in article cuuti4$g30$1@nnrp.gol.com, Ron Hitler Barrassi at
greg-the-stop-sign@tism.com.au wrote on 2/16/05 4:42 PM:

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> TXZZ wrote:
>> Its a bit more complicated than this but i found this movie to be one
>> of the most profound insights
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> suspect you think anything more complex than Jepodary to be profound.
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Actually, Kurosawa is one of the great film directors, probably the best
that Japan has ever produced. I realize that Ozu is considered more
"Japanese," but the cinematography of his films are less than impressive,
with a lot of scenes with the actors addressing the camera.
Juzo Itami is also considered a favorite by many, and his films are
interesting, but the range of his films does not compare with the better
directors. "Beat" Takeshi is my favorite for living Japanese directors.