Sources

Sources

I’m knee-deep in research for VIKINGS vs SAMURAI, crafting a world that’ll swallow you whole. And you know what? Research ain’t half bad—it’s a durn good time!
Aug
16
The Vikings

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 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

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

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

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
Jul
12
Pathfinder

Pathfinder

In Marcus Nispel’s Pathfinder, Viking kid Ghost joins a Skræling tribe in 10th-century North America, entangling with Starfire and seeking vengeance against Viking raiders.
1 min read
Jul
05
The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

Two bumbling misfits, a princess on the run, and gold hidden beneath strife. In a feudal frenzy, alliances shift, swords dance, and laughs echo. A cinematic escapade of humor and heroism, weaving a tale of greed and redemption through feudal chaos.
2 min read
Jun
28
Knives of the Avenger

Knives of the Avenger

Rurik, a Viking mystery, lands at a rural farm, instantly tangled in a siege to defend Karan, a royal under threat by a rogue knight seeking the crown. As guardian, Rurik vows to end this chaos and shield her son, Moki, from the looming darkness.
2 min read
Jun
21
Harakiri

Harakiri

A ronin’s ritual suicide request masks a grueling tale. Flashbacks unravel, exposing cruelty and vengeance. Words and swords duel in a slow-burn showdown.
1 min read
Jun
14
The Sword of Doom

The Sword of Doom

Meet Ryunosuke, a cold-blooded samurai with a haunted past. His blade, an instrument of chaos, clashes with honor and villainy. Ryunosuke’s journey, a descent into the heart of a fractured soul.
1 min read