Los Angeles is about to get very misty-eyed, very animated and very busy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This month, the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills<\/a> is hosting an ambitious Studio Ghibli marathon: all 22 films from\u00a0the legendary Japanese animation studio<\/a>, screened across a multi-day run of double features, often clocking in at three to four hours.<\/p>\n The marathon kicks off with Castle in the Sky and Nausica\u00e4 of the Valley of the Wind, an introduction to Hayao Miyazaki\u2019s obsession with flight, nature and moral complexity. From there, the lineup moves through some of the studio\u2019s most beloved contrasts: My Neighbor Totoro is paired with the devastating Grave of the Fireflies; Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service alongside the reflective Only Yesterday; and Pom Poko followed by Porco Rosso.<\/p>\n Heavy hitters like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl\u2019s Moving Castle and Ponyo are all here, of course, but the schedule also makes room for quieter favorites and later-era works. You\u2019ll find Whisper of the Heart, From Up on Poppy Hill, The Wind Rises and When Marnie Was There, culminating in The Boy and the Heron, Miyazaki\u2019s most recent (and possibly most personal) film.<\/p>\n All screenings are subtitled and take place at the historic Fine Arts Theatre at 8556 Wilshire Boulevard, a classic movie house that feels well-suited to Ghibli\u2019s hand-drawn worlds. Seating is limited, tickets are final and shows are likely to sell out, especially the weekend slots, so planning ahead is strongly advised.<\/p>\n For longtime fans, it\u2019s a rare chance to see the entire Ghibli canon the way it was meant to be seen: on a big screen, in sequence, with an audience that knows exactly when to laugh, gasp or quietly sob. For newcomers, it\u2019s a crash course in why Studio Ghibli has inspired such deep devotion for nearly four decades. Either way, clear your calendar and bring some tissues.<\/p>\n Find more information about the film marathon here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The best Christmas Markets in the USA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The best ice skating rinks in the USA<\/a><\/p>\n