Spirited Away (2001) ft. Michael Burgett

Dana and Tom with new guest, Michael Burgett (Host and Creator, Screen Nerds Podcast (Apple, Spotify, iHeart)), discuss Spirited Away (2001) for its 25th Anniversary: written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, cinematography by Atsushi Okui, music by Joe Hisaishi, and editing by Takeshi Seyama.Plot Summary: A young girl named Chihiro finds herself in a spirit world when her parents are turned into pigs after eating enchanted food. To save them, she takes a job at a bathhouse run by the witch Yubaba while befriending the dragon-boy Haku and the lonely spirit No-Face along the way. Through courage and hard work, Chihiro grows into someone capable of breaking the curse and returning home.Guest:Michael BurgettHost and Creator, Screen Nerds Podcast (Apple, Spotify, iHeart)Socials: Twitter, IG, ThreadsChapters:00:12 Introduction, Case, and Background for Spirited Away04:57 Welcome in Michael Burgett06:08 Personal Relationship(s) with Spirited Away14:34 Why is Spirited Away the Standout Ghibli Film?19:53 Comparing Western and Eastern Animation27:49 Plot Overview and Character Development30:01 Did You Know?37:23 First Break38:03 What's Happening with Michael Burgett?40:57 Best Performance(s)49:04 Best Scene(s)56:56 Second Break57:37 In Memoriam01:04:18 Best Line(s)01:05:12 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:10:58 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:16:12 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:21:57 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:26:06 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:30:02 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:31:24 Remaining Questions for Spirited Away01:38:17 Thank You to Michael / Final Thoughts01:45:02 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/spirited-away-2001-ft-michael-burgettFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Spirited Away, review, Miyazaki, film analysis, animated movies, animation, Japanese, Hayao Miyazaki, film review, classic, Studio Ghibli, movie, discussion, anime, analysis, movie discussion, movie review, Japanese animationRonny Duncan Studios