Akira Kurosawa
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Movie Review: Throne of Blood (1957)
Once again, we will look at another adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” but set in Feudal Japan. “Throne of Blood,” a Japanes movie, directed by the iconic Akira Kurosawa, is considered by many to be one of the play’s best adaptations, though it has a few changes from the original. Despite being shot… Read more
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Movie Review: Rashomon (1950)
Rashomon, is a psychological thriller, a crime story, a phenomenon, a trendsetter and a timeless masterpiece. It is and will continue be discussed analyzed, dissected and imitated for decades to come. It is a movie that questions the morality of humanity itself, and looks into the human soul for answers. The Japanese film would become… Read more
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