Movie Critic Article: Encounters of the Samurai
Akira Kurasawa Encounters Of The Samurai Tweet " The term 'giant' is used too often to describe artists. But in the case of Akira Kurosawa, we have one of the rare instances where the term fits. " - Martin Scorsese The word 'Samurai' does not just refer you to the beginnings of action movies. Or to the emergence of certain styles that promoted the ascension of action as the dominant spirit of modern cinema. But, more than that, it highlights some decisive intersections on the road to enhanced cinematic expression. These intersections involved the filmmakers Akira Kurasawa (Japan), John Sturges (USA), Sergio Leone (Italy) and John Frankenheimer (USA). Kurasawa , employing a seemingly uncomplicated little tale about good versus evil, was able to introduce cinematic story-telling in which the story is multi-layered by descriptive characterizations and detailed, painstakingly executed scenes. The simple tale of Kurasawa's movie 'Seven Sam...