DVD: Misa Uehara

DVD: Misa Uehara

DVD:

Misa Uehara

Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito

Lions Gate, 2004

Minimalism and scariness
This is one of the best scary movies I've seen. The photography is simple but effective. It's amazing what can be done with a house, some makeup, and a camera. In any case, I've seen the Grudge and the first time that seemed pretty scary, but the second time ...

The Hidden Fortress [Region 2]

Toshirô Mifune, Misa Uehara

4 ½ + Stars: Akira Kurosawa's Next JIDAI GEKI Masterpiece...
The HIDDEN FORTRESS (1958, aka. Kakushi toride no san akunin) is Akira Kurosawa's first widescreen-shot film and the famed director uses it as if he has been a master of it for many years. In a period where warring clans in Japan, the film is all about loyalty, honor, ...

The Hidden Fortress - Criterion Collection

Toshirô Mifune, Misa Uehara

Criterion, 2001

4 ½ + Stars: Akira Kurosawa's Next JIDAI GEKI Masterpiece...
The HIDDEN FORTRESS (1958, aka. Kakushi toride no san akunin) is Akira Kurosawa's first widescreen-shot film and the famed director uses it as if he has been a master of it for many years. In a period where warring clans in Japan, the film is all about loyalty, honor, ...