Akira Kurosawa
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A Very Kurosawa Summer: Ran Review
By Jacob Cameron “I am lost…” This quote from Hidetora Ichimonji, the main character of 1985’s Ran, serves as but a taste of the chaos of the film. Ran is Akira Kurosawa’s take on William Shakespeare’s King Lear. Ran serves… Continue reading
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A Very Kurosawa Summer: High and Low Review
By Jacob Cameron High and Low is a relevant movie nowadays. Spike Lee, director of such films as Do the Right Thing and He Got Game, has remade the film and called it Highest 2 Lowest. It is currently in… Continue reading
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A Very Kurosawa Summer: Sanjuro Review
By Jacob Cameron Sanjuro is the direct sequel to Yojimbo. It is based on the short story Hibi Heian written by Shugoro Yamamoto. It sees the return of the titular ronin who finds himself right in the middle of a… Continue reading
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A Very Kurosawa Summer: Yojimbo Review
By Jacob Cameron “I’ll get paid for killing, and this town is full of people who deserve to die.” This is a line from Sanjuro, the main character of 1961’s Yojimbo. If Seven Samurai and Hidden Fortress showed anything, it’s… Continue reading
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Highest 2 Lowest Review – One Of The Best Reboots I Have Ever Seen, Spike Lee Made A Truly Inspired Film
I’ve always been skeptical of remakes/reboots. Why create another version that was already successful? Sure, I understand because it’s for a new generation of people who haven’t seen the original film from Akira Kurosawa, High and Low. My answer to… Continue reading
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A Very Kurosawa Summer: The Hidden Fortress Review
By Jacob Cameron The Hidden Fortress has a reputation nowadays of being one of the primary influences for a little film called “Star Wars.” Upon watching the film, I definitely see the parallels between the films. Along with the influences… Continue reading
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A Very Kurosawa Summer: Throne of Blood Review
By Jacob Cameron The works of William Shakespeare are timeless. With some of his work being adapted time and time again in film history. Throne of Blood is Akira Kurosawa’s take on MacBeth. Taking the story from Scotland to Japan.… Continue reading
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A Very Kurosawa Summer: Seven Samurai Review
By Jacob Cameron Seven Samurai is seen as a masterpiece. Ever since its release in 1954, it has been lauded and praised by fans, critics, filmmakers, and more. It has been influenced, referenced, and remade countless times. Knowing this, I… Continue reading
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A Very Kurosawa Summer: Ikiru Review- What Would You If You Found Out You Had Only Mounths To Live?
By Jacob Cameron That is the subject of the 1952 film Ikiru. A stark departure from the harrowing mystery of Rashomon. Ikiru is harrowing; but in a much more human way. The film serves as a somber meditation on life… Continue reading
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A Very Kurosawa Summer: Rashomon Review
By Jacob Cameron Rashomon was released in 1950, 75 years ago this year. It is revered and praised by many. It was the winner of Best Foreign Language Film at the 24th Academy Awards, and it established the Rashomon Effect,… Continue reading
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