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In Miyazaki’s Spirited Away the role of memory allows a person, river or spirit to leave the spirit world and assume one’s original identity and name in which Youbaba takes from you. Throughout the story Haku reminds Sen to remember that her true name is Chihiro. If Sen forgets that she is Chihio, then she will never be able to leave and Haku is in that position. Also Chihiro’s memory also keeps her attached to her parents because if she forgets which pigs are parents, then she will not be able…

The Ever-changing Field of Film The world of film and cinematography has changed a lot over the years, and it will likely change even more as time wears on. Like many modern innovations, film and cinematography have changed very quickly over a rather short period of time, before reaching a plateau of existence that won’t advance for a while, though it definitely will eventually. Still, it is impressive to think how far film has come, and looking back allows us to have a bit more appreciation for…

There is probably no one I salute more than legitimate independent film champions. I find myself regularly seeking out those who deserve to be highlighted for their genuine dedication to telling the stories about which they are passionate while maintaining complete creative control. What some people don 't realize is that filmmakers like Rachel Amanda Bryant oftentimes are required to do more than just act, as you will see in her responses to the questions I posed to her about her beginnings in…

With Netflix and Red Box dominating the living rooms of America, movie theatres are enduring an ugly gut-punch. A viewer’s favorite flicks can be enjoyed at dirt-cheap prices and from the comfort of their lavish couch. Why go on an expedition to the theatre fifteen minutes down the road with its filthy seats and crazy prices when I can get the full experience in my cozy man cave? Several people avoid movie theatres as if they are the plague for a smorgasbord of reasons, but ultimately, the…

What’s In A Name? The 2001 film Spirted Away is an animated feature by the well-known Studio Ghibli, about a young girl named Chihiro. Through a series of strange circumstances she can not find her parents and is forced into servitude at a bathhouse for yokai, or monsters and spirits from Japanese folklore. Despite it being geared towards a younger audience as a coming of age story, this movie holds a surprising amount of symbolism and thought-provoking questions. The power of words, so to…

am able to work for long and irregular hours. Even if it means I can’t take a break, there will be no signs of stress from me because it’s what I am passionate about and it’s my hobby. My goal is to progress further on to starting my own recording studio and become a music producer. If I am accepted into the course in your university I am excited and willing to learn and experience more on sounds and music as I believe your university has a lot to offer for my…

Hayao Miyazaki is considered as one of the greatest animated filmmaker of his time. Studio Ghibli’s works are a breakthrough in modern animation, bringing both reality and fantasy together in a whole other level and give the audience something that they can keep with them long after they have seen the films. It’s more than a moral to the story, and more than a lesson that we must learn from the protagonist’s adventure(s). Miyazaki’s movies are not black and white, but actually rather more…

The Joburg Ballet Company was established with the mission to give and provide young dancers, skilled in both classical ballet and contemporary dance with the opportunity to train and grow, along with the help of private teachers. Since then the company has produced multiple sets of work such as Romeo and Juliet where their dancers were showcased performing in front of a huge crowd at the Joburg theatre and other stages carrying out that mission. And this year that mission came in a form of the…

Are you at the point that you are pretty sure that you want to get your very first tattoo, but don't really know which one to get? I've been there and know exactly how it can feel to be looking for the first tattoo design that you actually want on your body for the rest of your life. Some people such as myself spend a lot of time thinking up different tattoo designs, or spend a lot of time looking through books trying to find something that's unique and fun enough to actually want on our bodies.…

adult mentally. Each of the young girls I had worked with were different in their own way and each had an impact on me. The first day of the program I was a bit nervous. Kaity, my dance partner, had a difficult time walking and getting around the studio. Despite this, my dance partner will always have a smile on her face from the moment practice started till it ended. She enjoyed ballet dancing and was looking forward to joining ballroom dance…