Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Ponyo

Posted on December 11, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

As I mentioned in my last review for NausicaA of the Valley of the Wind, I managed to pick up some more Studio Ghibli movies, the next of which is Ponyo. “A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: NausicaA of the Valley of the Wind

Posted on December 11, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

Yesterday, while I was out running errands, I found more Studio Ghibli movies and NausicaA of the Valley of the Wind looked fantastic, so I picked it up. “After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Castle in the Sky

Posted on December 8, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I had a pretty good day at work today, combined with my residual warm-fuzzies from my most excellent day of reading yesterday. When I came home after spending my afternoon outside washing vehicles in the 45 degree weather with water-logged … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Mockingjay Part 1

Posted on December 8, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I actually went and saw Mockingjay Part 1 on 23 November, but I was super busy and didn’t write up my review, so I’m writing it up now. I have to say, this movie was remarkably well done. But I … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Whisper of the Heart

Posted on November 29, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

Tonight, I watched Whisper of the Heart, which is another Studio Ghibli movie that I picked up a couple of weeks ago and hadn’t had the chance to watch until tonight. I think this movie was a good example of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Edge of Tomorrow

Posted on November 27, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I’ve heard several people say that the Edge of Tomorrow is actually a fairly decent movie, so I went out on a limb and purchased it a couple of weeks ago and finally watched it tonight. I’m not sure if … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Posted on November 16, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I actually went and saw this in the theater when it first came out. I was so excited to see How to Train Your Dragon 2. I enjoyed the first one so very, very much. It was such a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Book of Life

Posted on November 1, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I think I remember seeing a preview for the Book of Life in front of one of the animated movies I went and saw in the last ten months, but I don’t remember which one. I think I remember seeing … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Earth to Echo

Posted on November 1, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

While out on a supply run recently, I noticed that Earth to Echo was out on video. I had wanted to see it when I saw previews for it last year but my movie-going experiences have been rather sporadic lately. … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: All Dogs Go To Heaven

Posted on October 5, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

Continuing with my trend of watching older animated movies from my childhood, today I watched All Dogs Go To Heaven. I haven’t seen this movie in decades and I remember it being really depressing but also really sweet at the … Continue reading →

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