It’s the start of another nutty weekend around these parts, but one that proves to bring with it a whole lot of fun. Before I go on though, thanks to everyone who read and linked to my podcast reflection post earlier this week. many of you were quite complimentary in your comments, though I assure you that fishing for compliments was not the reason I posted it.

In addition, I must say that it’s been a cool few weeks around the blogosphere where I’ve come across a lot of intelligent and passionate voices I hadn’t noticed before. So if you’re one of those – nice to meet you and keep up the good work. If you aren’t one of those, stay tuned – I’ll be linking to them often I’m sure.

This weekend though, my anime syllabus will continue – only this marks the start of me seeing a few of the films on the list in a theatrical setting. First up is CASTLE IN THE SKY. Once that’s done there’s a podcast to record and another one to post, not to mention all of the usual day-to-day that does not involve me staying close to my couch (unlike last Saturday).

For your reading and listening fulfillment, I give you…

The CriticalMassCast has been going all MaMo-like and recording on the fly. During one such postcard of an episoide, they discuss a pair of comedies currently in theatres: GOON and WANDERLUST.

I thought about seeing JOHN CARTER this weekend, but thanks to reviews like Sam’s, I think I’ll save my hard-earned.

After all the linkage she has given my site in the last two weeks, I’d be remiss if I didn’t link to Velvet once more before her episode drops down in the feed. earlier this week, she partook in a bit of nationalism, listing off her favorite Swedish films.

As people continue to catch up with 2011 films as they make their way to dvd and blu-ray, certain connections will become a bit more wide-spread. Take Kristin for example, and her examination of the common themes in THE ARTIST, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, and HUGO.

With my attention constantly distracted by the eternal hopes that come with Spring Training, Nick has an idea for a film based on a certain baseball tradition.

The Droid has gone back to the year I was born to watch one of the very best concert docs of all time – THE LAST WALTZ. He doesn’t know it yet, but he has led quite nicely into the next episode of The Matineecast.

Finally, for the Tweet of the Week, there’s GMan who hits the nail on the head:

[blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/#!/gmanreviews/status/177914114084044800″]

Enjoy!

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  2. Yoooo FYI CASTLE IN THE SKY is sort of… “lesser” Miyazaki. It’s not bad at all, but I would rank it lower than several of his other films. Great you get to see it on the big screen though!

    1. Thanks for the warning. Looking back, I can’t quite figure out how I ended up choosing that since it wasn’t on the list I posted. Somebody must have recommended it…can’t remember who though.

      My thoughts will be up sometime after next weekend when I get to my other two screenings.

  3. Thanks for the linkage! Much appreciated! I’m not actually that big of a baseball fan but, man, when I heard Barack waxing about the pressures of that first pitch the movie flashed vividly right before my eyes. I’m surprised it hasn’t been made already.

    1. It’s the strangest thing, because I always wonder if the people they send out there to toss the first pitch are warming up in the corridor or something. Lord knows my first toss of the day is never pretty anytime I pick up my glove.

      Knowing it sparked an idea in a “non-fan” makes it that much more interesting to me.

  4. Castle in the Sky is my second favorite Miyazaki film, so YMMV. I’d love to hear what you thought about it when your done though. I actually imported the Blu-ray.

    1. You’re most welcome – though I might still catch up with JOHN CARTER eventually. Who knows – my lowered expectations might help its performance!

    2. I think the backlash regarding John Carter has been excessively harsh around the internet. Especially on behalf of box-office worshippers.

      At the end of the day it is still Andrew Stanton’s first live-action film featuring a good cast. Give it a chance.

  6. Thanks for the mention, Ryan! Definitely appreciate it. I enjoyed Nick’s post you included, and good call by Sam for not bothering to see John Carter!

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