Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
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Polish writer, comedian, and Korpiklaani fan in Yokohama. Ask me about Godzilla, Oda Nobunaga, Bane, Justified, or sumo. Work: The Japan Times, Tokyo Weekender, Star Trek, NatGeo, The Flytrap, and McSweeney's.
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Reposted by Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
As befitting a magnum opus, there's the DNA of other Kurosawa movies in Ran. The director called the previous Kagemusha a dress rehearsal for this one and it shows, down to the main role being played by Tatsuya Nakadai who should be mentioned in the same breath as Mifune as Kurosawa's great actors.
March 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
As befitting a magnum opus, there's the DNA of other Kurosawa movies in Ran. The director called the previous Kagemusha a dress rehearsal for this one and it shows, down to the main role being played by Tatsuya Nakadai who should be mentioned in the same breath as Mifune as Kurosawa's great actors.
Reposted by Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
Kurosawa Month Day 29 🎬
Film: Ran (1985)
I'm ready to call this the best Kurosawa film ever. This is why rewatches are so important. I remember liking the movie before but this time I was absolutely blown away by it. This is the pinnacle of filmmaking. The definition of a masterpiece. Hoooly shit.
Film: Ran (1985)
I'm ready to call this the best Kurosawa film ever. This is why rewatches are so important. I remember liking the movie before but this time I was absolutely blown away by it. This is the pinnacle of filmmaking. The definition of a masterpiece. Hoooly shit.
March 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Kurosawa Month Day 29 🎬
Film: Ran (1985)
I'm ready to call this the best Kurosawa film ever. This is why rewatches are so important. I remember liking the movie before but this time I was absolutely blown away by it. This is the pinnacle of filmmaking. The definition of a masterpiece. Hoooly shit.
Film: Ran (1985)
I'm ready to call this the best Kurosawa film ever. This is why rewatches are so important. I remember liking the movie before but this time I was absolutely blown away by it. This is the pinnacle of filmmaking. The definition of a masterpiece. Hoooly shit.
As I get older, I'm finding more appreciation for that period. Still will never forgive them for destroying so many castles, though.
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 AM
As I get older, I'm finding more appreciation for that period. Still will never forgive them for destroying so many castles, though.
Thank you kindly! This was a really interesting find and the research was super fun.
November 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Thank you kindly! This was a really interesting find and the research was super fun.
Their music is not really my bag but they clearly have good taste!
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Their music is not really my bag but they clearly have good taste!
That being said, it does hurt that he's no longer with us but I'm trying to find the strength to focus on his legacy. He left behind a HUGE chunk of Japanese cinema that will live on forever. When seriously discussing Japanese films for the next 100 years, Nakadai's name WILL come up.
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
That being said, it does hurt that he's no longer with us but I'm trying to find the strength to focus on his legacy. He left behind a HUGE chunk of Japanese cinema that will live on forever. When seriously discussing Japanese films for the next 100 years, Nakadai's name WILL come up.