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Partymember · 12-11-2006, 12:39 PM

what happened? Personally i can't watch Sharon Tate flicks...you know why.

BabyElephant · 12-11-2006, 01:04 PM

Basically, Kurosawa was hired to direct the Japanese segments of the movie. His work was completely micromanaged by the studio, telling him how to direct and constantly undermining him. Since he was widely considered one of the greatest film directors EVER, he naturally took offense, at which point the studio began spreading rumors around Hollywood that he was "difficult" and "impossible to work with". When it got to the point that it was affecting his health, he quit the movie. Of course, that meant that the studio said it proved they were right, and since Kurosawa wasn't really in a position to defend himself, it seriously damaged his reputation, both here and in Japan, which made it much harder for him to get funding for his films. There were other factors too, of course, but he later said that this period was the worst of his life (he attempted suicide not too long afterwards). I have tremendous respect for Kurosawa-san (seeing "Ran" still takes my breath away), and so it's difficult to watch "Tora Tora Tora", although I will admit it is an excellent movie.
Sorry about how long-winded that was...my inner film geek isn't a pretty sight!

Howard · 12-11-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyElephant

Basically, Kurosawa was hired to direct the Japanese segments of the movie. His work was completely micromanaged by the studio, telling him how to direct and constantly undermining him. Since he was widely considered one of the greatest film directors EVER, he naturally took offense, at which point the studio began spreading rumors around Hollywood that he was "difficult" and "impossible to work with". When it got to the point that it was affecting his health, he quit the movie. Of course, that meant that the studio said it proved they were right, and since Kurosawa wasn't really in a position to defend himself, it seriously damaged his reputation, both here and in Japan, which made it much harder for him to get funding for his films. There were other factors too, of course, but he later said that this period was the worst of his life (he attempted suicide not too long afterwards). I have tremendous respect for Kurosawa-san (seeing "Ran" still takes my breath away), and so it's difficult to watch "Tora Tora Tora", although I will admit it is an excellent movie.
Sorry about how long-winded that was...my inner film geek isn't a pretty sight!

Hey BE!

Thanks for the little history here. I did not know that, and I find that very interesting and tragic. I am a history buff, so naturally I just learned something - thanks!

BabyElephant · 12-11-2006, 03:25 PM

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Hey BE!

Thanks for the little history here. I did not know that, and I find that very interesting and tragic. I am a history buff, so naturally I just learned something - thanks!

My pleasure. I could spend hours talking about Japanese film...or I could, if people didn't leave after ten minutes or so.

Cassini90125 · 12-11-2006, 03:40 PM

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My pleasure. I could spend hours talking about Japanese film...or I could, if people didn't leave after ten minutes or so.

Then perhaps I could talk you into sharing your views on The Seven Samurai? I have been dying to see that movie for ages but have yet to succeed.

Medikor · 12-11-2006, 04:26 PM

I just got my Transformers the Movie 20th aniversary dvd in the mail and watched it. One of my all time favorite movies!

taranchula · 12-11-2006, 05:23 PM

Tim Burton's: Corpse Bride

Is there nothing that man cannot do with stop-motion?

Carlaz · 12-11-2006, 05:46 PM

A Lost Claus on YouTube

One Radical Dude · 12-11-2006, 09:50 PM

I watched "Re-Animated" on Sunday.

Mr. Marshmallow · 12-12-2006, 12:08 AM

I just finished watching "The Incredibles"

To be honest Radical, I hated what I saw of "Re-animated".

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BabyElephant Settling In Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 89	Basically, Kurosawa was hired to direct the Japanese segments of the movie. His work was completely micromanaged by the studio, telling him how to direct and constantly undermining him. Since he was widely considered one of the greatest film directors EVER, he naturally took offense, at which point the studio began spreading rumors around Hollywood that he was "difficult" and "impossible to work with". When it got to the point that it was affecting his health, he quit the movie. Of course, that meant that the studio said it proved they were right, and since Kurosawa wasn't really in a position to defend himself, it seriously damaged his reputation, both here and in Japan, which made it much harder for him to get funding for his films. There were other factors too, of course, but he later said that this period was the worst of his life (he attempted suicide not too long afterwards). I have tremendous respect for Kurosawa-san (seeing "Ran" still takes my breath away), and so it's difficult to watch "Tora Tora Tora", although I will admit it is an excellent movie. Sorry about how long-winded that was...my inner film geek isn't a pretty sight! __________________ I used to have two turntables and a microphone. Then one of the turntables broke. Now I just watch a lot of television.

12-11-2006, 04:26 PM	#196
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