Rashomon (1950) - C for Classic Won 1 Oscar

Episode 1 of the Cinema To The Letter podcast, hosted by Thomas Mariani, titled "Rashomon (1950) - C for Classic Won 1 Oscar" was published on January 23, 2024 and runs 92 minutes.

January 23, 2024 ·92m · Cinema To The Letter

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

Cinema To The Letter kicks off their Won 1 Oscar season by discussing the C for Classic film Rashomon!

Episode Description

No matter what perspective you're following, there's no denying that a new season of Cinema To The Letter has started! To kick off their awards focused Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest John Patterson discuss Rashomon! This C for Classic pick from director Akira Kurosawa won the initial version of what is now known as Best International Feature Academy Award and would lead of an incredible run of acclaimed masterpieces from Kurosawa. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Can we find an empirical truth in this cruel world? Why are early Oscar categories so weird? How can anyone not feel sad looking at Takashi Shimura on the edge of tears? Well, try to remember what you've witnessed and listen in to find out!

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!