I watched Yojimbo last night. I've already got The Seven Samurai, RAN, Roshomon on the way - I feel compelled to see them again - I'm actually thinking of purchasing the AK100...
2010 happens to mark the Centennial of the birth of Akira Kurosowa. Thought (and I believe) the greatest director that has ever lived, The "Emperor" of Japan.
Kurosawa's centennial is being celebrated in part by the release of a DVD set OF 25 the AK 100 - a few of which have not yet been released.
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get his movies on the Netflix list!
A theater somewhat close to us is doing a retrospective of his films. I am not sure if I am going to be able to go, but I wish I could. It is an amazing space to see films.
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ooh, cool. I hope you can and I'd love to hear about it!
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