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The Last Thing I SawEp. 333: Kiyoshi Kurosawa on his new film Cloud, life, lighting, casting, and the last thing he sawEp. 333: Kiyoshi Kurosawa on his new film Cloud, life, lighting, casting, and the last thing he saw
Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. Cloud is the new film by director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, whose unique career includes the films Cure, Pulse, and Tokyo Sonata. Cloud follows an internet reseller (Masaki Suda) who becomes targeted for murder by a band of customers he has played a little too fast and loose with. It’s suffused with the air of menace that the director excels at creating, but situated in an actual cutthroat world of extremely online in...2025-07-2024 min
Coffee and KurosawaY Tu Mama Tambien (2001): You Have to Make the Podcast Your Best Friend🎥 Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001): You Have to Make the Podcast Your Best FriendIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben investigate the beauty of messy stories in Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001). From colonization and privilage, to sex jokes and stoner humor, we make the best of Ben's current Diego Luna obsession to look closer at this "teen road trip movie" directed by Alfonso Cuarón. TW: Discusions of sex, sexual coercion. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBluesk2025-07-151h 01Coffee and KurosawaHundreds of Beavers (2022): [Chitters in Podcast]🎥 Hundreds of Beavers (2022): [Chitters in Podcast]In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben try not to make a simple plot too complicated as they laugh their way through their admiration of the world building and comedic timing in Hundreds of Beavers. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦2025-07-0156 min
Celebrating CinemaWhat Akira Kurosawa Taught Us About Movies—and MoralityThis week, Elliot and Kiriko dive into the legendary world of Akira Kurosawa—Japan’s master filmmaker and, let’s be honest, probably your favorite director’s favorite director. From samurai epics like Seven Samurai and Rashomon to powerful character dramas like Ikiru and High and Low, Kurosawa knew how to tell a story that hits you in the heart and keeps you on the edge of your seat.They unpack the big questions his films tackle—truth, justice, mortality—and connect the dots between Kurosawa’s personal life and the unforgettable worlds he brought to the screen. Whethe...2025-06-2557 minCoffee and KurosawaStrange Days (1995): Time to Get Real, Not Podcast🎥 Strange Days (1995): "Time to Get Real, Not Podcast"In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben travel to the distant past of 1999 to talk about how the rich lore and dynamic use of perspective in Strange Days (1995) forces empathy upon us, and makes us question how so many things can change, and yet stay exactly the same. TW: A segment of this film includes a graphic description of sexual assault. We limit our discussion of this scene to 00:30:56 to 00:41:28. Follow the Podcast...2025-06-171h 02Coffee and KurosawaTinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011): A Podcast We Could Be Proud Of🎥 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011)In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben join the Circus to investigate Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: a different kind of spy movie, with a cast that just won't quit, and a masterclass in the power of perspective. TW: Brief discussion of graphic violence. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦2025-06-0359 minCoffee and KurosawaMulholland Drive (2001): It's Not Your Podcast Anymore🎥 Mulholland Drive (2001)In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah question reality, the purpose of art, and how much we love David Lynch's refusal to explain anything about anything – especially Mulholland Drive (2001). TW: Violence. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦2025-05-201h 04Coffee and KurosawaWall-E (2008): Computer? Define "Podcasting"🎥 Wall-E (2008) In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah wax poetic about Wall-E (2008) the power of tone, and the magic of a film without dialogue.Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagramMade in Canada 🇨🇦2025-05-061h 06Coffee and KurosawaLore Drop: Ben FilipkowskiIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, we take a pause to ask Ben what made him the film fanatic he is today, from the Empire Magazine that inspired it all and the importance of supporting local theatres and physical media, to his dream of being a Wookie in a Star Wars film. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagramMade in Canada 🇨🇦2025-04-2256 minCoffee and KurosawaLore Drop: Farrah SarpkayaIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, we take a pause to ask Farrah what made her the film fan she is today, from the movies she had on repeat as a kid and her years working at Rogers Video, to her passion for voice acting and animation.Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagramMade in Canada 🇨🇦2025-04-081h 01
Bang-Bang PodcastAkira Kurosawa's Ran (1985) w/ Tobita Chow | Ep. 18This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.bangbangpod.comVan and Lyle are joined by scholar-organizer Tobita Chow as they take on Akira Kurosawa’s classic adaptation of King Lear. They dig into the film’s depiction of friendly fire, not just as cinematic spectacle, but as a stark commentary on the self-defeating logic of war. They also follow Hidetora’s descent from absolute ruler to ghost-like shell, wandering through the desolation of his past crimes.“In a mad world,” says the Shakespearean fool, “only the mad are sane.” Madne...2025-04-0622 minCoffee and KurosawaWhat Dreams May Come (1998): I Found You In Hell. I'll Find You In Podcasts.🎥 What Dreams May Come (1998)In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah attempt to parse paint from plot in the visually stunning, but potentially pretentious 1998 film starring Robin Williams, Annabella Sciorra, and Cuba Gooding Junior. TW: Child Death, Suicide. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagramMade in Canada 🇨🇦2025-03-251h 01Coffee and KurosawaStar Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980): Never Tell Me the Pods🎥 Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah ask the question, how do you follow up the biggest blockbuster of all time? By pushing ahead at what you do best: building a world that spans galaxies, but maintains its focus on character-driven stories in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2025-03-111h 03Coffee and KurosawaGuillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022): I Am a Podcaster, A Raconteur🎥 Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah carve out some time to ask the question, of all mediums, why (not) use stop motion to remake a classic movie about a puppet come to life, and how the medium and time period of its release impacts how the viewer interacts with and interprets Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022). Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2025-02-251h 02Coffee and KurosawaHigh and Low (1964): I Just Want to Make Podcasts My Way🎥 High & Low (1964) In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah stand above the rabble to examine how Akira Kurosawa uses blocking to show power, establish tension, and highlight the importance of community in High and Low (1964).Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2025-02-111h 00
Coffee and KurosawaOcean’s 11 (2001): The Podcast Always Wins🎥 Ocean's 11In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah take a closer look at the power of editing in Ocean’s 11 (2001), directed by Steven Soderbergh. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdInstagramFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)InstagramBlueskyWebsiteLetterboxd2025-01-1455 min
Coffee and KurosawaPersepolis (2007): Then Stop Staring At My Podcast🎥 Persepolis (2007) In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah explore the art of adaptation in Persepolis (2007), an animated film based off the autobiographical graphic novels of the same name by Marjane Satrapi.Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2024-12-3155 min
The Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 08: Akira Kurosawa - The Storm and the SwordSend us a textStep into the visionary world of Akira Kurosawa, where samurai epics meet universal human truths and Eastern storytelling merges seamlessly with Western influences. In this episode, we explore how a Japanese director revolutionized global cinema and influenced generations of filmmakers worldwide.From the multiple perspectives of Rashomon to the epic scale of Seven Samurai, discover how Kurosawa crafted a unique visual language that transcends cultural boundaries. Through innovative analysis powered by Screenwriting.AI, we'll decode the elements of his masterful approach:His...2024-12-3015 min
Coffee and Kurosawa[Special] The Holiday (2006): Something Slightly Resembling Podcasts🎥 The Holiday (2006)In this holiday bonus episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah bring in their second halves to talk about the good, the bad, and aught romcom tropes in the romantic comedy, The Holiday (2006).Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2024-12-241h 07
Coffee and KurosawaCitizen Kane (1941): You Provide the Prose Poems, I'll Provide the Podcast🎥 Citizen Kane (1941) In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah dive into perspective and breaking directorial ground in the movie at the top of almost every Top 100 movie list in the West, Citizen Kane (1941).Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2024-12-171h 02
Coffee and KurosawaCoraline (2006): Everybody Likes... Podcasts🎥 Coraline (2009)In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah visit the Pink Palace and crawl through a tiny door to discuss perspective and colour in the 2009 stop motion film, Coraline. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2024-12-0355 min
Coffee and KurosawaJurassic Park (1993): Podcasts, Uh... Find a Way🎥 Jurassic Park (1993) In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah visit Costa Rica to talk mise en scene, animatronics, and the art of using CGI in the 1993 film, Jurassic Park.Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2024-11-1947 min
Odd TrilogiesEpisode 91: Kurosawa's Shakespeare Trilogy (with Matt Hurt)What happens when one of the most influential filmmakers of all time adapts the works of the greatest playwright in human history? You get KUROSAWA'S SHAKESPEARE TRILOGY! Logan and Andy brush up on their Japanese and summon what remains of their high school Shakespeare knowledge in order to talk about Akira Kurosawa's three adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays. With help from local Kurosawa aficionado Matt Hurt (of The Obsessive Viewer), the boys tackle 1957's Throne of Blood, 1960's The Bad Sleep Well, and 1985's Ran. How does Kurosawa adapt Shakespeare's work into Japanese settings across three different decades? Does...2024-11-162h 39
Coffee and KurosawaBeautiful Day in the Neighbourhood (2019): Please Won't You Be My PodcastIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah visit the Neighbourhood of Make-Believe and talk framing, magical realism, and the problem with biopics in the 2019 film, Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood.Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2024-11-0554 min
Coffee and KurosawaSeven Samurai (1954): Again We Are Defeated. The Podcast Has Won.🎥 Seven Samurai (1954)In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah go way back to 1586 Japan – or, 1954 Japanese cinema – and talk making the most of their village pillage ROI, romance, honour and more in Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2024-10-221h 00
Coffee and KurosawaNorth by Northwest (1959): Never Discuss Podcasts On an Empty Stomach🎥 North by Northwest (1959)In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah prepare to laugh from the master of horror's classic 1959 comedy, North by Northwest. Learn more about comedic timing, absurdity, and the importance – or not – of coherent plot.Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2024-10-0856 min
The Rad Revival HouseSEASON 2, EPISODE #5, STRAY DOG: The Buddy-Cop Thriller, Kurosawa-Style!The Rad Revival House returns to the Land of the Rising Sun, with Akira Kurosawa's magnificently gritty police thriller, STRAY DOG!
Offering his great film insight is Rob of the fabulous film review podcast, The Cinemegos. Rob and our host, Professor Cesare Augusto, analyze this classic detective procedural set in Japan, where rookie cop Murakami (the great Toshiro Mifune) finds himself in the professional hot seat when his police-issued pistol is stolen by an unknown yet violent thief. When the gun thief goes on a killing spree with the pilfered gun, Murakami is forced to partner with...2024-10-021h 02
Coffee and KurosawaJaws (1975): We're Gonna Need a Bigger Podcast🎥 Jaws (1975): We're Gonna Need a Bigger PodcastIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah dive into the 1975 summer blockbuster to begin all blockbusters, Jaws, where Stephen Spielberg takes the bait, and makes some waves in New Hollywood. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonInstagramFacebookBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdInstagram2024-09-101h 13
Cinema60Ep# 87 - Akira Kurosawa in the 60sFor the first half of the 1960s, Akira Kurosawa was arguably at the peak of his career, making masterpiece after masterpiece at a rate that was sure to surpass the heights of his ‘50s glories. But then, after making the most beloved film of his career, he hit a wall. There would be several more great films to come, but for a while there it seemed like the career of one of cinema’s most widely celebrated masters had come to an end. In this episode, Bart and Jenna discuss what happened to Kurosawa’s second half of the...2024-09-031h 33Coffee and KurosawaCoffee & Kurosawa TrailerAre you a movie nerd, or maybe you just like movies in a hey, I'm walking the dog and I'd love to listen to a podcast talking about my favourite movies kind of way? Do we have a podcast for you.Canadian film nerd Ben Filipkowski and film fan Farrah Sarpkaya hang out and talk about their favourite films, and the different tools the people who made them deployed to tell better stories. Catch Coffee & Kurosawa wherever you get your podcasts. 2024-08-2800 min
Lifetime Cinema ClubEpisode 7 - 1980 #4 KAGEMUSHA (Akira Kurosawa)On this episode, we’re diving into the underrated gem Kagemusha by the legendary Akira Kurosawa. This 1980 classic is like a time capsule of feudal Japan’s gritty, dramatic flair, where a humble thief is catapulted into the role of a dying warlord.We’ll dissect Kurosawa’s meticulous craftsmanship, from his vibrant colour palettes to the film’s deep historical layers. Tune in as we explore why this film, with its rich symbolism and epic storytelling, is a must-see for cinephiles and how it fits into the broader tapestry of Kurosawa’s groundbreaking work.Hosts...2024-08-261h 06
Deep Cut: A Film Podcast078. Kiyoshi Kurosawa: Tokyo SonataIn this episode, we’re laughing and crying to the sweet melodies of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 2008 film Tokyo Sonata, and its social commentary on the Japanese nuclear family in the midst of a financial crisis.
We explore the film’s construction of a patriarchal nuclear family, discuss Kyoko Koizumi’s unique role as the mother of the family (taking care of all her boys), and go long on her wild narrative journey in the film’s second half with a surprising supporting actor… Eli finds parallels in Kurosawa’s choices with classic films like King Vidor’s The Crowd and Fri...2024-08-2459 min
CINE PARA SOÑAR - José Antonio VALDÉS P.Retrospectiva Akira Kurosawa: José Antonio Valdés PeñaJosé Antonio Valdés Peña, investigador, crítico y docente cinematográfico, comentó que la Cineteca Nacional se encuentra esta apunto de comenzar el ciclo de cine más esperadas del año: la retrospectiva dedicada al aclamado director japonés Akira Kurosawa, es recordado como un maestro narrador, pues su trabajo trascendió fronteras culturales y dejó un legado imborrable en la historia del cine, es por ello que la Cineteca Nacional estrenará este ciclo a partir de este viernes 16 de agosto. Sin duda, esta muestra cautivará a cinéfilos y amantes del cine clásico, ofreciendo una selección de las obras m...2024-08-1707 min
Deep Cut: A Film Podcast077. Kiyoshi Kurosawa: PulseUnlock the forbidden recording room with Wilson, Ben and Eli as the trio unpack Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 2001 ghost film Pulse. Eli explains his love for his deep cut pick of a film that breaks its own rules and complicates its horror elements. Wilson zeroes in on his love for Kurosawa’s use of space and production design to bring on a feeling of despair for viewers. Ben heralds Kurosawa as a prophet of how computer usage makes us feel in our current era.
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Deep Cut: A Film Podcast076. Kiyoshi Kurosawa: License to LiveIn the first of our deep cut picks for our Kiyoshi Kurosawa series, Ben introduces the others to Kurosawa’s License to Live (1998) because he really needed to talk to somebody after a stunning ending. Eli digs into the film’s comedic sensibilities, finding similarities with fellow Japanese director Takeshi Kitano, while Wilson finds himself “so sad” contending with Kurosawa’s trend of nihilism across his body of work. By the end of the episode we ask ourselves: what does it mean to have lived “enough”?
Join our dude ranch at our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ d...2024-07-2757 min
Deep Cut: A Film Podcast075. Kiyoshi Kurosawa: CureIn this episode, the Deep Cut trio delve into the captivating world of Kiyoshi Kurosawa with his breakout hit, Cure (1997). Tune in to the beginning of a mega series on Kurosawa: director for hire and the master of nightmares. Ben and Wilson find themselves at odds as Ben's annoyance with the film's villain fails to dampen Wilson's thirst for him. Eli questions the fragility of our existence, thinks about the depths of human nature, and contemplates the idea that we are all capable of evil. Listen for a banger episode!
Get cured on our FREE patreon, discord server, and our...2024-07-141h 15
TodopoderososTODOPODEROSOS #107 Kurosawa y la otorrina. (Kurosawa Vol. II)Javier Cansado, Rodrigo Cortés, Juan Gómez-Jurado y Arturo González-Campos charlan sobre el director japonés
Hay directores que han marcado la historia del cine. Y luego está Akira Kurosawa, que ha marcado a todos los directores que han marcado la historia del cine.
Por eso Todopoderosos va, sin prisa, a seguir haciendo el #TPKurosawa hasta que complete toda su filmografía. Únete a Javier Cansado, Rodrigo Cortés, Juan Gómez-Jurado y Arturo González-Campos en esta gesta con su segundo programa dedicado a Kurosawa.2024-06-102h 05
Writing Tech Brief By HackerNoon"Kurosawa", A Script Writer's Assistant: Abstract and Intro
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/kurosawa-a-script-writers-assistant-abstract-and-intro.
In this paper, researchers introduce KUROSAWA, an AI script-writing workbench for plot and script generation, addressing automation in entertainment media.
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You can also check exclusive content about #storytelling, #script-writing, #ai-based-automation, #plot-generation, #script-generation, #gpt-3, #entertainment-industry, #dataset-annotation, and more.
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In this paper, researchers introduce KUROSAWA, an AI...2024-05-2408 min
Writing Tech Brief By HackerNoon"Kurosawa": A Script Writer's Assistant: Motivation
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/kurosawa-a-script-writers-assistant-motivation.
In this paper, researchers introduce KUROSAWA, an AI script-writing workbench for plot and script generation, addressing automation in entertainment media.
Check more stories related to writing at: https://hackernoon.com/c/writing.
You can also check exclusive content about #storytelling, #script-writing, #ai-based-automation, #plot-generation, #script-generation, #gpt-3, #entertainment-industry, #dataset-annotation, and more.
This story was written by: @teleplay. Learn more about this writer by checking @teleplay's about page,
and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.
In this paper, researchers introduce KUROSAWA, an AI...2024-05-2402 min
The Love of CinemaAkira Kurosawa's 'High and Low': Films of 1963 featuring DASEINOh boy. Our artist in residence, Dasein, the “Mr. Gondo” of music making, showed up for Kurosawa and got some crazy banter about Hemorrhoids, automatic doors, our most intoxicated episodes, and finally High and Low’, Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 masterpiece. After a string of period pieces, almost all of which starred or co-starred Toshirô Mifune, Kurosawa adapts the 1963 American serial crime novel ‘King’s Ranson’, which may very well be the absolute GOAT of detective films. Yeah, including the noirs, film nerds! Go watch ‘Memories of Murder’, ‘Se7en’, and ‘Zodiac’, and then come back and listen to our episodes from a few years ago. We’ll...2024-04-221h 39CINE PARA SOÑAR - José Antonio VALDÉS P.Obras cinematográficas de Akira Kurosawa: José Antonio Valdés PeñaJosé Antonio Valdés Peña, investigador, crítico y docente cinematográfico, explicó que para comprender la importancia de la figura de Akira Kurosawa en el séptimo arte se requiere segmentar su vida y obra en varios conceptos. La importancia del cine de Akiro Kurosawa reside en haberse alejado de los criterios comunes de la poderosa cinematografía nipona, por lo que fue muy criticado en su país y acusado de occidentalista por introducir aspectos culturales europeos. Estas son algunas de sus mejores aportaciones cinematográficas: Ran Rashomon Vivir Siete samuráis Trono de sangre Sueños de Akira Kur2024-02-1005 min
Game Of Thrones (GOT) : How It Should Have Ended?How Akira Kurosawa Direct Movies?Akira Kurosawa, a revered Japanese filmmaker, was renowned for his masterful direction and profound impact on world cinema. His approach to directing movies was characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, a deep understanding of human nature, and a unique blend of Eastern and Western influences.Cinematography Kurosawa's directorial style often involved dynamic compositions and innovative use of cinematography. In films like "Rashomon" and "Seven Samurai," he employed groundbreaking techniques, such as the use of multiple perspectives and narrative shifts, challenging conventional storytelling. This not only showcased his technical prowess but also underscored his commitment...2024-01-0702 min
New Books in BiographyOlga V. Solovieva, "The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently" (Oxford UP. 2023)Olga V. Solovieva's book The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently (Oxford UP. 2023) offers a new historical perspective on the work of the renowned Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. It uncovers Kurosawa's debt to the intellectual tradition of Japanese-Russian democratic dissent, reflected in the affinity for Kurosawa's worldview expressed by such Russian directors as Grigory Kozintsev and Andrei Tarkovsky. Through a detailed discussion of the Russian subtext of Kurosawa's cinema, most clearly manifested in the director's films based on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gorky, and Arseniev, the book shows that Kurosawa used Russian intertexts to deal with th...2023-12-2233 min
New Books in Russian and Eurasian StudiesOlga V. Solovieva, "The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently" (Oxford UP. 2023)Olga V. Solovieva's book The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently (Oxford UP. 2023) offers a new historical perspective on the work of the renowned Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. It uncovers Kurosawa's debt to the intellectual tradition of Japanese-Russian democratic dissent, reflected in the affinity for Kurosawa's worldview expressed by such Russian directors as Grigory Kozintsev and Andrei Tarkovsky. Through a detailed discussion of the Russian subtext of Kurosawa's cinema, most clearly manifested in the director's films based on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gorky, and Arseniev, the book shows that Kurosawa used Russian intertexts to deal with th...2023-12-2233 min
In Conversation: An OUP PodcastOlga V. Solovieva, "The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently" (Oxford UP. 2023)Olga V. Solovieva's book The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently (Oxford UP. 2023) offers a new historical perspective on the work of the renowned Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. It uncovers Kurosawa's debt to the intellectual tradition of Japanese-Russian democratic dissent, reflected in the affinity for Kurosawa's worldview expressed by such Russian directors as Grigory Kozintsev and Andrei Tarkovsky. Through a detailed discussion of the Russian subtext of Kurosawa's cinema, most clearly manifested in the director's films based on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gorky, and Arseniev, the book shows that Kurosawa used Russian intertexts to deal with th...2023-12-2233 min
New Books in Literary StudiesOlga V. Solovieva, "The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently" (Oxford UP. 2023)Olga V. Solovieva's book The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently (Oxford UP. 2023) offers a new historical perspective on the work of the renowned Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. It uncovers Kurosawa's debt to the intellectual tradition of Japanese-Russian democratic dissent, reflected in the affinity for Kurosawa's worldview expressed by such Russian directors as Grigory Kozintsev and Andrei Tarkovsky. Through a detailed discussion of the Russian subtext of Kurosawa's cinema, most clearly manifested in the director's films based on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gorky, and Arseniev, the book shows that Kurosawa used Russian intertexts to deal with th...2023-12-2233 min
New Books in Intellectual HistoryOlga V. Solovieva, "The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently" (Oxford UP. 2023)Olga V. Solovieva's book The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently (Oxford UP. 2023) offers a new historical perspective on the work of the renowned Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. It uncovers Kurosawa's debt to the intellectual tradition of Japanese-Russian democratic dissent, reflected in the affinity for Kurosawa's worldview expressed by such Russian directors as Grigory Kozintsev and Andrei Tarkovsky. Through a detailed discussion of the Russian subtext of Kurosawa's cinema, most clearly manifested in the director's films based on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gorky, and Arseniev, the book shows that Kurosawa used Russian intertexts to deal with th...2023-12-2233 min
New Books in East Asian StudiesOlga V. Solovieva, "The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently" (Oxford UP. 2023)Olga V. Solovieva's book The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently (Oxford UP. 2023) offers a new historical perspective on the work of the renowned Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. It uncovers Kurosawa's debt to the intellectual tradition of Japanese-Russian democratic dissent, reflected in the affinity for Kurosawa's worldview expressed by such Russian directors as Grigory Kozintsev and Andrei Tarkovsky. Through a detailed discussion of the Russian subtext of Kurosawa's cinema, most clearly manifested in the director's films based on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gorky, and Arseniev, the book shows that Kurosawa used Russian intertexts to deal with th...2023-12-2233 min
New Books in Japanese StudiesOlga V. Solovieva, "The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently" (Oxford UP. 2023)Olga V. Solovieva's book The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently (Oxford UP. 2023) offers a new historical perspective on the work of the renowned Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. It uncovers Kurosawa's debt to the intellectual tradition of Japanese-Russian democratic dissent, reflected in the affinity for Kurosawa's worldview expressed by such Russian directors as Grigory Kozintsev and Andrei Tarkovsky. Through a detailed discussion of the Russian subtext of Kurosawa's cinema, most clearly manifested in the director's films based on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gorky, and Arseniev, the book shows that Kurosawa used Russian intertexts to deal with th...2023-12-2233 min
New Books in FilmOlga V. Solovieva, "The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently" (Oxford UP. 2023)Olga V. Solovieva's book The Russian Kurosawa: Transnational Cinema, Or the Art of Speaking Differently (Oxford UP. 2023) offers a new historical perspective on the work of the renowned Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. It uncovers Kurosawa's debt to the intellectual tradition of Japanese-Russian democratic dissent, reflected in the affinity for Kurosawa's worldview expressed by such Russian directors as Grigory Kozintsev and Andrei Tarkovsky. Through a detailed discussion of the Russian subtext of Kurosawa's cinema, most clearly manifested in the director's films based on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gorky, and Arseniev, the book shows that Kurosawa used Russian intertexts to deal with th...2023-12-2233 min
Split Tooth MediaSplit Picks: Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 'Cure' (1997) Vs. 'Daguerrotype' (2016)Split Picks looks at an absolute masterwork of horror and a later haunted romance from Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Split Picks continues its special October series on Japanese Horror with a look at two films from Kiyoshi Kurosawa. After a string of seemingly unrelated murders with undeniable similarities, Detective Takabe begins to link the odd details of the killings together. It leads him to Mamiya, a man who claims to have no memory, no idea who he is, or even what he looks like. He speaks almost exclusively in question, and his nonchalance proves to be the entrance to his unique form...2023-10-101h 31
The Third Window Films PodcastKiyoshi Kurosawa's The Guard From UndergroundThis month Adam and Ben take another deep dive into the world of Japanese cinema as they unpack Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "The Guard From Underground". From Kurosawa's early days at Rikkyo University to his initial foray into directing within the pink film scene, the boys unravel the enigmatic journey of this acclaimed filmmaker. The episode also sheds light on Third Window Films' journey to secure the distribution rights for "The Guard From Underground" in the UK. Discover the role Susumu Miyasaka and the Director's Company played in shaping the careers of budding filmmakers like Kurosawa, Gakuryū I...2023-09-2645 min
A Damn Fine Cup of CultureA Damn Fine Cup of Culture Podcast #70: Summer of Collaborations – Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune
After the inaugural episode of our Summer of Collaborations (starting with Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn), we’ve arrived at the second instalment of our summer series, this time focusing on a collaboration that gave us iconic performances and classic films across a range of genres – though the one that perhaps comes to mind first is that of Jidaigeki (Japanese period drama), and more specifically, the samurai film. We are, of course, talking about the films resulting from the collaboration between Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune. Join Alan, Julie and Matt as they discuss Rashomon (1950), a film that mixes genr...2023-07-0155 min
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 19): Yojimbo e Sanjuro: Chanbara, Wester e Humor NegroUm podcast sobre dois clássicos do cinema Chanbara de Akira Kurosawa.
Yojimbo: O Guarda Costas é um filme de 1961 e Sanjuro é um filme de 1962.
Ambos os filmes vieram na esteira de Sete Samurais (1954) e Fortaleza Escondida (1960) – filmes que se tornaram marcantes na faceta mais conhecida de Akira Kurosawa como diretor de épicos samurais.
Estes filmes carregam algo único na carreira de Kurosawa não explorado em nenhum dos seus filmes com tanto vigor: o humor negro.
Podcast disponível em todas as plataformas e in...2023-06-2126 min
Jason and the MovienautsAkira Kurosawa Loves Russian Lit: The Idiot and The Lower DepthsDom and Eric join Jason again for the next episode of Kurosawa-cast, this time looking at two films he made based on Russian literature, The Lower Depths and The Idiot. Both films came out during Kurosawa's greatest period, but both don't quite match his absolute greatest achievements. Join the guys as they break down what makes these films great and the things which unfortunately hold them back. As always when these three get together, this is a great listen for any Kurosawa fan.2023-06-051h 35
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 17): Sete Samurais"Sete Samurais" (Shichinin no Samurai) é um filme épico japonês lançado em 1954, dirigido por Akira Kurosawa. Considerado uma das obras-primas do cinema mundial, o filme combina elementos do cinema de samurai com questões sociais e humanas, explorando temas como honra, lealdade, coragem e sacrifício.
A história se passa no Japão feudal do século XVI, durante um período de turbulência e violência. Um grupo de fazendeiros, cansados de serem constantemente saqueados por bandidos, decide contratar sete samurais para proteger sua aldeia. Esses samurais são liderados por Kambei Shimada, interpretado por Takashi Shimu...2023-05-3026 min
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 14) - Akira Kurosawa e a Vocação MédicaPra quem não sabe, o tema da vocação médica foi um dos interesses de Akira Kurosawa e resultou em 2 filmes: Duelo Silencioso (1949) e Barba-Ruiva (1965).
Em Duelo Silencioso, acompanhamos o Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki (interpretado por Toshiro Mifune), um jovem médico idealista que contraiu sífilis durante o seu serviço na Segunda Guerra Mundial, ao cortar-se acidentalmente com uma lâmina contaminada enquanto realizava uma operação em um paciente infectado.
Contaminado com esta doença infecciosa que, além de ser praticamente incurável, marca seu portador com um estigma so...2023-05-1026 min
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 12) - Homem Mau Dorme Bem (adaptação de Hamlet de William Shakespeare)
“Homem Mau Dorme Bem” é um filme de 1960 dirigido por Akira Kurosawa, com roteiro de Shinobu Hashimoto e Eijirô Hisaita. O filme foi indicado ao Urso de Ouro no Festival de Berlim em 1961. É o primeiro filme produzido pela própria produtora independente de Kurosawa. Assim como “O Anjo Embriagado” (1948), “Cão Danado” (1949) e “Céu e Inferno” (1963), Kurosawa explora aqui o gênero noir.
Toshiro Mifune interpreta Nishi, um jovem que consegue uma posição de destaque em uma empresa japonesa corrupta do pós-guerra, com a intenção de expor os homens responsáveis pela morte de seu pai.
O filme...2023-04-2415 min
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 11) - Ran (adaptação de Rei Lear de William Shakespeare)Ran é um filme muito especial pra mim e para história do cinema.
É o meu filme favorito do Akira Kurosawa ao lado de Trono Manchado de Sangue.
Assim como Trono Manchado de Sangue, de uma das melhores adaptações de Shakespeare já feitas justamente pois ela não se limita a reproduzir ipsis litteris a obra original.
Apesar e tratar de temas como ganância, a lealdade, a traição, o poder e a insanidade (tal como a obra original), podemos considerar Ran como uma mistura do drama shakesperiano com o budismo.
Isso se dá na mudança radical do caráter d...2023-04-1822 min
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 10) - Trono Manchado de Sangue (adaptação de Macbeth de William Shakespeare)Trono Manchado de Sangue, possivelmente o meu filme favorito de Akira Kurosawa (ao lado de Ran).
O filme transpõe o enredo da peça Macbeth, de William Shakespeare, da Escócia medieval para o Japão feudal, com elementos estilísticos extraídos do teatro Nô.
Apesar da mudança de cenário, linguagem, entre outras inúmeras liberdades criativas, Trono Manchado de Sangue é frequentemente considerado uma das melhores e mais fiéis adaptações da peça, mesmo que pouco ou nada do texto original da peça esteja presente nas falas dos personagens dent...2023-04-1131 min
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 09) - Céu e Inferno (1963) e o Ódio de Classe
Céu e Inferno é um drama, suspense e crime thriller de 1963 dirigido por Akira Kurosawa.
O filme foi indicado ao Leão de Ouro no Festival de Veneza em 1963 e ao Prêmio Samuel Goldwyn no Globo de Ouro em 1964.
Através da estrutura única, Kurosawa examina como a hierarquia de status sociais resultou em um abismo entre os seres humanos e, a partir disso, uma falta de responsabilidade pessoal.
Kurosawa transforma uma história policial num refletor atemporal da estratificação social e reflete como isso nos afeta como civiliza...2023-03-2226 minJason and the MovienautsKurosawa-cast: the Exquisite Sadness of Dreams and I Live in FearEric and Dom are back for the latest deep dive into Kurosawa films, this time looking at two films which might not seem like they have a lot in common but which in fact resonate deeply with each other. I Live in Fear, Kurosawa's follow-up to Severn Samurai, is perahaps the most downbeat movie of his career, a real tragedy about a deeply flawed man whose life spirals out of control when he becomes obsessed with the idea of nuclear war. Well, maybe his life spings more out of control, as we explore here. Dreams, one of Kurosawa's final...2023-03-201h 32
Worth WatchingInspired by Kurosawa 0: Intro to Kurosawa (with Peter Tasker)For our next film season topic, we're going to watch an influential Akira Kurosawa film, and then the films inspired by that film to see how they compare. To help provide context for this journey, we're joined by Peter Tasker, author of On Kurosawa for a great conversation about Kurosawa, the Yakuza, the Samurai and how Kurosawa created the modern concept of Samurai, whether the director is still relevant in the West, and more! Peter's website Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you w...2023-03-1055 min
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 07) - Corvos, Campos de Trigo e MoinhosNeste podcast eu analiso os segmentos 5 (Corvos) e 8 (Vilarejo dos Moinhos) do filme Sonhos, de 1991 - de Akira Kurosawa.
O primeiro sonho é um dos mais famosos do filme - aqui eu tento interpretar o que Akira Kurosawa estava tentando buscar em Vincent Van Gogh, especialmente no significado da obra Campos de Trigos com Corvos (de 1890).
No segundo sonho analisado, tento explicar as aspirações ecológicas de Akira Kurosawa e apontar algumas coisas que acho defeituosa no cineasta.2023-02-2333 min
The Cinematologists PodcastAkira Kurosawa at the BFI (w/ Asif Kapadia and Ian Hayden Smith)For this episode, Neil and Dario dive back into the work of master Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa having last talked about his cinema in the earliest days of the podcast when they screened Yojimbo for an audience in Falmouth.
The occasion for this revisit is a new, extensive retrospective of his work hosted at the BFI Southbank (and some regional partner cinemas) and on their BFI Player platform. The season is curated by filmmaker Asif Kapadia and writer Ian Hayden Smith, who Dario talked to as the two-month long season got underway.
Their discussion covers t...2023-02-011h 39
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 05) - Os Sonhos da InfânciaBem vindos ao primeiro podcast de 2023 do Taverna do Lugar Nenhum.
Dando continuidade a série de programas sobre a filmografia de Akira Kurosawa, apresento aqui uma análise dos dois primeiros curtas do filme Sonhos (1991):
Sonho 1: Um Raio de Sol Através da Chuva
Sonho 2: O Jardim dos Pessegueiros
Estes dois sonhos iniciais podem representar fases distintas da infância de Akira Kurosawa.
O primeiro sonho pode representar o seu primeiro contato com a maturidade e o segundo o seu primeiro contato com a morte.
Estes tema...2023-01-1539 min
Taverna do Lugar NenhumAkira Kurosawa (Parte 04): Sonhos e Pobreza. Análise dos filmes "Um Domingo Maravilhoso" (1946) e "Dodes'ka-den" (1971)A pobreza e a falência econômica são comuns na filmografia do Akira Kurosawa.
Em "Um Anjo Embriagado" (1946) Kurosawa já delineava no pano de fundo um país decadente, focalizando a atividade crescente de grupos criminosos como a Yakuza. Em "Homem Mau Dorme Bem" (1960) temos o Japão como palco de empresas corruptas ligadas ao governo. Em "Ceu e Inferno" (1963) vemos como a estratificação social no Japão reflete na relação entre vizinhos.
Até mesmo em filmes como "Yojimbo" (1961) e "Sete Samurais" (1954) o recorte de classe acontece de forma escancarada.
Os filmes q...2022-12-021h 03
MOVIEFLEX Double Features27_KIYOSHI KUROSAWA_Cure (1997)/Pulse (2001)This week, @estebzz_ and @PostingProle are joined by guest @agnosoul to discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
CURE (1997) dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa
PULSE (2001) dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa
hosts: @estebzz_ @PostingProle
guest: @agnosoul2022-10-281h 42
Uncategorized – YESTERYEAR BALLYHOO REVUEEp. 75: Wonders of World Cinema- Tengoku to Jigoku (Heaven & Hell) (High and Low) or ‘King Kurosawa’Zach welcomes film aficionado Rashmi Menon to the program for an experience of high drama and methodical detail as they unravel Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 suspense classic, HIGH & LOW.
Listen closely to each detail as the two unravel the story of Kurosawa’s life and start in film, marvel at the way a lesser pulp novel is transformed into an intricate social commentary, stand back aghast at the extremely intricate details which gave Kurosawa praise, break down the two separate yet synchronized storytelling modes of the film, and ponder on how the film’s influence can be seen to thi...2022-09-1500 minEpisodes – YESTERYEAR BALLYHOO REVUEEp. 75: Wonders of World Cinema- Tengoku to Jigoku (Heaven & Hell) (High and Low) or 'King Kurosawa'Zach welcomes film aficionado Rashmi Menon to the program for an experience of high drama and methodical detail as they unravel Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 suspense classic, HIGH & LOW.
Listen closely to each detail as the two unravel the story of Kurosawa’s life and start in film, marvel at the way a lesser pulp novel is transformed into an intricate social commentary, stand back aghast at the extremely intricate details which gave Kurosawa praise, break down the two separate yet synchronized storytelling modes of the film, and ponder on how the film’s influence can be seen to thi...2022-09-153h 19Yesteryear Ballyhoo RevueEp. 75: Wonders of World Cinema- Tengoku to Jigoku (Heaven & Hell) (High and Low) or 'King Kurosawa'Zach welcomes film aficionado Rashmi Menon to the program for an experience of high drama and methodical detail as they unravel Akira Kurosawa's 1963 suspense classic, HIGH & LOW.
Listen closely to each detail as the two unravel the story of Kurosawa's life and start in film, marvel at the way a lesser pulp novel is transformed into an intricate social commentary, stand back aghast at the extremely intricate details which gave Kurosawa praise, break down the two separate yet synchronized storytelling modes of the film, and ponder on how the film's influence can be seen to this very minute.
PLUS: Frank...2022-09-153h 19
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website:poupelleofchimneytown.simdif.com2022-08-1303 min
Galinha ViajanteGV#35: Trek to Yomi - Surra de KurosawaMUKUYOBI FIIREEEEEEE chegou! Leon e Samuca trazem Trek to Yomi, um jogo que muitos diriam que é um filme jogável de Akira Kurosawa... e talvez estejam certos! Além disso tivemos a presença de Bel Petit só para confirmar e dar uma verdadeira SURRA de Akira Kurosawa para todos nós.Apoie a Galinha no Catarse: catarse.me/galinhaviajanteSiga a Galinha no Instagram e Twitter: @galinhaviajanteEnvie sua cartinha para: cast@galinhaviajante.com.brVisite o website da Galinha: galinhaviajante.com.brCOMENTADO NO EPISÓDIO...2022-05-122h 40