An HBO Max series that reimagines Akira Kurosawa's "Rashomon" is in the works

[ohmylol]

An HBO Max series that reimagines Akira Kurosawa's "Rashomon" is in the works. Details here: https://t.co/emwHCTjmhB

Hisao Kurosawa, son of Akira, says: “I am excited to see my dad’s vision through this inspirational story kept alive and made accessible to a new generation.” pic.twitter.com/qBaGX86iYh
- IndieWire (@IndieWire) September 28, 2020
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Comments

[ahegao]

how is this different from any other show that copies the storytelling narrative then?

[ohwutevernvm]

*GASP* NO! don’t you fucking dare to touch this iconic intelligent cinematic masterpiece in the name of history!

This is abomination. Delete it immediately, colonizers!!!!!

I also cannot believe RASHOMON is on ONTD out of all the places, my god. I’m genuinely shocked. Like I legit gasped all wtf tbh. Made me glad I didn’t take a long nap I’d have no idea and miss this post lol. I’m so excited finally talking about this with y’all!!! I still want that original rashomon poster to frame on my wall so bad.

WATCH THE ORIGINAL MOVIE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. It’s fucking brilliant and thought-provoking. At least while you guys are here, I can also recommend my fave legendary king Toshirō Mifune’s entire iconic cinematic body of works (Esp with Kurosawa)!!!!

[ohmylol]

i barely watch movies but if i can find it i will watch it ! thanks for the rec

Also this has the aproval of the Kurosawa family so i'm hoping they hire Japanese cast and writers

[ohwutevernvm]

Yeah!!! They are available on Amazon also!

oh.............. I...... okay. welp! Clearly I have strong feelings here lmao. As long as they don’t plan to whitewash and westernize literally everything.

[ohmylol]

no, you have all the right to, you are blasian, aren't you? i'm just trying to be positive because if the family gave the aproval then maybe they will hire the right people to make a good job.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE KUROSAWA MOVIES IN ORDER?

[ohwutevernvm]

Mine:

1) Yojimbo
2) Rashomon
3) Seven Samurais
4) The Hidden Fortress
5)High and Low (fucking best my fave)
6) Throne of Blood
7) Sanjuro
8) Ran

RAN should have daughters instead imo tbh!!! IMAGINE!!!! That would be mind blown amazing lol

Re: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE KUROSAWA MOVIES IN ORDER?

[lawofcosines]

in order: Throne of Blood, Ran, High and Low, Kagemusha, Stray Dog, Ikiru, Yojimbo, Rashomon, Sanjuro, Seven Samurai

I think Ikiru, Stray Dog, and Drunken Angel are very underrated. I'm partial to Dersu Uzala too since it's a very specific, unique film.

Re: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE KUROSAWA MOVIES IN ORDER?

[shinychopstick]

I still need to get through the rest of his films but I'd do Ikiru, Seven Samurai, and Rashoman as my top 3.

general ranking of the movies I've seen

[chrryblssmninja]

Ikiru
Ran
Throne of Blood
Yojimbo
Drunken Angel
Stray Dog
Scandal
High and Low
Rashomon and Seven Samurai and Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
The Bad Sleep Well (drags a bit but still good overall, just a personal ranking)

dnf his version of Lower Depths

[lawofcosines]

I don't remember asking for this

[trancexperiment]

I’m tired of white people doing retellings of important Asian cinema with white casts

I’m cautiously optimistic about Akira bc I feel like Taika wouldn’t be down with that nonsense