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'High & Low': Everything We Know So Far About Spike Lee's Next Joint
The chances of this remake succeeding are 'High & Low'.
Nothing Influenced '60s Westerns Like Akira Kurosawa’s Samurai Movies
Cowboys are a bunch of nerds! Give me some samurai!
George Lucas Used His Influence To Help Kurosawa Make This Epic Samurai Movie
How did George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola help Akira Kurosawa get back on his feet?
Sergio Leone Completely Ripped Off Kurosawa With This Spaghetti Western
Leone may have crafted the modern Western, but he got into a legal snag in the process.
This Bruce Willis Gangster Film Was a Remake of an Akira Kurosawa Classic
The 1996 film from Walter Hill takes 'Yojimbo' and changes it into a 1930s settling.
This Kurosawa Movie Inspired George Lucas’ Original ‘Star Wars’ Script
This samurai film gave 'Star Wars' everything, from specific shots to a couple of droids.
The 10 Longest-Running Actor-Director Pairings in History, Ranked
This town is big enough for the both of us.
One of the Rare Horror Epics Was Nominated for an Oscar
Looking at one of horror's biggest (and longest) epics.
Akira Kurosawa Accidentally Invented the Blood Geyser
Amid all of Kurosawa's incredible accomplishments, here's another one to add to the list.
The Best Detective Movie Isn't 'Knives Out' — It's This Kurosawa Classic
Akira Kurosawa traverses ethics and morals through the lens of a crime investigation in this classic film.
Wes Anderson Pays Tribute to Akira Kurosawa in This Film
Even the greats have their heroes and Anderson never shies away from paying a tribute to them.
10 Great Movies Recommended by Akira Kurosawa
Kurosawa was a great filmmaker with excellent taste in film. Here are some of his favorites.
Every Akira Kurosawa Samurai Movie, Ranked
Kurosawa's contributions to the samurai genre changed the face of cinema forever: how do they rank?
10 Best Japanese Movies That Aren't by Kurosawa or Miyazaki, According to IMDb
Broaden your Japanese cinematic horizons with these iconic movies.
This Late Akira Kurosawa War Drama Is the Director's Pinnacle
After decades of iconic work, this is the grand climax of the famous director's career.
The Best Shakespeare Adaptation Is Also a Japanese Classic
This Akira Kurosawa classic isn't just one of his best movies, it's also one of the best Shakespeare adaptations.
10 Supporting Actors Who Shined In a Lead Role
Actors who usually have supporting roles but can also shine in bigger roles.