Girls on Film...

SOOOOO, do I have you humming that famous Duran Duran tune? I know I am! Anyway, this post has nothing to do with Duran Duran, but a Japanese animator. Michael and I have had several conversations about Hayao Miyazaki and his use of strong, young, female characters. This morning before school starts Aaron and Eve are watching "Castle in the Sky". I know I've posted about Miyazaki before, but I'm continually impressed by his work. When we watch the movies the boys enjoy the stories, as much as, the girls. Alongside the female lead is often a faithful and honorable young man. The stories are fantastical (is that a word?), but speak to common struggles and choices. I read this and found it interesting:
Midnight Eye interview with Hayao Miyazaki. Here is an excerpt from one of the Q & A portions: "With that very personal connection you have with your characters, how do you explain that the main characters in most of your films are young girls?

That would be far too complicated and lengthy an answer to state here, so I'll just suffice by saying that it's because I love women very much (laughs)."

Here are some of the films we enjoy as a family:






I took Eve and Aaron for hair cuts, yesterday, so here are the results:

One well accessorized pirate!


Eat your heart out, Jack Sparrow!



<sub>Doodle Pirates and Doodle Frames by Kate Hadfield


doodle frame and doodle bird by Holly McCaig</sub>
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My great Aunt Wilma turns 100 years-old this week! She doesn't have a great short-term memory, so she never remembers who I am, but she can give you a complete history for last 80 odd years. She is doing a far cry better in the memory department than me and I don't have as much to remember. Happy Birthday, Aunt Wilma!!!!

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wall! No, not really, but it is in the computer.