Articles related to "Akira Kurosawa"
Akira Kurosawa - Master of Japanese Cinema
An introduction to Akira Kurosawa, the artist and film-maker who redefined cinema. The Ran director's life, movies (inc. filmography) and news of an important exhibition.
akira kurosawa • seven samurai • japanese cinema • director profile kurosawa • rashomon
An introduction to Akira Kurosawa, the artist and film-maker who redefined cinema. The Ran director's life, movies (inc. filmography) and news of an important exhibition.
akira kurosawa • seven samurai • japanese cinema • director profile kurosawa • rashomon
Akira Kurosawa's Film Seven Samurai
The inspiration for John Sturges' Magnificent Seven, classic Japanese film Seven Samurai (Shichi-nin no samurai) still regularly tops best ever foreign film lists.
seven samurai • akira kurosawa • best ever foreign film • most popular foreign film • best foreign film of all time
The inspiration for John Sturges' Magnificent Seven, classic Japanese film Seven Samurai (Shichi-nin no samurai) still regularly tops best ever foreign film lists.
seven samurai • akira kurosawa • best ever foreign film • most popular foreign film • best foreign film of all time
Akira Kurosawa: Japan's John Ford
Modern cinema wouldn't exist without him. But as much of an influence as Kurosawa has, the director himself was a disciple of American film, especially westerns.
star wars • john ford • akira kurosawa • back to the future • westerns
Modern cinema wouldn't exist without him. But as much of an influence as Kurosawa has, the director himself was a disciple of American film, especially westerns.
star wars • john ford • akira kurosawa • back to the future • westerns
FOREIGN AFFAIRS: DREAMS, EVERYBODY'S FINE, JU DOU
A brief look at the state of foreign films that played in America, and three of them in particular; AKIRA KUROSAWA'S DREAMS, EVERYBODY'S FINE, and JU DOU
movies • reviews • akira kurosawa's dreams • everybody's fine • ju dou
A brief look at the state of foreign films that played in America, and three of them in particular; AKIRA KUROSAWA'S DREAMS, EVERYBODY'S FINE, and JU DOU
movies • reviews • akira kurosawa's dreams • everybody's fine • ju dou
Japanese Film Greats – Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon
Based on the story, "In a Grove" by Ryonosuke Akutagawa, Rashomon (1950) introduced Japanese film to Western audiences. After half a century its power is undiminished.
kurosawa • rashomon • japanese cinema • japanese film • foreign film classics
Based on the story, "In a Grove" by Ryonosuke Akutagawa, Rashomon (1950) introduced Japanese film to Western audiences. After half a century its power is undiminished.
kurosawa • rashomon • japanese cinema • japanese film • foreign film classics
Cinematic Dream: Time Within Time
A discussion of dream in the cinematic arts focusing on the work of Andrei Tarkovsky, Ingmar Bergman, and Akira Kurosawa. Many links.
art • dreams • andrei tarkovsky • ingmar bergman • akira kurosawa
A discussion of dream in the cinematic arts focusing on the work of Andrei Tarkovsky, Ingmar Bergman, and Akira Kurosawa. Many links.
art • dreams • andrei tarkovsky • ingmar bergman • akira kurosawa
Great Cinema: Dersu Uzala
Akira Kurosawa's Dursu Uzala is a fusion of environmental and humanist cinemas. It is another masterpiece from the man who gave us Seven Samurai, Red Beard and Ikiru.
akira kurosawa • dersu uzala movie adaptation • environmental film • nature movie from 70s • 70s asian film
Akira Kurosawa's Dursu Uzala is a fusion of environmental and humanist cinemas. It is another masterpiece from the man who gave us Seven Samurai, Red Beard and Ikiru.
akira kurosawa • dersu uzala movie adaptation • environmental film • nature movie from 70s • 70s asian film
Take 2 and Rolling!
Remakes: "a trend in which Hollywood buys French comedies and experiments on them to see if they can be made into English with all the humor taken out."--Richard Ebert.
localization • translation • globalization • internationalization • film
Remakes: "a trend in which Hollywood buys French comedies and experiments on them to see if they can be made into English with all the humor taken out."--Richard Ebert.
localization • translation • globalization • internationalization • film
Best Films of the 1950s
Through a paranoid and uncertain decade, the best films of the 1950s reflected the insecurities of Society.
1950s • 50s • 1950's • 50's • hydrogen bomb
Through a paranoid and uncertain decade, the best films of the 1950s reflected the insecurities of Society.
1950s • 50s • 1950's • 50's • hydrogen bomb
Celebrated Comic Usagi Yojimbo Reaches 25 Years
For 25 years, Stan Sakai has been writing and drawing the adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi. There are special plans for the comic book's silver anniversary.
usagi yojimbo • stan sakai • usagi yojimbo: yokai • usagi yojimbo 25th anniversary • usagi yojimbo collections
For 25 years, Stan Sakai has been writing and drawing the adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi. There are special plans for the comic book's silver anniversary.
usagi yojimbo • stan sakai • usagi yojimbo: yokai • usagi yojimbo 25th anniversary • usagi yojimbo collections
Film Review - Hero (2002)
A retrospective review of Yimou Zhang's impressive martial arts epic Hero. The film, starring Jet Li, Tony Leung & Maggie Cheung, smashed all box office records in China.
hero film • jet li's hero • film review hero • yimou zhang hero • tony leung and maggie cheung
A retrospective review of Yimou Zhang's impressive martial arts epic Hero. The film, starring Jet Li, Tony Leung & Maggie Cheung, smashed all box office records in China.
hero film • jet li's hero • film review hero • yimou zhang hero • tony leung and maggie cheung
ADV gets Chevalier D'Eon anime
ADV Films will distribute eagerly-awaited anime about Chevalier D'Eon de Beaumont, who lived the first half of his life as a man and the second half as a woman.
adv films • anime • animation • chevalier d'eon • shochiku co. ltd
ADV Films will distribute eagerly-awaited anime about Chevalier D'Eon de Beaumont, who lived the first half of his life as a man and the second half as a woman.
adv films • anime • animation • chevalier d'eon • shochiku co. ltd
Chevalier D'Eon hits February 20
On February 20th, ADV Films will release Kazuhiro Furuhashi's Le Chevalier D'Eon on DVD, a gothic anime loosely based on the real-life historical figure
le chevalier d'eon • adv films • kazuhiro furuhashi • shochiku studios • le chevalier d'eon: psalm of vengeance
On February 20th, ADV Films will release Kazuhiro Furuhashi's Le Chevalier D'Eon on DVD, a gothic anime loosely based on the real-life historical figure
le chevalier d'eon • adv films • kazuhiro furuhashi • shochiku studios • le chevalier d'eon: psalm of vengeance
The Magnificent Samurai
A review of "Seven Samurai," the great Japanese film.
samurai • japan • japanese • film • mifune
A review of "Seven Samurai," the great Japanese film.
samurai • japan • japanese • film • mifune
Spaghetti Westerns: Sergio Leone
Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns
sergio leone • spaghetti westerns • clint eastwood • tracy scarpino • robert deniro
Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns
sergio leone • spaghetti westerns • clint eastwood • tracy scarpino • robert deniro
A Look Back at the 1989 Academy Awards: Surprises and Upsets
Ten full years ago, there were memorable moments from the 62nd Annual Academy Awards, presented for 1989 film achievements.
1989 academy awards surprises upsets • best picture 1989 born on the fourth of july and d • denzel washington supporting actor for glory • brenda fricker winning supporting actress my left • oscar experiment setting up live remotes from six
Ten full years ago, there were memorable moments from the 62nd Annual Academy Awards, presented for 1989 film achievements.
1989 academy awards surprises upsets • best picture 1989 born on the fourth of july and d • denzel washington supporting actor for glory • brenda fricker winning supporting actress my left • oscar experiment setting up live remotes from six
A Shakespeare on Film Bibliography
A short bibliography.
shakespeare on film • bibliography • books • study
A short bibliography.
shakespeare on film • bibliography • books • study
Film Gifts for Christmas
New movie releases on DVD and film collections for movie buffs are high on many Christmas gift lists. Here are some to consider.
film gifts • film gifts for christmas • movies for gifts • christmas gifts • christmas gift list
New movie releases on DVD and film collections for movie buffs are high on many Christmas gift lists. Here are some to consider.
film gifts • film gifts for christmas • movies for gifts • christmas gifts • christmas gift list
Film Review - Zatoichi
Revered Japanese auteur Beat Takeshi is writer, director, editor and star of this classic film re-make - Zatoichi The Blind Swordsman.
zatoichi • zatoichi the blind swordsman • film review zatoichi • takeshi zatoichi • beat takeshi zatoichi
Revered Japanese auteur Beat Takeshi is writer, director, editor and star of this classic film re-make - Zatoichi The Blind Swordsman.
zatoichi • zatoichi the blind swordsman • film review zatoichi • takeshi zatoichi • beat takeshi zatoichi
Fires On The Plain (1959)
Fires on the Plain follows the harrowing adventures of one soldier's desperate attempt to reach a military field hospital, or die trying. A war movie ahead of its time.
fires on the plain • nobi • kon ichikawa • kon ichikawa film • ichikawa films
Fires on the Plain follows the harrowing adventures of one soldier's desperate attempt to reach a military field hospital, or die trying. A war movie ahead of its time.
fires on the plain • nobi • kon ichikawa • kon ichikawa film • ichikawa films
George Miller Proposes Mad Max Anime
George Miller is talking about releasing a 4th Mad Max movie as an anime-inspired cartoon . . . and without star Mel Gibson.
mad max 4 • anime • george miller • mel gibson • road warrior
George Miller is talking about releasing a 4th Mad Max movie as an anime-inspired cartoon . . . and without star Mel Gibson.
mad max 4 • anime • george miller • mel gibson • road warrior
Star Wars Will Crowd Comic Shelves, more
Star Wars will crowd the comic store shelves in preparation for the movie later this year. Another "Save Spider-Girl" campaign is on, as it is rumored the book may end with issue #50. Michael Turner returns to Fathom.
star wars • jango fett • michael turner • spider-girl • fathom
Star Wars will crowd the comic store shelves in preparation for the movie later this year. Another "Save Spider-Girl" campaign is on, as it is rumored the book may end with issue #50. Michael Turner returns to Fathom.
star wars • jango fett • michael turner • spider-girl • fathom
The Glass Key (1942) - Classic Movie Review
Stuart Heisler's adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's novel still influences Hollywood, with a tale of dubious alliances and loyalty.
the glass key • dashiell hammett • alan ladd • veronica lake • casablanca
Stuart Heisler's adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's novel still influences Hollywood, with a tale of dubious alliances and loyalty.
the glass key • dashiell hammett • alan ladd • veronica lake • casablanca
The Movie Outrage (1950)
Movie and television actress, director and feminist Lupino was ahead of her time in Outrage, a movie that is about the subject of rape and its aftermath.
movie outrage • ida lupino • mala powers • tod andrews • movie about rape
Movie and television actress, director and feminist Lupino was ahead of her time in Outrage, a movie that is about the subject of rape and its aftermath.
movie outrage • ida lupino • mala powers • tod andrews • movie about rape
Understanding Hollywood's Western Movies
Once upon a time, the Western film characterized the lone gunman with a dark past who restores justice to a small town. Since then, the Western has evolved.
wild west • western films • western genre • spaghetti western • acid western
Once upon a time, the Western film characterized the lone gunman with a dark past who restores justice to a small town. Since then, the Western has evolved.
wild west • western films • western genre • spaghetti western • acid western
5 Greatest Classic Foreign Films
5 famous foreign films everyone should see - if not on the big screen then certainly on dvd, a great way to enable the classics to reach an eager new audience.
best foreign films • classic foreign films • famous foreign films • m film • m fritz lang
5 famous foreign films everyone should see - if not on the big screen then certainly on dvd, a great way to enable the classics to reach an eager new audience.
best foreign films • classic foreign films • famous foreign films • m film • m fritz lang
50 Greatest Oscar Moments Of the 20th Century : Countdown Numbers 40 to 31
This week, we continue the countdown, revealing ten more of the 50 greatest moments in Oscar history!
50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • academy memorable moment • 1968 best actress prize tie co-winners were barbr • 1952 academy awards first presented television • 1941 walt disney tearfully thalberg award fantasia
This week, we continue the countdown, revealing ten more of the 50 greatest moments in Oscar history!
50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • academy memorable moment • 1968 best actress prize tie co-winners were barbr • 1952 academy awards first presented television • 1941 walt disney tearfully thalberg award fantasia
KILLING OFF THE MAN WITH NO NAME: UNFORGIVEN
A look at UNFORGIVEN, Clint Eastwood's revisionist western.
movies • reviews • unforgiven
A look at UNFORGIVEN, Clint Eastwood's revisionist western.
movies • reviews • unforgiven
Kurosawa's High and Low
Review of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low.
kurosawa • high and low • japan • film
Review of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low.
kurosawa • high and low • japan • film
Remade or Ripped Off?
Some recent and upcoming Hollywood features bear a striking resemblance to previous films from abroad. At least in the case of Vanilla Sky, the original is credited; as for the others... Well, see for yourself.
remakes • remade • sleeper • video • vanilla sky
Some recent and upcoming Hollywood features bear a striking resemblance to previous films from abroad. At least in the case of Vanilla Sky, the original is credited; as for the others... Well, see for yourself.
remakes • remade • sleeper • video • vanilla sky
Ten Ways to Cure Writers Block
Writing is hard enough when you're motivated, but when the muse leaves? It's time to take action.
writers block • cure writers block • writing inspiration • writing • help with writers block
Writing is hard enough when you're motivated, but when the muse leaves? It's time to take action.
writers block • cure writers block • writing inspiration • writing • help with writers block
The Criterion Collection
As the iconic Janus Films logo once portended something special to theater goers, so too the Criterion label guarantees the same for DVD enthusiasts.
criterion collection • criterion dvd • criterion blu ray • criterion video • criterion films
As the iconic Janus Films logo once portended something special to theater goers, so too the Criterion label guarantees the same for DVD enthusiasts.
criterion collection • criterion dvd • criterion blu ray • criterion video • criterion films
The Films of Federico Fellini
A short profile of Fellini including a look at his award winning best known films such as La Strada and Nights of Cabiria, his family, and a complete filmography.
federico fellini • frederico fellini • italian director fellini • la strada • la dolce vita
A short profile of Fellini including a look at his award winning best known films such as La Strada and Nights of Cabiria, his family, and a complete filmography.
federico fellini • frederico fellini • italian director fellini • la strada • la dolce vita
Wagyu Beef Reigns Supreme
Like Kurobuta Pork, Wagyu Beef originates in Japan. Diners the world over have discovered the exquisite export. For an Emporer's ransom, this thrill could be yours.
kobe • wagyu • beef • shabu shabu • japan
Like Kurobuta Pork, Wagyu Beef originates in Japan. Diners the world over have discovered the exquisite export. For an Emporer's ransom, this thrill could be yours.
kobe • wagyu • beef • shabu shabu • japan
FOREIGN AFFAIRS II: LA BELLE NOISEUSE, THE DOUBLE LIFE OF VERONIQUE, RHAPSODY IN AUGUST
A look at LA BELLE NOISEUSE, THE DOUBLE LIFE OF VERONIQUE, and RHAPSODY IN AUGUST, three foreign-language films made by directors who may be aging, but are far from retiring.
movies • reviews • la belle noiseuse • the double life of veronique • rhapsody in august
A look at LA BELLE NOISEUSE, THE DOUBLE LIFE OF VERONIQUE, and RHAPSODY IN AUGUST, three foreign-language films made by directors who may be aging, but are far from retiring.
movies • reviews • la belle noiseuse • the double life of veronique • rhapsody in august
2002 Fall and Winter Film Preview: November Releases
James Bond ... Harry Potter ... a guy stuck in a phone booth ... Eminem in a movie ... Soderbergh goes sci-fi ... and the Earth's core stops rotating. November 2002 will be an interesting and varied month at the movies ... this week, I continue my three part series previewing the final four months of 2002.
november • 2002 • fall • winter • film
James Bond ... Harry Potter ... a guy stuck in a phone booth ... Eminem in a movie ... Soderbergh goes sci-fi ... and the Earth's core stops rotating. November 2002 will be an interesting and varied month at the movies ... this week, I continue my three part series previewing the final four months of 2002.
november • 2002 • fall • winter • film
Summer Movie Preview
With the summer boxoffice already on fire even before the Memorial Day holiday has arrived, it's time to look ahead at what theaters will expect in July and August, as I wrap up my 2002 summer movie preview with Part 2.
full frontal • summer movie preview • preview • films • cinema
With the summer boxoffice already on fire even before the Memorial Day holiday has arrived, it's time to look ahead at what theaters will expect in July and August, as I wrap up my 2002 summer movie preview with Part 2.
full frontal • summer movie preview • preview • films • cinema
The Greatest War Films of all Time
As the war against terrorism continues, and most likely expanding soon beyond Afghanistan, I reflect back on how film artists have presented past wars on screen, as I present my choices for the greatest war films of all time.
war • film • cinema • movies • band of brothers
As the war against terrorism continues, and most likely expanding soon beyond Afghanistan, I reflect back on how film artists have presented past wars on screen, as I present my choices for the greatest war films of all time.
war • film • cinema • movies • band of brothers
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