Eiga Reviews (the ’50s): Tokyo Story – The Criterion Collection #217 (1953)

Entertaining, heartbreaking and relatable, I feel that Ozu Yasujiro’s 1953 film “Tokyo Story” is a cinematic masterpiece that many people raised by loving parents can relate to forever. And a film that can easily make someone make a difference or consider the thought of spending Read More …

Eiga Reviews (the ’50s): The Seven Samurai (Shichinin no Samurai) (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Blu-ray Review) (1954)

“Seven Samurai” is Akira Kurosawa’s ultimate masterpiece that has been one of the highlights of the Criterion Collection for more than a decade. This Blu-ray release of “Seven Samurai” looks fantastic and is the definitive version to watch and to own. Overall, with the film, Read More …