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Yojimbo, Sanjuro, Seven Samurai – 130

Posted on February 17, 2014 by GoodBadAndOdd

In this episode, Mark and Sam discuss The Lego Movie and a few other movies/games, but then move onto 3 Kurosawa movies: Yojimbo, Sanjuro, Seven Samurai.

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Seven Samurai 5/5

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Mark

Here’s the short version: Superb, one of the greatest movies of all time. Here’s the long version: This is a terrific film, and the version I saw at 3 hours, 26 minutes really shouldn’t have a single moment removed, in … Continue reading →

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Sanjuro 4/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

Whilst not as thoroughly engaging or immersed in a coherent story as the similar Yojimbo (and there’s debate as to whether this is a sequel, or different character), this is still a lot of fun. With very little dialogue, we … Continue reading →

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Yojimbo 4.5/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

Wonderful Eastern, with Tishuro Mifune spending the first 3rd of the movie munching rice, meat and other assorted goodies, drinking sake and killing tough-talking bandit types, whilst nonchalantly bringing the town to a boiling tension as he plays one gang … Continue reading →

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Yeux Sans Visage 3.5/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

There is an odd mix of poetic and delicate sensibility and gore in this movie. It has some quite haunting and striking imagery – and this, I think, is the thing that will stay with me above all else – … Continue reading →

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Julia’s Eyes 3/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

This thriller has a pretty great central performance, and like others have noted, owes more to the legacy of Italian giallo movies like Deep Red that Spanish horror. However, it is very engaging, and really keeps you tense for the … Continue reading →

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The Killer 3.5/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

Parts of this film have not aged well. The parts that have aged well are the insanely great action pieces – if there’s gunfire, you’re gold. To some degree if there’s doves, churches, candles, hospitals, or fast cars, you’re also … Continue reading →

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Fermat’s Room 3.5/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

Nicely made film that looks great, and solid script and performances. The central conceit intrigues right up until you find out exactly who is responsible, and the revelation doesn’t live up to the original promise, and as you think it … Continue reading →

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Episode 002 House of Flying Daggers, Top 5 Graphic Novels

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

In this episode, Sam and Mark review the arty martial arts movie House of Flying Daggers, pick the top 5 graphic novels, and discuss games such as Fear, Just Cause 2, and some old TV shows, including Married With Children … Continue reading →

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