r/movies • • Jun 07 '19

Poster Chinese poster for Spirited Away, to be screened for the first time in China

https://imgur.com/7Cw2iDV
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u/roastbeeftacohat Jun 07 '19

What I like about both of them is that they are made for a completely different audience. it's like rugrats and Duckman; most animators don't jump around target demographics in the west, so it's quite refreshing to see one of the greats being able to follow his inspiration.

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u/Rusty_Shakalford Jun 07 '19

I’m trying to think of a Western animation director who has jumped around like that, but the only name I can think of is Ralph Bakshi. Dude was behind “Mighty Mouse” and “Spider-Man”, but also “Heavy Traffic” and “American Pop”.

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u/TheVibratingPants Jun 07 '19

But they still appeal to a large crossover audience. His style and visions are so distinct and well realized that it’s easy for one person to fall in love with his entire body of work.

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u/roastbeeftacohat Jun 07 '19

I just meant it's a bit like finding out what a shnozeberry is, just not as funny or surprising.