Spirited Away

Peter and Andrew explore Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 animated masterpiece Spirited Away, examining how it captures the essence of childhood through a young girl's journey in a magical spirit world. They discuss Miyazaki's unique animation style, the film's approach to fairy tale darkness, and why it resonates differently with audiences depending on their familiarity with Studio Ghibli's storytelling approach.

In their remake scenarios, they face a creative challenge: How do you adapt pure imagination? Could it work as a live-action horror film? What would a no-budget costume version look like? Would it be better as a TV series exploring the bathhouse world? Plus, they debate whether some films are too uniquely personal to remake.

The hosts also share their current viewing habits, including Marty Supreme and The Running Man, while referencing My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Pan's Labyrinth, Alice in Wonderland, Hansel and Gretel, Zootopia, Fantasia, Princess Bride, and various Miyazaki classics in their discussion.