Samurai movies are some of Japan's best cinematic exports, and there are a ton of classic and modern samurai films available on streaming today. Ripped straight from Japan's extensive history, the ...

Few genres capture the essence of honor, vengeance, and existential struggle quite like samurai films. Rooted in historical ...

Samurai stories, an essential genre of Japan’s film industry since its inception, have been enjoying a global resurgence lately. FX and Disney’s smash-hit period series Shogun, produced by and ...

Akira Kurosawa’s epic has always been known for its action-film artistry, but there is emotional heft and nuance as well. By J. Hoberman Few movies have been more influential than “Seven Samurai,” an ...

Beginning with the Uncharted series, and later perfected in The Last of Us, Sony Interactive Entertainment has made playable cinematic experiences its bread and butter over the last two decades.

The 37th edition of the Japanese festival will close with the feel-good French-Italian comedy 'Marcello Mio,' starring Chiara Mastroianni. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief Produced by Japanese ...

So, every Sunday I have to deal with a medication hangover; I am basically sick as a dog for 24 hours. My routine now is to pre-plan a handful of movies to watch while I feel like hot garbage in ...

During the festival's star-packed opening ceremony, Japan's new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba appeared via video to express his commitment to boosting support for the country's film sector. By Patrick ...

After a 10-year hiatus, Scottish musician-turned-filmmaker John Maclean has released a follow-up to his stellar debut feature Slow West (2015). Tornado, which stars Japanese superstar Kōki, [sic] as ...