Sanjuro (DVD) Criterion Collection A sequel to YOJIMBO, SANJURO features Toshirt Mifune reprising his role as the title character, an uncouth wanderer with a quick sword. While napping in a deserted shrine, the cynical and unkempt warrior is awakene...
A sequel to YOJIMBO, SANJURO features Toshirt Mifune reprising his role as the title character, an uncouth wanderer with a quick sword. While napping in a deserted shrine, the cynical and unkempt warrior is awakened by a meeting of nine young samurai who seek to weed out corruption within their city. While the youths take their situation at face value, the sleepy Sanjuro interjects with wise insight, pointing out that the real corruption may be hidden. The temple is suddenly surrounded by men seeking to kill the nine samurai, but Sanjuro cleverly hides them and fiercely deters the entire band of attackers, led by Muroto (Tatsuya Nakadai). Now indebted to Sanjuro, the novice warriors proceed to follow the unlikely hero around like lost puppies in their attempts to defeat the corrupt local officials.
Akira Kurosawa`s YOJIMBO was such a success that the director decided to make another film in the same comedic-adventure vein. Once again Mifune is in fine form, portraying Sanjuro as a gruff character who would rather laze about and drink sake than fight for justice. Constantly suspicious of the irreverent swordsman, his nine clean-cut followers slowly begin to look past his outward appearance and discover Sanjuro`s deep, if unconventional, sense of honor. Featuring an excellent supporting cast and typically brilliant photography, the film is engaging from the bold opening scene to the tense, bloody final duel between Muroto and Sanjuro.
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Director: Akira Kurosawa
Judy Garland Show Vol. 6: Legends (DVD)
Judy Garland, one of the best loved performers in television history, starred in her own variety show, THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW for two years, leaving a legacy of quality and highly entertaining performances behind. This program collects some of Judy`s finest solo moments as well as duets with legendary singers such as Barbara Streisand, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Ethel Merman, and more.NR"
ACTORS: Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin
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Following the dissolution of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the legendary guitarist formed the Band of Gypsys with bassist Billy Cox, whom Hendrix met in the army, and drummer Buddy Miles. They ushered the 1960s into the 1970s in two evenings of concerts at the Fillmore East on December 31, 1969 and January 1, 1970. This production presents color and black-and-white footage of those nights. The freewheeling bluesy sound of the Band of Gypsys is captured on such tracks as Machine Gun and Message of Love. Also included are interviews with Hendrix`s bandmates, footage of Jimi on the Dick Cavett Show, and interviews with rock dignitaries such as Lenny Kravitz, Slash, and Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell, who expound on Hendrix`s contributions to popular music. Sadly, this performance, originally designed to fulfill a forgotten contractual agreement, was one of the guitar master`s last; Hendrix died less than one year later. The DVD includes never-before-seen material, including unreleased music, photographs, and additional concert footage.NR"
ACTORS: Jimi Hendrix
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Los Temerarios are one of the most popular bands in Mexico, find out why with LA MUJER DE LOS DOS!NR"
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A mad scientist conducts a series of eternal life experiments which invariably fail, causing his basement to become increasingly crowded with emotionally disturbed mutants.NR"
Director: Brooke Peters
ACTORS: John Carradine, Tor Johnson, Allison Hayes, Myron Healey
