As one of the greatest masters of cinema, it's hard to imagine Akira Kurosawa struggling to gather funds to produce another masterpiece. The visually striking auteur built a magnificent film career where he could blossom his genius painting talent into gorgeous tragedies that no filmmaker could replicate. Kurosawa directed one movie almost every year, turning out big successes like Ikiru (1952), Seven Samurai (1954), and Yojimbo (1961). But when the early 70s came along, Japan's most celebrated director lost favor with the younger generation, as the TV industry and monster flicks were on the rise, and financial trouble started pale Kurosawa's career.
- 3/28/2024
- by TanChun Watkins
- Collider.com
Clint Eastwood disliked smoking cigars during "A Fistful of Dollars," opting for appearance over taste with Virginia cigars. Eastwood endured the bitter taste of the cigars to embody The Man with No Name, despite his personal aversion to smoking. Sergio Leone allowed Eastwood to choose his wardrobe, reflecting the collaboration that defined the iconic look of the gunslinger.
Clint Eastwood smokes a lot of cigars in A Fistful of Dollars, but the actor actually despised them. Directed by Sergio Leone in 1964, this film marked the beginning of the "Dollars Trilogy" and catapulted Clint Eastwood into international stardom. Its narrative, inspired by Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo, follows a cunning drifter, known as The Man With No Name, who pits two rival families against each other in a town torn by greed, pride, and revenge. Eastwood's portrayal of the laconic gunslinger redefined the archetype of the Western hero, blending stoicism with a shadowy moral compass.
Clint Eastwood smokes a lot of cigars in A Fistful of Dollars, but the actor actually despised them. Directed by Sergio Leone in 1964, this film marked the beginning of the "Dollars Trilogy" and catapulted Clint Eastwood into international stardom. Its narrative, inspired by Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo, follows a cunning drifter, known as The Man With No Name, who pits two rival families against each other in a town torn by greed, pride, and revenge. Eastwood's portrayal of the laconic gunslinger redefined the archetype of the Western hero, blending stoicism with a shadowy moral compass.
- 3/27/2024
- by Stephen Barker
- ScreenRant.com
Fresh's urban setting and performances make it the best '90s Yojimbo remake, highlighting Kurosawa's influence in a unique way. Whereas Fresh succeeded with a new spin on the classic, Omega Doom and Last Man Standing fell short due to ambitious plots and weak scripts. Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo was remade three times in the mid 1990s in the US, showcasing his lasting impact on Hollywood narratives.
Although many of Akira Kurosawa's films have been remade throughout history, one of Kurosawa's films from the '60s was remade three times in the United States during the mid 1990s. Many Westerns were inspired by Kurosawa, which speaks volumes to his legacy, but there are also movies outside the Western genre that benefited from borrowing ideas and characters from the director's filmography. Additionally, Spike Lee's upcoming reboot of High & Low starring Denzel Washington serves as yet another testament to the respect...
Although many of Akira Kurosawa's films have been remade throughout history, one of Kurosawa's films from the '60s was remade three times in the United States during the mid 1990s. Many Westerns were inspired by Kurosawa, which speaks volumes to his legacy, but there are also movies outside the Western genre that benefited from borrowing ideas and characters from the director's filmography. Additionally, Spike Lee's upcoming reboot of High & Low starring Denzel Washington serves as yet another testament to the respect...
- 3/17/2024
- by Micah Bailey
- ScreenRant.com
In 1996, Bruce Willis starred in Last Man Standing, a modern update of Akira Kurosawa's classic 1961 samurai film, Yojimbo. Kurosawa's films, narratives, and character archetypes are so iconic that they've had an indelible effect on modern cinema over the past century, and Yojimbo is no exception. Throughout the 1960s, Kurosawa's directing style and films would also heavily influence Hollywood Westerns such as The Magnificent Seven, and Spaghetti Westerns like A Fistful of Dollars. Yojimbo essentially pioneered the narrative showcasing a wandering loner who arrives in a town featuring two warring groups, setting them against each other to earn profit. Usually, the loner is an antihero who finds redemption by helping an innocent young woman or mother who is being exploited or held captive by one of the bosses of the warring groups. Last Man Standing is written and directed by Walter Hill, the filmmaker behind The Warriors and 48 Hrs. Hill...
- 3/9/2024
- by Jeffrey Harris
- Collider.com
The true story of The Last Samurai adds context to the Tom Cruise period drama, sparking debates over its historical accuracy. The film blends elements of history to create a fictional tale, with Cruise's character inspired by French Army officer Jules Brunet. Despite inaccuracies, the movie was popular in Japan for its cultural nods and thrilling action, appreciating representation in Hollywood.
The Last Samurai true story adds a lot of context to the Tom Cruise period drama. The movie chronicles a real-life Japanese rebellion from the 19th century but fictionalizes several historical events and people. The Edward Zwick drama received four Oscar nominations upon its 2003 release and has sparked debates over the years about its subject matter and White Savior narrative. So, how much of the story is real, and how much of the true story was changed for The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai stars Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren,...
The Last Samurai true story adds a lot of context to the Tom Cruise period drama. The movie chronicles a real-life Japanese rebellion from the 19th century but fictionalizes several historical events and people. The Edward Zwick drama received four Oscar nominations upon its 2003 release and has sparked debates over the years about its subject matter and White Savior narrative. So, how much of the story is real, and how much of the true story was changed for The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai stars Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Shawn S. Lealos, Quinn Hough
- ScreenRant.com
Some of the most famous movies to ever come out of Japan have revolved around samurai. In Japan, the sub-genre is known as "chambara" (movies about sword fighting), and the primary genre is known as jidaigeki (historical dramas set around the time of the samurai). Akira Kurosawa's films are probably the best-known within the realm of samurai cinema, with Seven Samurai being perhaps the most famous Japanese movie of all time; other iconic samurai films by Kurosawa include Yojimbo and Throne of Blood.
- 2/27/2024
- by Jeremy Urquhart
- Collider.com
Yakuza Wolf 1: I Perform Murder is a 1970s Japanese action film staring Sonny Chiba as Gosuke Himuro. The film is a rip of of Django which is a rip off of A Fistful Of Dollars which is a rip off of Yojimbo which is a licensed remake of The Glass Key (1942). Seeking revenge for his murdered father and kidnapped sister, Gosuke Himuro pits two rival Yakuza factions against each other. The filmmakers steal from other films with abandon. If it's not nailed to a solid slab of copyright law, it's filched. This is your intellectual property? You must have drooped it somewhere.
Yakuza Wolf opens with Gosuke Himuro performing a black gloved giallo murder of a couple in coitus. It could have come straight out of Bava's Blood And Black Lace. The colour palette is Argento. Chiba wears...
Yakuza Wolf opens with Gosuke Himuro performing a black gloved giallo murder of a couple in coitus. It could have come straight out of Bava's Blood And Black Lace. The colour palette is Argento. Chiba wears...
- 2/18/2024
- by Donald Munro
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Actor Denzel Washington and director Spike Lee announced they are joining forces once more, the first time in 18 years, for a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller “High and Low.” The duo have collaborated four times previously, on “Mo’ Better Blues,” “Malcolm X,” “He Got Game,” and, most recently, “Inside Man.”
“High and Low” was originally based on the novel “King’s Ransom” by the prolific American author Ed McBain. McBain was a nom de plume for Evan Hunter, who also wrote “The Blackboard Jungle” (adapted to a popular film with a significant early turn by Sidney Poitier) and was a co-screenwriter of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds.”
The original “High and Low” starred Toshiro Mifune as an executive who faces a moral crisis during a pivotal moment of his career—just as he had intended to move a vast amount of his personal wealth for business reasons, his son...
“High and Low” was originally based on the novel “King’s Ransom” by the prolific American author Ed McBain. McBain was a nom de plume for Evan Hunter, who also wrote “The Blackboard Jungle” (adapted to a popular film with a significant early turn by Sidney Poitier) and was a co-screenwriter of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds.”
The original “High and Low” starred Toshiro Mifune as an executive who faces a moral crisis during a pivotal moment of his career—just as he had intended to move a vast amount of his personal wealth for business reasons, his son...
- 2/9/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
"Mo Better Blues." "Malcolm X." "He Got Game." "Inside Man." It is always an event when Spike Lee and Denzel Washington team up for a movie, and they always, always deliver. "Mo Better Blues" suffered from being Lee's follow-up to his masterpiece "Do the Right Thing," but its critical reputation has improved significantly over time. "Malcolm X" is probably the second most important (and brilliant) film about race next to "Do the Right Thing." "He Got Game" is an electric-yet-harrowing father-son drama set against the wanton corruption of college basketball. And "Inside Man" is just a plain old pip of a heist movie, one that makes you wish Lee would place his stylistic spin on more straight-up genre stories.
According to Variety, Lee is set to tackle one of the most masterfully crafted cop tales ever made, and you best believe he's re-teaming with Washington to bring it off.
The project is "High and Low,...
According to Variety, Lee is set to tackle one of the most masterfully crafted cop tales ever made, and you best believe he's re-teaming with Washington to bring it off.
The project is "High and Low,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
For some audiences, nothing beats the vibe of the Western genre, which involves themes such as historical politics, gunslingers, cowboys, and sheriffs. Western fiction has long been at the heart of the media, and while it is now more niche, many people still consume it sporadically on streaming services such as Tubi.
Furthermore, finding a decent Western is almost effortless, as films in the genre date back more than 100 years. A solid Western can be found on nearly every streaming site, including free Western movies on YouTube, accessible to almost everyone on the planet. That being said, if you're a big fan of the genre, you might prefer a streaming service that consistently adds new Western films and TV shows.
For such audiences, Tubi, an ad-supported platform, has become a go-to destination for all types of Western films in recent years. With that in mind, here is the list of...
Furthermore, finding a decent Western is almost effortless, as films in the genre date back more than 100 years. A solid Western can be found on nearly every streaming site, including free Western movies on YouTube, accessible to almost everyone on the planet. That being said, if you're a big fan of the genre, you might prefer a streaming service that consistently adds new Western films and TV shows.
For such audiences, Tubi, an ad-supported platform, has become a go-to destination for all types of Western films in recent years. With that in mind, here is the list of...
- 1/29/2024
- by Hanumanth
- MovieWeb
One of George Lucas' primary influences when making "Star Wars" was Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, who is generally considered his country's best director aside from maybe Yasujirō Ozu. Whereas Ozu is famous for making domestic comedies and dramas, Kurosawa made movies that felt epic: samurai movies, noir thrillers ("High & Low"), and Shakespearean stories translated into his homeland's history ("Throne of Blood").
This may be one reason why "Star Wars" is popular in Japan. If you don't believe the box office, look at Japanese pop culture; anime cornerstones like "Gundam" owe a debt to Lucas. One Japanese "Star Wars" fan is Hiromu Arakawa, the manga artist most famous for creating "Fullmetal Alchemist." (Arakawa is not shy about expressing her opinions on the "Star Wars" films either.)
Set in a world where alchemy is more than just a pseudoscience, "Fullmetal Alchemist" primarily follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who search far...
This may be one reason why "Star Wars" is popular in Japan. If you don't believe the box office, look at Japanese pop culture; anime cornerstones like "Gundam" owe a debt to Lucas. One Japanese "Star Wars" fan is Hiromu Arakawa, the manga artist most famous for creating "Fullmetal Alchemist." (Arakawa is not shy about expressing her opinions on the "Star Wars" films either.)
Set in a world where alchemy is more than just a pseudoscience, "Fullmetal Alchemist" primarily follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who search far...
- 1/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Dashiell Hammett didn't invent detective fiction, he just perfected it — partially because he knew good and goddamn well of what he wrote. The high school dropout landed a gig with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency and evidently saw the worst side of the profession when his employer got fat off industrial cash by assigning their operatives to muscle, if not kill labor organizers. Years later, he laced his first published novel, "Red Harvest," with the bitter conscience of a man who witnessed evil but out of self-preservation did nothing.
Much of Hammett's work stings like a day drunk's swallow of rotgut whiskey, a belt they absorb over and over again to escape the awfulness of a world they cannot change in any meaningful way. The Continental Op eradicating a cluster of cold-blooded thugs with the 20-steps-ahead cool of a chess grandmaster in "Red Harvest" is so satisfying it's provided the foundation for several brilliant films.
Much of Hammett's work stings like a day drunk's swallow of rotgut whiskey, a belt they absorb over and over again to escape the awfulness of a world they cannot change in any meaningful way. The Continental Op eradicating a cluster of cold-blooded thugs with the 20-steps-ahead cool of a chess grandmaster in "Red Harvest" is so satisfying it's provided the foundation for several brilliant films.
- 1/15/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Another of Kitano's masterpiece is also his most commercially successful film, taking $23.7 million in the Japanese box office and $31.1 million worldwide, mainly because of its wide release in the US that reached 55 theaters. Furthermore, Kitano won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival and yet again, plenty of awards from all over the world, and finally some from the Japanese Academy, although he was solely mentioned in the editing one, along Yoshinori Ohta.
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The story behind the production is, once again, one of extreme interest. Shortly after Shintaro Katsu's death, who played the main character throughout the Zatoichi franchise, Kitano was approached by the very powerful madam and ex-dancer Saito. She was a close friend of Katsu's, and owned the rights to everything pertaining to Zatoichi. An extremely wealthy woman, the owner of dozens of strip clubs,...
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The story behind the production is, once again, one of extreme interest. Shortly after Shintaro Katsu's death, who played the main character throughout the Zatoichi franchise, Kitano was approached by the very powerful madam and ex-dancer Saito. She was a close friend of Katsu's, and owned the rights to everything pertaining to Zatoichi. An extremely wealthy woman, the owner of dozens of strip clubs,...
- 1/7/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The samurai genre in Japanese cinema has given rise to incredible films that explore society and cultural landscapes. Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai is arguably one of the greatest films ever produced and has had a major influence on Western cinema. Other notable samurai films include Throne of Blood, Yojimbo, Harakiri, and Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance, each exploring different themes and showcasing expert storytelling.
Some of the very best moments in Japanese cinema come from the samurai genre, and there are plenty of incredible movies to check out in this category. Telling dramatic and action-packed tales of brave and noble warriors, these movies are often dark and daring examinations of the society and cultural landscape out of which they are born. Portraying solitary figures with extraordinary martial arts abilities, clans of talented swordsmen, and a variety of sub-genres, the samurai film has also had a major influence on Western cinema.
Some of the very best moments in Japanese cinema come from the samurai genre, and there are plenty of incredible movies to check out in this category. Telling dramatic and action-packed tales of brave and noble warriors, these movies are often dark and daring examinations of the society and cultural landscape out of which they are born. Portraying solitary figures with extraordinary martial arts abilities, clans of talented swordsmen, and a variety of sub-genres, the samurai film has also had a major influence on Western cinema.
- 11/29/2023
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant.com
The Western genre was the backbone of American cinema for decades. Westerns have begun to create a new Golden Age on TV. Westerns can tell character-driven stories that are exciting and compelling.
While mainstream cinema is being dominated by the superhero genre, TV has quietly entered a new golden age for a nearly forgotten — yet just as important — film genre. Westerns have been a staple of cinema for decades and helped revolutionize the film industry when it was only beginning its rise to prominence. Telling timeless tales of lawmen, cowboys, bank robbers and regular, ordinary citizens, westerns go a long way in exploring the human condition in a sometimes simpler manner.
Now, while theaters are filled with spandex and superpowers, television shows like Justified, Yellowstone and even The Mandalorian are reintroducing audiences to the more prominent elements found in the western genre. These shows — and many more — are offering brand-new...
While mainstream cinema is being dominated by the superhero genre, TV has quietly entered a new golden age for a nearly forgotten — yet just as important — film genre. Westerns have been a staple of cinema for decades and helped revolutionize the film industry when it was only beginning its rise to prominence. Telling timeless tales of lawmen, cowboys, bank robbers and regular, ordinary citizens, westerns go a long way in exploring the human condition in a sometimes simpler manner.
Now, while theaters are filled with spandex and superpowers, television shows like Justified, Yellowstone and even The Mandalorian are reintroducing audiences to the more prominent elements found in the western genre. These shows — and many more — are offering brand-new...
- 11/15/2023
- by Ryan Smith
- Comic Book Resources
Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick franchise, has given an exciting update on his upcoming adaptation of the hit video game Ghost of Tsushima. In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Stahelski revealed that the script for the movie is done and that they are very close to moving forward with the project.
Ghost of Tsushima is a 2020 action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game follows Jin Sakai, a samurai who must defend his island from the Mongol invasion in 1274. The game was praised for its combat, story, characters, and music, and sold more than 9.73 million copies by July 2022.
Stahelski, who is also producing the movie alongside Alex Young and Jason Spitz via their company 87Eleven Entertainment, said that he is passionate about the game and its story. He also expressed his hope to have an all-Japanese cast speaking in...
Ghost of Tsushima is a 2020 action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game follows Jin Sakai, a samurai who must defend his island from the Mongol invasion in 1274. The game was praised for its combat, story, characters, and music, and sold more than 9.73 million copies by July 2022.
Stahelski, who is also producing the movie alongside Alex Young and Jason Spitz via their company 87Eleven Entertainment, said that he is passionate about the game and its story. He also expressed his hope to have an all-Japanese cast speaking in...
- 11/1/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Those less familiar with the Wuxia genre would perhaps be unaware of just how big a star Jimmy Wang-Yu was in the years prior to Bruce Lee’s emergence. Best known for his appearances as the “One Armed Swordsman” and the self-directed “One Armed Boxer” he was one of the pioneers of the martial arts film. Whilst his career would decline as the 1970’s wore on, he left a body of work ripe for rediscovery. With Eureka Entertainment releasing a 50th anniversary edition of his fabled “Beach of the War Gods”, it’s a good a time as any to revisit his legacy.
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A Chinese fishing town is under threat from the invading Japanese forces. Hsia Feng (Jimmy Wang-Yu) arrives in town just as the advance party of invaders arrives. With all of the wealthier residents long since departed,...
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A Chinese fishing town is under threat from the invading Japanese forces. Hsia Feng (Jimmy Wang-Yu) arrives in town just as the advance party of invaders arrives. With all of the wealthier residents long since departed,...
- 9/24/2023
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Fans of Western movies are in for a treat as Prime Video India has added the legendary Dollars Trilogy, starring Clint Eastwood, to its streaming library. The trilogy, directed by Sergio Leone, consists of three films: A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). The films are widely regarded as the best examples of the Spaghetti Western genre, which refers to Westerns made by Italian filmmakers in Spain.
The trilogy follows the exploits of a mysterious gunslinger, played by Eastwood, who is known as the Man with No Name. He is a master of the quick draw and a man of few words, who often finds himself in the middle of conflicts between rival factions, bounty hunters, and outlaws. He also has a knack for finding hidden treasures and getting into trouble.
For a Few Dollars More Trailer
The first film,...
The trilogy follows the exploits of a mysterious gunslinger, played by Eastwood, who is known as the Man with No Name. He is a master of the quick draw and a man of few words, who often finds himself in the middle of conflicts between rival factions, bounty hunters, and outlaws. He also has a knack for finding hidden treasures and getting into trouble.
For a Few Dollars More Trailer
The first film,...
- 9/22/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Clint Eastwood's characters are known for their iconic and memorable quotes, showcasing his ability to deliver powerful and profound lines. Eastwood has worked with renowned screenwriters, such as John Milius and William Goldman, who have provided him with great one-liners and impassioned speeches. From his roles as vigilante cop Harry Callahan to vengeful bounty hunter "The Man with No Name," Eastwood's quotes have become fan-favorites and are often synonymous with his beloved characters.
From gunslinging one-liners to angry cop retorts, Clint Eastwood’s characters have plenty of memorable quotes that are still iconic decades later. Eastwood is a seasoned Hollywood legend with dozens of classic films under his belt, both as a leading man and as a sharp-eyed director. Throughout his career, Eastwood has played such unforgettable roles as vigilante cop Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry series and vengeful bounty hunter “The Man with No Name” in the Dollars trilogy.
From gunslinging one-liners to angry cop retorts, Clint Eastwood’s characters have plenty of memorable quotes that are still iconic decades later. Eastwood is a seasoned Hollywood legend with dozens of classic films under his belt, both as a leading man and as a sharp-eyed director. Throughout his career, Eastwood has played such unforgettable roles as vigilante cop Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry series and vengeful bounty hunter “The Man with No Name” in the Dollars trilogy.
- 9/12/2023
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
The '60s were an age that saw Hollywood running dry on Western ideas, so they turned elsewhere for influence and found gold in samurai movies. Up until this point, the genre had dominated a large part of moviegoers' diets. Classic Westerns were being cranked out of Hollywood left and right in the '50s, with most bearing a heart of gold, and clear lines in the sand between good and evil. Over in Japan, there were way more interesting movies being made by folks like Akira Kurosawa, who was making some of the greatest movies of all time. Many samurai movies would go on to influence Western filmmakers, but no one would have a greater impact than Kurosawa. After the release of movies like Seven Samurai, Rashomon, and Yojimbo, cowboys would never be the same again.
- 9/7/2023
- by Samuel Williamson
- Collider.com
There will be spoilers for "Star Wars: Ahsoka" Chapter 3 - Time to Fly
The third episode of "Ahsoka," titled "Time to Fly," begins for Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) with an extended training sequence. At first, she's drilling with the Jedi droid Huyang (David Tennant), but then Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) arrives and believes she needs something a little more difficult. That's when Ahsoka suggests a training regimen called "Zatochi."
Huyang is convinced that Sabine is clearly not ready for such an exercise, but Ahsoka is adamant. Ahsoka then puts a blast helmet on Sabine, much like Obi-Wan Kenobi does to Luke Skywalker in "A New Hope," and tells her to stretch out with her feelings and block her blows without being able to see. Just like Huyang thought, Sabine is not very good at this, but she gives it the best she has. But there's more than a "Star Wars...
The third episode of "Ahsoka," titled "Time to Fly," begins for Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) with an extended training sequence. At first, she's drilling with the Jedi droid Huyang (David Tennant), but then Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) arrives and believes she needs something a little more difficult. That's when Ahsoka suggests a training regimen called "Zatochi."
Huyang is convinced that Sabine is clearly not ready for such an exercise, but Ahsoka is adamant. Ahsoka then puts a blast helmet on Sabine, much like Obi-Wan Kenobi does to Luke Skywalker in "A New Hope," and tells her to stretch out with her feelings and block her blows without being able to see. Just like Huyang thought, Sabine is not very good at this, but she gives it the best she has. But there's more than a "Star Wars...
- 8/31/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
The Predator franchise has roared back in a big way with the release of Prey. The latest entry in the Predator film series arrived on Hulu to great critical acclaim, with many highlighting the simple yet genius pitch of the movie. The Predator movie formula is very simple: Predator hunts something in a specific location. It has been elite commandos in the jungle in Predator, crime in Los Angeles in Predator 2, xenomorphs in two different Alien vs. Predator films, or various killers on a Predator planet in Predators.
Prey updates the formula, not only changing the what but also the when now focusing on a Comanche warrior in 1719. This might seem small, but it is a great way to breathe new life into the Predator franchise. Prey showcases a different time period, so both the Predator and its prey have different weapons, while the film also highlights a culture...
Prey updates the formula, not only changing the what but also the when now focusing on a Comanche warrior in 1719. This might seem small, but it is a great way to breathe new life into the Predator franchise. Prey showcases a different time period, so both the Predator and its prey have different weapons, while the film also highlights a culture...
- 8/29/2023
- by Richard Fink, Angie Campbell
- MovieWeb
The Dark Knight Rises is Nolan's most underrated movie, despite being a box office hit and grossing over $1 billion. The film serves as a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, tying up character arcs and providing a sense of conclusion lacking in other superhero movies. The Dark Knight Rises incorporates social commentary, commenting on the fragility of society and making allusions to real-world events like Occupy Wall Street.
It goes without saying that Christopher Nolan is among the best directors of his generation, and certainly the one that has become most popular with younger movie fans. There are few directors who can inspire interest in a massive blockbuster based on their name alone; while emerging talents like Greta Gerwig and Jordan Peele are quite popular, Nolan is able to summon massive budgets for nearly all of his films, regardless of what genre they fall into. While each of his films felt like an event,...
It goes without saying that Christopher Nolan is among the best directors of his generation, and certainly the one that has become most popular with younger movie fans. There are few directors who can inspire interest in a massive blockbuster based on their name alone; while emerging talents like Greta Gerwig and Jordan Peele are quite popular, Nolan is able to summon massive budgets for nearly all of his films, regardless of what genre they fall into. While each of his films felt like an event,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Liam Gaughan
- MovieWeb
A Dlc expansion for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, titled Dimension Shellshock is on the way, and will bring a new game mode, playable characters, and more. The pixel art beat-em-up game originally released on all major gaming platforms in 2022, eventually making its way to mobile devices in early 2023 as well. Very well received upon release, Tmnt: Shredder's Revenge pays homage to the classic arcade games featuring the iconic shelled heroes, and the Dimension Shellshock Dlc will only serve to broaden the experience.
Shredder's Revenge has a relatively short Story Mode, but a large cast of playable characters, challenges to complete in every episode, and both local and online multiplayer help boost replayability. Dimension Shellshock seems to be a moderately sized expansion for the moderately sized Shredder's Revenge, delivering new content but not expanding the game's story. The Dimension Shellshock Dlc will also be accompanied by the game's second free content update.
Shredder's Revenge has a relatively short Story Mode, but a large cast of playable characters, challenges to complete in every episode, and both local and online multiplayer help boost replayability. Dimension Shellshock seems to be a moderately sized expansion for the moderately sized Shredder's Revenge, delivering new content but not expanding the game's story. The Dimension Shellshock Dlc will also be accompanied by the game's second free content update.
- 8/17/2023
- by Kyle Gratton
- ScreenRant.com
When Timothy Dalton was cast as the fourth incarnation of James Bond in The Living Daylight (1987), much was made of his grittier approach to the character, but Daniel Craig in Casino Royale showed it was the right approach–just too soon. Dalton, an avid reader of the Bond novels written by Ian Fleming, demanded of the producers that his films reflect the uncompromising, moody realism of the literature. It was a demand granted by Albert Broccoli, and ushered in a stark change in the tone of the James Bond films.
Often referring back to the novels on set, Dalton sought veracity in his portrayal, emphasizing Bond’s reluctance to do his job (he would often dislike his missions) and the consequent appearance of being burned out. George Lazenby’s singular appearance as Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) had flirted with these ideals but was then promptly rejected by...
Often referring back to the novels on set, Dalton sought veracity in his portrayal, emphasizing Bond’s reluctance to do his job (he would often dislike his missions) and the consequent appearance of being burned out. George Lazenby’s singular appearance as Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) had flirted with these ideals but was then promptly rejected by...
- 7/3/2023
- by Dan Loveday
- ScreenRant.com
Strangely, the most influential films are sometimes the ones that show the most age as time passes. How can you watch “Godzilla” or “Yojimbo” without thinking about the countless, often inferior, films they inspired? “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” the smash hit 1995 Hindi romcom that immediately revolutionized Indian cinema, faces those same disadvantages when being watched by a viewer today. So many subsequent Bollywood productions have borrowed from its sensibilities, and even paid direct homage to specific scenes, that elements seen as fresh in the 90s could be looked at as predictable now. It's hard to imagine a time when filmmakers were hesitant to feature Non-Resident Indians in major roles, and it's even more mind-boggling to think of Shah Rukh Khan as anything less than the global icon he's been for three decades. Yet when it was released, “Ddlj” pushed the envelope and helped to establish a new era in the Indian film industry,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Henry McKeand
- AsianMoviePulse
Recent years have seen a few films and TV series try to buck the stereotypes established by early Hollywood tales of Vikings, with Robert Eggers’s The Northman joining the likes of The Last Kingdom and the History Channel’s Vikings. While these have made strides, the most accurate Viking movie ever made is the Icelandic tale of revenge When the Raven Flies (Hrafninn Flýgur). Set in the 9th century, director Hrafn Gunnlaugsson drew inspiration from movies like Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo and Sergio Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars as well as the Icelandic sagas in a bid to replace the Hollywood image of Vikings with something truer to life.
- 4/30/2023
- by Keith Ford
- Collider.com
Movies that get remade don’t always live up to their originals, but some have second-time-around successes. So we’re taking a look at the ten best movie remakes ever. Each of these remake films has built on what made them classics in the first place and created something just as good, if not better, than before.
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Nothing is more cringe-worthy for fans of certain movies than seeing an unsuccessful Hollywood reboot or remake. Nonetheless, film studios seem to keep doing so regardless due to their potential profitability, even amongst skeptic audiences. It’s all part of the cyclical nature of cinema, which has seen plenty of examples throughout history—from Robin Hood to Romeo + Juliet. And though most deserve our moans and groans, now and again, gems emerge amidst duds.
To save you time sifting through bad releases, here’s...
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Nothing is more cringe-worthy for fans of certain movies than seeing an unsuccessful Hollywood reboot or remake. Nonetheless, film studios seem to keep doing so regardless due to their potential profitability, even amongst skeptic audiences. It’s all part of the cyclical nature of cinema, which has seen plenty of examples throughout history—from Robin Hood to Romeo + Juliet. And though most deserve our moans and groans, now and again, gems emerge amidst duds.
To save you time sifting through bad releases, here’s...
- 4/20/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Clint Eastwood had at last achieved film stardom in the United States when Sergio Leone's "Dollars Trilogy" was meted out to theaters over the course of 1967 and '68. The films were hits internationally, but had been held back from U.S. theaters because distributors were concerned Akira Kurosawa and Toho might sue them due to 1964's "A Fistful of Dollars," the first movie in the trilogy, bearing a remarkable similarity to the Japanese director's masterpiece "Yojimbo" (which was itself an unofficial adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's "Red Harvest"). Toho did sue, but the success of the second and third films, which were top-down originals, more than offset what they lost over the first movie.
In any event, Eastwood had emerged as a Western antihero for a new, rebellious generation. While he was more than happy to knock out more oaters in roughly the same revisionist vein as Leone's movies,...
In any event, Eastwood had emerged as a Western antihero for a new, rebellious generation. While he was more than happy to knock out more oaters in roughly the same revisionist vein as Leone's movies,...
- 4/15/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
It's odd to think that there was a time when Clint Eastwood was just a jobbing actor and not the Hollywood legend we know him to be. As an actor and a director, the man has had a career that anyone looking for success in the film industry would envy, being able to make whatever he wanted to make consistently for decades.
Though he's tackled crime stories, romantic melodramas, biopics, and just about everything else you could in the business, we all know Clint Eastwood's bread and butter is the Western, the genre that rocketed him to stardom in the 1960s with the release of Sergio Leone's classic Spaghetti Western "Dollars" trilogy, all three of which hit American movie screens in 1967.
Prior to heading over to Italy to take on the Man with No Name character, Eastwood was the co-star of the television series "Rawhide" for eight years, and...
Though he's tackled crime stories, romantic melodramas, biopics, and just about everything else you could in the business, we all know Clint Eastwood's bread and butter is the Western, the genre that rocketed him to stardom in the 1960s with the release of Sergio Leone's classic Spaghetti Western "Dollars" trilogy, all three of which hit American movie screens in 1967.
Prior to heading over to Italy to take on the Man with No Name character, Eastwood was the co-star of the television series "Rawhide" for eight years, and...
- 4/8/2023
- by Mike Shutt
- Slash Film
“You're a real scumbag, I like you” says Lead villain Sasaki to the nominal hero Mr. Taekwondo. Cinema has always been transnational by design, its visual language allowing features to be reworked and reimagined into different cultures. “Yojimbo” stemmed from Kurosawa's love of the American westerns of John Ford. Sergio Leone then reworked it into “A Fistful of Dollars” and here Lee Doo-yong was to rework the theme again in the quasi-western “Manchurian Tiger”. With the Kung Fu bloom in full flow, the blending together of genres would be ideal box office as the action movie began to take shape. Now, almost 40 years later, does it still hold up?
Mr. Taekwondo (Han Yong Cheol) drifts into town. His prowess sees him hired by Wang (Kim Mun-ju) to rob Sasaki (Bae Su-chun) of 100 bars of gold that he claims are rightfully his. Taking the money despite disbelieving this tale, Mr. Taekwondo...
Mr. Taekwondo (Han Yong Cheol) drifts into town. His prowess sees him hired by Wang (Kim Mun-ju) to rob Sasaki (Bae Su-chun) of 100 bars of gold that he claims are rightfully his. Taking the money despite disbelieving this tale, Mr. Taekwondo...
- 3/27/2023
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Not only was A Fistful Of Dollars a breakthrough for Clint Eastwood's career, it also shattered one major taboo regarding movie violence. Eastwood's early career was filled with small, sometimes uncredited parts in various movies and TV shows, but after filming 1958's "lousy" Western Ambush At Cimarron Pass, he considered quitting the business entirely. Eastwood's fortunes changed when he was cast as Rawhide's Rowdy Yates, but it was A Fistful Of Dollars that truly made him a star. This low-budget Italian was an unofficial riff on Yojimbo, and its success practically led to the creation of the Spaghetti Western subgenre.
Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy never shied away from bloodshed and even decades later, some of these scenes have lost none of their power, such as Eli Wallach's vicious beating in The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. A Fistful Of Dollars introduced a new cinematic style and language to Westerns,...
Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy never shied away from bloodshed and even decades later, some of these scenes have lost none of their power, such as Eli Wallach's vicious beating in The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. A Fistful Of Dollars introduced a new cinematic style and language to Westerns,...
- 3/25/2023
- by Padraig Cotter
- ScreenRant.com
Akira Kurosawa's legendary samurai film Yojimbo not only influenced the direction of cinema in general, but it also inspired a host of remakes and homages. Released in 1961 to immediate critical praise, the film incorporated elements of the western genre and infused it with a specifically Japanese twist. Besides being considered one of Kurosawa's best films, Yojimbo's legacy grew over the decades, and is considered one of Time's best movies of all time, among other accolades. Because of its success and compelling story, Yojimbo inspired several direct remakes and a host of other films that took serious influence from the samurai classic.
Ironically, Yojimbo itself was heavily inspired by the works of author Dashiell Hammett, and some of the best noir films and books served as the backdrop for Kurosawa's vision. The 1942 adaptation of The Glass Key was cited by Kurosawa as an influence (via Paste), though its similarity to...
Ironically, Yojimbo itself was heavily inspired by the works of author Dashiell Hammett, and some of the best noir films and books served as the backdrop for Kurosawa's vision. The 1942 adaptation of The Glass Key was cited by Kurosawa as an influence (via Paste), though its similarity to...
- 2/26/2023
- by Dalton Norman
- ScreenRant.com
While George Lucas' creation of a galaxy far, far away is a wholly original idea, it is impossible not to see the ways Akira Kurosawa inspired Star Wars. Before becoming a massive media franchise and worldwide pop culture juggernaut, Star Wars was a passion project by George Lucas, who sought to make a science fantasy film that honored the movies, film serials, and comic books that he loved in his youth. Kurosawa’s films were a particular favorite of Lucas’, and its influence can be observed in the original six films. Non-movie material from the canon and Legends continuities honor Kurosawa’s films through homages and references as well.
Akira Kurosawa is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and though his movies were made in Japan, they made a big impact on a generation of American filmmakers. Kurosawa's best work is still an influence in Star Wars...
Akira Kurosawa is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and though his movies were made in Japan, they made a big impact on a generation of American filmmakers. Kurosawa's best work is still an influence in Star Wars...
- 2/24/2023
- by David Miller
- ScreenRant.com
Mark Gordon Pictures ("Ray Donovan") continues developing the 'spaghetti western' gunfighter movie "A Fistful of Dollars" as an episodic TV series, after acquiring rights to director Sergio Leone's 1964 feature and director Akira Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" (1961) that Leone's film was based on:
"...'The Man With No Name' rides into a town riddled with violence...
"...using his wit and gunfighting skills...
"...to trick the town's competing gangs into destroying each other..."
Click the images to enlarge... ...
"...'The Man With No Name' rides into a town riddled with violence...
"...using his wit and gunfighting skills...
"...to trick the town's competing gangs into destroying each other..."
Click the images to enlarge... ...
- 2/8/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Between the pore-rich tightness of his close-ups and the mysterious, patient grandeur of his landscapes, Sergio Leone took the Hollywood-forged myths that enraptured him as a child and created one of cinema’s most influential oeuvres.
Considering Leone’s impact, from those sun-cooked, Ennio Morricone–scored westerns through the nostalgic sweep of his final film, “Once Upon a Time in America,” there’s never not a good time to enjoy a detailed, clip-rich tribute to the legendary Italian filmmaker, and now we have Francesco Zippel’s gratifying biographical appraisal “Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America,” making its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Cineastes who watch it should start pulling those Leone DVDs from the shelf beforehand; you’ll want them handy when the parade of praised sequences and behind-the-scenes insight is over, and after interviewee-superfan Quentin Tarantino offers up an amusing post-credits anecdote built around the shorthand...
Considering Leone’s impact, from those sun-cooked, Ennio Morricone–scored westerns through the nostalgic sweep of his final film, “Once Upon a Time in America,” there’s never not a good time to enjoy a detailed, clip-rich tribute to the legendary Italian filmmaker, and now we have Francesco Zippel’s gratifying biographical appraisal “Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America,” making its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Cineastes who watch it should start pulling those Leone DVDs from the shelf beforehand; you’ll want them handy when the parade of praised sequences and behind-the-scenes insight is over, and after interviewee-superfan Quentin Tarantino offers up an amusing post-credits anecdote built around the shorthand...
- 9/6/2022
- by Robert Abele
- The Wrap
A lone stranger wanders through the countryside. He walks into a small town that, at first, looks deserted. When the stranger finally meets a few locals and begins talking to them, he finds that the entire town, though remote, is under the uneasy control of two warring criminal gangs. The stranger, identified as a dangerous handler of weapons, is enlisted by each side of the gang conflict to help eradicate the other. The stranger, cynical and perhaps a bit playful, manipulates both sides into killing each other. After a violent conflagration, the stranger wanders away from the town, happily leaving the madness behind.
This is the story of Akira Kurosawa's 1961 film "Yojimo," written by Kurosawa and Ryūzō Kikushima. "Yojimbo" is easily the most cynical film in Kurosawa's filmography, bitterly taking glee in the copious amount of stupidity-inspired death depicted. Kurosawa, with a scoff, might have been making a dismissive...
This is the story of Akira Kurosawa's 1961 film "Yojimo," written by Kurosawa and Ryūzō Kikushima. "Yojimbo" is easily the most cynical film in Kurosawa's filmography, bitterly taking glee in the copious amount of stupidity-inspired death depicted. Kurosawa, with a scoff, might have been making a dismissive...
- 9/3/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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80-year-old American director Walter Hill can lay claim to have invented at least two movie genres: the street gang film — with the seminal 1979 action thriller The Warriors — and the buddy cop movie with the 1982 Eddie Murphy/Nick Nolte hit 48 Hours. As a producer, Hill was behind Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking sci-fi horror blockbuster Alien and its franchise’s spin-offs, including the three Aliens sequels and the Scott-directed Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2017).
But Hill’s first love is the Western. He’s explored the lives of Wild West legends Jesse James (in 1980s The Long Riders), Wild Bill Hickok (1995’s Wild Bill) and Geronimo (1993’s Geronimo: An American Legend) and turned Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo, the inspiration for Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Western classic A Fistful of Dollars, into 1995 Prohibition era oater Last Man Standing.
So it’s fitting that in Venice this year,...
80-year-old American director Walter Hill can lay claim to have invented at least two movie genres: the street gang film — with the seminal 1979 action thriller The Warriors — and the buddy cop movie with the 1982 Eddie Murphy/Nick Nolte hit 48 Hours. As a producer, Hill was behind Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking sci-fi horror blockbuster Alien and its franchise’s spin-offs, including the three Aliens sequels and the Scott-directed Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2017).
But Hill’s first love is the Western. He’s explored the lives of Wild West legends Jesse James (in 1980s The Long Riders), Wild Bill Hickok (1995’s Wild Bill) and Geronimo (1993’s Geronimo: An American Legend) and turned Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo, the inspiration for Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Western classic A Fistful of Dollars, into 1995 Prohibition era oater Last Man Standing.
So it’s fitting that in Venice this year,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The good news is that Kino’s new 4K encodings of Sergio Leone’s first two Italo ‘Dollars’ oaters look terrific, with Fistful showing a lot of improvement: the basic restorations are from prime Italian film elements. And the packages are collector / home theater enthusiast friendly — standard Blu-ray encodings are part of the deal. As the films are still licensed from MGM, they include the extras from 2007 of which we’re very proud. The end results may be the first Leone disc release that makes this viewer ‘The Man with No Complaints.’ Don’t forget, they’re separate purchases.
A Fistful of Dollars + For a Few Dollars More
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1964-1965 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / Street Date May 31, 2022 / Separate Purchases / Available through Kino Lorber Fistful and A Few More /
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Gian-Maria Volontè, Lee Van Cleef
Original Music: Ennio Morricone
Directed by Sergio Leone
Yes,...
A Fistful of Dollars + For a Few Dollars More
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1964-1965 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / Street Date May 31, 2022 / Separate Purchases / Available through Kino Lorber Fistful and A Few More /
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Gian-Maria Volontè, Lee Van Cleef
Original Music: Ennio Morricone
Directed by Sergio Leone
Yes,...
- 5/17/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
It’s always satisfying to see a character get what they deserve. We love it when the bad guy gets his comeuppance and the good guy triumphs. But sometimes, it’s even more satisfying to see a character who started as bad find redemption by the end of the story.
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These movies stay with us because they show us that it’s never too late to turn our lives around. So in this blog post, we’ll be counting down the best movies about redemption.
From ex-cons to former bullies, these characters all find a way to make up for their past mistakes and become better people.
So please sit back, relax, and enjoy our list of the best movies about redemption.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Director and writer Quentin Tarantino’s film “Pulp Fiction”, released in 1994, was a major critical and commercial success.
Movies About the Salem Witch Trials (Our 10 Picks)
These movies stay with us because they show us that it’s never too late to turn our lives around. So in this blog post, we’ll be counting down the best movies about redemption.
From ex-cons to former bullies, these characters all find a way to make up for their past mistakes and become better people.
So please sit back, relax, and enjoy our list of the best movies about redemption.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Director and writer Quentin Tarantino’s film “Pulp Fiction”, released in 1994, was a major critical and commercial success.
- 4/10/2022
- by Israr
- buddytv.com
Hollywood and the West in general have been remaking some of the greatest Asian movies since the 60s, picking the most commercially successful and the most adaptable productions to bring to both American and worldwide audiences. A number of them were of equal or at least similar quality, with John Sturges’s “The Magnificent Seven” (based on “Seven Samurai”) and Sergio Leone’s “A Fistful of Dollars” (based on Yojimbo”) being some of the most prominent samples. At the same time, however, and particularly after the 90s, the quality of remakes decreased significantly, resulting in a series of remakes that can only be described as truly awful, even though, on occasion, they were directed by the same filmmakers who shot the originals. Here, we have included 15 of the worst ones, in random order.
1. Ju-On: The Grudge Remake: The Grudge
Takashi Shimizu, who was also the screenwriter, puts the events in a non-chronological order,...
1. Ju-On: The Grudge Remake: The Grudge
Takashi Shimizu, who was also the screenwriter, puts the events in a non-chronological order,...
- 3/7/2022
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Mark Gordon Pictures ("Ray Donovan") continue developing the 'Old West' gunfighter feature "A Fistful of Dollars" as an episodic TV series, after acquiring rights to director Sergio Leone's classic 1964 feature and director Akira Kurosawa's 1961 "Yojimbo", that Leone's film was based on:
"...'The Man With No Name' rides into a town riddled with violence, using his wit and gunfighting skills...
"...to trick the town's competing gangs into destroying each other..."
Click the images to enlarge... ...
"...'The Man With No Name' rides into a town riddled with violence, using his wit and gunfighting skills...
"...to trick the town's competing gangs into destroying each other..."
Click the images to enlarge... ...
- 3/2/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Filmmaker Boaz Yakin discusses some of his favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes:
Movies Referenced In This Episode
Aviva (2020)
The Harder They Fall (2021)
The Harder They Come (1972)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Fresh (1994)
Mo’ Better Blues (1990)
Safe (2012)
Scream (2022)
The Punisher (1989)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Kagemusha (1980) – Bernard Rose’s trailer commentary
Mean Streets (1973)
Jaws (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
The 400 Blows (1959) – Robert Weide’s trailer commentary
Yojimbo (1961)
Dodes’ka-den (1970)
Short Cuts (1993) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray commentary
Casablanca (1942) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
Coonskin (1975) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary
Fritz The Cat (1972) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Wizards (1977)
Heavy Traffic (1973) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
The Warriors (1979)
Quintet (1979)
Brewster McCloud (1970) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Mash (1970)
Nashville (1975) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Dan Perri’s trailer commentary,...
Show Notes:
Movies Referenced In This Episode
Aviva (2020)
The Harder They Fall (2021)
The Harder They Come (1972)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Fresh (1994)
Mo’ Better Blues (1990)
Safe (2012)
Scream (2022)
The Punisher (1989)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Kagemusha (1980) – Bernard Rose’s trailer commentary
Mean Streets (1973)
Jaws (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
The 400 Blows (1959) – Robert Weide’s trailer commentary
Yojimbo (1961)
Dodes’ka-den (1970)
Short Cuts (1993) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray commentary
Casablanca (1942) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
Coonskin (1975) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary
Fritz The Cat (1972) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Wizards (1977)
Heavy Traffic (1973) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
The Warriors (1979)
Quintet (1979)
Brewster McCloud (1970) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Mash (1970)
Nashville (1975) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Dan Perri’s trailer commentary,...
- 2/22/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Dr. Marcus Stiglegger is an Austrian film scholar, publicist, musician and occasional director. Over the years, he has made a name for himself with countless publications in the fields of film and media theory in German, but also in English. He has been part of commentaries and other extras for editions of movies published by Arrow Video, Capelight and many other publishers. Stiglegger is the author of books like “Terrorkino. Angst/Lust im Körperhorror” (Terror cinema. Fear and lust in body horror), “SadicoNazista. Geschichte, Film und Mythos” and “Grenzüberschreitungen. Exkursionen ins Abseits der Filmgeschichte” (Transgressions. Excursions into the marginalized areas of film history) among many others. Additionally, he has written many essays on directors such as Abel Ferrara, David Cronenberg, William Friedkin and the western genre. His latest work includes the essay collection “Berlin Visionen. Filmische Stadtbilder seit 1980” (Berlin Visions. Cinematic images of urbanity since 1980) with co-publisher Stefan Jung and “Schwarz.
- 2/18/2022
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
In Akira Kurosawa’s 1982 autobiography (Something Like an Autobiography) his film Ikiru only gets a passing mention in a chapter dealing with the filming of his cinematic masterpiece, Rashomon. Ikiru, which roughly translates as “To Live”, is one of the director’s most loved masterpieces. Roger Ebert himself claimed that he loved the film so much that he would revisit it every five years; each time, becoming more and more empathetic to the plight of Ikiru’s male protagonist (originally played by Takashi Shimura). However, as good as this 1952 classic may be, it is also a film that is more beloved by extreme cinephiles and graduate level film professors than anyone else. After all, who wants to sit through a two hour plus tale dealing with existential musings on the nature of morality and human decency?
It seems that Hollywood would much rather sit through violent re-renderings of films like Yojimbo or Seven Samurai.
It seems that Hollywood would much rather sit through violent re-renderings of films like Yojimbo or Seven Samurai.
- 1/24/2022
- by Ty Cooper
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The BFI today announces highlights of the UK-wide programme for BFI Japan 2021: 100 Years Of Japanese Cinema, coming to cinemas from October – December 2021. Highlights of the celebration will include a BFI re-release of Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai (1954), a BFI Japan Tour, featuring classics from Yasujirō Ozu and Akira Kurosawa, alongside cult titles from Kon Ichikawa and Toshio Matsumoto, which will feature many new 4K restorations and visit cinemas across the UK. For audiences who cannot attend a screening in their local cinema, there is a vast BFI Japan programme online on BFI Player Subscription. The BFI is also working closely with the National Lottery funded BFI Film Audience Network (Fan) to enable cinemas across the UK to host special screenings and events as part of BFI Japan.
Seasons and events will include Day For Night’s Urban, Natural, Human – exploring Japan on screen programme, showing at Home, Manchester, Close-Up...
Seasons and events will include Day For Night’s Urban, Natural, Human – exploring Japan on screen programme, showing at Home, Manchester, Close-Up...
- 10/6/2021
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
This Star Wars: Visions article contains spoilers.
Star Wars: Visions brings the galaxy far, far away closer to its Japanese roots with nine anime shorts that introduce plenty of new characters to the saga. There’s Ronin, a lone wanderer with a mysterious past who gets stuck in the middle of a Sith invasion; Karre and Am, twins raised from birth to be powerful in the ways of the dark side; Kara, the daughter of a legendary sword smith who may be the only hope for a new generation of Jedi Knights; and the Elder, an aging master swordsman who travels the galaxy looking for worthy challengers.
But there’s one character in particular who seems to be a standout with fans, and it’s for good reason. After all, she’s the only character in Visions who’s also a humanoid rabbit with a lightsaber. We’re of course talking about Lop,...
Star Wars: Visions brings the galaxy far, far away closer to its Japanese roots with nine anime shorts that introduce plenty of new characters to the saga. There’s Ronin, a lone wanderer with a mysterious past who gets stuck in the middle of a Sith invasion; Karre and Am, twins raised from birth to be powerful in the ways of the dark side; Kara, the daughter of a legendary sword smith who may be the only hope for a new generation of Jedi Knights; and the Elder, an aging master swordsman who travels the galaxy looking for worthy challengers.
But there’s one character in particular who seems to be a standout with fans, and it’s for good reason. After all, she’s the only character in Visions who’s also a humanoid rabbit with a lightsaber. We’re of course talking about Lop,...
- 9/22/2021
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
From Don’t Breathe 2, actor Brendan Sexton III discusses some of his favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante as viewed through that wondrous video home system format known as… VHS.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Dark (2015)
Gremlins (1984)
Infested (2002)
Don’t Breathe (2016)
Don’t Breathe 2 (2021)
Unforgiven (1992)
The Beguiled (1971)
The Beguiled (2017)
Welcome To The Dollhouse (1995)
Pecker (1998)
Hairspray (1988)
Pink Flamingos (1972)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Boys Don’t Cry (1999)
Session 9 (2001)
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Seven Psychopaths (2012)
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Cheech & Chong’s Up In Smoke (1978)
Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie (1980)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
48 Hrs. (1982)
Dumbo (1941)
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
Mickey And The Beanstalk (1947)
Grindhouse (2007)
Planet Terror (2007)
Death Proof (2007)
The Howling (1981)
Enter The Dragon (1973)
Game Of Death (1978)
Take A Hard Ride (1975)
Three The Hard Way (1974)
Death Promise (1977)
Piranha (1978)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
Yojimbo (1961)
Seven Samurai (1954)
Goodfellas (1990)
Hell In The Pacific (1968)
Grand Prix (1966)
The Red Balloon (1956)
Stowaway In The Sky (1960)
La Haine...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Dark (2015)
Gremlins (1984)
Infested (2002)
Don’t Breathe (2016)
Don’t Breathe 2 (2021)
Unforgiven (1992)
The Beguiled (1971)
The Beguiled (2017)
Welcome To The Dollhouse (1995)
Pecker (1998)
Hairspray (1988)
Pink Flamingos (1972)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Boys Don’t Cry (1999)
Session 9 (2001)
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Seven Psychopaths (2012)
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Cheech & Chong’s Up In Smoke (1978)
Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie (1980)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
48 Hrs. (1982)
Dumbo (1941)
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
Mickey And The Beanstalk (1947)
Grindhouse (2007)
Planet Terror (2007)
Death Proof (2007)
The Howling (1981)
Enter The Dragon (1973)
Game Of Death (1978)
Take A Hard Ride (1975)
Three The Hard Way (1974)
Death Promise (1977)
Piranha (1978)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
Yojimbo (1961)
Seven Samurai (1954)
Goodfellas (1990)
Hell In The Pacific (1968)
Grand Prix (1966)
The Red Balloon (1956)
Stowaway In The Sky (1960)
La Haine...
- 9/7/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Mark Gordon Pictures ("Ray Donovan") continue developing the 'Old West' gunfighter feature "A Fistful of Dollars" as an episodic TV series, after acquiring rights to director Sergio Leone's classic 1964 feature and director Akira Kurosawa's 1961 "Yojimbo", that Leone's film was based on:
"...'The Man With No Name' rides into a town riddled with violence, using his wit and gunfighting skills...
"...to trick the town's competing gangs into destroying each other..."
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"...'The Man With No Name' rides into a town riddled with violence, using his wit and gunfighting skills...
"...to trick the town's competing gangs into destroying each other..."
Click the images to enlarge... ...
- 9/7/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Six String Samurai writer/director Lance Mungia discusses the movies that made an impact on him with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Six-String Samurai (1998)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Big Trouble In Little China (1986)
Seven Samurai (1954)
It Happened One Night (1934)
Frankenstein (1931)
King Kong (1933)
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
Little Fugitive (1953)
The Wizard Of Oz (1939)
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)
A Fistful Of Dollars (1964)
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (1966)
The Searchers (1956)
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon (1949)
Once Upon A Time In The West (1969)
Wrath Of Man (2021)
Yojimbo (1961)
Last Man Standing (1996)
Ikiru (1952)
Oldboy (2003)
Schindler’s List (1993)
Gremlins (1984)
Jaws (1975)
Psycho (1960)
Dances With Wolves (1990)
The Postman (1997)
Waterworld (1995)
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
The Day After (1983)
Fail Safe (1964)
Behind The Green Door (1972)
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
The Irishman (2019)
Other Notable Items
The Vinegar Syndrome 4K Blu-ray of Six-String Samurai
Flicker Alley
Elijah Drenner
Kristian Bernier
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Martin Scorsese
Frank Capra...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Six-String Samurai (1998)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Big Trouble In Little China (1986)
Seven Samurai (1954)
It Happened One Night (1934)
Frankenstein (1931)
King Kong (1933)
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
Little Fugitive (1953)
The Wizard Of Oz (1939)
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)
A Fistful Of Dollars (1964)
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (1966)
The Searchers (1956)
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon (1949)
Once Upon A Time In The West (1969)
Wrath Of Man (2021)
Yojimbo (1961)
Last Man Standing (1996)
Ikiru (1952)
Oldboy (2003)
Schindler’s List (1993)
Gremlins (1984)
Jaws (1975)
Psycho (1960)
Dances With Wolves (1990)
The Postman (1997)
Waterworld (1995)
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
The Day After (1983)
Fail Safe (1964)
Behind The Green Door (1972)
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
The Irishman (2019)
Other Notable Items
The Vinegar Syndrome 4K Blu-ray of Six-String Samurai
Flicker Alley
Elijah Drenner
Kristian Bernier
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Martin Scorsese
Frank Capra...
- 6/1/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
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