The Duality of Power & Illusion in Kurosawa’s Kagemusha
“Life is but a dream, a vision, an illusion,” sings...
18
Jan
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29
Nov
BFI celebrates the Movies of Akira Kurosawa
We're thrilled to announce BFI's celebration of Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998),...
01
Apr
Star Wars Visions: In An Anime Far Far Away
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
19
Feb
Jidaigeki: Exploring the Timeline of Kurosawa’s Historical Dramas
An adventurous spirit in the unfamiliar past, action, suspense, romance,...
12
Feb
Top 10 Japanese Movies that Inspired Hollywood
Hollywood is known to rip off stories, but when it...
21
Jan
Japan Nakama X Kumagumi: The Eiga Collection
Japan is well-known for its distinct culture, particularly its cinema....
16
Dec
Filmmaking from Japan: The Golden Age of Japanese Cinema
Japan has a storied film history. Not only has it...
07
Oct
BFI Japan 2021: 100 Years of Japanese Films
We're thrilled to announce BFI: Japan 2021, the UK's largest...
07
Jul
Why You Need a Japanese Movie Poster
When you sprinkle a pinch of Japanese flair over movie...
27
Jun
Japan Poster Shop: Vintage Japanese Movie Poster Shop & Gallery
We chat with Max, the creator of Japan Poster Shop,...
05
Sep
Seven Samurai and The Importance of Being Earnest
In our last film review, we discussed the transcendent efforts...
05
Aug
BFI Japan 2020: Jaw-dropping Japanese Films
With an endless array of captivating cinema dating back to...