Podcasts about Toshiro Mifune

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

With another great season comes great responsibility…to craft an entertaining theme that showcases a new crop of Oscar nominees and winners. For season six, Nick and Sophia are excited to announce a series on frequent cinematic collaborators, between directors and actors, cinematographers, costume designers, writers, and more! This inaugural episode features a look into the decades-long working relationship between two of cinema's most talented artists: Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune.Listen to find out why they are so widely beloved and remembered as two of the greats, including memorable scenes, shots, and quotes. Both films discussed today, Rashomon (10:31) and High and Low (24:45), continue to be studied and appreciated for their resounding themes and timeless messages and surely will be for many years to come. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

The boys are taking a brief interlude to their current season to bring you SAMURAI SPRING - a diversion into the world of samurai film!Of course we are starting our first SAMURAI SPRING off with... A WESTERN! RED SUN (1971) may be directed by notable Bond movie veteran TERENCE YOUNG, starring American tough guy, CHARLES BRONSON, French crime thriller superstar, ALAIN DELON, and former Bond girl, URSULA ANDRESS, but don't worry, there's a reason we chose to start with this one, not the least of which is that the other star is TOSHIRO MIFUNE, the true OG of classic samurai film! So saddle up, and ride 'em out as we mosey into SAMURAI SPRING!Check out Punches and Popcorn on social media:Bluesky: @punchesnpopcornInstagram: @punchesnpopcornAnd if you like what you hear, don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!Mentioned in this episode:Dialed In: A Coffee PodcastGet Dialed In to the world of coffee with Aaron and Wade! Tastings, coffee news and opinion and more! https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fm Joe Bean RoastersJoe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.comBehind the Studio DoorBehind the Studio Door, hosted by Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, takes listeners on a captivating exploration of artists and their creative processes. Through deep and meaningful conversations, they uncover the stories and experiences that shape the outward expression of their work. https://behind-the-studio-door.captivate.fm/

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!

The Rickshaw Man, Hiroshi Inagaki's 1958 film about a gruff rickshaw driver who becomes the surrogate father to a boy who loses his father unexpectedly, is a remake of his own 1943 black and white film of the same name.  The 1958 version won Inagaki the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival and was one of 20 films the director made with his favored actor Toshiro Mifune.   Dan and Vicky discuss the film along with lots of recently seen items like A Complete Unknown, Oscar winner Flow, Mickey 17, Black Bag, 1997's Tower of Terror, and streaming shows like Daredevil: Born Again, Delhi Boys and The Americas. Our socials:  hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta:  hotdatepod

Pour ce 110ème épisode de SENS CREATIF, Laurent diagnostique le SYNDROME DU MONOLITHE.Nos croyances nous structurent, mais à quel moment deviennent-elles des prisons invisibles ? Ces certitudes qui nous figent, nous empêchent d'évoluer et nous coupent de notre plein potentiel créatif. Comment passer d'un système rigide à un Cosmos intérieur en expansion ? Comment réintroduire le doute pour affiner nos convictions ?Dans cet épisode on discute :

Zach is joined by the host of the I Read Comic Books podcast, Mike Rapin to discuss the much heralded, deeply beloved stories of a ronin Samurai rabbit: Usagi Yojimbo!Delving into several of the original stories from the 1980s, Zach and Mike talk the history of the comics beginnings, gush over Sakai's brilliant work and talk about why the series has stood the test of time for over 40 years.---------------------------------------------------Want to hear more from Mike? Check out I Read Comic Books!And go here to see the amazing IRCB 10th anniversary Zine titled: Totally Not A Cult: An Anthology Art Zine curated by IRCB---------------------------------------------------Check out Dreampass and all their killer tracks on Spotify!---------------------------------------------------Join the Patreon to help us keep the lights on, and internet connected! https://www.patreon.com/tctwl---------------------------------------------------Listen to my other podcast!TFD: NerdcastAnd I am also part of the team over at...I Read Comic Books!---------------------------------------------------Want to try out all the sweet gigs over on Fiverr.com? Click on the link below and sign up!https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=323533&brand=fiverrcpa---------------------------------------------------Follow on Instagram!The Comics That We LoveFollow on Tiktok!The Comics that We LoveFollow on Twitter!@Z_Irish_Red

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.

Johnny dives into the chaos of New Year's resolutions and an intergalactic shakedown in the cult classic Dark Angel (aka I Come in Peace). New Year's Resolutions: A hilarious deep dive into the history of broken resolutions, from ancient Babylonian spring festivals to the Middle Ages' Peacock Vows. Home Video Headlines: Hollywood on fire, Demi Moore's Golden Globe win for The Substance, and the rise of horror at awards shows. Dark Angel Breakdown: Dolph Lundgren battles trench-coat-wearing, mullet-sporting aliens. Fun facts: Alternate titles, on-set accidents, and rewrites by Jurassic Park's David Koepp. What could a sequel have looked like? (Hint: I Don't Come in Peace). Shogun remake awards buzz and why Hiroyuki Sanada is a modern-day Toshiro Mifune. Anticipated 2025 movies: 28 Years Later, Predator Badlands, and Death of a Unicorn. Why horror is the ultimate genre, capable of encompassing all others. Stick around for Johnny's New Year antics, movie trivia, and outrageous commentary. Don't forget to check the show notes for streaming deals and exclusive content. Watch Dark Angel on your favorite platform. Sign up for Paramount+ with our exclusive link to catch the NFL Playoffs. Subscribe and rate the podcast for more movie mayhem!

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.

Ce matin avec Ayrton Touwaide, hommage lointain à Alain Delon avec la ressortie cette semaine de Soleil rouge, un western dans lequel il joue le méchant. Il a tourné quelques productions internationales dont ce film de 1971 où partage l'affiche avec Charles Bronson, Toshiro Mifune (le plus célèbre acteur japonais de l'époque autant dans son pays qu'à l'étranger) et Ursula Andress. Merci pour votre écoute N'héistez pas à vous abonner également aux podcasts des séquences phares de MAtin Première: L'Invité Politique : https://audmns.com/LNCogwP L'édito politique « Les Coulisses du Pouvoir » : https://audmns.com/vXWPcqx L'humour de Matin Première : https://audmns.com/tbdbwoQ Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Retrouvez également notre offre info ci-dessous : Le Monde en Direct : https://audmns.com/TkxEWME Les Clés : https://audmns.com/DvbCVrH Le Tournant : https://audmns.com/moqIRoC 5 Minutes pour Comprendre : https://audmns.com/dHiHssr Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Step into the intense world of crime and moral dilemmas with Movie Mistrial as we explore Akira Kurosawa's gripping masterpiece, "High and Low."Kurosawa's "High and Low" is a masterful blend of suspenseful storytelling and profound social commentary, featuring Toshiro Mifune's compelling performance. The film's intricate plot and meticulous direction provide a captivating exploration of justice, wealth disparity, and human nature.While "High and Low" is lauded for its depth and craftsmanship, some viewers may find its deliberate pacing and lengthy runtime challenging, potentially impacting its accessibility and engagement for modern audiences.Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as we delve into the complexities of "High and Low" and its enduring influence on the crime thriller genre.Connect with us and share your thoughts:Twitter: http://tiny.cc/MistrialTwitterFacebook: 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.

EPISODE #428-- Today we lament/celebrate the life and death of actor, pretty boy, deadbeat dad, and right-wing weirdo, Alain Delon with the pile of sludge that is RED SUN (1971). Directed by the Bond series' own Terence Young, and staring Ursula Andress, Toshiro Mifune, and Charles Bronson. This flick is an East-meets-West actioner that isn't nearly as good as all of its individual ingredients. A real bummer! We also talk about ALIEN: ROMULUS (2024), AMC's THE TERROR (2017), VEEP (2012 - 2019), and THE LAST OF SHEILA (1973), which is currently on the Criterion Channel. Lots of good movies and shows and also Red Sun. Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on Ton Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!

As the boys venture off the list, we present to you a new sub-series: THE DOGS OF WAR... for... you know... bad war movies. This week, we start off with Steven Spielberg's big-budget critical disaster 1941 starring everyone on the planet. Joining them is bad movie connoisseur Nathan Spavold from the What Were They Thinking? podcast. They discuss everything including the long scenes of destruction without a lot of laughs, the way in which the film wastes a scene with Slim Pickens, Christopher Lee and Toshiro Mifune all at once (!), the endless Jitterbug dance sequence, Treat Williams playing an absolutely terrifying villain for a comedy and much, MUCH more. Next week: another dog! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at forscreenandcountry@gmail.com   Full List: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/war-movies/the-100-greatest-war-movies-of-all-time Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fsacpod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo) 1941 stars... (deep breath)... Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Christopher Lee, Toshiro Mifune, Tim Matheson, Warren Oates, Robert Stack, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen, Bobby Di Cicco, Eddie Deezen, Dianne Kay, Slim Pickens, John Candy, Patti LuPone, Penny Marshall, Michael McKean, David Lander, Joe Flaherty, Mickey Rourke, Dick Miller, James Caan and John Belushi; directed by Steven Spielberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Horror! Medo! Desespero! Pânico! Sofrimento! Rotundo! No episódio desta semana nos reunimos para falar sobre o Sol Vermeçho (Red Sun), um Faroeste dirigido pelo Terence Young em 1971 que no grande elenco tem Charles Bronson, Alain Delon, Toshiro Mifune, Anthony Dawnson e Ursula Andress! Então aumentem seus iPods porque mais um Podtrash está no ar! […]

Shot in the postwar ruins of occupied Tokyo, Akira Kurosawa’s early buddy-cop thriller will make you feel every drop of sweat in its sweltering summer heat wave. A rookie cop (Toshiro Mifune) loses his gun to a pickpocket; the gun ends up in the hands of a desperate ex-soldier with nothing to lose. As his weapon gets used in a series of escalating, awful crimes, the young detective and his savvy mentor (Takashi Shimura) must race through the underworld to track down the shooter and get it back. Stray Dog is a top-notch police procedural, but it’s also a surprisingly kind, humane, and empathetic look at a city emerging from wartime. Nathan Alderman with Shelly Brisbin, Micheline Maynard and Randy Dotinga.

Shot in the postwar ruins of occupied Tokyo, Akira Kurosawa’s early buddy-cop thriller will make you feel every drop of sweat in its sweltering summer heat wave. A rookie cop (Toshiro Mifune) loses his gun to a pickpocket; the gun ends up in the hands of a desperate ex-soldier with nothing to lose. As his weapon gets used in a series of escalating, awful crimes, the young detective and his savvy mentor (Takashi Shimura) must race through the underworld to track down the shooter and get it back. Stray Dog is a top-notch police procedural, but it’s also a surprisingly kind, humane, and empathetic look at a city emerging from wartime. Nathan Alderman with Shelly Brisbin, Micheline Maynard and Randy Dotinga.

Ryan curates another selection of films for Dylan to review: Sean Baker's introspective slice of life film, The Florida Project, and Akira Kurosawa's 3-hour medical drama, Red Beard

La Órbita de Endor acomete la serie SHOGUN desde todos los puntos de vista. De entrada, vamos a convertir nuestro podcast de ficción en un podcast de Historia, hablando de todo el periodo histórico de un Japón feudal en constante guerra y de cómo Tokugawa, el verdadero Toranaga en el mundo real, se hizo con el poder arrancando la narración varias generaciones antes de que llegara su momento. Muchísimos datos históricos sobre los samuráis y el entorno cortesano y de las clases sociales menos favorecidas. Un dossier absolutamente educativo. Después hablaremos de la serie Shōgun de los años 80, con Richard Chamberlain, Toshiro Mifune y John Rhys-Davies, para dar paso a los datos de producción de la serie moderna, analizando el primer tercio de sus capítulos y ofreciendo información para dar y tomar. Junto al Coronel Kurtz, Jaime Angulo y Antonio Runa, éste es un podcast para auténticos amantes de Japón, los samuráis y derivados. ¡Okaerinasai!

La Órbita de Endor acomete la serie SHOGUN desde todos los puntos de vista. De entrada, vamos a convertir nuestro podcast de ficción en un podcast de Historia, hablando de todo el periodo histórico de un Japón feudal en constante guerra y de cómo Tokugawa, el verdadero Toranaga en el mundo real, se hizo con el poder arrancando la narración varias generaciones antes de que llegara su momento. Muchísimos datos históricos sobre los samuráis y el entorno cortesano y de las clases sociales menos favorecidas. Un dossier absolutamente educativo. Después hablaremos de la serie Shōgun de los años 80, con Richard Chamberlain, Toshiro Mifune y John Rhys-Davies, para dar paso a los datos de producción de la serie moderna, analizando el primer tercio de sus capítulos y ofreciendo información para dar y tomar. Junto al Coronel Kurtz, Jaime Angulo y Antonio Runa, éste es un podcast para auténticos amantes de Japón, los samuráis y derivados. ¡Okaerinasai! Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

La Órbita de Endor acomete la serie SHOGUN desde todos los puntos de vista. De entrada, vamos a convertir nuestro podcast de ficción en un podcast de Historia, hablando de todo el periodo histórico de un Japón feudal en constante guerra y de cómo Tokugawa, el verdadero Toranaga en el mundo real, se hizo con el poder arrancando la narración varias generaciones antes de que llegara su momento. Muchísimos datos históricos sobre los samuráis y el entorno cortesano y de las clases sociales menos favorecidas. Un dossier absolutamente educativo. Después hablaremos de la novela de James Clavell y la serie Shōgun de los años 80, con Richard Chamberlain, Toshiro Mifune y John Rhys-Davies, para dar paso a los datos de producción de la serie moderna, analizando el primer tercio de sus capítulos y ofreciendo información para dar y tomar. Junto al Coronel Kurtz, Jaime Angulo y Antonio Runa, éste es un podcast para auténticos amantes de Japón, los samuráis y derivados. ¡Okaerinasai! Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Back in 1954, Akira Kurosawa made the seminal samurai epic Seven Samurai starring Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura. The film tells the story of a group of ronin who band up together to save a farmers village from a group of bandits. The film came out 70 years ago, so to celebrate the anniversary we review it and talk about the film's influence. Joining the show is Bryan Loomis host of the What a Picture Podcast. Check out Matthew Simpson's Letterboxd list Movies that are just The Seven Samurai Again. Listen to What a Picture 42. Seven Samurai (1954) - Akira Kurosawa (with Bill Graham). Listen to 43: Make/Remake: Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven. Follow Bryan on Bluesky, Twitter and Letterboxd. Follow Contra Zoom on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out more great Contra Zoom content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠That Shelf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Listen to Contra Zoom on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadioPublic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Podcast Addict and more! Please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rate and review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contrazoompod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you Eric and Kevin Smale for the original theme songs, Jimere for the interlude music and Stephanie Prior for designing the logo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contrazoompod/message

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1960 noir/drama The Bad Sleep Well starring Toshiro Mifune, directed by Akira Kurosawa.

The Blade Licking Thieves podcast has hit 100 episodes!  Thanks to all the listeners out there that have taken the ride with us.  Please keep sending us your comments, feedback, and suggestions for new films or shows for us to watch. This being the 100th episode, we thought what better time than now to finally break the glass and at long last tackle a work by Akira Kurosawa, arguably, THE Japanese film maker.  Kurosawa's first film to achieve critical recognition in the West, Rashomon (1950) tells the story of an encounter in a bamboo grove between a bandit (Toshiro Mifune), a samurai (Masayuki Mori), and the samurai's wife (Machiko Kyo) ending with a rape and murder, yet the narrative is fragmentary, as the story is retold multiple times, through various eye witness accounts, often varying and contradictory, forcing the audience to judge "the truth" of the story for ourselves.  Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [24:14] Review - Rashomon (1950) [2:31:35] Twitter Questions

In Cineversary podcast episode #69, host Erik Martin sends 70th birthday wishes to Akira Kurosawa's epic masterwork Seven Samurai. This month, he's joined by Asian cinema expert and University of Illinois film professor David Desser, as well as Stuart Galbraith IV, author of The Emperor and the Wolf: The Lives and Films of Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune. Together, they explore what makes this film a treasure of world cinema, how it has stood the test of time, prominent themes, and more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cineversary/support

Shōgun: Episode 287- On a very special episode your hosts continue their pilgrimage to new lands as they cover the historical fiction novel/early isekai Shōgun and the new Hulu series on Normies Like Us! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

In this episode, Ian Buckley joins the show to discuss Red Beard, one of Kurosawa's most renowned films. With a lot of similar themes to Kurosawa's earlier film, Ikiru, it's also got some other stuff that we have fun discussing. And the film is notable for Kurosawa going to excess with detail and creating a rift between him and star Toshiro Mifune.Hosted by Perry ConstantineGuest-Starring Ian BuckleyListen to Ian on We Are Starfleet and Illumination Above All.JapanOnFilm.comThreadsBlueskyInstagramFacebookDiscordWe Made This on TwitterWe Made This Network

Join Michelle and Seth as they follow the pink smoke to Akira Kurosawa's 1963 masterpiece, High and Low! We are talking shoes, treadmills, blocking and Toshiro Mifune! Is this Kurosawa's best? How many shoes does Michelle own? Does Seth pronounce any name correctly in this episode? Before the month is over will we figure out what a mystery movie is? Listen now to find out! For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon   Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd: Michelle and Seth  Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single banana ($5 a month!) and you definitely don't need the extra potassium, so sign up today! 

On this week's episode of History From The Back Pages Collin reviews The masterful Japanese film High and Low directed by legendary director Akira Kurosawa and starring the great actor Toshiro Mifune. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collin-sugg/message

The wait is finally over: Just when the villagers had lost all hope, the Film Nerds ride to the rescue!!!After a slightly longer than anticipated break between seasons, your favorite film podcast is back & bigger than ever! And do the Film Nerds ever have a treat for you to kick off Season 3: a deep dive into Akira Kurosawa's crowning action masterpiece. Learn how the legendary director rose to the pinnacle of international fame, how the cast & crew went to death-defying lengths to complete the film, how the world almost lost one of its greatest works of art forever, & much more!

Toshiro Mifune was one of the first classic film stars I loved and yet I didn't know much about him personally. I decided to remedy that by talking to writer and CineJourneys co-founder Jill Blake. Jill has researched and written about Mifune and had a lot to share about his life, career, and remarkable partnership with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. Check out Jill's work CineJourneys Substack: https://cinejourneys346.substack.com CineJourneys website: www.cinejourneys.com Read Jill's piece on Mifune: https://ajillblake.substack.com/p/toshiro-mifune-no-april-fool   The show is available on— Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, PocketCasts, Google, and Radio Public Like the podcast? Want to hear more frequent episodes? Subscriptions are as low as 99 cents a month: https://anchor.fm/k-cruver --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k-cruver/support

Ransom: Akira Kurosawa's High & Low There are no shortage of names that define our undersrtanding and foster our enjoyment of Cinema. Scorsese, Fellini, Bergman, Leone, Eisenstein, Spielberg, Chaplin, Keaton, Lumet, Ford, Hawks . . . the list could run for pages (and fortunately for us it does). There is a name that cannot be left off . . . Best known for his Jidaigeki - Historical (Action) Dramas - including Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Rashomon, Throne of Blood, and The Hidden Fortress (to name a few), Kurosawa was a master at the modern drama, as well. Ikiru, The Bad Sleep Well, Drunken Angel, Stray Dog are a few of his modern explorations of Japanese life after the war. A masterpiece (rarely discussed and criminally underseen) is 1963's High & Low. Adapted from Ed McBain's 87th Precinct series of crime novels, High & Low is a beautiflly nuanced and brilliantly tension-guided police procedural. Re-teaming in their fifteenth (of sixteen) collaborations, Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune come together to tell one of the greatest films in both mens' filmographies. This is an incredible film that Mr. Chavez and I are thrilled to bring to you. Take a listen and let us introduce you (or remind you if you are already familiar with) this wonderul film.  Let us know what you think - gondoramos@yahoo.com As always, we continue to look to you good and loyal listeners for support. If you have listened and enjoyed our bantering over these nearly eight years please feel free to support us with a monetary contribution. We're not asking for a whole lot. Whatever you can give is appreciated. The holidays are coming an we could use the help. Stop being cheap bastards and give what you can. Follow the link below to contribute.  Our Continued Thanks. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos  

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Melanie & Melvin talk at length about Akira Kurosawa's worldwide phenomena, Rashomon. From it's forward-feeling filmmaking and pacing to it's gripping drama, Rashomon continues to be in conversation for it's layered entertainment and deep contemplation. And, of course, they also talk about the immensely disruptive nature of lying.Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 32-minutes discussing Vulture's "The Decomposition of Rotten Tomatoes" article from September 6th about how an advertising firm paid reviewers for positive reviews... or, how it's a bit more complicated than that, but still a bad look for Rotten Tomatoes (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Melanie & Melvin recommend Rashomon, full stop, but also recognize it has several details that make it a deceptively hard watch. For Melvin, he's sure the dark complexities could be a turn-off. For Melanie, some fans might be put to sleep.The first time Melvin watched Rashomon he felt, "That was a good movie.". The second time he watched Rashomon he went, "Oh, wow. This movie is great!".Although Rashomon is very much about the complications of conflicting storytelling, it also showcases the way in which people communicate inherently through biases.Rashomon is about a lot of things, one of which is the everyone's internal battle against cynicism and sensationalism.Contemplating the reality that God permits evil during this age and the hope in Christ to endure.Why do we as humans choose to commit evil amidst so much glorious beauty?Rashomon's ridiculous level of digestibility lends it to be a very good "watch with friends" movie. Both Melanie and Melvin wonder what sort of amazing and profound reactions their various friends would have.Recommendations:Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) (2023) (Soundtrack)Feeders 2: Slay Bells (1998) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Facebook Group

This month is ASSHOLES ON FILM for our theme and we're keeping it vintage this midweek as we explore a Samurai classic that was actually considered a big flop and all production of a follow up ceased after it's release. Perhaps the Japanese film goers at the time didn't appreciate Kihachi Okamoto's interpretation of a popular serialized story but the tale of the stone cold killer, Ryonusuke, stood the test of time as one of the Samurai genre's most compelling features. We're talking the 1966 classic “THE SWORD OF DOOM” starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama & Toshiro Mifune. Don't expect much honor in this tale but you might find it to be an intoxicating study in evil. Oh look! You can watch the whole movie here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8i6ucl Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/moviehumpers

The nerds continue with their International Film Month as they discuss Akira Kurosawa's final collaboration with Toshiro Mifune, Red Beard. Thank You ALL for Helping Support Us! Visit Our Website

We're back after a month away, and we're coming in hot with an expanded format. It's basically just smashing the long and short shows together into one thing, but it sounds more professional if you talk about formatting. That of course doesn't mean that the talk about nonsense garbage has stopped, or really been focused in any way, as this one goes everywhere. We talk about the oft-maligned 1996 Jerry O'Connell vehicle Joe's Apartment, the oeuvre of MTV Films in general, Keebler's discontinued line of pizza chips, the fact that we're apparently the number one source for information on the song "Strut" by Steven Seagal and Lady Saw, the 1986 Nico Mastorakis film The Zero Boys starring Kelli Maroney and Joe Estevez, the song "Destination Understanding" from Island of Death, new music from Novatron, Home Front, and Mats Gustafsson & Joachim Nordwall, the 1991 song "Joyride (I Saw the Film)" by Tribe, and the recent passing of noted director/wonderful maniac William Friedkin. Finally, in our main event, we discuss Sean's pick for this show: the 1982 John Frankenheimer movie The Challenge, a star-studded affair scored by Jerry Goldsmith, written by John Sayles, and starring Toshiro Mifune (and Scott Glenn, but you know... Mifune). Despite being loaded on all fronts with talent, the film flopped due to being absolutely swallowed up by the unreal number of megahits released in the summer of 1982. A true shame because this is a really good movie, and we think this is a really good episode. Enjoy? Website: www.queenvenerator.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenvenerator/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/queenvenerator Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenvenerator/

We FINALLY leave L.A….and we do so by crossing the Pacific Ocean to discuss Akira Kurosawa's seminal film: “Seven Samurai”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we discuss planning missions, the importance of the length, and which of the Seven Samurai would we be? In addition, we ponder over Toshiro Mifune's performance and whether or not it was too “big” (not unlike his sword). Also, this week Adam recommends the film inspired by this one, “The Magnificent Seven”(available on Prime, Tubi, Kanopy, and many more), Britt recommends another samurai film with “Sword of the Stranger” (available to rent on Microsoft), and Joey keeps it Kurosawa adjacent by recommending “Living” (available to rent on most major platforms).   You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Greetings, all... it is hump day yet again. Today, you've arrived and reached The Searchers' Trading Post, where we offer you goods at a bargain price: 6 movie reviews in 70 minutes. The three of us have traded amongst ourselves to give some popular films and hot commodities a very brief moment in the sun, if you will. This series of episodes we will do every so often to give ourselves a bit more leeway with our review picks and provide you listeners with a lot of content (in brevity). The basic idea is to give each respective host a movie to watch and review in about 10 minutes. The movies in this edition of Trading Post are as follows (with timestamps): 00:00:30 - Breaking Away (1979), directed by Peter Yates and starring Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern & Jackie Earle Haley 00:14:45 -Tampopo (1985), directed by Juzo Itami and starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kōji Yakusho, & Ken Watanabe 00:24:01 - Grand Prix (1966), directed by John Frankenheimer and starring James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshiro Mifune, & Antonio Sabàto 00:35:36 - Still Walking (2008), directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and starring Hiroshi Abe, Yui Natsukawa, You, Shohei Tanaka, Kirin Kiki & Yoshio Harada 00:46:31 - Love Affair (1939), directed by Leo McCarey and starring Irene Dunne & Charles Boyer 00:59:24 - Broadcast News (1987), directed by James L. Brooks and starring William Hurt, Albert Brooks & Holly Hunter 01:11:31 Ratings We hope you enjoy! ----more---- Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. Please rate us a 5/5, and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to us. Thank you! Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what we've recently watched and to read our individual movie reviews! Ben, Chris, & Kevin Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/  

Today we're continuing off our discussion of Yojimbo last week with the follow-up film Sanjuro. Topics include Mifune's continued excellence, the beautiful imagery of the camellia flowers, and the question of whether or not JJ Abrams pioneered 80s nostalgia. Also, why we hate Garageband's MP3 restrictions. (Recorded March 19th, 2023.)

This week we're talking about the Kurosawa film Yojimbo, a pivotal film for both the western and samurai genres. We discuss the commanding central performance from Toshiro Mifune, the elegant simplicity of the plot and the setting, and wonder exactly how many ten year olds we could beat up. Also, why we hate working when the time changes. (Recorded March 12, 2023.)

Jackie and Greg arrive at the next Kurosawa on the list, the insanely influential RASHOMON from 1950. Topics of discussion include the film's groundbreaking narrative style, a debate over which of the versions of the story is most accurate, why the baby at the end ties things up a little too neatly, and how it's a pluviophile's dream come true. #24 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#41 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.  bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK Instagram: gkleinschmidtPhotography: Matt AraquistainMusic: Andrew CoxGet in touch at hello@sceneandheardpod.comSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Ryan and Dylan take on three of the legendary samurai films from acclaimed director Akira Kurosawa: The Hidden Fortress, Seven Samurai, and Ran.

Whether you call it the Scottish play or whether you just call it Macbeth (because you don't worry about silliness like believing saying words is bad luck), this notorious Shakespeare work has been turned into a movie many different times. Outside of the Joel Coen version last year, nobody ever did it as well as and certainly not any better than Japanese master Akira Kurosawa did in Throne Of Blood. Big, bold Toshiro Mifune is the samurai warrior who doesn't handle it very well when he gets to be in man in power while his lady (Isuzu Yamada) schemes, manipulates and then just can't get that spot out. From the incredible set design to the deliberately contrasting styles of acting to the inevitable tragedy of the foretold ending, Throne Of Blood is the kind of production that sucks you in while also never letting you relax. So speak in ghostly metaphors while prophesizing someone's future as the Ellises' Analysis chats at you for the 466th time.   An order (or many orders) of Sparkplug Coffee is a fine accompaniment with sake. Okay, maybe it isn't, but Sparkplug throws a 20% discount at you if you use our promo code ("top100project"). Also, we'd love to hear from you with tweets (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis) or emails (top100projectpodcast@gmail.com) and skip over to "Scoring At The Movies" to hear Ryan yap about sports flicks.

Ryan and Dylan discuss 3 of Akira Kurosawa's greatest dramas: Rashomon, Ikiru, and High and Low. Time Stamps: Box Office Breakdown: 0:53 Akira Kurosawa bio & style: 2:47 Rashomon: 12:15 Ikiru: 34:02 High and Low: 58:22

On the latest episode of YKY we go back to film school with John's "never seen pick" 1954's classic, Seven Samurai. Directed brilliantly by Akira Kurosawa (Also wrote the screenplay) and starring Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima and in a stand out performance, Toshiro Mifune. We dissect the film and of course make comparisons to the classic 1960 re-make, The Magnificent Seven. Does it live up to the hype? Is it a film that has really influenced modern cinema? Listen to the discussion and then you can decide.

We're all Golden Eagles here. Gemma is away on festival assignment, so filling in for her we've got Letterboxd senior editor and Weekend Watchlist co-host Mitchell Beaupre! Slim and Mitchell are joined by Julian Higgins, director and co-writer of God's Country—his neo-Western debut feature which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival and is hitting theaters September 16 from IFC Films. We also dive deep into Julian's four favorite films: Rashomon, Chimes at Midnight, The Return and Foxcatcher. Plus: Julian growing up with college professor cinephile parents; why he's never seen a single Star Wars movie (hint: those two things are related); why is everyone in Rashomon sweating so much?; Toshiro Mifune is the last 30 seconds of a bag of Skittles; Slim (still) isn't a Shakespeare person; the relentless pursuit of making a juicy period epic; going “full on Orson Welles”; Thandiwe Newton having bigger balls than Slim; “We all gotta play by the same rules if this is gonna work”; Julian being afraid of reading reviews from writers he loves; Mitchell watching Foxcatcher in the heart of Du Pont country; rich people can get away with anything; ornithologist, philatelist, philanthropist; nostalgia for HD DVD and how they made Slim's dad cry and Julian's childhood hero Basil Rathbone. Credits: This episode was recorded in Los Angeles, Delaware and Pennsylvania, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. Lists and links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; The Emperor and the Wolf: The Lives and Films of Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune by Stuart Goldbraith IV; The Criterion Collection's HQ page; Julian's Instagram, Winter Light by James Lee Burke; New Novel, New Wave, New Politics: Fiction and the Representation of History in Postwar France by Lynn A. Higgins—Julian's mother Reviews of Rashomon by Esther Rosenfield and DallasFrance, Chimes at Midnight by Alyssa Heflin, God's Country by Brian Tallerico, The Return by Marcissus

Jackie and Greg arrive at the first Kurosawa on the list, the 1954 epic SEVEN SAMURAI. Topics of discussion include the film's pacing and structure, the animalistic performance of Toshiro Mifune, Kurosawa's little details, the humor peppered throughout, and how it continues to serve as a blueprint for all subsequent movie epics. #17 on Sight & Sound's "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK Instagram: gkleinschmidtPhotography: Matt AraquistainMusic: Andrew Cox

All three hosts are back this week with the fourth edition of Cult Movie Stars. It's Kristin's turn to pick the star and she went with legendary Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune. The two movies discussed from his filmography are The Rickshaw Man and Snow Trail. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Follow Kristin on Twitter and Letterboxd Follow Vinny on Twitter and Letterboxd and subscribe to his YouTube channel Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month!

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The Alchemist face a dark prophecy in Throne of Blood.  Key Elements: Blood Stain, Moving Trees, Arrow Collector Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/filmalchemistpod