Ernest Schaal wrote:

> 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:
>
> > TXZZ wrote:
> >> Its a bit more complicated than this but i found this movie to be one
> >> of the most profound insights
> >
> > suspect you think anything more complex than Jepodary to be profound.
>
> 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.

Are you just joking about beginning your Japanese studies, or does your self
described level of Japanese allow you to understand what is said in these TV
shows and movies you are talking about this week? Understanding TV and
movies requires a fair level of language skill, probably requiring years of
study or exposure. Many Japanese can only dream about being able to be at
the stage where they can understand English language TV shows, movies or
music without subtitles or translation despite all the study or exposure
they have been through, much less discuss the merits of certain TV shows or
movie directors viewed in the native language.