Does anyone else know about this? It's a rumor I've heard, but I can't find details. This would be fantastic news; even though the original Spine #2 (R.1) is one of my cherished possessions - having introduced me to the genius of Kurosawa - I'd sure love to see a version with better picture quality. The scratches and blemishes throughout the film ( Read more... )

Ok,I barely joined the community.I'm Flower by the way.I'm browsing the net,and it seems to be that Seven Samurai will be on in a few hours.It will be on TCM.I'm not sure what time it will begin,seeing as how some people live in different time zones.But central time,it will begin at 1:15 AM.Hope this helps.

-flower

What are your favorites?

My favorite is one of the posters for Sanjuro. Everything's so cool about that one.

I haven't found too many others that I like actually. And, I've in fact found some that I really think look silly. Like, the one for Seven Samurai

I also really like the cover of the criterion dvd of Stray Dog. I think its ( Read more... )

Does anyone know any place that hosts theatrical trailers for Kurosawa films online?

I apologize if this is an off top ( Read more... )

From criterionco.comAkira Kurosawa's Kagemusha Rides Into Stores ( Read more... )

I am very suprised. I thought surely someone would post a notice to Kagemusha's DVD release today? First time ever in region 1 people!

Here are the specs:

SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES: New, restored high-definition digital transfer enhanced for widescreen televisions ( Read more... )

Found a bunch of fantastic articles on Kurosawa and Mifune over at The Criterion Collection's website, if anyone is interested!

Curious what people think of this:

The Hollywood Reporter says “The Aviator” team of Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio and screenwriter John Logan are in early talks to develop a remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1948 classic “Drunken Angel” for Warner Bros. Pictures.
DiCaprio is attached to star in the film, which Logan would write. The project is being ( Read more... )

Has anyone heard anything about the movie Oni, to be released in 2006...
all i could find on it was from imdb. The only "summary" of the plot was about a blonde haired samuai finding his destiny (if i remember correctly). His his son directed it, and he and his son both wrote it (before he died). If anyone has any other information, please tell me.