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Joe Wells 2d ago

This week on Samurai Saturday:

Les Vampires Chapter 10: The Terrible Wedding, Part 1

Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold

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https://letterboxd.com/film/zatoichi-and-the-chest-of-gold/

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Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964)

Ichi travels to the village of Itakura to pay his respects at the grave of Kichizo, a man he killed two years ago. When some tax money is stolen while in transit to the governor he is accused and sets out to find the money and clear his name.

Joe Wells Mar 14

Samurai Saturday this week:

Les Vampires Chapter 9, The Poisoner, Part 3

More Shawscope with The 14 Amazons

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https://letterboxd.com/film/the-14-amazons/

https://letterboxd.com/film/the-vampires-or-the-arch-criminals-of-paris/

The 14 Amazons (1972)

The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war General Yang is ambushed and killed. His widow and the entire family set out to avenge his death and defend the country.

Joe Wells Mar 7

On today's Samurai Saturday:

Les Vampires Chapter 9, The Poisoner, Part 2

The Blind Swordsman 5, Zatoichi on the Road

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https://letterboxd.com/film/zatoichi-on-the-road/

https://letterboxd.com/film/the-vampires-or-the-arch-criminals-of-paris/

Zatoichi on the Road (1963)

Zatoichi is sworn to protect the life of a young girl and without any real allies finds himself in the middle of a bloody turf war.

Joe Wells Feb 28

This week's Samurai Saturday:

Les Vampires Chapter 9, The Poisoner, Part 1

Kenji Mizoguchi's The Downfall of Osen

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https://letterboxd.com/film/the-downfall-of-osen/

https://letterboxd.com/film/the-vampires-or-the-arch-criminals-of-paris/

The Downfall of Osen (1935)

In Tokyo, Osen is the servant girl of an unscrupulous antiques dealer, Kumazawa, who takes in the penniless Sokichi Hata. Kumazawa mistreats Sokichi and Osen, while swindling some Buddhist monks out of their temple treasures. When Kumazawa is arrested, Osen agrees to help Sokichi finance his dream of going to medical school. They live in a humble room, and eventually the only way Osen can find enough money for them is to prostitute herself during the day, without Sokichi knowing. (Will Gilbert)

Joe Wells Feb 21

Hello, and welcome to this gold medal edition of Samurai Saturday!

Up first, Les Vampires Chapter 8: The Thunder Master, Part 3!

Then the 4th installment in the Blind Swordsman series, Zatoichi the Fugitive!

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https://letterboxd.com/film/zatoichi-the-fugitive/

https://letterboxd.com/film/the-vampires-or-the-arch-criminals-of-paris/

Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963)

After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.

Joe Wells Feb 14

Good morning and welcome to this 'Love Is In The Air' Edition of Samurai Saturday!

First, Les Vampires Chapter 8: The Thunder Master, Part 2!

Then, it's racy! It's sapphic! But it's also Shaw Brothers and there are swords! It's Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan!

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https://letterboxd.com/film/intimate-confessions-of-a-chinese-courtesan/

https://letterboxd.com/film/the-vampires-or-the-arch-criminals-of-paris/

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972)

18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her very popular with the lustful clients, but also draw the lesbian attentions of brothel madam Chun Yi. Chun Yi teaches Ainu the ways of lust and the ways of kung fu, and Ainu becomes more and more similar to her captor. But rage at her treatment is still burning inside her.

Joe Wells Feb 7

Good morning, and welcome to this Winter Olympics edition of Samurai Saturday!

First, Les Vampires Chapter 8: The Thunder Master, Part 1!

Then, more Blind Swordsman! It's New Tale of Zatoichi!

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https://letterboxd.com/film/new-tale-of-zatoichi/

https://letterboxd.com/film/the-vampires-or-the-arch-criminals-of-paris/

New Tale of Zatoichi (1963)

Wishing to find peace, Zatoichi travels to his old village but only finds trouble when he ends up in a love triangle and finds old scores have followed him home.

Joe Wells Jan 31

Welcome one and all to this #FuckICE edition of Samurai Saturday!

First, Les Vampires Chapter 7: Satanas, Part 3!

Then, wrapping up the #Kurosawa rewatch, Kagemusha!

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https://letterboxd.com/film/kagemusha/

https://letterboxd.com/film/the-vampires-or-the-arch-criminals-of-paris/

Kagemusha (1980)

Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.

Joe Wells Jan 24

It's cold, it's snowing, and it's time for Samurai Saturday!

First, Les Vampires Chapter 7: Satanas, Part 2!

Then, let's do a full rewatch of the wonderful Talking Silents series! It kicks off with Kenji Mizoguchi's The Water Magician.

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https://letterboxd.com/film/the-water-magician/

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The Water Magician (1933)

Taki no Shiraito is a very independent young woman with a famous water juggling act in a travelling carnival troupe. She falls in love with an orphaned carriage driver Kinya Murakoshi, and pledges to put him through law school in Tokyo. She always encloses money in her letters to him, until one hard winter there is no work to be found.

Joe Wells Jan 17

It's time once more for Samurai Saturday!

First, Les Vampires Chapter 7: Satanas, Part 1!

Then, more Blind Swordsman with The Tale of Zatoichi Continues!

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https://letterboxd.com/film/the-tale-of-zatoichi-continues/

https://letterboxd.com/film/the-vampires-or-the-arch-criminals-of-paris/

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962)

Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.