The Hidden Fortress: Star Wars with Samurai
The films of Akira Kurosawa are no stranger to reinterpretation....
20
Feb
Posts by Simon Jenner
30
Jan
High and Low: Heaven and Hell
“Success isn’t worth losing your humanity,” proclaims Reiko (Kyōko Kagawa)...
18
Jan
The Duality of Power & Illusion in Kurosawa’s Kagemusha
“Life is but a dream, a vision, an illusion,” sings...
21
Oct
The History of Jazz in Japan: Finesse through Cultural Osmosis
The story of jazz in Japan is one of cultural...
13
Sep
Anthony Bourdain in Japan: “What do I do Now?”
To say that Anthony Bourdain, award-winning food writer, chef and...
30
Jun
Japanese Coffee Culture: How Convenience and Dedication Led to a Roasting Revolution
If there were one culture that could be considered truly...
24
Apr
Ghost in the Shell and the Sea of Information
In celebration of the British Film Institute’s (BFI) anime season,...
08
Apr
Rebranding Japan in Samurai Champloo
Recontextualising history is no new feat for anime filmmakers. Series...
25
Feb
Cyberpunk Cities in Anime: High Tech, Low Life
Cyberpunk and anime: an artistic mashup that has led to...
10
Sep
Yojimbo: Akira Kurosawa’s Samurai Swan Song
The Auteur
Yojimbo (Bodyguard)
A Samurai’s Swansong
A Fistful of Copyright
Sayonara, Samurai
The Auteur
Coinciding...
05
Sep
Seven Samurai and The Importance of Being Earnest
In our last film review, we discussed the transcendent efforts...
20
Aug
Rashomon and the Search for Truth and Truthfulness
Akira Kurosawa is arguably the most well-known and celebrated filmmaker...
20
Jul
Food in Anime: A Symbiosis of Colour & Culinary Curiosity
Ever wondered what Ponyo's favourite noodle dish tasted like? Ever...