Sep
13
Prince Valiant
The comic strip swashbuckler Hollywood tried to turn into a classic—and failed spectacularly!
4 min read
Movies
These flicks, brother, they’re the dynamite for VIKINGS vs SAMURAI. Think Seven Samurai, The Northman, and Lady Snowblood. They’re the cream of the crop, the kind of stories that’ll kick you in the teeth and leave you begging for more. Check ‘em out, they’ll blow your mind, just like they did mine!
Sep
06
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
In Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron, Hideo Gosha blends film noir with jidai geki, crafting a genre-bending masterpiece of heists, revenge, and societal critique.
4 min read
Aug
30
How to Train Your Dragon
Researching VIKINGS vs. SAMURAI means binge-watching films like How to Train Your Dragon. Vikings with Scottish accents? Sure, why not.
3 min read
Aug
29
The 4K Restoration of Seven Samurai
Missed Seven Samurai in Chicago, but caught the 4K restoration in San Diego. It’s a must-see on the big screen—sharp visuals, epic storytelling.
2 min read
Aug
23
Vendetta of a Samurai
In Vendetta of a Samurai, Araki, a samurai, must fight his friend Jinza. Their tense, realistic duel shows the true grit of battle beyond legends.
3 min read
Aug
16
The Vikings
The Vikings blends myth and history, with Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis leading epic adventures in stunning fjords. Fierce battles and sibling rivalry abound!
3 min read
Aug
09
The Longships
The Long Ships, a 1964 adventure film, dazzles with stunning visuals and action. Directed by Jack Cardiff and starring Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier, it pits Vikings against Moors in a quest for a giant golden bell, though the script and historical accuracy falter.
2 min read
Aug
02
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail
Kurosawa’s gem, The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail, is a tight, hour-long film features Prince Yoshitsune and his six samurai evading his power-hungry brother. With minimalist sets and sparse action, Kurosawa adds humor through a comedic porter.
2 min read
Jul
26
Outlander
Outlander: Sci-fi meets Viking epic as an alien crash-lands in Iron Age Norway, teaming up with Vikings against a deadly creature. A genre-blending adventure with cosmic peril and unexpected heart.
2 min read
Jul
19
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto was a hit, captivating critics and audiences. Its sequel, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple, amps up the drama, diving deeper into Musashi’s saga.
3 min read