Perhaps no foreign-made film has had a greater impact on cinema than “Seven Samurai.”
This film has been a regular feature at our bonus Film Nights and has been exceedingly popular. As I’ve frequently said, if you’re serious about film, you better watch this movie. So, if you really want to dig in on Kurosawa’s masterpiece, check out these links:
- IMDB’s entry for “Seven Samurai”
- Roger Ebert’s review of “Seven Samurai”
- Take the “Seven Samurai” quiz
- Akira Kurosowa (Criterion)
- Kurosawa and storytelling
- “Seven Samurai” (Criterion)
- Why “Seven Samurai” keeps inspiring other films
- The continuing influence of Kurosawa and “Seven Samurai”
- Works influenced by Kurosawa
- 16 Things You May Not Know About “Seven Samurai”
- “Seven Samurai” film notes
A fascinating look at contemporary influences of “Seven Samurai.”