Tag Archives: Kurosawa

Maadadayo [1993] 1. The frost on the empty glass of beer. 2. Twin cat memorials at the edge of the garden. 3. The final shot uses digital video instead of film.

The Hidden Fortress [1958] 1. He gives them five bars of silver for the horse. 2. “They’re all inferior but choose one.” 3. The soldiers flee and are immediately shot by their own troops. 3 other things.

Dersu Uzala [1975] 1. The light from the fire stains the tree branches blood red. 2. Dersu shoots the rope in order to win the empty bottle that’s attached to it. 3. He waits as long as he can stand … Continue reading →

Dodes’-ka-den [1970] 1. Is the tic a sneeze? 2. When she refuses to close her eyes, he reaches up and puts out the light. 3. Brightly colored drawings of trains cover every inch of the walls.

Red Beard [1965] 1.  Sandals spread across the ground outside the entrance to the hospital. 2. “Even bad food tastes good if you chew it well.” 3. She scrubs the edge of the window frame then slides open the screen. … Continue reading →