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Eiga Reviews (the ’50s): Throne of Blood – The Criterion Collection #190 (1957)

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“Throne of Blood” is one of the more visually powerful films from Akira Kurosawa. Each shot is mesmerizing, may it be a focus on a character, their legs or among a large crowd of people, we are captivated by this story of samurai but also Read More …

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

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“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 …