Is it worth your time? If you get a kick out of old black-and-white samurai flicks, Hotta Hayato is a solid choice for a rainy Tuesday night. It’s definitely not for folks who need a jump-scare every ten minutes or a CGI dragon to keep their attention. If you like your pacing slow and your sword fights steeped in a bit...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Daisuke Itô
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"Is it worth your time? If you get a kick out of old black-and-white samurai flicks, Hotta Hayato is a solid choice for a rainy Tuesday night. It’s definitely not for folks who need a jump-scare every ten minutes or a CGI dragon to keep their attention. If you like your pacing slow and your sword fights steeped in a bit of social awkwardness, you’ll fit right in. Honestly, watching this felt a bit like stumbling into a room where everyone is already arguing about something important, but nobody ..."
Daisuke Itô, Jirō Osaragi
Japan
