Jan
10
Beowulf
First time I saw Beowulf? Eye-rolls and groans. But round two? Surprisingly fun.
1 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!
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.
1 min read
Dec
28
Assassin
In a tumultuous time of shifting loyalties and political intrigue, you got Kiyokawa, who used to be all about Emperor
1 min read
Dec
22
Kill!
Revenge and camaraderie fuel a perilous quest. Feudal intrigue and duels unfurl. Loyalties shift, secrets cut deep. A blood-soaked tapestry weaves tales of honor and treachery.
2 min read
Dec
15
Samurai Rebellion
Will you draw on your secret principles of swordplay?
1 min read
Dec
06
The 47 Ronin: Mizoguchi’s Epic of Honor and Resistance
Look around you. Everyone here has brought his short sword as well as a cotton robe, possibly never to see his family again, prepared to die.
1 min read
Nov
24
Akira Kurosawa’s Ran
The old lion, weary and seeking solace, decides to step down, making way for the ascendancy of his trio of heirs.
1 min read
Nov
20
Blood, Blades, and Berserkers: The 13th Warrior
Antonio Banderas, our charismatic hero, is Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan, a 10th-century Arab poet who gets himself mixed up in some serious Viking business.
1 min read
Jun
04
Seven Samurai: Honor, Blades, and Bloodshed
Seven Samurai is a testament to the power of storytelling and the genius of Akira Kurosawa. It demands your attention, your emotions, and your admiration.
2 min read