Akira Kurosawa

‘Rashomon’ and the Thematic Power of Unreliable Narrators

The Woodcutter be like: Nah, it was dumber than that. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

The Western and Samurai Influences of ‘The Mandalorian’

The galaxy far, far away was inspired by the Old West and feudal Japan. Read More

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. Read More

The Legacy of ‘Seven Samurai’

A look at a host of other films influenced by Kurosawa’s classic. Read More

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. Read More

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.' Read More