A monumental work in the history of cinema, Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 film Seven Samurai is a masterclass in storytelling and arguably one of the most influential films ever made. It was, at its time, the ...

It might ordinarily sound like hyperbole to come right out and say that a movie is one of the very best of all time, but ...

Few movies have been more influential than “Seven Samurai,” an existential action film directed by Akira Kurosawa that, at longer than three hours, seemingly muscled its way into existence. “Seven ...

Listen, nobody’s saying that any of the Seven Samurai didn’t pull their weight, but in terms of leaving an impact on the audience, Shichirōji comes dead last. The only samurai with any pre-existing ...

Yes, Akira Kurosawa is basically synonymous with his most famous work, Seven Samurai, and though the man himself would probably be fine with that, a lot of Kurosawa's fans are not. It's true: As much ...

Countless films and filmmakers have been influenced by auteur filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s body of work, especially his 1954 epic “Seven Samurai.” The film, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last ...

It's the 70th anniversary of "Seven Samurai," but the Japanese master had way more to offer than just his best-known titles. Even among the more underrated Akira Kurosawa films are timeless ...

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Looking to expand your cinematic horizons? Don’t miss “Seven Samurai” at the Coolidge Corner Theatre as part of its ongoing Akira Kurosawa retrospective. If you’re interested in supporting local ...