Last night some friends and I swung by the Landmark Century Theatre for a late screening of Steamboy, the new anime feature by Katsuhiro Ôtomo. Although I know it's getting mixed reviews, I thought it was a terrific science fiction parable, with some interesting commentary on our use of science in society. Plus, the animation was superb. Normally I'm more a Hayao Miyazaki fan (Spirited Away being my favorite), but Steamboy's gorgeous visuals and inventive editing were truly unique.

In further Miyazaki news, though, and to my intense delight, we'll be seeing Howl's Moving Castle in June! With Billy Crystal as Calcifer and Lauren Bacall as the Witch of the Waste!

Posted by Hilary at March 30, 2005 02:51 PM