tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post4024778352797591945..comments2024-03-26T20:30:14.110-07:00Comments on Cinematic Catharsis: Summer Days with Coo (aka: Kappa no Kû to Natsuyasumi)Barry P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-92082692990456358812021-01-31T18:56:38.578-08:002021-01-31T18:56:38.578-08:00Thanks again for the invite, Rebecca! It was wonde...Thanks again for the invite, Rebecca! It was wonderful finding a new favorite, and fun writing about it. Cheers! :)Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-15380668691729022572021-01-31T18:55:41.680-08:002021-01-31T18:55:41.680-08:00You're welcome, Brian! This is such a bittersw...You're welcome, Brian! This is such a bittersweet but rewarding movie that earns its emotions from the viewer. Yokai Attack! is a deceptively thin volume that provides a perfect primer to Yokai. Once you read about some of the various types, and the rich social/historical perspective behind them, you'll start spotting yokai everywhere! Enjoy! Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-20174627602086845492021-01-31T16:48:16.323-08:002021-01-31T16:48:16.323-08:00Wow, this looks so good--I'm going to have to ...Wow, this looks so good--I'm going to have to check it out. I like that it seems to let the characters breathe and do what they want. That's good storytelling. Thanks again for joining the blogathon, Barry--this was great!Rebecca Denistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505297430024467869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-69520976814447885852021-01-31T16:22:05.964-08:002021-01-31T16:22:05.964-08:00Thanks for the "twofer" recommendation: ...Thanks for the "twofer" recommendation: I've now got Summer Days on my watch list, and Yokai Attack! on my reading list! The best anime are full of authentic, bittersweet moments that cause you to reflect after you've shed a tear or had a good laugh. The Japanese have such a rich folkloric tradition to draw from, resulting in deeply imaginative and humane films.Brian Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463833554200343247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-35039162658208930322021-01-31T14:42:32.308-08:002021-01-31T14:42:32.308-08:00This truly is! It would be a good movie for discus...This truly is! It would be a good movie for discussion afterwards. And it's also a nice introduction to the world of yokai. Thanks so much for visiting!Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-19310247635425942122021-01-31T13:38:47.793-08:002021-01-31T13:38:47.793-08:00This sounds like an engrossing movie with good mes...This sounds like an engrossing movie with good messages about repaying kindness, etc. I hadn't heard of it before, so thanks for the heads up. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-90031355501168694132021-01-30T13:46:45.923-08:002021-01-30T13:46:45.923-08:00Thanks, Michael! Yokai are everywhere in Japanese ...Thanks, Michael! Yokai are everywhere in Japanese fantasy fiction, so once you see 'em you can't miss 'em. Pom Poko is another great introduction to the weird and wild world of yokai. Highly recommended.Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-58062270960005964492021-01-30T13:25:21.371-08:002021-01-30T13:25:21.371-08:00Being a fan of cryptozoology and folktales and myt...Being a fan of cryptozoology and folktales and myths, the yokai sound like they would be right up my alley. But, I know very little about them. As I continue to expand my anime experiences, it sounds like I should give Summer Days with Coo a watch. Thanks for a great review (as always).MichaelWDenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385982366116957705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-20026702430722088602021-01-29T17:47:21.171-08:002021-01-29T17:47:21.171-08:00Thank you very much! :) I was planning to review s...Thank you very much! :) I was planning to review something else, but this one really spoke to me. I hope you enjoy it. Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-58926374217090072712021-01-29T17:14:46.840-08:002021-01-29T17:14:46.840-08:00As usual, a masterful analysis of a film. I am com...As usual, a masterful analysis of a film. I am completely unaware of this one and will put it on my list to be seen. Thank you for the head's up. movies, stories and laughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12847071312651678819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-48115237841663857912021-01-28T17:19:00.121-08:002021-01-28T17:19:00.121-08:00Agreed! It's unflinching at times, but it also...Agreed! It's unflinching at times, but it also has its moments of gentle humor and beauty. Highly recommended, and it's available to watch for free through Kanopy and Hoopla, if you have access to those services. Thanks for stopping by! :)Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-63711626317507171062021-01-28T17:16:02.857-08:002021-01-28T17:16:02.857-08:00Thanks, John! It's well worth your time. It...Thanks, John! It's well worth your time. It's a bittersweet, deeply affecting experience. Something you wouldn't expect from a "kids" film.Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-76816269274334502192021-01-28T17:11:52.520-08:002021-01-28T17:11:52.520-08:00There are definitely some yokai you wouldn't w...There are definitely some yokai you wouldn't want to mess with, but I'd love to meet a kappa someday. Thanks for visiting! :)Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-76362453837542965282021-01-28T17:10:24.749-08:002021-01-28T17:10:24.749-08:00You're welcome, Gill. I'm so glad I decide...You're welcome, Gill. I'm so glad I decided to make a last-minute change, and go with this one. I can't recommend this enough! Thank you so much for hosting another terrific blogathon! Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-48762000540245380652021-01-28T12:52:46.683-08:002021-01-28T12:52:46.683-08:00This animation looks like so much fun! I definitel...This animation looks like so much fun! I definitely want to see it! I love what you say here: "it doesn’t sugarcoat the more unsavory aspects of life, presenting serious topics in a frank manner". I wish more animations did that. Life can be bitter-sweet and even in the hardest moments, there are glimpses of hope. I feel like Japanese animations handle this much better than Disney or Pixar.Dianahttps://dbmoviesblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-15557350926962927532021-01-28T12:15:33.453-08:002021-01-28T12:15:33.453-08:00Nice review, Barry.
This sounds like a very though...Nice review, Barry.<br />This sounds like a very thoughtful and thought-provoking film. <br />As you know, I'm not really into anime, but I may have to keep this one in mind. John L. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356443071657836985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-87683771086332620762021-01-28T09:57:17.803-08:002021-01-28T09:57:17.803-08:00A modern day fairy tale. We could use more of thes...A modern day fairy tale. We could use more of these. I learned something today. I must say I did not know of the yokai, but they seem like very nice creatures. Thank you!Black Cats and Poppieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01466158395472739898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-3543065699742587032021-01-28T06:51:13.711-08:002021-01-28T06:51:13.711-08:00Thanks for this lovely introduction to this genre,...Thanks for this lovely introduction to this genre, this looks a lovely film with a proper chance to know this family at over 2 hours running time. Thanks for joining and bringing Coo with you.Realweegiemidget Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112425802962283173noreply@blogger.com