4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 9, 2015

During my film odyssey I first met Kurosawa, then Ozu, and finally Mizoguchi. Each with similarities and most importantly their own personal touches when it comes to the language of cinema. Kenji Mizoguchi seems especially at home with Japanese folk tales in the jidaigeki mode of Japanese period-dra   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 9, 2015

During my film odyssey, I first met Kurosawa, then Ozu, and finally Mizoguchi. Each with similarities and most importantly their own personal touches when it comes to the language of cinema. Kenji Mizoguchi seems especially at home with Japanese folk tales in the jidaigeki mode of Japanese period-dr   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on October 9, 2015

Ugetsu (Ugetsu monogatari) Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi Written by Yoshikata Yoda; Adapted by Matsutarô Kawaguchi from an idea by Hisakazu Tsuji and stories by Akinari Ueda 1953/Japan Daiei Studios Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #274 of 1001 Movies You Must See Brefore You Die This is a sad and bea   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on January 22, 2013

In the civil wars of 16th century Japan, two ambitious peasants place making their fortunes above all else. Pottery maker Genjuro (Masayuki Mori) plans to peddle his wares for profit in the local city, while his brother-in-law Tobei (Eitarô Ozawa) longs to become a samurai. Their village is sacked   read more