Podcast appearances and mentions of Akira Kurosawa

Highest 2 Lowest is a 2025 American crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee from a screenplay by Alan Fox. It is an English-language remake and reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low, itself based on the 1959 novel King's Ransom by Ed McBain. The film stars Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, ASAP Rocky, John Douglas Thompson, Dean Winters, LaChanze, Princess Nokia, and Ice Spice (in her film debut). It marks the first collaboration between Lee and Washington since Inside Man (2006).Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For their fifth collaboration, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reimagine Akira Kurosawa's 1963 masterpiece “High and Low.” Adam and Josh review the film coming to Apple TV+ Sept. 5. Plus, spoiler feedback for Zach Cregger's WEAPONS, Massacre Theatre, and revisiting the show's 2020 Sacred Cow review of JAWS. This episode is presented by ⁠Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:59) Highest 2 Lowest (00:02:00-00:47:59) 20th Anniversary Messages (00:48:00-00:54:43) Weapons Spoilers Feedback (00:54:44-01:25:12) Notes (01:25:13-01:30:16) Massacre Theatre (01:30:17-01:40:53) Jaws at 50 (01:40:54-02:17:57) Credits / New Releases (02:17:58-02:25:24) Links: “How to Watch Jaws in Theaters for Its 50th Anniversary” https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/how-to-watch-jaws-in-theaters-for-50th-anniversary Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠. -⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. ⁠⁠http://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠ -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. ⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠ Follow: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in nineteen years, Oscar-winning director Spike Lee and Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington have re-united for their fifth collaboration after Mo Better Blues, Malcolm X, He Got Game, and Inside Man.  Washington stars as David, a New York City music mogul with ONE goal at the outset of this story: to retain full control of the record label he had built over the past several decades to reconnect with the music.  However some other mysterious figure has other ideas as he calls David out of the blue claiming to suddently have kidnapped the mogul's son Trey (Aubrey Joseph) and he is demanding a LOT of money in return. :o In his corner is personal driver/bodyguard Paul played by Oscar-nominee Jeffrey Wright.  And what results is a high-energy thriller/musical/New York movie which also happens to be a loose remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic High and Low.    Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

On this week's show, Dana, Julia, and Steve are joined by special fourth guest host: Wesley Morris of the New York Times. The foursome wield their sharpest critical tools for a discussion of the horror hit Weapons. Whether the twisty thrill ride hits its intended target— and what exactly is said target— is up for debate. Next, they take up the latest Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest which reunites the legendary director with Denzel Washington and riffs on an Akira Kurosawa classic. Finally, they examine the “Performative Male” trend popping up in TikTok, style sections, and costume contests around the globe. Is it an embodiment of real gendered anxiety or internet nonsense? In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, the panel gets into all the shocks and surprises of Weapons's finale in a spoiler-filled conversation. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements Steve: Music by the jazz pianist Bobo Stenson, specifically his album Serenity. Julia: Wesley Morris's stellar new culture podcast Cannonball, specifically the episode with Taffy Brodesser-Akner about And Just Like That. Wesley: Watching the great New York sporting event the US Open. If you can't make it to Flushing Meadows, you can watch on ESPN or stream on Fubo, and shop the enviable merch at the US Open Store. Dana: Akira Kurosawa's High and Low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Dana, Julia, and Steve are joined by special fourth guest host: Wesley Morris of the New York Times. The foursome wield their sharpest critical tools for a discussion of the horror hit Weapons. Whether the twisty thrill ride hits its intended target— and what exactly is said target— is up for debate. Next, they take up the latest Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest which reunites the legendary director with Denzel Washington and riffs on an Akira Kurosawa classic. Finally, they examine the “Performative Male” trend popping up in TikTok, style sections, and costume contests around the globe. Is it an embodiment of real gendered anxiety or internet nonsense? In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, the panel gets into all the shocks and surprises of Weapons's finale in a spoiler-filled conversation. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements Steve: Music by the jazz pianist Bobo Stenson, specifically his album Serenity. Julia: Wesley Morris's stellar new culture podcast Cannonball, specifically the episode with Taffy Brodesser-Akner about And Just Like That. Wesley: Watching the great New York sporting event the US Open. If you can't make it to Flushing Meadows, you can watch on ESPN or stream on Fubo, and shop the enviable merch at the US Open Store. Dana: Akira Kurosawa's High and Low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly two decades apart, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are reunited with Highest 2 Lowest — a bold reimagining of Akira Kurosawa's classic High and Low. Alongside an all-star cast that includes Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, and even newcomer to the screen Ice Spice, this film marks a powerful return to the big screen, and Spike Lee personally encourages everyone to see it in theaters! On today's episode of The Run-Through with Vogue, Digital Style Director Leah Faye Cooper spoke to Spike about what it was like working with Denzel after all these years apart (the Batman to his Robin as Spike says). He also shared his secret to scouting new talent (the internet plays a big role!) and his guide to the best spots in Brooklyn.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; Chloe Malle, Editor of Vogue.com; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Paul and Erin are held captive by two films about kidnapping schemes affecting wealthy men: Akira Kurosawa's 1963 all-timer HIGH AND LOW, starring Toshiro Mifune, and Ron Howard's 1996 smash thriller RANSOM, starring Mel Gibson.

Devin & James are back in the Den to celebrate the 50th anniversary of some fantastic and influential films coming from Asia in 1975! We start with one of our favorite monsters in the Kaiju classic THE TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA! We then take to the streets with Kinji Kukasaku's brutal yakuza tale COPS VS. THUGS. Then things get more kung fu classical in the origin story of one of cinema's coolest weapons, THE FLYING GUILLOTINE. After that, we hop on THE BULLET TRAIN (No, not the Brad Pitt one. The Sonny Chiba one!). Our cinematic traveling continues down under with the Australian/Chines co-production, THE MAN FROM HONG KONG. From there, we go completely off the rails with the cinematic cotton candy that is SUPER INFRAMAN. Finally, we get a taste of horror (and some other things we'd rather not mention here) in BLACK MAGIC. All of these films are from Japan or China, but we make sure to check in on the rest of the continent with shout-outs to YEONG-JA'S HEYDAYS out of Korea, THE RARE BLUE APES OF CANNIBAL ISLE from Malaysia, the Bollywood classic SHOLAY, and DERSU UZALA, the Academy Award-winning Russian film directed by Akira Kurosawa!

We are rebroadcasting episode 645 as our The Clone Wars re-watch continues. This episode pays tribute to Akira Kurosawa as the Jedi teach a village to defend themselves.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan's crash landing on Felucia, The bounty hunters appearing in this episode, How this episode pays tribute to The Seven Samurai and Akira Kurosawa, The voice of Embo, How the Jedi train the villagers to train themselves, Our favorite Hondo quotes from the episode, and Whether Hondo was acting with any honor in this episode. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We are rebroadcasting episode 645 as our The Clone Wars re-watch continues. This episode pays tribute to Akira Kurosawa as the Jedi teach a village to defend themselves.

Jason and Rosie dive deep into Spike Lee's latest film 'Highest 2 Lowest', exploring its themes, character dynamics, and cinematic techniques. They reflect on their experience at the premiere, analyze the adaptation from Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low', and delve into the cultural significance of New York City as portrayed in the film. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s Nose, guest hosted by comedian Shawn Murray, looks at: Highest 2 Lowest is the fifth collaboration between director Spike Lee and actor Denzel Washington and their first in 19 years, since Inside Man in 2006. It is an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 police procedural, High and Low, which is, itself, an adaptation of the Ed McBain novel King’s Ransom. It also stars Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky, Ice Spice, Dean Winters, John Douglas Thompson, Wendell Pierce, and more. Highest 2 Lowest is in a strangely limited release — it’s in just three theaters in Connecticut — and it hits Apple TV+ on September 5. And: Alien: Earth is the first TV series — after nine movies — in the Alien franchise. It is a prequel set two years before the events of the original movie, and it’s created be Noah Hawley, who also created the Fargo TV series, among other things. Alien: Earth is set, somewhat logically, on Earth. GUESTS: Taneisha Duggan: Director of arts, culture, and entertainment for the city of Hartford Sam Hadelman: Director of public relations at Dark Matter Media Lindsay Lee Wallace: A writer and journalist covering culture, health, technology, bats, and anything else people will answer her questions about Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University and the author of The Spike Lee Enigma: Challenge and Incorporation in Media Culture The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Eugene Amatruda contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are no spoilers in this episode. Alex breaks down the opening segment of Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, “High and Low,” before bringing Nick on to review Spike Lee's remake, “Highest 2 Lowest.” The guys discuss Spike's post-“Inside Man" career, seeing Denzel Washington in “Othello” on Broadway, other remakes of Kurosawa's work, Matthew Libatique, Dean Winters, Jules Dassin, and much more.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / LetterboxdSend mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe investigates what happened in the Boogie Down Bronx. Cal State Fullerton's Professor Mike Dillon and Le Noir Auteur's Terence Johnson join Aaron to discuss the Spike Lee Joint, Highest 2 Lowest. Hear what the trio has to say about the Akira Kurosawa remake starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$AP Rocky. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:49), Trailer Talk for Good Fortune (29:50), the main review (34:48), Games (1:49:45), and Out Now Feedback (2:02:55). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, LeNoirAuteur.net Read Aaron's review for Highest 2 Lowest. Read Terence's review for Highest 2 Lowest. Check out our Shin Godzilla episode on 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla Trailer: Good Fortune Next Week: Honey Don't

Live from New York City, Cameron and Juzo review two recent releases in this extra long episode. Weapons (2025) is the latest film from Barbarian director Zach Cregger starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin. Weapons is a thrilling horror movie about a class of children that suddenly go missing. It has twists, turns, and well written and realized characters.   Starting at 1 hour 59 minutes we also review Highest 2 Lowest (2025), Spike Lee's newest feature film. A remake of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low (1963), Highest 2 Lowest is the first collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington since Inside Man (2006). The reunion was highly anticipated, but certainly left us scratching our heads at times. Enjoy this double feature episode! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O'Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader, with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the student. And Juzo, he knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project between three longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

Godzilla y Rashomon a 80 años de Hiroshima En agosto de 2025 el mundo conmemora (quizá no como deberíamos) 80 años del bombardeo atómico sobre Hiroshima y Nagasaki que marcó el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En Cinegarage ese evento aún nos conmueve. Por eso, proponemos una serie de reflexiones alrededor de esta tragedia final de esa guerra, y lo hacemos, como siempre, desde el cine. Rashomon, película de Akira Kurosawa estrenada en 1950, y Godzilla, de Ishiro Honda, estrenada en 1954, son dos películas que lanzan poderosas y profundas reflexiones sobre la Guerra, sobre la participación de Japón en ella, sobre los bombardeos atómicos y, por supuesto, sobre sus secuelas. Para ahondar en estas lecturas la invitada ideal es Veka Duncan, autora, investigadora y difusora cultural –a quien pueden ver y seguir en su canal de YouTube (Veka Duncan) en el espacio Martes Cultural– y es también gran amiga de Cinegarage. Godzilla y Rashomon nos dan, desde aquí, la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre los bombardeos atómicos de hace 80 años. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spike Lee's new crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest reunites him with his favorite leading man, Denzel Washington. The film is based on Akira Kurosawa's classic High and Low, and it's a tense story about a very rich man with a very big problem. Part morality play and part action movie, Washington plays a music mogul who confronts questions of responsibility and power when he believes his son has been kidnapped.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington first worked together on “Mo' Better Blues,” released in 1990. Washington starred as a trumpet player trying to make a living in jazz clubs; Lee, who directed the film, also played the musician's hapless manager. They later worked together on “Malcolm X” and other films, but it has been nearly twenty years since their last collaboration, the hugely successful “Inside Man.” So the new film “Highest 2 Lowest” is something of a reunion. “I've become a better director, working with Mr. Denzel Washington,” Lee tells David Remnick. “It's not about just what's on the script.  It has to be deeper than that.” “Highest 2 Lowest” is an adaptation of a 1963 movie by Akira Kurosawa, who has been a major influence on Lee. “The script came to me first,” Washington explains. “I hoped that Spike would be interested in it, so I called him up. He said, ‘Send it to me.' He read it. He said, ‘Let's make it,' and here we are.” Washington plays a music mogul targeted in a ransom plot; the feature is a crime drama with a message. “This film is about morals, and what someone will do and won't do,” Lee says. The audience “will ask themselves, ‘If you're in this situation, would you pay the ransom?' ”  

Spike Lee's latest film, “Highest 2 Lowest,” is his reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film, “High and Low.” Denzel Washington stars as a music mogul faced with a moral dilemma: Should he fork over $17 million to save his driver and friend's son? Lee joins us to talk more about the film as it hits theaters Friday.And, radio legend Bruce Morrow, known as Cousin Brucie, reminisces about helping to introduce The Beatles 60 years ago when they kicked off a new era in rock 'n' roll by headlining at Shea Stadium in 1965.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Akira Kurosawa is one of the world’s most revered directors, his films often cited as inspiration amongst other auteurs. Sometimes that inspiration has led to full-on remakes of Kurosawa’s films, such as Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest (2025), an adaptation of Kurosawa’s High and Low (1963). Other adaptations of Kurosawa’s work include Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Kurosawa himself liked to adapt pre-existing stories. Many of his films are interpretations of Shakespeare plays. Even High and Low is based on a novel. So how does one go about adapting and remaking a film by a great director like Kurosawa? How is the story updated for new audiences? And what kind of films lend themselves to adaptations? Today on FilmWeek, we discuss Hollywood’s attempts to remake some of Kurosawa’s most beloved films and what makes a good adaptation. Joining Larry Mantle is Peter Rainer, film critic for LAist and the Christian Science Monitor, Tim Cogshell, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com, and Charles Solomon, film critic for LAist, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gentry Thomas sits down with legendary director Spike Lee to talk about his brand-new film Highest 2 Lowest, starring longtime collaborator Denzel Washington. The film is a bold reimagining of the Akira Kurosawa classic High and Low, set against the vibrant, volatile backdrop of modern-day New York City. Spike opens up about what makes this project special, what it was like working with Denzel again, and how he continues to bring his unmistakable visual style and cultural commentary to the big screen. From behind-the-scenes stories to his thoughts on the music, casting, and improvisation on set, Spike gives listeners a real taste of the creative process. The two also dive into Spike’s love for New York, his take on the NBA and the Knicks, and how he blends street-level authenticity with cinematic storytelling. It’s a masterclass in filmmaking, hustle, and holding true to your voice. You’ll also hear Spike’s thoughts on how the city has grown, how his roots shape his art, and what he still hopes to accomplish in the industry. Highest 2 Lowest is in theaters now and coming soon to Apple TV+. Don’t miss it. Want to catch the action? Click here to get tickets and check showtimes: Highest 2 Lowest Tickets & Showtimes

This week we have an epic rerelease, a reimagining of an Akira Kurosawa classic, and a movie about some nobody. This is the week of August 15th 2025 and this is episode 342 of Future Flicks with Billiam https://linktr.ee/BilliamSWN Questions? Comments? Unwavering Praise? Contact me! The SWN Podcast Network has a Patreon!www.patreon.com/SWNPodcastNetwork You can always find me on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play, the SomewhatNerdy site, and any podcast app. Check out my new blog where I blog about movies, books, and whatever I fancy. www.billiamthenerd.com Future Flicks and SomewhatNerdy Merch page: http://www.cafepress.com/somewhatnerdy Opening and closing music “Evening Melodrama” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/S https://soundcloud.com/billiamswn/better-call-godzilla?si=55a1a4bf103042f38b009220dcff2775&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Mita asked Chat GPT for a "...classic, epic adventure" and the robots delivered! This week they watched Akira Kurosawa's adaption of King Lear, "Ran" for the next movie review. Nadeem deals with some shattering news. 

This week, we're riding the rails and talking about 1986's "Runaway Train." We get into how a train movie based on a story by Akira Kurosawa, co-written by former felon Eddie Bunker, and starring Jon Voight and Eric Roberts (both doing ridiculous accents) became one of the best Cannon films of the '80s. Listen now.

For the third movie choice based on the theme of death, we repost an episode where we watch the tale of a man diagnosed with stomach cancer, which causes him to reflect on his seemingly wasted life. Taking its time to establish moods appropriate for the subject matter, this film makes you think about what it means to be alive, and how to get the most out of life with what short time we have. Ikiru (1952), directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Dans une semaine nous serons avec Romain et Justine. Ils vont revenir sur leur périple avec leur premier enfant : Homère. La famille Brès a en effet décidé il y a quelques temps de se lancer dans une traversée de la France à pied, de Sedan à Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port ! En 4 mois, plus de 1550 kilomètres seront parcourus à travers ce que certains géographes appellent "la diagonale du vide". Avant cet épisode, on retrouve ici les coups de cœur littérature et cinéma de Justine et Romain, des livres et films d'aventures qui les ont inspirés pour démarrer leur aventure !

An absolutely packed episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents here, as we celebrate a birthday, and bring in a couple of bonus guests! The first order of business is Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, Ran, which is celebrating its 40th birthday. Regular host Simon Brew is joined by The Guardian film writer Andrew Pulver to talk about the film, and the influence of Kurosawa on modern Hollywood. And then! In come Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tom Hiddleston, two of the stars of Mike Flanagan's The Life Of Chuck, which heads to UK cinemas on 20th August. Quite the chat with these two here, rounding off an extra special episode...

In deze aflevering van de Side Quest Podcast bespreken we de toekomst van PlayStation. Er is namelijk een lek opgedoken met wat interessante details over de PlayStation 6 en een gloednieuwe handheld. Wat betekent dit voor Sony's next-gen plannen? Wij speculeren erop los. Ook neemt Tom ons mee naar Vancouver, waar hij FC 26 van dichtbij heeft gecheckt en een blik achter de schermen heeft gekregen. Juliën dook weer de bios in voor een klassieker van Akira Kurosawa, en we warmen ons alvast op voor Battlefield 6: hype of nog even afwachten? uiteraard ontbreekt ook deze week de toffe quiz van Nick niet, waarin we onze kennis van het laatste gamenieuws op de proef stellen.Daarnaast maken we sinds dit jaar extra content voor onze luisteraars en kijkers via Patreon. Naast extra content kun je ook iedere maand een game winnen en meedoen met andere exclusieve prijsvragen. Lees hier verder alles wat je moet weten over de Patreon.Onze Podcast wordt gesponsord door Pathé Thuis! Pathé Thuis is een streamingdienst met de allernieuwste films, die soms net uit de bioscoop zijn, die je zonder abonnement kunt kijken. Bij Pathé Thuis zijn er bijna 5000 films beschikbaar en je hebt zelf de keuze om een film te huren of te kopen. Geen abonnement, dus je betaalt per film!Hoofdstukken(00:00:00) - Intro(00:22:23) - Wat is er gegamed?: Donkey Kong Bananza(00:37:09) - Wat is er gegamed?: OSRS(00:51:25) - Wat is er gespeeld?: Hollow Knight(01:01:07) - Wat is er gespeeld?: One Piece TCG(01:05:00) - Nieuws Quiz(01:12:30) - Playstation 6 geruchten bespreken(01:23:21) - Playstation handheld geruchten bespreken(01:27:15) - De hype voor Battlefield 6 groeit(01:36:44) - Wat is er gekeken?: De surprise film van Nick(01:47:33) - Wat is er gekeken?: Superman(01:56:10) - Wat is er gekeken?: Yojimbo(01:59:02) - Wat is er gekeken?: Terrace House Opening New Doors(02:06:30) - Wat is er gekeken?: Nathan for you(02:14:22) - Wat is er gekeken?: Alien Romulus(02:16:20) - Wat is er gekeken?: One Piece(02:23:30) - Outro

Kelsi and Trey explore Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress on Patreon. This is just a free sample. In the full episode, we kick off our Kurosawa journey by unpacking the film's influence on Star Wars and diving into its narrative structure, tone, and characters. It's part of our ongoing series pairing classic Kurosawa films with deeper Star Wars deep dives!The Extra Credits YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd: ⁠The Extra Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: The Extra Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reddit: r/TheExtraCredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send requests, questions, and thoughts to our email: extracreditspod@gmail.com

On this episode of the podcast, host Dr Pasquale Iannone sits down with Scottish writer-director (and University of Edinburgh alumnus) John Maclean to talk about his second feature Tornado (2025). The film had its world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival in February and went on general release in the UK in mid-June.Set in late 18th century Scotland, Maclean's film tells of a young Japanese woman (Kōki) who makes a living performing Samurai puppet shows with her father Fujin (Takehiro Hira). One day, their paths cross with a rag-tag group of criminals led by the ruthless, stone-faced Sugarman (Tim Roth) and his son Little Sugar (Jack Lowden). Events then take a more sinister turn.Beautifully shot in widescreen by John's regular collaborator Robbie Ryan, Tornado is lean, muscular filmmaking - a heady, inventive Scottish take on the samurai films of Akira Kurosawa and the spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone.John tells Pasquale about his entry into filmmaking via the lo-fi music videos he made for The Beta Band, the group he co-founded in the 1990s. He also discusses his influences, his preference for storyboarding, his approach to casting, music and much more.

The Last Samurai is on trial this week. A perfect blossom or a knife in the guts? Alex defends, saying that this love letter to Japan made a fascinating period of history accessible for Western audiences. Dave feels too much is lost in translation, with glaring historical inaccuracies that stop it achieving greatness. All this with an impression of the big man Billy Connolly and a quiz all about Akira Kurosawa. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/272 Special Guest: Mike.

www.castarolepod.com In this episode of Cast-A-Role, we dive deep into Akira Kurosawa's legendary 1954 epic, Seven Samurai — a cinematic masterpiece that redefined storytelling, action, and the ensemble cast formula. Join us as we break down the film's iconic characters, revolutionary directing techniques, and the lasting impact this samurai film has had on everything from The Magnificent Seven to Star Wars. We explore the themes of honor, sacrifice, and strategy that still resonate today, and discuss why Seven Samurai remains one of the greatest films of all time. Whether you're a die-hard fan of classic Japanese cinema, a filmmaker in the making, or just curious about what makes this movie a must-watch, this review is for you.

How much of a fortress can you really hide? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss Akira Kurosawa’s 1958 epic, The Hidden Fortress, a film which had a significant influence on George Lucas’s work. We discuss rich people buying the horse out from under you, the unquestionably most successful Fire Festival, and who exactly the three villains are. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.

O que podemos encontrar na decadência do grande portal da entrada da cidade de Quioto? É isso que Andreia D'Oliveira e Gabi Idealli vão contar pra você neste episódio dos contos Rashomôn e Dentro do Bosque (Yabu no Naka) de Ryûnosuke Akutagawa, bases para o grande clássico de Akira Kurosawa, Rashomôn. Com uma interpretação incrível de Toshiro Mifune, Kurosawa orquestra os discursos e contemplação de forma impecável em uma linda história abriga a esperança mesmo em épocas sombrias. O que está esperando? Vem ouvir! Comentado no Episódio Era uma Vez em Tóquio (1953 ‧ Drama ‧ 2h 16m) dirigido por Yasujiro Ozu Hayao Miyazaki (Livros em Cartaz 075 - Degusta! Tema: Filme favorito do Estúdio Ghibli) Contos da Lua Vaga (1953 ‧ Fantasia/Guerra ‧ 1h 37m) dirigido por Kenji Mizoguchi Paulo Leminski Ilustração Um passeio de Fukiya Kōji (1931) Dragon Ball, com roteiro e arte de Akira Toriyama Fushigi Yûgi, com roteiro e arte de Yuu Watase Rosa de Versalhes (2025 ‧ Romance/Anime ‧ 1h 53m) dirigido por Ai Yoshimura

Total Massacre - Takashi Miike's 13 Assassins  Not a whole lot is better this week, so Mr. Chavez & I find ourselves digging deeper into an examination, coping, and understanding of Fascism, Cruelty, and Troubling Political Rule with this week's film, Takashi Miike's 2010 13 Assassins. Miike's vision is typically brutal, violent, and magnificent. 13 Assassins exceeds the critical constraints of your "Typical Action Film" with a look at Samurai Culture during the Edo Period (1603-1868 - in this case, 1844). With a strong debt to Akira Kurosawa and Seven Samurai, Miike's film is an action-packed drama that holds a mirror to society and the abuses of power seen throughout history. A fifteen year old film, set nearly 200 years in the past, 13 Assassins has a great deal to teach, if we are willing to learn. Take a listen and let us know what you think - gondoramos@yahoo.com - This is a damn good talk - Many Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the latest installment in the Jurassic Park/World franchise, Jurassic World: Rebirth in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I talk about the new Netflix sequel, The Old Guard 2. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more.   Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:11 Screening in Indy - 12:08 News Before the Reviews - 18:10 Feature Review Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) - 45:19 Spoiler - 1:25:06 Secondary Review Akira Kurosawa: A Retrospective - 1:51:05 The Old Guard 2 (2025) - 1:54:03   Closing the Ep - 2:09:57 Patreon Clip - 2:11:21   Related Links The Waiting Game is screening in Indianapolis July 10 at 7p at the beautiful Kan-Kan Theater! ‘Last of Us' Shocker: Neil Druckmann Exits HBO Series Ahead of Season 3 ‘The Bear' Renewed for Season 5 by FX AMC Theatres Is Putting More Commercials Before Screenings. It Cheapens the Moviegoing Experience and Hurts the Film Business Akira Kurosawa: A Retrospective Movie Review: Jurassic World (2015) OV111 - Jurassic World, Halloween Returns, Pitch Perfect 2, and Archer Vice (Guest: Matt Quiett from Nerd's Domain) OV241 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - AMC A-List v MoviePass, Mindhunter Season 1, Sicario 2, and the Vegas Wager (Guest: Robert Fekkes) OV372 – The Northman (2022) & Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) – Happiness (1998), and Lightyear (2022) – Guest: Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal) OV322 – Palm Springs (2020) & The Old Guard (2020) – Fekkes' COVID Experience, Mulan and the Rise of PVOD, The Green Mile, and Bowfinger   Brent's Letterboxd Awake in the Dark Brent's Review of Jurassic World Rebirth Brent's Review of M3GAN 2.0 Brent's Review of F1: The Movie Brent's Review of The Life of Chuck   My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Patreon Special - 28 Days Later (2002) at Alamo Drafthouse - May 23, 2025 Immediate Reaction - Clown in a Cornfield (2025) - May 16-21, 2025 Immediate Reaction - The Life of Chuck (2025) - May 29, 2025 Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Companion Ep - OV477 - Final Destination 1-5 Retrospective - May 24-25, 2025 Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews   Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse   Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV481   Next Week on the Podcast OV482 - Elio (2025 & A Minecraft Movie (2025)

Deze week duiken we opnieuw de duisternis in van Racoon City, het lijkt erop dat Resident Evil weer van zich laat horen. Nick heeft de beste deals van de Steam Summer Sale voor je uitgezocht, zodat je precies weet welke games je wel moet scoren. Juliën is ondertussen compleet in de ban van Akira Kurosawa en neemt je mee in zijn filmische obsessie (plus: ja, hij moet ook even over Death Stranding 2 praten). En Sjaak? Die heeft Ironheart gezien en vertelt of deze Marvel-serie daadwerkelijk het ijzer smeedt wanneer het heet is. We bespreken nog veel meer games, films en series. Plus: Nick zijn nieuwsquiz is terug, wie weet deze week de meeste punten te pakken?Daarnaast maken we sinds dit jaar extra content voor onze luisteraars en kijkers via Patreon. Naast extra content kun je ook iedere maand een game winnen en meedoen met andere exclusieve prijsvragen. Lees hier verder alles wat je moet weten over de Patreon.Onze Podcast wordt gesponsord door Pathé Thuis! Pathé Thuis is een streamingdienst met de allernieuwste films, die soms net uit de bioscoop zijn, die je zonder abonnement kunt kijken. Bij Pathé Thuis zijn er bijna 5000 films beschikbaar en je hebt zelf de keuze om een film te huren of te kopen. Geen abonnement, dus je betaalt per film!Hoofdstukken:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:07:28) - Wat is er gespeeld?: Marvel Rivals(00:13:20) - Wat is er gespeeld?: Age of Wonders 4(00:24:42) - Wat is er gespeeld?: Death Stranding 2(00:32:18) - Wat is er gespeeld?: Elden Ring: Nightreign(00:39:51) - Wat is er gespeeld?: World of Warcraft (00:45:06) - Dit was het nieuws quiz(00:58:55) - Eerste indruk over Ironheart seizoen 1(01:06:00) - (SPOILERS) Ironheart seizoen 1 bespreken(01:13:30) - Superman hype(01:16:15) - (SPOILERS) Het derde seizoen van Squid Game bespreken(01:27:30) - Wat is er gekeken?: One Piece(01:31:52) - Wat is er gekeken?: Poop Cruise(01:37:06) - Wat is er gekeken?: Bolle Jos docu(01:39:35) - Het contrast tussen Akira Kurosawa films en Minecraft en realityseries(02:01:57) - Onze weekendplannen, en de outro

For the year 2025, we wanted to explore the directors who created the magical movie moments and see how these legendary directors left their stamp on cinematography  for years to come.Intro Music: Fly Forward by YariThe Talkers:HoppocalypseItisdpayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/itisdpayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 17 of (Pop) Cultural Marxism, Ajay and Isi once again find themselves in the regrettable position of praising the Walt Disney Company. After chatting about recent cultural highlights (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a 40th anniversary screening of Kurosawa's Ran, and a Criterion retrospective on Johnnie To), they consider the popular and critical success of Andor's second season, and ask what it means to describe a pop cultural text as “politically timely.” Their conversation turns to extratextual ecosystems (press junkets, interviews), Gilroy's deep engagement with cinematic depictions of fascism and rebellion (Army of Shadows, The Conformist), architecture and costume design, season 2 high points (the Ghorman Massacre, Mon Mothma's Senate speech), the politics of revolutionary alliances, and imperial bureaucracy. Finally, they consider how the show makes the transition—narratively, visually, musically—into the lore-dense timeline of Rogue One and A New Hope, and ponder its uncharacteristically fascistic final scene. (Pop) Cultural Marxism is produced by Ryan Lentini.  Learn more about upcoming courses on our website. Follow Brooklyn Institute for Social Research on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Bluesky Shownotes: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive) Ran, dir. Akira Kurosawa (1985) Exiled, dir. Johnnie To (2006) Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, dir. Jim Jarmusch (1999) Battleship Potemkin, dir. Sergei Eisenstein (1925) The Battle of Algiers, dir. Gillo Pontecorvo (1966) Army of Shadows, dir. Jean-Pierre Melville (1969) Jean-Paul Sartre, "The Republic of Silence" (1944) The Conformist, dir. Bernardo Bertolucci (1970) Sergey Nechayev, "Catechism of a Revolutionary" (1869) Laleh Khalili, "The Politics of Pleasure: Promenading on the Corniche" Guy Debord, The Society of the Spectacle Bertolt Brecht and Walter Benjamin on Brecht's "Epic Theater" McKenzie Wark, The Beach Beneath the City McKenzie Wark, A Hacker Manifesto

In this episode, we dive deep into Akira Kurosawa's The Bad Sleep Well (1960), a noir-inspired tale of corporate corruption and personal revenge. This searing indictment of postwar Japanese bureaucracy, and the moral ambiguity of its tragic protagonist, played by Toshiro Mifune. Was justice ever possible in this rigged system?Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.

With the exception of those of us who no longer welcome birthdays, most people love anniversaries. But when it comes to movies, anniversaries give us the opportunity to remember great cinema and the directors who make it. On this week's show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two such directors, Akira Kurosawa, whose film “Ran” is enjoying the 40th anniversary of its release this month, and Steven Spielberg, whose 1975 film “Jaws” is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

For the year 2025, we wanted to explore the directors who created the magical movie moments and see how these legendary directors left their stamp on cinematography  for years to come.Intro Music: Fly Forward by YariThe Talkers:HoppocalypseItisdpayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/itisdpayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For the year 2025, we wanted to explore the directors who created the magical movie moments and see how these legendary directors left their stamp on cinematography  for years to come.Intro Music: Fly Forward by YariThe Talkers:HoppocalypseItisdpayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/itisdpayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

International Month comes to a close with a look at Akira Kurosawa's contemporary noir feature High and Low! And who better to join us than TCM producer and author Scott McGee. Scott joins Kristen and Emily to talk about this morality tale, its connections to today's society, and what the "right type" of wealthy man can look like. Buy Scott's book Danger on the Silver Screen here. This episode was created thanks to our Patrons: Ali Moore Danny David Floyd Gates McF Rachel Clark Shawn Goodreau A Button Called Smalls Chris McKay Jacob Haller Peter Blitstein Peter Bryant Peter Dawson Reyna-Moya James Bridget M. Hester Cat Cooper Daniel Tafoya David Baxter Diana Madden Harry Holland Jamie Carter Karen Yoder Lucy Soles Nick Weerts Richard Silver Rosa

If you are into absolutely kick-ass awesome movies, you should definitely check out this banger from Akira Kurosawa. No cap, this picture is based from start to finish and isn't even a little bit mid. Frfr. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46c3C827AUwbjV5oEsrhon?si=c191cad0e73d40ee Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-of-dreams/id1611180213

We're going on vacation through the world of classic film! Yes, International Month is back. But unless the previous two years, where we did two movies from different countries, we're spending June in one country with a single director: Akira Kurosawa. TCM host and author of the new book TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema, Alicia Malone, joins us to kick things off with a look at one of several Kurosawa movies dubbed the best movie of all time. It's 1954's Seven Samurai. Kristen, Emily and Alicia explore the samurai genre, discuss this movie's influence on our conception of the American West, and thirst over Toshiro Mifune. Buy Alicia's book here. This episode was created thanks to our Patrons: Ali Moore Danny David Floyd Gates McF Rachel Clark Shawn Goodreau A Button Called Smalls Chris McKay Jacob Haller Peter Blitstein Peter Bryant Peter Dawson Reyna-Moya James Bridget M. Hester Cat Cooper Daniel Tafoya David Baxter Diana Madden Harry Holland Jamie Carter Karen Yoder Lucy Soles Nick Weerts Richard Silver Rosa

We refuse to accept that our Andor era is over. Fortunately, we have one of our Akira Kurosawa masters, MikeyP joining us to talk Kurosawa's 1963 kidnapping caper masterpiece, High and Low!Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:08:52) High and Low Roundtable (00:14:48) Your Letters (01:12:58) Notes and Links Check out Escape Hatch Merch! Our all new collection of swag is available now and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Hang out with Haitch, Jason, and other friends of the pod. Check out the invite here. Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts, alongside: 70mm (a podcast for film lovers), Bat & Spider (low rent horror and exploitation films), The Letterboxd Show (Official Podcast from Letterboxd), Cinenauts (exploring the Criterion Collection), Lost Light (Transformers, wrestling, and more), and Will Run For (obsessed with running). Check these pods out!. See the movies we've watched and are going to watch on Letterboxd Escape Hatch's Breaking Dune News Twitter list Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at letters@escapehatchpod.com or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211. Follow @escapehatchpod on Bluesky,Instagram, and TikTok. Music by Scott Fritz and Who'z the Boss Music. Cover art by ctcher. Edited and produced by Haitch. Escape Hatch is a production of Haitch Industries.

  CinemAddicts Episode 295 covers movies that are opening the week of Friday, May 23, 2025. They include The New Boy, The Last Rodeo, Trail of Vengeance, Ran, and The Surrender. Bruce Purkey also reviews The Brutalist.  Timestamps (0:00) - Intro (3:44) - The New Boy. Images: Vertical  (10:31) - The Last Rodeo. Images: Angel Studios (18:54) - Trail of Vengeance. Images: Shout! Studios (22:40) - Any Day Now. Available on Digital. Images: Any Day Now.  (29:55) - Details on the upcoming documentary Uncle Roy. Kickstarter ends May 25, 2025.  (36:55) - Bruce Purkey is in the Cinem-Attic!! (41:06) - The New Boy (50:36) - The Surrender. Images: Courtesy of Cailin Yatsko. A Shudder Release.(57:52) - Akira Kurosawa's Ran. 40th Anniversary Presentation opens May 23rd at New York's IFC Center and Los Angeles' Laemmle Royal. Images: Rialto Pictures When you use our Amazon links or our SiteStripe for your purchases, the CinemAddicts crew receive a slight commission. CinemAddicts Info: Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations. Our email: editor@deepestdream.com. Shop our CinemAddicts Merch store (shirts, hoodies, mugs). Our Website is Deepest Dream Thanks to our Patreon Community Ryan Smith 2. Stephen Schrock 3. Susan 4. Charles Peterson 5. Nelson B. McClintock 6. Diana Van De Kamp 7. Pete Abeyta 8. Tyler Andula 9. Stephen Mand 10. Edmund Mendez 11. Abbie Schmidt 12. Jeff Tait 13. Robert Prakash 14. Kristen 15. Chris M 16. Jeremy Chappell 17. Lewis Longshadow 18. Iver 19. Alex Clayton 20. Daniel Hulbert 21. Andrew Martin 22. Angela Clark 23. Myron Freeman 24. Kayn Kalmbach 25. Aaron Fordham 26. Tracy Peters 27. Grant Boston 28. Ken Cunningham 30. Erik Chavez #MovieReview #CinemAddicts #AkiraKurosawa #TheLastRodeo  

Enjoy a SNEAK PEEK at not one, but TWO Booster Club exclusive series! First up, hold on tight for the inaugrual episode of SPEED DRAFTS! Then, join us in the COOL KIDS CRITERION CLUB CORNER for a discussion of Akira Kurosawa's High & Low. For more of these series, plus The Marathon and The Franchise mini-Super Drafts, visit www.patreon.com/screendrafts