May
03
Yojimbo
Toshirō Mifune plays the titular samurai badass who rolls into town, plays two rival gangs like puppets. Blood, steel, and wit!
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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!
Apr
03
Rônin-gai
Rônin-gai isn't your typical samurai flick—it's gritty, raw, and real. Directors Kuroki and Makino crafted a gem.
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Feb
21
Lady Snowblood
You know, it’s kinda shameful to confess, but I’d never laid eyes on Lady Snowblood before. That’s
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Feb
07
Sword of the Conqueror
You can watch Sword of the Conqueror on YouTube. What are you waiting for?!?
2 min read
Jan
29
Samurai Fiction
Samurai Fiction walks the tightrope of parody and homage.
2 min read
Jan
24
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli
I took an oath for my 2024 New Year’s resolution: Viking movie marathon. Samurai flicks — we’ve got ‘em in spades. Vikings? Not so much — or so I thought.
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Jan
17
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Why don’t you behead me? You shame me this way!
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Jan
10
Beowulf
First time I saw Beowulf? Eye-rolls and groans. But round two? Surprisingly fun.
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Jan
07
Exploring the Norse World on Screen: What Epic Adventure Should I Watch Next?
I watched a lot of Viking movies this weekend. What should I watch next?
Jan
03
Goyokin
I am willing to have blood on my hands for you.
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