Posts Tagged ‘Toshiro Mifune’
An Appreciation – Rashomon
Rashomon (1950) has left such an indelible cultural impact that its very name has taken a life of its own. The film was made early in the career of director Akira Kurosawa, introducing him and Japanese cinema to the world stage. It has been referenced by generations…
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Blu-ray Review – Rashomon
If you are a fan of The Criterion Collection, then chances are you already know the name Akira Kurosawa. He is one of the all-time great directors, and is a staple within the collection. Filmmakers today have been influenced by his work. It’s no surprise…
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Episode 202 – DVD Rundown 11-6-2012
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for November 6th, 2012. In this episode they discuss The Amazing Spider-Man, Arthur Christmas, They Live, and Rashomon. Also, be sure to check out our discussion of They Live during our Top 5 fights scenes segment.
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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…
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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 MORE“Sword of Doom”: A Rebuttal
Two samurai are set to duel on the following day. One samurai has a family and if he wins he will become the new Instructor for the ruling family, an honor that will be passed down from father to son for generations. It ensures that…
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