TBA Movie Nights #5: Studio Ghibli (pick up to 3!)

[rtil]

another close one !

i just want to stress again because i didnt think it'd be in contention for the winner's spot but grave of the fireflies can and possibly will make you CRY this is a SAD movie with no happiness whatsoever so if it wins PREPARE FOR SADNESS AND DEPRESSION instead of the usual more lighthearted ghibli fare

[naturally]

castle in the sky because it's one of the only ones i haven't seen

the cat returns because 風になる (猫の恩返し) Guitar Version

and spirited away because fucking spirited away

[cipher]

To be honest that sad one sounds more interesting, but probably won't be as entertaining to watch with a bunch of internet people

[rtil]

it's a good film but not something i'd watch with a group of friends

[Kött]

To be honest that sad one sounds more interesting, but probably won't be as entertaining to watch with a bunch of internet people

Never judge before you haven't tried it... just like laughing, crying is an emotion and trying something new with people who you usually only know as humor addicts and cynics might be quite an interesting esperience.
Although, it probably won't win anyway...

Grave of the Fireflies is definitely an interesting choice as it is quite the oposite of any other Ghibli movie out there. It is very emotional and definitely to be considered a tearjerker... unfortunately it is more depressing than touching and with a lot of concentration it actually is able to contain oneself... (unlike in other animes but I guess I'm more of a sucker for heartwarming stories, romance and happy endings...)

[Kött]

Wouldn't watch it with my pals either, tho... but it's not like you'll see each others faces anyway

[sev]

just like laughing, crying is an emotion

laughing and crying are not emotions! laughing and crying are expressions of emotions! i'll kill you!

[naturally]

ok jake that is my new favourite forum post

[Kött]

Oye, damn... To be honest, I was subconsciously trying to describe the masses of emotion that cause people teary in one simple word, halfassedly trying to bypass the problem.
Anyway, yes, it is a very good but realy depressing movie and if you haven't seen it yet it might be a good choice.

[ZennyPLUS]

It's a good history piece too, as it I think it shows what a lot of Japanese had to deal with during the events of WW2.

[zhicago]

Is this still happening tonight? Did rtil find someone to stream

[naturally]

pretty sure he's delaying it for a week

[Kött]

Yepp, next week.

Here's kind of an interesting thought:
We may all sit in front of the monitor, having a blanket wrapped around ourselves and a hot cocoa in our hands, enjoying a lovely film while Zhi is in labor, screaming in pain. And as this weeks winner is Grave of the Fireflies, tears will be shed on both ends but for different reasons.

The world sure is a fun place.   

[zhicago]

Had a scare last night and was in the hospital, but I'm home now. Very possibly could experience kott's scenario on sat. Will be angry at baby if i miss it though. Don't come into the world interrupting a studio ghibli showing Lil Guy, pretty sure that's major bad karma.