greg, Greg Kleinschmidt

Topics covered

• animation
• film analysis
• family-friendly films
• fantastical elements
• storytelling
• Hayao Miyazaki

Keywords

• My Neighbor Totoro
• Hayao Miyazaki
• animation
• film review
• family film
• fantasy
• storybook aesthetic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sight & Sound, BFI

Books & works: My Neighbor Totoro

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