Black & white Japanese classics hold up in all aspects, inspiring Western blockbusters. Zatoichi, Harakiri, and Ugetsu are must-watch black & white movies for a cinematic experience. Kurosawa's ...

As Japan modernized in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Samurai became obsolete, but they are far from forgotten. They live on in various forms of media, which include live-action movies, novels, ...

Japan tends to bring out the best in Batman. When Japanese studios get a chance to put their own spin on the character, it can result in glorious spectacles that take full advantage of the medium of ...