The article below refers to the Japanese version with English subtitles from The Criterion Collection…
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One man approaches ten, as dust blows dramatically. The two opponents—one ronin, one criminal gang—step…
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A man walks down the only street in a small town. The wind blows dust…
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For many American film aficionados, Akira Kurosawa belongs to a select cadre of foreign directors,…
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“Life’s tragedy begins with the bond between parent and child.” The Only Son, Japanese director…
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The following piece contains spoilers for the film. If you haven’t seen it yet, go…
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Any lover of art films is eventually going to have to deal with the question,…
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Akira Kurosawa taught me about texture. I’d watched plenty of black-and-white movies before and…
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This week’s short film says different things to me depending on the mood I’m in.…
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