Posts Tagged ‘Throne of Blood’
Film Review – Death Note
Earlier this year, I reviewed the new Ghost in the Shell (2017). In it, I discussed the issue of Scarlett Johansson playing the lead role, and how it was yet another example of Hollywood’s long history of casting white actors in roles meant for people…
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Top 5 – Formative Films
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Ed share their top 5 formative films. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes and from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote in our poll and share which one you think…
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…
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