Akira Kurosawa
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‘Rashomon’ and the Thematic Power of Unreliable Narrators
The Woodcutter be like: Nah, it was dumber than that.
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Navot Papushado on the 99 Movies Stuffed Inside ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’
We chat with the director about why all contract killer movies begin with an eye towards Hitchcock, Kurosawa, and Leone.
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Someone Should Jump on a ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ Adaptation
With streamers gobbling up weirdo comic book properties all over the place, Stan Sakai’s glorious Akira Kurosawa love-letter waits patiently.
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The Western and Samurai Influences of ‘The Mandalorian’
The galaxy far, far away was inspired by the Old West and feudal Japan.
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There’s Still So Much to Learn About Storytelling From ‘Seven Samurai’
Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece exists as an excellent example of how to craft a powerful story.
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The Legacy of ‘Seven Samurai’
A look at a host of other films influenced by Kurosawa’s classic.
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Akira Kurosawa, ‘Ikiru,’ and Being Thankful for The Right Movie at the Right Time
In this essay published in 2015, Rob Hunter professes his thanks for Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru.
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6 Filmmaking Tips From Akira Kurosawa
We compile the best advice from the master filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, director of such classics as ‘Seven Samurai’ and ‘Rashomon.’