Demon Slayer's head writer reveals how cornerstone of Japanese cinema inspired Infinity Castle

How Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai shaped Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, inspiring Hikaru Kondo’s intense, high-stakes anime ...
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We All Love 'Seven Samurai,' but These 10 Akira Kurosawa Movies Are Just as Important

Anja Djuricic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1992. Her first interest in film started very early, as she learned to speak English by watching Disney animated movies (and many, many reruns). Anja ...
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‘The Dutchman’ Filmmaker Andre Gaines Explains Why ‘Seven Samurai’ Is a ‘Masterclass in Craftsmanship’

Countless films and filmmakers have been influenced by auteur filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s body of work, especially his 1954 epic “Seven Samurai.” The film, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last ...
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Denzel Washington’s Remake of the Greatest Movie Ever Made Is a Surprise Netflix Hit

Denzel Washington’s Western remake surges on Netflix as the Seven Samurai adaptation finds new global streaming success.
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'Dune' Director Denis Villeneuve Called This Action Epic One of His Favorite Films of All Time

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...
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Spaghetti westerns vs. samurai cinema: Twin legends across cultures

Art travels, inspires, and transforms, and the relationship between Western and samurai films is a testament to this.
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What to stream: Choose a Kurosawa original or one of many remakes

For his latest film “Highest 2 Lowest,” Spike Lee has turned to one of his influences, and one of cinema’s most iconic filmmakers, Akira Kurosawa, remaking his 1963 film “High and Low.” Kurosawa’s ...