The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbor, Nariatsu. But when the Oshi clan is blamed for the incident, eleven of their best warriors decide to trade their lives for justice.

Akira Kurosawa’s epic has always been known for its action-film artistry, but there is emotional heft and nuance as well. By J. Hoberman Few movies have been more influential than “Seven Samurai,” an ...

Seven Samurai can be considered the best action movie of time because of its stakes, characters, and the way it feels epic and intimate all at once.

During the festival's star-packed opening ceremony, Japan's new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba appeared via video to express his commitment to boosting support for the country's film sector. By Patrick ...

Before there were superheroes, there were samurai, and they were being recruited one by one by a small, helpless village in ...