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25 February 2025

The Duality of Power & Illusion in Kurosawa’s Kagemusha

Unravel the themes of power and illusion in Kurosawa’s Kagemusha, a cinematic epic of deception and identity in feudal Japan....

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    Yojimbo: Akira Kurosawa’s Samurai Swan Song

    With a resurgent moral tenacity and a typical cine...

    A screenshot from Yojimbo: Akira Kurosawa’s Samurai Swan Song
    With a resurgent moral tenacity and a typical cine...

    Written by: Simon Jenner

    22 January 2025
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    Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence: War, Identity & Spirit

    Few films have attempted to capture the magic of C...

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    Few films have attempted to capture the magic of C...

    Written by: Santiago Campodonico

    16 January 2025
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    Akira Kurosawa’s Stray Dog: The First & Best Buddy Cop Film

    Akira Kurosawa's Stray Dog is often considered the...

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    Akira Kurosawa's Stray Dog is often considered the...

    Written by: Santiago Campodonico

    6 December 2024
  • Tampopo: A Culinary Film for Every Appetite

    Often described as a "noodle Western," Tampopo is a delightful blend of humour, food culture, and st...

    By: Jaime De Guzman

    3 September 2024
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    Godzilla Minus One: A Movie Review

    Explore the cinematic brilliance of Godzilla Minus One movie review. Uncover the visual spectacle, s...

    By: Simon Martin

    17 January 2024
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