14: Kubo and the Two Strings – Playing with Toys and Making Magic

DSRA

September 4, 2016

Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic tale of samurai and magic that takes stop motion animation to new heights. Kyle Willoughby and Claire White like all of these things. Claire gives some background on the Japanese creation myth and the impacts of Shinto and Buddhism. Kyle describes the painstaking craft of Laika Studios and how their process has evolved with technology. Our hosts conclude by discussing the film’s limited casting of Japanese actors, its ability to handle mature themes, and the surprise delight of going to see it.