What can world cinema — watching movies made outside of Hollywood — teach us about film as an art form and about life?

One of the most acclaimed directors of all time, Kurosawa made films that crossed cultural barriers to reveal universal ...

Akira Kurosawa was a seismic force, the kind of artist who makes other artists question their craft. Spielberg, Scorsese, ...

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Our TV movie pick for tonight (Thursday, 26 June) is Red Sun, the 1971 cult classic spaghetti Western with an all-star cast.

For many of its admirers, Seven Samurai has likewise been a kind of pursuit. It is not that Kurosawa's movie is so elusive - it is a fairly straightforward tale that states its meaning plainly.

A Samurai in Time is a real hidden gem. Available to rent (£3.49) and buy (£7.99) on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, this 2024 film turned its tiny budget into a surprise smash hit in Japan.

These movies, despite having no similarities, are set in the same year. Here's a list, featuring titles like Chariots of Fire ...

When you think of samurai movies, you probably think of sword-slashing action. There are plenty of swordfights in A Samurai in Time, but they don't turn out how you might expect in this charming ...

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Some kinds of movies often navigate the blurred moral lines and dramatic portrayals of freelance warriors, presenting them as champions, flawed protagonists, or outright antagonists.

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