Akira Kurosawa

Review: AKIRA KUROSAWA EXPLAINS HIS MOVIES AND YOGURT (WITH LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES!) at Woolly Mammoth
by Mary Lincer - May 15, 2025

Late in Julia Izumi's play, Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live and active cultures!), one of the characters asks, 'Is that what the whole yogurt thing is about because I'm not getting it?' It's one of several goofball/meta moments in this very theatrical play and marks the spot where Izumi acknowledges that her chosen title may not make sense. But the play itself very much makes sense.

Video: Denzel Washington Stars in Trailer for Spike Lee's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025

Denzel Washington and Spike Lee reunite for the 5th time with Highest 2 Lowest, a new reinterpretation of the great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller High and Low. Watch the trailer!

AKIRA KUROSAWA EXPLAINS HIS MOVIES AND YOGURT (WITH LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES!) World Premiere Begins In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present the whimsical world premiere of Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live and active cultures!). Written and performed by Julia Izumi, directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy.

New Georges Unveils 2025 Season Featuring TWO SISTERS FIND A BOX OF LESBIAN EROTICA IN THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

New Georges has revealed its 2025 Spring Season. The 2025 season will kick off in March with Two Sisters Find A Box of Lesbian Erotica in the Woods. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Reveals 2025 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

As Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company marches into its 45th anniversary, the Tony Award-winning theatre announces new shows for 2025. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Coolidge Launches Free Youth Education Program
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

The cast for the upcoming production of THE LION KING has been announced, featuring a mix of new and returning performers. The show will open at the Broadway Theatre on December 1st.

4K Restored SEVEN SAMURAI To Screen At Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2024

The film has been called a masterpiece by so many, it's hard to keep count. For it's 50th Anniversary, SEVEN SAMURAI has been completely restored in 4K for the first time. It will be screened only once at Jaffrey's Park Theatre on Friday, July 26 at 6:30 pm.

Video: Watch Trailer for 70th Anniversary 4K Restoration of Kurosawa's SEVEN SAMURAI
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2024

Janus Films has just dropped the trailer for the new 70th Anniversary 4K Restoration of Akira Kurosawa's classic film Seven Samurai. One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. Watch the new trailer!

Ice Spice to Star Alongside Denzel Washington in HIGH AND LOW from Spike Lee
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2024

Ice Spice, the popular rapper, will be making her acting debut in Spike Lee's next film. A remake of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa thriller, she will join Denzel Washington (who was previously announced) in her first feature film. In a Tweet, Apple confirmed production on the film with a photo of Lee and Washington.

French Riviera Film Festival Unveils Official 2024 Poster Art By NY-Based Artist Cindy Shaoul
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024

The sixth annual French Riviera Film Festival has unveiled its 2024 official poster, featuring an original work of art created exclusively for the festival by New York City-based, impressionistic/abstract artist Cindy Shaoul.

Discover Mahler's Symphony No. 5 with The South Bend Symphony On February 10 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Alastair Willis present Discover Mahler's Symphony No. 5 on February 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Morris Performing Arts Center.

Japan Society Announces Rare 'Fluxfilms' Screening With Experimental Filmmaker Jeffrey Perkins
by Michael Major - Dec 18, 2023

Japan Society, a 116-year-old non-profit organization focused on bringing Japan and the U.S. closer together, announces a rare screening of films from the radical 1960's Fluxus movement together with a conversation with Fluxus filmmaker Jeffrey Perkins.

Interview: 'It's Always So Deep and Cathartic When you Experience a Sondheim Show': Joaquin Pedro Valdes on PACIFIC OVERTURES at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 29, 2023

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Joaquin Pedro Valdes, who is taking on the role of John Manjiro in Pacific Overtures. We discussed how he first got started in musical theatre, what it has been like to be a part of such a unique Sonhdime work, and even how the themes of the show can be compared to sushi!

SPIRITED AWAY at The London Coliseum Extends Five Additional Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023

A five-week extension  has been announced for the European premiere of the stage adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum.

French Riviera Film Festival Partners With Entertainment Oxygen For 2024 Festival In Cannes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2023

French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) has partnered with Entertainment Oxygen for its sixth edition. Entertainment Oxygen will provide comprehensive support for the festival, including ticketing, virtual screenings, and digital promotion. FRFF celebrates short-form content and takes place during the Festival de Cannes.

Japan Society Presents A Special Screening Of The Eagerly Anticipated GODZILLA MINUS ONE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023

Japan Society has announced a special public preview screening of Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One. Following its world premiere at the prestigious Tokyo International Film Festival, Japan Society will present the first Japanese Godzilla movie since 2016 to eager audiences in NYC on November 28 at 7:00 pm.

Japan Society Presents A Special Preview Screening Of THE BOY AND THE HERON, November 17
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2023

Japan Society today announced a special preview screening of Hayao Miyazaki's upcoming feature film The Boy and the Heron on Friday, November 17 at 8:30pm at Japan Society (333 E. 47th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues).

Japan Society to Screen POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN With Appearance by Creator Akihiro Nishino
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Japan Society will present a special screening of “Poupelle of Chimney Town” on Saturday, November 18 with a rare appearance by creator Akihiro Nishino.

40 Independent Cinemas Win Grants To Bring Science To The Movies
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2023

40 independent cinemas have won grants to bring science to the movies through the nationwide Science on Screen® initiative. The grants, totaling $245,000, aim to promote scientific literacy through entertainment.

Find Out How to Get Tickets to SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

The priority and general on sale dates have been announced for the European premiere of the stage adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY, which opens at the London Coliseum on 30 April 2024 where it will play until 20 July 2024.