Posts Tagged ‘Akira Kurosawa’
An Appreciation – Seven Samurai
If there is one word to describe Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece, Seven Samurai (1954), it is “epic.” Epic in scale, in ambition, in scope, and in length. At a meaty two hundred and seven minutes, the film is an adventurous experience in and of itself. However,…
READ MOREKurosawa’s Rhythm in ‘Throne of Blood’ (1957)
The thing that’s so impressive about Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood (1957) is that he takes an already great story and produces a new work of art that is entirely his own. In his interpretation of Macbeth (1606), Kurosawa is not afraid to alter Shakespeare’s…
READ MOREEpisode 21 – The MacGuffin Holiday Special
Spencer and John make it official, as they announce that John has become the regular co-host. After that, they provide some recommendations for good film related gifts. Finally, they close the show out by discussing their favorite Christmas movies.
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