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Welcome back Ghibliophiles (or QotB basically), it's time for another serving of animated excellence. This time, dear sister @Peekaboo stepped up to select our fourth film, 1991's Only Yesterday ("Omoide Poro Poro").
A nostalgic look back at childhood for better or worse, it follows 1980s office worker Taeko's flashbacks as she escapes Tokyo for a break at her distant relatives' farm. Having a chance to reflect on her life to that point, could this be a chance to change her outlook on her future?
As Peeka pointed out to me, our first two choices were Miyazaki movies, The Cat Returns was by one-shot director Hiroyuki Morita, so it's definitely time to introduce another Ghibli titan - Isao Takahata, who sadly passed away in 2018. But not before directing some of the Ghibli library's most diverse and surprising entries. As a matter of fact, only three Ghibli movies have achieved the lofty status of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and all three were Takahata works - this one included.
So while the premise might not sound nearly as exciting as the first three, this is nonetheless a must-see.
HOW THIS WORKS
In a semi book club format, the films will be announced, and over the course of about 2 weeks we can watch it and let everyone know what we thought. I'll nominate someone to pick the next film each time, but maybe let's try not to blow all the famous ones first!
I was thinking 2 weeks should be enough time for most people to fit in a viewing at some point, but it's not strict so please come back when you have a chance, no pressure!
@Christian @Gangsta Baby @cheap lousy jiva @COBsus of Nazareth @Haiku @BlitzenGiraffe🎄 @Ludolph @KindaCool @Queen of the Bells 🔔 @Holly @PranceRJN @DingDong Beverley On High @big ron @You Butter Watch Out @Mats (let me know if you don't want to be tagged any more)
A nostalgic look back at childhood for better or worse, it follows 1980s office worker Taeko's flashbacks as she escapes Tokyo for a break at her distant relatives' farm. Having a chance to reflect on her life to that point, could this be a chance to change her outlook on her future?
As Peeka pointed out to me, our first two choices were Miyazaki movies, The Cat Returns was by one-shot director Hiroyuki Morita, so it's definitely time to introduce another Ghibli titan - Isao Takahata, who sadly passed away in 2018. But not before directing some of the Ghibli library's most diverse and surprising entries. As a matter of fact, only three Ghibli movies have achieved the lofty status of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and all three were Takahata works - this one included.
So while the premise might not sound nearly as exciting as the first three, this is nonetheless a must-see.
HOW THIS WORKS
In a semi book club format, the films will be announced, and over the course of about 2 weeks we can watch it and let everyone know what we thought. I'll nominate someone to pick the next film each time, but maybe let's try not to blow all the famous ones first!
I was thinking 2 weeks should be enough time for most people to fit in a viewing at some point, but it's not strict so please come back when you have a chance, no pressure!
@Christian @Gangsta Baby @cheap lousy jiva @COBsus of Nazareth @Haiku @BlitzenGiraffe🎄 @Ludolph @KindaCool @Queen of the Bells 🔔 @Holly @PranceRJN @DingDong Beverley On High @big ron @You Butter Watch Out @Mats (let me know if you don't want to be tagged any more)