When Hayao Miyazaki made Howl's Moving Castle, he set out to make an anti-war film. The story of Sophie Hatter and the Wizard Howl and their adventures in a castle powered by a fire demon is just that ...

Howl’s Moving Castle might not have won an Academy Award like Spirited Away, but it remains one of the most beloved entries in Studio Ghibli’s library. Focusing on a young girl who encounters a ...

Howl’s Moving Castle is one of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved films. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the 2004 animated masterpiece captures the essence of magical adventure, romance, and war through ...

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As the jealous ex-girlfriend of Howl, this witch is the initial antagonist before Madame Suliman and is the woman who not only curses Sophie but Howl as well. Though you see her being this cruel, ...

“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 ...