I don't know whether to applaud Miyazaki's cleverness or be deeply depressed
I've just learnt the true meaning behind My Neighbour Totoro.
FUCK.
Now that is soul-crushing stuff.
If you are interested to see what I am on about then either google 'Sayama incident + Totoro' or click on this link: http://my.opera.com/sukekomashi-gaijin/blog/tonari-no-totoro. Serious trigger warnings for historical violent crimes against children and potential crushing of childhood however.
But on a slightly less dark note, the theory behind Spirited Away is pretty interesting stuff: http://ccaokj.tumblr.com/post/6273552807/spirited-away-conspiracy
Sometimes it's fascinating to learn the true meanings behind childhood films. And sometimes it just hurts.
Good thing I've got chocolate in my drawer
FUCK.
Now that is soul-crushing stuff.
If you are interested to see what I am on about then either google 'Sayama incident + Totoro' or click on this link: http://my.opera.com/sukekomashi-gaijin/blog/tonari-no-totoro. Serious trigger warnings for historical violent crimes against children and potential crushing of childhood however.
But on a slightly less dark note, the theory behind Spirited Away is pretty interesting stuff: http://ccaokj.tumblr.com/post/6273552807/spirited-away-conspiracy
Sometimes it's fascinating to learn the true meanings behind childhood films. And sometimes it just hurts.
Good thing I've got chocolate in my drawer