By Ethan Hill, Hoya Staff Writer
• February 28, 2024
As it turns out, it’s exceptionally easy to make a musical biopic. Step one: pick your favorite musical artist, preferably popular before 1990. Do you have yours in mind? Good! Step two: read a Wikipedia...
Government Hockey Games
Spend your Saturday watching the FBI and Secret Service ditch their uniforms in favor of hockey pads. Tickets to the game at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. from 7...
By Shelby Flynn, Hoya Staff Writer
• February 28, 2024
Taking the stage in Gaston Hall on Feb. 23 was the annual student comedy competition, Georgetown’s Funniest Human.
Run by the student club Georgetown Program Board, Funniest Human gives nine students...
By Jin Xi Chen, Guide Columnist
• February 28, 2024
What happens to an artist when artificial intelligence (AI) overtakes their craft? Would those who built the very intricacies of modern and classical foundations from, say, the medieval and Renaissance...
By Saachi Baldwa, Special to The Hoya
• February 28, 2024
When viewers arrived at the entrance to The Anthem Feb. 16 and 17, Hasan Minhaj had their phones locked in bags. The audience sat abuzz with no option but to socialize before two South Asian openers,...
By Iris Fan, Special to The Hoya
• February 21, 2024
Step into the enchanting world of Japanese animation with the iconic Totoro, a globally renowned symbol that has captured hearts and imaginations worldwide.
“My Neighbor Totoro,” directed by...
“Howl’s Moving Castle” is a stunning film with gorgeous animation and a recognizable, sweeping score. However, the film disappoints in its writing, despite creating lovable and multi-faceted...
By Pria Gadkari, Hoya Staff Writer
• February 21, 2024
Whether you are a die-hard Hayao Miyazaki fan or new to the genre of anime, Studio Ghibli’s “Princess Mononoke” has something for everyone. From stunning visuals to action-packed sequences and...
In an era dominated by Disney animations, very few studios have been able to break into watchers’ hearts and create a creative world of their own. Studio Ghibli stands as a beacon of creativity in this...
By William McCall, Senior Guide Editor
• February 21, 2024
“A pig that doesn’t fly is just a pig.” That’s Marco — the main character of Hayao Miyazaki’s 1992 film “Porco Rosso” — a fighter ace and former World War I pilot trapped in a porcine...
By Mahika Sharma, Hoya Staff Writer
• February 21, 2024
Beloved for their captivating animation and whimsical atmosphere, Studio Ghibli films can rarely be described as “heart-wrenching.” But “Grave of the Fireflies,” the poignant 1988 war drama...
“Spirited Away” exemplifies director Hayao Miyazaki’s unique style of storytelling through fantastical, bizarre worldbuilding, complex yet understandable characters, and a message that transcends...
