Shakespeare in Edo, or: I’m never listening to that Evil Forest Spirit again - the gang (We’ve got Annie!) evaluates Kurosawa’s take on Macbeth.
Show Notes:
10/18/22
Let the Movie Speak!
"Throne of Blood" (1957)
Season 5, Episode 8
On this episode, Travis and Justin are once again joined by the incomparable Annie on a journey through Kurosawa's vision of a classic Shakespeare tale. After discussing their week of watching, including Atonement (2007), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and Thor Love and Thunder (2022), they each contribute their varying thoughts, opinions and open-ended questions to the Japanese take on Macbeth. They explore the historical context of post-war audiences, the adaptation process, and Kurosawa's stunning visuals, all while giving the horses in the film their proper due. Everything from the conception of the witch and her prophecy, to the violence onscreen, and Lady Macbeth's unique portrayal are tossed around until the answer to that final question is reached: "Is It Worth Your Time?"
Welcome [0:00-0:04]
What Did We Watch This Week? [0:04-0:15]
Intro [0:15-0:26]
What's It Saying? [0:26-1:06]
Is It Worth Your Time? [1:06-1:11]
Kurosawa Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5MtUiYxBiY&t=50s
TCM Intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3yAD9b5wP4&t=71s
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