tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post4274339369240781570..comments2023-09-01T10:14:30.179+01:00Comments on Graeme's Fantasy Book Review: Movie! ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’Graeme Floryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411505049326440010noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-46990963871139177942008-09-29T16:57:00.000+01:002008-09-29T16:57:00.000+01:00Love anything Studio Ghibli ... especially "S...Love anything Studio Ghibli ... especially "Spirited Away", "Howl's M C" and "Princess Mononoke" and I cried, really cried, at "Grave of the Fireflies" (heartbreaking).<BR/><BR/>I've read HMC ... also the sequel "Castle in the Air" (Howl & Sophie feature a little though). And, "House of Many Ways" I've recently bought in Hardback but not read yet. <BR/><BR/>Ah, now I feel like teacher's pet, who is going to get a wrist-burn or ponytail tug at any minute. <BR/><BR/>Seriously though, I love Diana Wynne Jones work. Whether the Chrestomanci books, Howl books, or her adult stuff. <BR/><BR/>Fond memories ...<BR/><BR/>Wish I had a time-turner gadget thingamyjig!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-44825598930541343262008-01-03T19:00:00.000+00:002008-01-03T19:00:00.000+00:00You're not alone. I've seen the film and really e...You're not alone. I've seen the film and really enjoyed it but haven't read the book. In fact I just had my first experience with her books this past year with The Game which I found subpar. I'm not judging her by this however as I'm sure she is a great writer given the people who praise her work. I just think that one wasn't one of her best.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-60509441557819877942008-01-02T21:27:00.000+00:002008-01-02T21:27:00.000+00:00I would agree with the other folks about recommend...I would agree with the other folks about recommending you watch 'Spirited Away' if you enjoyed 'Howl's Moving Castle'. It's my favorite movie by Hayao Miyazaki. <BR/><BR/>I would also recommend viewing the films in Japanese (at least the first time) with English subtitles. You seem to get a truer version of the emotions that the director is trying to convey in the scenes. <BR/><BR/>Also, the soundtrack for 'Spirited Away' is fantastic.Kevin A. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108049357442538558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-30176429634704805692008-01-02T16:48:00.000+00:002008-01-02T16:48:00.000+00:00It turns out I was in good company the whole time ...It turns out I was in good company the whole time ;o)<BR/>'Spirited Away' is definitely on my list of DVDs to buy and will probably find its way onto here at some point...Graeme Floryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411505049326440010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-15555736808003938752008-01-02T11:47:00.000+00:002008-01-02T11:47:00.000+00:00I'd never heard of it either, though I did read a ...I'd never heard of it either, though I did read a YA book by DWJ a while back. Gonna have to check out this film, and the book! Loneliness averted?!<BR/><BR/>~Chris<BR/><A HREF="http://thebookswede.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">The Book Swede</A>Chris, The Book Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063580097665443750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-86215885868193348052008-01-02T07:55:00.000+00:002008-01-02T07:55:00.000+00:00Hi Graeme,I have been a fan of the director, Miyaz...Hi Graeme,<BR/><BR/>I have been a fan of the director, Miyazaki for many years and have DVDs of just about all his works.<BR/>I can highly recommend them. He has a different slant on things from the normal Hollywood animators and to me he is a genius.<BR/>Those of his works that Disney has bought and done the voice dubbing for are great, others where the dubbing has been done by somne other crowd can be a bit hard to follow.<BR/>I suggest you also try Spiritied Away, KiKi's Delivery Service, My Friend Tontoro and others of his.buddythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947015243406321163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-54873629048980741442007-12-29T23:11:00.000+00:002007-12-29T23:11:00.000+00:00Hi Graeme, First poster, but really enjoy the blog...Hi Graeme, <BR/><BR/>First poster, but really enjoy the blog... Just wanted to say I haven't read it either, but loved the movie! :) <BR/><BR/>JoelJoel Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434911445706065618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-17170102460488959592007-12-28T13:28:00.000+00:002007-12-28T13:28:00.000+00:00To be completely honest, I'd never really heard of...To be completely honest, I'd never really heard of Diana Wynne Jones either... (sorry!)<BR/><BR/>'Spirited Away' also sounds like a good one to check out. I may have to find myself a copy ;o)Graeme Floryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411505049326440010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-29726562006763953242007-12-28T05:08:00.000+00:002007-12-28T05:08:00.000+00:00I have been reading science fiction and fantasy si...I have been reading science fiction and fantasy since the early 70s. Like you, I have never read the book.Jim Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768774128257259384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-89835806271695756482007-12-27T14:26:00.000+00:002007-12-27T14:26:00.000+00:00I never read the book either. *g* See, you're in g...I never read the book either. *g* See, you're in good company. Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away are two movies I can watch repeatedly, not just for the story but because they are gorgeous too.Constance Brewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964121072645959593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-40229251301174626422007-12-27T11:47:00.000+00:002007-12-27T11:47:00.000+00:00I feel bad as I had no idea that the film was even...I feel bad as I had no idea that the film was even based on a book! I loved the film when I saw it a couple of years ago and must dig out my DVD to watch it again.Petahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269614153944571970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-42715226535599780402007-12-27T06:05:00.000+00:002007-12-27T06:05:00.000+00:00I haven't read the book or seen the movie. I had ...I haven't read the book or seen the movie. I had heard of the movie, but only recently (a few days ago???) found out it was a book...and by <EM>Diana Wynne Jones</EM>! (I've heard of <EM>her</EM>!)<BR/><BR/>So, don't be lonely!Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127409362906807882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-77849917509867627472007-12-27T05:29:00.000+00:002007-12-27T05:29:00.000+00:00I've never even heard of the book.I've never even heard of the book.RedEyedGhosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598706473655396491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679457768571800783.post-250005502716072722007-12-27T01:10:00.000+00:002007-12-27T01:10:00.000+00:00Don't feel too badly - I haven't read the book, ei...Don't feel too badly - I haven't read the book, either, when I was a kid or otherwise. In fact, the only book by Diana Wynne Jones I have read is Dogsbody, which I read and enjoyed only 2 or 3 years ago.<BR/><BR/>I too really loved the movie and really want to read the book, though.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.com