23. Samurai in Space
An episode of the The Filmlings podcast, hosted by The Filmlings, titled "23. Samurai in Space" was published on June 13, 2017 and runs 57 minutes.
June 13, 2017 ·57m · The Filmlings
Summary
Alex and Jonathan reach for the stars in the final part of the samurai series as we look at Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress (1958), and George Lucas' Star Wars (1977). We discuss the difference between adaptation and inspiration, the amorphous definition of "original," and factors that create lasting cultural impact. Skip to: 4:55 - The Hidden Fortress 20:10 - Star Wars 36:46 - Overall 53:36 - Coming Attractions Coming Attractions: Rome, Open City (1945) Bicycle Thieves (1948) 8 1/2 (1963) Visit the blog for more information: thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/06/13/samurai-in-space
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