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Episode 171 – Seven Samurai

The Magic Lantern by Ericca Long and Cole Roulain

Nov 22, 202146:04TV & Film

Seven Samurai (Kurosawa, 1954) is truly a foundational film, not just of Japanese cinema, but of world cinema. Because it is has become a touchstone for so many tropes and devices that we recognize today, you might think...

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Episode 171 – Seven Samurai is an episode from The Magic Lantern by Ericca Long and Cole Roulain. Seven Samurai (Kurosawa, 1954) is truly a foundational film, not just of Japanese cinema, but of world cinema. Because it is has become a touc...

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Published Nov 22, 2021, 46:04 long, audio available.

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