fantasy – Cinema from the Spectrum

‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya’ Review: A Beautiful Fairy Tale Far Beyond Simply Modern Reinvention

July 1, 2020by Jaime Rebanal

Isao Takahata's final film is one of the all-time great cinematic swan songs.

Hayao Miyazaki's grand epic is one among the most beautiful films of the 1990's.

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Hayao Miyazaki's third feature is more than a delight for any thrill seeker.

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Hayao Miyazaki at his most simple could only be every bit as lovely as one can expect from the master.

May 3, 2020May 18, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Miyazaki's second feature is also one of his most compassionate efforts to date.

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

This latest fantasy adventure from Pixar never quite moved onward.

November 22, 2019by Jaime Rebanal2 Comments

Andrew Patterson's directorial debut is a wonderful Twilight Zone homage.

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Mati Diop's feature directorial debut is ethereal in every sense of the word.

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019by Samuel A. CaceresLeave a Comment

Issa López tells a tale of survival unlike most others of the sort.

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

The first live-action Pokémon film might convert young kids into new fans, but it still misses the heights of its potential.