Legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa would be 104 years old today if he was still with us. Born on this day, March 23rd in 1910 he passed away September 6th 1998, aged 88.
He was notable for films such as Seven Samurai, Ran, The Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo and many, many more, and was without doubt one of the ...
Article list of Top 10 Samurai Movie Sword Fights in descending order. With entries from Akira Kurosawa, Takashi Miike, Donnie Yen & Tom Cruise. Inc. videos, links & other related material.
Movie review of Seven Samurai. Often imitated but never equalled, Akira Kurosawa’s samurai story was the starting point of a hugely influential filmmaker.
Review of “The Bride with White Hair” (1993) Blu-ray version, Ronny Yu’s mesmerizing romantic wuxia fantasy film starring Leslie Cheung & Brigitte Lin. Order NOW via Eureka & Amazon!
Review of “Throw Down” (2004). A classy, no-holds-barred action drama starring Johnnie To, Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok & Tony Leung. Available to order now on Blu-ray from Eureka & Amazon!
In a History of Fight Choreography – Part 2: The Kung Fu Connection, we discuss Peking Opera and its distinct impact on the evolution of Hong Kong action cinema.
The first of a two-part article on fight choreography through history. From Elizabethan jester fight-director to Japanese theatre-inspired samurai cinema!
Interview with Dominiquie Vandenberg – a hardcore martial artist, former Legionnaire, Hollywood fight choreographer, and main star of the upcoming indie war-movie, “Legion Maxx”. Includes video links and related material.
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