Podcast appearances and mentions of Akira Kurosawa

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   

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Jon and Chris take a look at a pair of movies that feature Shelley Duvall. Movies Discussed: 3 Women, Popeye Recommendations : Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (Jon), Star Wars: Rogue One, Mickey 17, The Linguini Incident (Chris)  For more of our movie thoughts, including our recently completed series on the films of Akira Kurosawa, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com.  Cinema Duals' Mountain of Gloriousness The Films of Cinema Dual Follow us on Blue Sky: @joncinemadual @belownirvana Follow us on Spotify: Cinema Dual

At Star Wars Celebration Japan, Bryan Young gave a presentation about Akira Kurosawa's influence on Star Wars to a standing room only crowd. Fortunately, we have the audio from the presentation and are able to share it with all of you.

Aż trudno uwierzyć, że dopiero w 72 odcinku podkastu opowiadamy o Akirze Kurosawie, jednym z największych reżyserów w historii kina. To on rozsławił na cały świat kinematografię japońską filmami, które do dzisiaj zachwycając pięknem, czystością narracji i innowacyjnością w realizacji scen akcji. Dzięki swojemu wyjątkowemu kunsztowi i zrozumieniu tego, jak działa kino, Kurosawa stał się jednym z najbardziej wpływowych i inspirujących twórców w historii. Bez jego filmów światowa popkultura wyglądałaby dzisiaj znacznie ubożej. Np. "Gwiezdne wojny" Lucasa, "Za garść dolarów" Leone czy "Rzut na matę" Johnniego To - każde z tych dzieł swój początek znalazło w fascynacji filmami twórcy zwanego Beethovenem wśród reżyserów. Zapraszamy do wysłuchania odcinka, w którym opowiadamy jak mocny wpływ na innych twórców, zarówno zachodnich jak i azjatyckich, miał Akira Kurosawa.

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Your boys are back with some poetic cinema this week! First up, Sean discusses some live pro wrestling he witnessed and Parker discusses the old TV shows he's finally watching. Then, the guys watch a vicious Japanese death match and do a live commentary for it. Will either one throw up from intense gore? Then, it's more Japanese blood as the guys review Akira Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood," which is based on Shakespeare's "Macbeth." A samurai (Toshiro Mifune) meets a witch that tells him he will become powerful, leading him to seek power. Does he go too far? Direct Donloyd Here After this episode, be sure to go to patreon.com/junkfooddinner and sign up to listen to literally hundreds of hours of bonus episodes!

Things have certainly looked better on Vintage Cinema Rewind. And yet, the Deep Dive on Akira Kurosawa's iconic crime thriller High and Low continues. Michael has been returned--safe and mostly sound--but the kidnapper made a speedy escape with Blake's sack of cash. Now, the investigators narrow their pursuit--ferreting out new leads and pressing old accomplices. Can they recover Blake's fortune? Or will the cobbler's children have no shoes?   Where to watch: High and Low - movie: where to watch streaming online

For Ryan's 1952 selection the guys review Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru. A dying man has a chance to do something meaningful with the last months of his life in this film, but did we find it enjoyable in 2025? Come back next week as we begin our Final Destination series with the original film leading up to the new film, Final Destination: Bloodlines!

Foreign Film Month is officially underway at The WatchTower Film Podcast! And what better way to start than with Akira Kurosawa's legendary Seven Samurai? In this episode, we dive into the film's groundbreaking storytelling, unforgettable characters, and why it still slaps 70 years later. We talk samurai code, rain-soaked battles, and how this epic set the stage for modern cinema—all while having way too much fun with it. Grab your subtitles and swords—it's gonna be a good one.

Hostile takeovers. Kidnapping. Foot fetishes? Vintage Cinema Rewind continues their Anything But American series with Akira Kurosawa's acclaimed crime thriller: High and Low. Blake is a no-holds-barred corporate executive at National Shoes with his eyes on the throne. But when his son's friend Michael is kidnapped by shadowy interlopers, both his future and his fortunes are put in serious jeopardy. Should he surrender his vast wealth in exchange for Michael's wellbeing? Or should he give this whole crooked scheme the boot? All this will be determined and more on this week's episode!   Where to watch: High and Low - movie: where to watch streaming online

We're back with Brendan's 1990 pick, Wild at Heart. Conor's love for Nic Cage and Brendan and Ryan's love for David Lynch crosses over here in a big way, but does the movie hold up thirty five years later? We'll be back next week with Ryan's 1952 selection, Ikiru by Akira Kurosawa. Then, on to the Final Destination movies after that!

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Welcome back to the show! For our season 11 premiere we are discussing Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress. Listen as we breakdown this surprisingly light hearted adventure following two peasants, a general, and a princess fight their way through the enemy to their sanctuary. Enjoy!

"Some say life is hard, but that is just talk. It is good to be alive, it is exciting!" For Episode 352, Brandon and David are joined by Marcus Patterson to discuss Akira Kurosawa's Dreams. Marcus is a talented director of photography who worked on the recent Sundance film, SUNFISH (& OTHER STORIES ON GREEN LAKE), which was also an anthology film. David and Brandon talk with Marcus about his work on the anthology film, and he brings some context to the month on the elements of creating one. The trio also dives into Kurosawa's Dreams and his early upbringing in Japan. Listen as they discuss how Kurosawa's traumas affected the film, which Hollywood A-listers stepped in to help make the film, and how the creative team was able to mix practical and visual effects to create Kurosawa's fantasy world.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Watching Movies with Family -  (00:00:10) Introducing Marcus Patterson (00:04:38)  Recap of the Anthology Genre (00:07:48) Talking “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” -(00:08:57) Intro to Dreams (00:25:02) How Dreams Got to Production (00:29:20) Favorite Scenes (00:42:56) On Set Life - (01:22:14) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:32:12) What Worked and What Didn't (01:34:12) Film Facts (01:39:47) Awards (01:40:03) Final Questions on the Movie (01:45:14) Final Questions on the Genre (01:50:33) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:57:41) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

Send us a textOur run of classics continues with Akira Kurosawa's genre-creating, hero-assembling action/comedy/drama, Seven Samurai. Don't let the 3.5 hour runtime put you off (or watch at 2x speed - we don't endorse this), it is considered one of the best films ever made for a reason and we discuss why. See where you can catch it below. Where to watchBFI PlayerCheck out this website for links to cinema screenings of Seven SamuraiReferencesCheck out the Stockport PlazaThe eventful production story of Seven Samurai by Collier Jennings on collider.comAn analysis of the opening minutes of Seven Samurai by Arttective on YouTube-----------If you love what we do, please like, subscribe and leave a review!Edited and produced by Lily Austin and James BrailsfordOriginal music by James BrailsfordInstagram TikTokEmail us

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Jon and Chris watch a couple of movies recently nominated for Best Picture. Movies Discussed: Nickel Boys, Anora Recommendations : Ghostlight, Sing Sing (Chris), Dune Part II, Wicked, Conclave (Jon)  For more of our movie thoughts, including our series on the films of Akira Kurosawa, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com.  Cinema Duals' Mountain of Gloriousness The Films of Cinema Dual Follow us on Blue Sky: @joncinemadual @belownirvana Follow us on Spotify: Cinema Dual

CINEMA! E ANCORA CINEMA!Nuovo appuntamento con la mia rubrica "improvvisata" in cui esprimo opinioni su film visti da pochi minuti al Cinema per ricordarvi che il CINEMA è AL CINEMA!Mio terzo e ultimo appuntamento con la rassegna in sala con la filmografia del maestro Akira Kurosawa.Stavolta è il turno di "Sanjuro", seguito più o meno diretto de "La sfida del samurai" e per molti estimatori uno dei punti di rottura della carriera di Kurosawa. Un punto di non ritorno per poter portare avanti le tematiche da lui predilette con un approccio diverso e forse più duro.

“Shadows” by Jon Adcock Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Bio for this weeks author: A lover of alt-rock, Akira Kurosawa movies, and craft beer, Jon Adcock lives in Northern California with his wife and two kids. His beautiful wife could do better, but, luckily for him, she hasn’t caught on to that fact yet. Rage Against the Machine, the Black Keys, and the Warlocks are in heavy rotation on Spotify for writing inspiration.

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Akira Kurosawa brought Macbeth to feudal Japan with his masterpiece, Throne of Blood, while Glenn Ford & Van Heflin battled it out in the Wild West. Connect with us:Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler

We're getting really bloody this week as we take a trip to feudal Japan for the 1972 samurai movie that set the pace for violent sword fighting movies to follow. This is not your father's samurai movie. This is not Akira Kurosawa. This is Kenji Misumi's epic starring Tomisaburo Wakyama and his wonderful, weapon-laden baby cart.Adapted from the extremely popular manga by Kazuo Koike, Lone Wolf and Cub tells the story of wandering assassin, Ogami Itto and his son, Daigoro as they walk the demon way in hell. The evil daimyo, Yagyu Retsudo wants them dead but it's going to take an army if they intend to get the job done.Utterly ridiculous and bloody, Sword of Vengeance sets the tone for the five movies that follow and is a tremendously enjoyable movie. Let us tell you all about it.Support Bring Me The Axe on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/bringmetheaxepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Bring Me The Axe merch here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/bring-me-the-axe-podcast/⁠

Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Tara Theatre in Atlanta, GA introducing Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film 'High and Low' as part of Videodrome's KUROSAWA NOIR screening series. Come see us for our next Behind the Slate live show, March 27th where we will be screening Walter Hill's 1979 film 'The Warriors'Tickets hereEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Jon and Chris dive into the works of Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami. Movies Discussed: Certified Copy, Close Up Recommendations : Where is The Friend's House (Jon), And Life Goes On, Through the Olive Trees (Chris)  For more of our movie thoughts, including our series on the films of Akira Kurosawa, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com.  Cinema Duals' Mountain of Gloriousness The Films of Cinema Dual Follow us on Blue Sky: @joncinemadual @belownirvana Follow us on Spotify: Cinema Dual

This week on Primal Screen, guest host Will Cox is joined by Alex McShane to review Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Grand Tour. Our favourite frazzled English woman is back for this Valentine's Day-released rom-com. Renee Zellweger returns to the role of Bridget Jones, this time as a single mother of two facing the prospect of re-starting her love life. New love interests are played by Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor, as well as old flame Daniel Cleaver played by Hugh Grant. This is the fourth instalment of the series, and is based off Helen Fielder's novels. In contrast, Grand Tour is set in colonial-era South East Asia during the First World War. Stationed in Rangoon, British civil servant Edward miserably awaits the arrival of his fiancé Molly, until he decides to flee to Singapore. The resulting lover's chase across the continent is a dreamy adventure, across jungles, over rivers, and through teeming cities. The film also incorporates hybrid-documentary elements and experimental tableaux, for which Miguel Gomes was awarded Best Director at Cannes last year. Will also speaks with Associate Professor Stephen Gaunson from RMIT about Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece Seven Samurai, screening in stunning 4K at the Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, February 25.Plus, Spiro Economopoulos, Creative Director of the Europa! Europa Film Festival, joins the show to discuss this year's program of arthouse European cinema, running from February 12 to March 12.Tune in Primal Screen on Triple R, Monday nights from 7pm on 102.7

This week on Rise of the Gay Cinephiles, we're discussing Bette Gordon's Variety; Akira Kurosawa's Dreams; Josh Ruben's Heart Eyes; and Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl for our four highlights! You can also expect discussions on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, RuPaul's Drag Race, Bridget Jones, Kamikaze Hearts, and Big Boys Season 3.  You can find us on Instagram and Threads over at @gaycinephilesrise and on Twitter over at @gaycinesrise. If you'd like to contact us, message us on Instagram or Twitter; alternatively, email us at riseofthegaycinephiles@gmail.com. Our theme song is Katie by Gary's old band, One Week Stand—you can check them out on all online music streaming platforms.

Todo director tiene una etapa de su vida creativa de plenitud, en la que parece que cada película le sale perfecta. En el caso de Akira Kurosawa esa etapa cubre prácticamente toda su carrera.

They're BAAAACK!It's 2025 and the world-renowned 90s TV Babies have reconvened around the TV screen to gaze upon 80s classic sitcom, Mama's Family, starring Vicki Lawrence, Dorothy Lyman, Betty White, Rue Mclanahan and Carol Burnett. Do they see what Mama's fuss is all about!?Serita Fontanesi, Megan Ruble -- and A BRAND NEW 90s TV Baby, Sailor Franklin -- drop in on “Mama” Harper, take a seat on the floral print couch, and weigh in with their thoughts. What did they watch?  What did they think?THE HOMEWORK:S1: EP1 -- “Vint and the Kids Move In”S1: EP4 -- “The Wedding, Part 2”S1: EP6 -- “Cellmates”S2: EP3 -- “The Country Club”S2: EP21 --“Ask Aunt Fran” EXTRA CREDIT: S1: EP2 -- “Rashomama”S3: EP1 -- “Farewell, Frannie”S3: EP11 -- “Where There's Smoke” And… the very first “Family” sketch from The Carol Burnett Show! THE CONVERSATIONROOKIE MOVE: Sailor did ALL the homework -- AND the Extra Credit!EVERYBODY'S AWFUL:  How Mama's Family is just like… It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia???Serita likes how the cast is filled with a variety of female characters who aren't perfect people: “Women deserve to be bad, too!”BIG HIGH SCHOOL WIG: Vicki Lawrence's “Mama” looks vastly younger than her own children!Serita likes that the MEN were most often the butt of the joke.SAME AS IT EVER WAS: Megan says: “We really don't have classic sitcoms anymore where people DON'T grow and change. Mama's Family is comforting!”Serita says “these people act a fool” -- and she's here for it!ON CELLMATES - Sailor: “If I had a nickel for every time sitcom characters get locked up together in a jail cell, along with a sex worker, and then get mistaken for being a sex worker… I would have... several nickels.”Did Mama's Family portray sex workers with more equity than most?The shockingly honest way Mama's Family addresses marriage -- and how it's not always a romantic dream come true.Sailor was blown away by “Rashomama”: “'Mama's Family' is doing a riff on an Akira Kurosawa movie?? Yes!!” IS IT FEMINIST? PROGRESSIVE?Megan: “‘Mama's Family' is feminist -- but not progressive.”Serita: “'Mama's Family is feminist -- AND progressive.”Sailor: “'Mama's Family is semi-progressive -- and semi-feminist.”AND… The Babies challenge Susan and Sharon to watch It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia! So, join Susan and Sharon -- and Serita and Megan and Sailor -- as they talk Abbott Elementary, Alan Alda, August babies!, Golden Girls, Coors Light, Die Hard, test boobs, Whoopi Goldberg -- and the “Sailor Franklin SitCom Spectrum”! AUDIO-OGRAPHYUPDATE: Find all SIX seasons of Mama's Family free -- on Pluto TV.Buy the streaming series at Amazon.Buy the DVD set at Amazon.Check DontGetPurged.org to make sure your name has not been purged from voter rolls!Find out more about CREW at CitizensForEthics.orgVITAL READINGGet Handbook for A Post-Roe America by Robin Marty at Bookshop.org.Check out Men In Dark Times by Hannah Ahrendt at Bookshop.org.Read Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson at Bookshop.org.You can also follow Richardson's substack.SUPPORT FOR THE LA FIRESOnline at DisasterAssistance.gov On the FEMA App for mobile devices.More resources at Eaton Canyon Community Relief.Google List of LA County Resources. PLACES TO VOLUNTEERGoogle Doc for Wednesday and ongoing.Volunteer with the Red Cross.TALK TO SOMEONEReach out to friends and family. Take care of yourself:Pro Bono Therapy for LA Wildfires - Google Doc. More mental health resources at LARevive.DONATINGMaster GoFundMe List for LA Fire Victims Google Doc.Displaced Black families in Altadena Google Doc. Gofundme pages for EATON CANYON COMMUNITY RELIEFCONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for transcripts.Join the conversation at Facebook.com/80sTVLadies.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. In Honor of President Carter and to learn more about his presidency: Get Susan's new play about him and his Crisis of Confidence speech: Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing. PLUS -- “80's TV LADIES” MERCH is available at Fourthwall.  

Discover a profound meditation on life, purpose, and legacy with Movie Mistrial as we explore Akira Kurosawa's timeless masterpiece, Ikiru.Ikiru is a deeply moving exploration of mortality and the human spirit, anchored by Takashi Shimura's heartbreaking and nuanced performance. Kurosawa's direction masterfully conveys the transformation of a man searching for meaning in his final days, creating a film that inspires reflection and resonates across generations.While Ikiru is celebrated for its profound themes and emotional depth, some viewers may find its deliberate pacing and introspective nature demanding, requiring patience to fully appreciate its layered storytelling.Join us for an inspiring discussion as we delve into the enduring legacy of Ikiru and its powerful message about finding purpose in the face of mortality.Connect with us and share your thoughts:Facebook: http://tiny.cc/MistrialFBInstagram: http://tiny.cc/MistrialInstaVisit our website, www.moviemistrial.com, for more captivating episodes and to stay up-to-date with all things movies.

You may know Scott Derrickson as one of the best genre directors around, thanks to “The Black Phone,” “Doctor Strange,” and “Sinister”; what you might not know is that he's a literal Akira Kurosawa scholar. So this week, he joins us to discuss one of the master's most influential films, “Rashomon” — as well as Scott's new movie “The Gorge,” which is out Friday on Apple TV+.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Max and Jeff just can't stop watching bangers. This time around, it's Akira Kurosawa's taut and masterful High and Low (1963). For the metaphors, cinematography, and shot composition alone, this one's worth the price of admission.And then there's Toshirō Mifune.Patreon.com/QuillAndFilmMeasuringFlicksPodcast@gmail.com

Jack introduces Clay to the 1950 Akira Kurosawa classic, Rashomon Contact info: Twitter: @theflyingcowpod Instagram: @theflyingcowpod Email: theflyingcowpod@gmail.com Facebook: The Flying Cow

It's 2025, but Dave Babbitt and Ross May are keeping the party going by discussing the films of Akira Kurosawa.

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Jon and Chris cozy up into some more comfort movies. Movies Discussed: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Pirates of Penzance Recommendations : Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, The Animal Kingdom, Dersu Uzala (Chris), Twin Peaks, Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Jon)  For more of our movie thoughts, including our series on the films of Akira Kurosawa, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com.  Cinema Duals' Mountain of Gloriousness The Films of Cinema Dual Follow us on Blue Sky: @joncinemadual @belownirvana Follow us on Spotify: Cinema Dual

It's the new year, but Dave Babbitt (https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/24panelspersecond) & Ross May are keeping the party going by talking about the films of Akira Kurosawa! In 2024 we watched the first half of his filmography, and in 2025 we'll watch the second half.   Oh yeah, when talking about the movie Sanshiro Sugata, Ross got confused on ju-jitsu and judo. Judo was the newer martial art, created in the 1880s!   https://bsky.app/profile/rossmaywriter.com https://bsky.app/profile/24-panels.bsky.social  

In this episode, we dive into Akira Kurosawa's epic masterpiece Seven Samurai, exploring its timeless themes of honor, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we discuss the film's groundbreaking storytelling, dynamic characters, and its influence on cinema worldwide. From the complex relationships between the samurai and villagers to the iconic action sequences, we break down what makes this 1954 classic still resonate today. Tune in as we examine how Seven Samurai has shaped the landscape of film and continues to inspire directors and filmmakers across genres.

With their bachelor-party nightmare Birdeater in theaters and on demand in the US and en route to Canada, Australian filmmakers Jack Clark and Jim Weir drop by to share their love for Akira Kurosawa's relentless 1963 crime drama High and Low, starring Toshiro Mifune as an executive whose scheme to take over his own company is derailed when a kidnapper mistakenly abducts his chauffeur's son. Your genial host Norm Wilner has been waiting so long for someone to pick a Kurosawa movie, you have no idea.

Here at grp.film, it isn't about wanting to become president. We just want to make pods our way. Brian and Steven are joined by returning guests Javi and Alex to dissect (and gush about) renowned director Akira Kurosawa's universally-acclaimed 1963 film High and Low. Sit back and relax like an undercover cop at a dance club while you listen to our discussion. Just remember: we're not paid to think (or to pod)!Timestamps:Introduction – (00:00)Story Time – (01:52)No Cap Recap – (05:38)Opening Lines – (10:04)Best Thing I've Ever Scene – (21:41)Behind the Scenes – (34:56)Winners and Losers – (01:03:00)grp. Discussion – (01:18:39)Egg Drops – (01:31:42)Cast Away – (01:39:20)grp. Takes – (01:43:34)Last Looks – (01:51:05)

 Physical media is still here in 2025! Like every other year. Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski are back to run through the new releases with you. They include a pair of upgraded Kurosawas and Richard Pryor examining his life. John Turturro directs a musical, William Shatner does a horror film in Esperanto and the pair share some fondness for John Frankenheimer's final film. You will hear about the film that was literally like pulling teeth for Erik while two of Brad Pitt's best films get fantastic new packages. 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Criterion (Yojimbo/Sanjuro 4K, The Mother and the Whore 4K, Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling 4K) 21:55 - MGM (Romance and Cigarettes) 29:03 - Kino (That Funny Feeling, Reindeer Games 4K) 38:27 - Shout (Sanctum 4K) 45:49 - Arrow (Incubus 4K, Inglourious Basterds 4K) 1:06:56 - Warner (Seven 4K) 1:22:07 – New Theatrical Titles on Blu-ray (Saturday Night, We Live in Time, Armor, Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, Sometimes I Think About Dying, My Name is Alfred Hitchcock) 1:25:34 – New Blu-ray Announcements CLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST

Based on 1570's Feudal Japan, this historical epic was a masterpiece of its time. Akira Kurosawa was near the end of his career, and hadn't made a film in some time, but this was his valiant return with the Film Kagemusha: the Shadow Warrior. The film almost never seen the light of day if it weren't for the Western counterparts to cover the remaining budget and distribution.Based on the true events Takeda Shingen and his clan, this film delves into the historical aspects of the era and the politic behind it. The famous warlord dies to an assassin of one of the competing factions, but one of his last requests was to keep the appearance that he was alive for the sake of the clan. The top generals of this clan seek out a shadow warrior or counterfeit Shingen to play the roll of the warlord. Many competing clans are fighting for power, and suspect he may be dead, but are unable to say for certain.Directed by Akira Kurosawa, with George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola and starring Tatsuya Nakadai.

Mita goes for the trifecta (foreign language, old, black and white), when tasked with picking a movie that starts with "R" and chooses Akira Kurosawa's "Rashomon" for the next movie review. It's also  Golden Globe night and Mita and Nadeem have some opinions. 

Realizing we've all ready done several podcasts on Akira Kurosawa, we're treating this like an addendum to a revised edition. Today, we work to fill in some of the gaps by focusing on some of Kurosawa's amazing but lesser seen works like his 1943 debut feature Sanshiro Sugata, his incredible I Live in Fear (1954)where actor Toshiro Mifune plays an aging industrialist who loses his mind thinking about nuclear war, and Kurosawa's 1993 final feature Madadayo which features some of Kurosawa's best ever editing. We also look at Kurosawa's 1930's apprenticeship as assistant director to Kajiro Yamamoto (Yamamoto-san) and some of the best books to read if you're a Kurosawa-phile.

What do you get when you pair Akira Kurosawa with the world of film noir? You get BIG questions posed in a masterful way. Join Marc and Dan as they explore Stray Dog from 1949. A simple noir story done a little differently than the American noirs of the late 1940s, but one that gets you contemplating some deep philosophical ideas. https://shadowsofnoir.com/

On this episode of Cinema Dual, returning guest and newly minted author Jeremy Hunt talks rock and roll with Chris and Jon. Movies Discussed: Pater Noster and the Mission of Light, Green Room, Velvet Goldmine Recommendations : The Substance, The Tragedy of Macbeth (Jon), Red Beard, Strange Darling, Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin' Out, Neon Genesis Evangelion (Chris), Godzilla vs. Hedorah, Shrinking, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Jeremy) Buy Jeremy's book From Chaos To Ambiguity: A Theology of Noise Rock. For more of our movie thoughts, including our series on the films of Akira Kurosawa, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com.  Cinema Duals' Mountain of Gloriousness The Films of Cinema Dual Follow us on Blue Sky: @joncinemadual @belownirvana @jehu Follow us on Spotify: Cinema Dual

Today's great political film is Akira Kurosawa's epic of war and deception Kagemusha (1980). Set in late sixteenth-century Japan it tells the story of a thief tasked with impersonating a warlord. Can physical resemblance translate into political authority? How far does the conspiracy need to go? And who in the end is the real criminal? Out now: two new bonus episodes on PPF+ to accompany this series: Shoah part one and Shoah part two, exploring Claude Lanzmann's path-breaking, harrowing, unforgettable 9-hour documentary about the Holocaust. Sign up to PPF+ to get all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Next time: Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing Past Present Future is part of the Airwave Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die Hard landed in 1988 among a murderer's row of great movies and came out of it as perhaps the most iconic of them all. It was a coming out party for Bruce Willis the action star and Alan Rickman the villain and invented a whole new sub-genre of bottle episode action cinema. Clint, Cal and Alex discuss how John McTiernan learned all the right things from Akira Kurosawa action, why the movie doesn't matter if it isn't about marriage and how Alex can't keep holding her grudge against the movie. Meanwhile, Dan's algorithm doesn't ever want to hear about the Die Hard / Christmas movie debate again... CineFix Top 100's FIRST T-SHIRT IS HERE - https://store.ign.com/products/cinefix-this-is-how-i-win-t-shirt - Get the Ikiru / Uncut Gems mash-up you never knew you needed until right this very moment! CineFix Top 100 was created by Clint Gage and Dan Parkhurst and is produced by Tayo Oyekan, with Director of Photography, Jamie Parslow and Technical Producers, Marhyan Franzen and Amir Rakib. Our Executive Producers are Clint Gage and Corrado Caretto. Logo and graphic design by Eric Sapp and title animations by Casey Redmon. CineFix Top 100 is available on all your podcast networks including: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/02lznfKZ2gCnBwFoTgKlYr Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinefix-top-100/id1693413490 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80256cff-2174-4d69-a9c7-8b565e96e39b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Cinema Dual, the eagle flies at midnight. Movies Discussed: The Parallax View, Arlington Road Recommendations : Taskmaster, The Substance (Chris), Drive My Car, Klute, All The President's Men (Jon) For more of our movie thoughts, including our series on the films of Akira Kurosawa, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com.  Cinema Duals' Mountain of Gloriousness The Films of Cinema Dual Follow us on Blue Sky: @joncinemadual @belownirvana  Follow us on Spotify: Cinema Dual

Listen to Corbin and, lesser degree, Matt, get all swoony over STRAY DOG, a police procedural by THE MASTER Akira Kurosawa. Topics include: soup, noir-and-not-noir elements at work, Kurosawa's enduring influence, and the heroic impulse vs. the rational impulse.  Corbin reccomends a movie currently in theaters. Matt reccomends "Tokyo Vice" on HBOMAX.  Next week's episode is about Le Jour Se Leve/Daybreak, which you will have to rent.  Matt: "Song at end: Himiko Kikuchi- Don't Be Stupid. Famous Japanese Jazz album apparently"  

In this week's episode of Kermode On Film you can hear the second half of the MK3D show recorded on 5th December 2022 —the 75th MK3D show live at the BFI Southbank.Mark is joined by screenwriter Tony Kushner to talk about his collaboration with Steven Spielberg on The Fabelmans. Tony reflects on the deeply personal nature of the film and the process of working with Spielberg to bring this autobiographical story to life. And he talks about his guilty pleasure – it's a true Hollywood Classic!Actress Aimee Lou Wood and producer Stephen Woolley talk to Mark about their film Living, in which Aimee stars. Stephen shares how this remake of Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru came to fruition, and Aimee discusses working with the brilliant Bill Nighy.You can hear the first half of this MK3D show on last week's Kermode On Film.If you've enjoyed this podcast, remember to like, subscribe, and tell your friends. And if you want to experience MK3D live, head over to the BFI website for tickets to our next show.———————The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.-Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.-Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.-The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces!Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.© HLA AgencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #TonyKushner #StevenSpielberg #TheFabelmans #RobertAldrich #BetteDavis #JoanCrawford #WhateverHappenedToBabyJane #AimeeLouWood #StephenWoolley #BillNighy #Living #AkiraKurosawa #Ikuru #TheirFinest #OliverHermanus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode of Kermode On Film takes us to Christmas 2022, and a special milestone —the 75th MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 5 December 2022You can hear the first half of that MK3D show on this podcast.Mark welcomes a great lineup of guests, starting with director Hassan Nazer, who talks about his award-winning, aptly named film Winners. Hassan also shares stories of his Iranian heritage, the films that influenced him, and his journey to becoming a filmmaker in the UK.Next, Mark talks to Mark Jenkin and Mary Woodvine about their Cornish folk horror Enys Men, and about the BFI season that Mark Jenkin curated: “The Cinematic DNA of Enys Men”.And finally, Mark is joined by Oscar-winning director Edward Berger, to discuss his powerful remake of All Quiet on the Western Front. Edward talks about what drew him to retelling this classic, about his connection to the original novel, and the challenges of depicting visceral scenes on screen.In next week's episode, you'll hear the next half of the show, featuring screenwriter Tony Kushner, who talks about his collaboration with Steven Spielberg on The Fabelmans, and Aimee Lou Wood and Stephen Woolley who talk about Living, the remake of Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru.If you've enjoyed this podcast, remember to like, subscribe, and tell your friends.And if you want to experience MK3D live, head over to the BFI website for tickets to our next show.———————The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.-Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.-Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.-The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces!———————Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.© HLA AgencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.#MarkKermode #KermodeonFilm #MK3D #BFI #MarkJenkin #MaryWoodvine #EnysMen #HassanNazer #Winners #EdwardBerger #AllQuietOnTheWesternFront #AbbasKiarostami #AndWhereIsTheFriendsHouse #MajidMajidi #ChildrenOfHeaven #LawrenceGordonClark #Stigma #BBCGhostStories #NottingHill #JuliaRoberts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode- recorded back in late 2022- Kieran and I return to the 1950s with a discussion on 'Ikiru' from director Akira Kurosawa. And if you've never seen this film, it's a masterpiece. A solid gold classic. This episode was recorded as a Patreon exclusive episode (over at https://www.patreon.com/ErrP) but now it's free to listen to, for your audio entertainment. Enjoy!