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rockman nes
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That goat is f**king badass. He'd be the most awesome pet ever! The whole movie feels like it was made by Tezuka. In fact, this is something that would be right up his alley
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StudioToledo
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If you mean the character in Ringing Bell, he's a ram (if not, than I apologize if that's the case, excuse me, but since we've been talking about either film, I can get mixed up very easily)! |
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belvadeer
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The sole thing about this article I can relate to is the The Mouse and his Child movie. I saw it once and only once many years in English. Forgot which channel. I think it was Disney back in the ancient days.
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Vampireseal
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I just wanted to add something about the "moral" of Ringing Bell if there is one. Years ago, I thought that perhaps the moral of the story was that it was better to be one of your own group and to fit in, ie., Chirin only got into trouble because he tried to be a wolf. Now that I've re-watched it, I realize my first theory was entirely off the mark.
I feel this short story was more a commentary and cautionary tale about the decisions we make. As children, we always assume our decisions will be the right ones and we don't think about the consequences, either how our decisions will change us or those around us. Chirin makes a decision in this story that changes everything about him, and its not necessarily in his favor. spoiler[Sure, he gets his revenge, but at what cost?] Life is lovely and cruel. We make choices that either work out or they don't, and we don't always get a do-over. |
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StudioToledo
Posts: 847 Location: Toledo, U.S.A. |
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Yep, they showed it, though i first saw it via it's RCA/Columbia Pictures video release personally.
I sorta felt that was the point of the movie just after watching it, and have made that point in an earlier post. Too bad I didn't see it though as an 8 year old, or it might've put me in a state of stunned depression for a few months to a year. 
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Vampireseal
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Glacier Fox! So that's what it was called! Thanks Studio Toledo! Man, that documentary made me cry buckets. I remembered that it was Japanese, but never its name. |
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dahpaper
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since this column started you've given me so many quality animes. I've come across some of the greatest pieces of film, story telling, anime etc that i've ever seen and it's been a remarkable thing. I have found some of your choices poor though. And that's not a bad thing. I connect with some media as I'm able and the true test to their quality is really time. In 5-10 years when I see these again that's when I'll know how good they are and if they get better with time. Recently, I haven't seen as many artilcles so i hope your not outta recommendations. Keep it up! it's been a great experience watching animes with you. Let me jsut name some of the animes you've named that i've come to love
Windaria Time Stranger Star of Cottonland and I have collected others that hopefully i'll love when i have the time to see them |
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camoon
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Registered just to reply to this thread:
Love both ringing bell and mouse and his child (the books by Hoban in general are quite good--and weird.) Of ringing bell, the one thing I was surprised not mentioned was the parallel to various samurai stories (you know you watch 'em). Namely, that there is a dichotomy in the world between the weak (helpless) and the strong who are isolated/alone. Ironically, being weak and ignorant seems to be the happier of the two choices--although I'm not sure the film is endorsing one perspective over the other. It's really a quite thoughtful film. Like many others, I copied my VHS over to DVD at some point, but a real release would be very much appreciated. |
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StudioToledo
Posts: 847 Location: Toledo, U.S.A. |
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Glad to be of help as usual! |
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FireChick
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No, they haven't been subbed (though I WISH SOMEONE would sub the Cinnamon movie!!). And yes, I saw this movie, and it was sad as heck. Though I'm addicted to the theme song! I wish I could have it (in English and Japanese)! |
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FireChick
Subscriber Posts: 2397 Location: United States |
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I managed to find a 2-disc DVD of Ringing Bell on Ebay with both the English and Japanese languages.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ringing-Bell-2-Disc-Unico-Sanrio-Anime-DVD_W0QQitemZ270360112471QQihZ017QQcategoryZ617QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I wanna buy it, but I'm not sure. The reviews for the seller are good, but this expires in 2 days. |
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jsevakis
Former ANN Editor in Chief
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Hope that wasn't you that bought it -- it was a giant honking bootleg. |
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FireChick
Subscriber Posts: 2397 Location: United States |
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Yeah it was me that bought it. But I'm actually REALLY happy with it despite it being a bootleg. It has both the English and Japanese tracks (though no subtitles), good quality, and those little animated shorts that came with the Japanese version! I would ask my dad to get us the bootleg DVD of Sea Prince and the Fire Child, but we're kinda stuck on other things. But hey! At least getting a bootleg is better than nothing! |
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