January 16, 2008

Decisions Decisions

I've been on a Japanese classic movie kick lately. I watched Rashomon last week, which is a story about four eye-witnesses to a brutal rape and murder. None of the accounts agree with each other, and in most ways are mutually exclusive. It's a very powerful look at perception.

Next up was Throne of Blood, an amazing retelling of Shakespeare's Macbeth set in fuedal Japan. This one is now on my "to buy" list.

Right now, I have Ran, another Japanese retelling of Shakespeare. This time, it's King Lear.

If you cannot deal with subtitles, then you're missing out on some amazing movies. I've probably said that before.

Or maybe I'll just forego the heavy stuff and just enjoy some mindless breastacular hixploitation fun. I've got a double feature to watch: The Pigkeeper's Daughter and Sassy Sue.

I'm sure that when the time comes, I'll do the right thing.

Posted by: Ted at 04:47 PM | category: Cult Flicks
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1 Where'd you find "Throne of Blood"?

Posted by: Victor at January 17, 2008 11:00 AM (1oGDT)

2 Netflix. Amazon sells it, and for Japanese classics I highly recommend the Criterion Collection series. Excellent remastering and tons of worthwhile extras.

Posted by: Ted at January 17, 2008 01:40 PM (blNMI)

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