October 15
The recent remake of legendary Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece film, SANJURO(1962), will be premiered on the East Coast at the ANA’s Nippon Eiga Series. One of the most sought after Japanese actors, Yuji Oda (“Bayside Shakedown” and “Whiteout”) performs the role of Sanjuro Tsubaki, originally played by Toshiro Mifune in Kurosawa’s version. This time, Yoshimitsu Morita (“Lost Paradise”, The Family Game”, “Kitchen) helms the remake project. With all new filmmakers, cast, and crew, SANJURO comes back to the big screen to entertain audiences with superb samurai action. The screening will start at 7pm. Admission is free, and registration is required.
Location: The ImaginAsian (239 E. 59th St., New York, NY 10022)
For registration:
www.newyork-tokyo.com/wp/sanjuro
Kurosawa's version of Sanjuro is one my favorite films of all time, so I'll be sure to check out this remake when it premieres! The original version is a tough one to beat, but I hope it's as good.
Kurosawa is god. They never should have done a remake of this film.
Well, I don't really expect much for the remake. Since the original is sooooooo good. By the way, have you seen the remake of Hidden Fortress (Kakushi Toride no San Akunin)?
Yes! I love that movie. By the way, did know that Hidden Fortress was a primary influence on George Lucas' Star Wars?
I do know the movie influence on Lucas. Some shots are identical, actually. He copied Kurosawa! I guess that's why he budgeted Kurosawa's Ran later.
Yes, your right about that. Star Wars is a samurai film disguised as a science-fiction adventure, and before "Ran", Lucas and Coppola also produced Kurosawa's Kagemusha.
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