Criterion Collection
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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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A Very Kurosawa Summer- Stray Dog Review
By Jacob Cameron I am grateful to have received the opportunity to watch and write reviews for the work of Akira Kurosawa. Kurosawa is a director that I have little experience with before starting this project. I have watched one… Continue reading
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The Criterion Voyages (Spine #697): Tess — Beautiful Tale of Tragedy from Roman Polanski
By Dan Skip Allen Roman Polanski is a director known for Chinatown and The Pianist, the latter of which won three Academy Awards: for Adrian Brody for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Director for Polanski, and Best Writing for Ronald Harwood.… Continue reading
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