Bushido BluesDevolver Digital’s latest release is a collaboration between game designer Leonard Menchiari and Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. The 2.5D samurai action game is set in the Edo period of Japan. The result is an Akira Kurosawa film in game form and it's an ambitious title worth playing, despite its narrative and mechanical shortcomings.
Trek To Yomi: Kurosawa In Game FormBushido Blues2022-05-13 | Devolver Digital’s latest release is a collaboration between game designer Leonard Menchiari and Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. The 2.5D samurai action game is set in the Edo period of Japan. The result is an Akira Kurosawa film in game form and it's an ambitious title worth playing, despite its narrative and mechanical shortcomings.
Music is from the game.Godzilla Minus One Returning to Theaters With New Bonus ContentBushido Blues2024-10-18 | Godzilla Minus One is one of the best modern iterations of the beloved franchise and wowed audiences upon its release in 2023. Now, in the midst of the franchise’s 70th anniversary celebration, it is being re-released with never-before-seen bonus content.
Join my Discord! discord.gg/5ARz9yHThe Ghost of Kasane Swamp (1957) An Intelligent and Insightful horror melodrama.Bushido Blues2024-10-17 | Kaidan Kasane-ga-fuchi (怪談累が渕, Kaidan Kasane-ga-fuchi) (Ghost Story of Kasane Swamp), also known as The Depths, or The Ghost of Kasane, is a 1957 black-and-white/ Scope Japanese horror film directed by Nobuo Nakagawa for Shintoho Films. The screenplay was based on a story called Shinkei Kasanegafuchi by Encho Sanyutei.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHRevenge (1964) A Bold and Brilliant criticism of BushidoBushido Blues2024-10-12 | Revenge is a 1964 samurai film. Directed by Tadashi Imai. The theme about Bushido is do bold that it can go toe to toe with Kobayashi's Harakiri.
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHKilling (2018) Shinya Tsukamotos Intense Deconstruction of the Samurai GenreBushido Blues2024-09-30 | 'Killing' (2018) the latest work by Japanese master Shinya Tsukamoto ('Tetsuo: The Iron Man'), offers a modern take on the classic samurai film, evoking both the genre's mood and spirit. In exchange for board and lodging, lightning-fast samurai.
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seanwolcott.bandcamp.comSabu (2002): Proof that Takashi Miike is Truly a Brilliant DirectorBushido Blues2024-09-26 | Made as a TV film to mark the 40th anniversary of Nagoya TV, “Sabu” is based on a novel by Shugoro Yamamoto, whose works also served as basis for “Red Beard” and “Sanjuro”. One of the harshest “themes” of Edo period, parents sending away their kids because they were not able to feed them, serves as the basis, as the titular character has suffered this fate in the hands of a papermaker. While still a kid, he meets Eiji, who has become an apprentice after being orphaned at a young age,...
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Join my Discord! discord.gg/5ARz9yH11 Rebels: An Upcoming Samurai EpicBushido Blues2024-09-14 | 11 Rebels is a 2024 Japanese period action film directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, starring Takayuki Yamada and Taiga Nakano. The film will have its world premiere at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival as an opening film and will be screened on October 28, 2024.
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seanwolcott.bandcamp.comSamurai Champloo (2004) The Most Impactful Show On My Life!Bushido Blues2024-09-07 | Sometimes the memory of something, is the best part about it. The joy that something brought you. And it's what remains in your mind the strongest. It could be for anything really but if someone was to bring up the anime samurai champloo to me now. I wouldn't imagine what happened in the show per say. But I would recall watching it during peaceful summer nights. And For me it was over 10 years ago now and it was during a period in my life where i took a long hiatus from anime and Actually this show was the gateway which lead to an anime binge that would continue to this day. So it goes without saying that samurai champloo means alot to me. Get samurai movies from here and use the discount code BUSHIDO BLUES at checkout: samuraidvd.com
seanwolcott.bandcamp.comSamurai Movies Everyone Should WatchBushido Blues2024-08-24 | These are Samurai Movies or just Movies, I believe everyone should watch.
A common misconception or rather bad take is the belief that samurai movies peaked in the 50s and 60s. Some argue that the genre died with Akira Kurosawa. And If you believe that than you are seriously missing out. Kurosawa may have mastered the genre but the genre by no means died with him. In fact There has been some of the best samurai films in recent times. Most notably adaptations of shuhei Fujisawa film. And i believe he writes the best samurai films out of anyone.
seanwolcott.bandcamp.comWhy is no one talking about this awesome samurai heist movie?!Bushido Blues2024-08-01 | ICHIBAN PRESENTS: FUJISAWA Shuhei's FOX DANCING IN THE DUSK
(Yami no Haguruma)
Starring: OGATA Naoto, NAKAMURA Katsuo
HASHIZUMI Isamu, DAICHI Yasuo
TAKAHASHI Kazuya, YAMAGUCHI Kaori
Original Story by: FUJISAWA Shuhei
Directed by: YAMASHITA Tomohiko
From the pen of Japan's greatest author, Fujisawa Shuhei, comes this unique story mixing mystery with a plot to steal gold coins. Sanosuke leads a violent life, an alcoholic, once a compulsive gambler, now an enforcer for the powerful Okumura clan, making his living with his sword and his fists, but trying to stop short of murder. Then Ihei the Fox, a conniving old yakuza and a keen strategist, comes to Sanosuke’s favorite tavern to hand-pick a crew of amateurs for the perfect heist. A handful of drunks… one a fallen samurai, another an elderly ex-con, a troubled merchant’s son, the violent Sanosuke, and the conniving old Fox will attempt the heist at twilight. It’s the score of a lifetime, enough money to put all their troubles behind them. But are their troubles only beginning?
#FOXDANCINGINTHEDUSK #FoxAn Album That Demonstrates Real MusicBushido Blues2024-07-25 | “Lady Swordfighter” the latest library album from composer & producer Sean Wolcott takes you on a psychedelic revenge odyssey over five chapters and 17 songs.
A love letter to Japanese soundtracks and cinema, “Lady Swordfighter” is part sonic kabuki play, part cult exploitation soundtrack, featuring a cast of traditional Japanese instrument maestros, including the shakuhachi, koto, shamisen, taiko drums, and more. Journey through a soundscape of soulful ballads, haunting chants, blood-splattered guitars, head-chopping beats, and ominous horns.
All songs were written, produced, arranged, orchestrated, and recorded by Sean Wolcott at Soundview Analog Recorders.
Special thanks to my patrons: The Nerdy Ronin Thermyan John Forgetful Zoey Sandra Shimazu Tobias Hilger Robert Kyle Florence Jason Kemp Brandon Henderson Crashmore Sean Wolcott
discord.gg/5ARz9yHKubi (2023) Takeshi Kitanos Crazy, Brutal Samurai EpicBushido Blues2024-07-19 | Kubi is a 2023 Japanese historical samurai film written, directed and edited by Takeshi Kitano, who also stars as Hashiba Hideyoshi. The film is based on the novel of the same name, which was released in 2019 and written by Kitano
#The head #Neck‘Godzilla Minus One’ Arrives On 4K Blu-Ray In Every Glorious VersionBushido Blues2024-07-10 | The Godzilla Minus One box set is an exclusive through Toho’s official Godzilla site, and includes lots of behind-the-scenes features and making-of footage. Fans of the film have been eagerly awaiting word of a physical home media release, although the film finally arrived on streaming recently and VOD. The surprise today is part of a larger 70th anniversary celebration of Godzilla in 2024.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun Season 2: Everything We Know So FarBushido Blues2024-07-05 | What Do We Know About FX Shogun season 2 and even 3? More than you may think. With casting, set photos, and the official synopsis, we know quite a bit about what to expect from the second season, so let’s jump in and discuss.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHA Movie I Couldnt Stop Thinking About...Bushido Blues2024-06-27 | Gohatto (御法度), also known as Taboo, is a 1999 Japanese film directed by Nagisa Ōshima. The production was Õshima's final film before his death, thirteen years after Gohatto's premiere.
I previously reviewed Gohatto, but since watching it, I noticed that I couldn't stop thinking about the film. So I decided to rewatch it and I definitely got more out of it. This video gets more in depth than my previous review, which was more of a first impression.
This video is dedicated to my friend Jtiilton.
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During the reign of the 8th shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, the western part of Japan suffered a severe famine in the year 1732. Three years later, as things seemed to be getting better, the shogunate appeared to be plotting to abolish some of the “Tozama” or outside clans who had sided with the Toyotomi during the warring states period by driving them into bankruptcy. Fearing that their secret stash of rice would cause the clan’s downfall, they seek a solution that would allow the domain to survive. Complications lead to a massive sword battle performed in the most realistic manner ever filmed. This magnificent motion picture hearkens back to the golden age of Japanese cinema rivaling some of the greatest classics of all time!
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHHeaven and Earth (1990) The Greatest Rivalry in JapanBushido Blues2024-06-06 | HEAVEN & EARTH (Ten to Chi to)1990
Starring:
ENOKI Takaaki, TSUGAWA Masahiko
ASANO Atsuko, WATASE Tsunehiko
and NATSUYAGI Isao as YAMAMOTO Kansuke
Directed by: KADOKAWA Haruki
History comes alive as the legendary battles between two of the most powerful Warlords, Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin are portrayed in this epic work from the noted producer/director Kadokawa Hiroshi. In the Sixteenth Century, Japan was not yet a unified country, but rather a number of separate states ruled over by a number of Warlords (or Daimyo). The battles between these two would ultimately lead to the unification of the nation.
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Join my Discord! discord.gg/5ARz9yHGodzilla Minus One Makes a Surprise Appearance on Netflix and Digital!Bushido Blues2024-06-01 | After exactly 6 months ago playing in theaters on December 1st. Godzilla Minus One is now officially streaming worldwide on Netflix as of june 1st., this is everywhere except Japan and France. You can also buy the digital copy for ($14.99) or rent it for ($5.99) digital copies, either in color (Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play) or black and white (Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play).
Those who choose to watch the movie on Netflix can have it subtitled and dubbed in Japanese, English, and more languages in North America.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHWhy isnt Godzilla Minus One on Blu-ray or Streaming?Bushido Blues2024-05-22 | So it's been close to six months after its North American release of Godzilla Minus one. And what's weird is that we still don’t have the movie for purchase or even streaming. And this is just insane to me.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Seasons 2 & 3 Officially Announced!Bushido Blues2024-05-20 | FX and Hulu have now officially renewed Shogun for 2 more additional seasons!
Japanese history comes to life in this exciting and informative new movie starring the great Yakusho Koji as Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. Ieyasu must face his greatest foe, Ishida Mitsunari on the battlefield at Sekigahara. Based on Shiba Ryotaro’s three volume historical novel this movie brings to light many of the events leading up to this famed battle of destiny, and then portrays the action in the most realistic manner ever shown. A true masterpiece by noted filmmaker Harada Masato, depicting the quest for ultimate power in ruling Japan. As the two armies with combined troop strength of 180,00 men prepare, there are others on the sidelines waiting for a chance to pick one side or the other!
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Join my Discord! discord.gg/5ARz9yHSeason 2 of Shogun (2024) Announcement!Bushido Blues2024-05-14 | ...Shogun: Reading the Novel in 2024Bushido Blues2024-05-07 | ...Shogun (2024) Full Series ReviewBushido Blues2024-04-29 | After 10 episodes, this is my Shogun (2024) Full Series Review. This will be spoiler free, so it's safe to watch if you haven't seen it yet and are thinking about checking it out.
Toranaga's defeated clan moves to Edo and awaits their fate; Blackthorne must decide who he fights for, the lord who has turned his back on him, or the ambition that brought him to Japan in the first place. Get samurai movies from here and use the discount code BUSHIDO BLUES at checkout: samuraidvd.com
Join my Discord! discord.gg/5ARz9yHWere living in a Godzilla Golden Age!Bushido Blues2024-04-08 | So when I was watching Minus One in cinemas a few months back a trailer for The New Empire started playing. And I realized How crazy is it to see a trailer for a Godzilla movie playing before another, unrelated Godzilla movie?
But in this year alone, Godzilla has now won an Oscar and had the highest-grossing worldwide opening weekend.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHDont Skip Out on Rise of the Ronin! Its Great!Bushido Blues2024-04-05 | Team Ninja, the makers of Ninja Gaiden, have released Rise of the Ronin, a multi-layered action RPG that packs a good amount of souls-like action. While I haven’t reached the end of the road yet, I thought I would sit down and talk about it. So, with that, let’s begin!
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Episode 7 Full Spoiler ReviewBushido Blues2024-04-03 | This is my full spoiler review for Shogun (2024) episode 7 titled A Stick of Time
'Shogun' Episode 7 release date on FX is here and spoilers and recap are out now. This week's episode of Shõgun focuses on Lord Yoshii Toranaga's character as he delves into his past in search of an ally through his half- brother. 'The episode offers audiences a glimpse into Toranaga's motivations, fears, and vulnerabilities.
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Episode 6 Full Spoilers ReviewBushido Blues2024-03-29 | This is my full spoiler review for episode 6 titled Ladies of the Willow World
At the end of episode 5, however, Shōgun properly introduced the individual who might be the real big bad in all of this: Lady Ochiba (Fumi Nikaido). The mother of the late Taikō’s only heir (himself too young to rule), Lady Ochiba has been mentioned several times throughout Shōgun‘s first half. As an honored guest (re: hostage) in Edo, Ochiba ensured that that Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) would be safe in the lion’s den that is Osaka. But now both Toranaga and Ochiba are back where they belong, and Ochiba is ready to lead the campaign against the former.
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Episode 6 Ladies of The Willow World ReviewBushido Blues2024-03-27 | This is a spoiler free review of Episode 6 of FX and Hulu mini series shogun.
So this is episode 6 of shogun and we're now more than halfway through and things are ramping up for all out battle, but we're not quite there yet. And If you guessed that an episode called “Ladies Of The Willow World” would mostly feature the stories of the women of, you would be right.
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The brilliantly told tale of the last survivor of Ako's vendetta and his chance meeting with a former comrade who disappeared the night before the attack. Loaded with suspense and mystery. This is a great motion picture!
Set sixteen years after they carried out the vendetta against Lord Kira, this film tells the story of the sole survivor of the Ako Clan’s 47 Ronin as he searches the country for surviving family members in order to tell them what truly happened. When he meets up with a former vassal who disappeared the night before the attack, he seeks to find out why the man left. This brilliantly told tale brings the story of the Chushingura to a fitting conclusion. This is a drama of the highest level as tension rises while two former comrades move on with their lives in ways that neither can understand. This is the most critically acclaimed samurai film of recent years with marvelous performances by veteran actors Sato Koichi (son of legendary mega-star Mikuni Rentaro) and Yakusho Koji (star of Miike Takashi’s 13 Assassins).
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHRise of The Ronin (2024): First ImpressionsBushido Blues2024-03-24 | Team Ninja, the makers of Ninja Gaiden, have released Rise of the Ronin, a multi-layered action RPG that packs a good amount of souls-like action. While I haven’t reached the end of the road yet, I thought I would sit down and talk about it. So, with that, let’s begin!
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHPhysical Release date finally confirmed for Godzilla Minus One!Bushido Blues2024-03-21 | Following its critically acclaimed run in theaters, the Blu-ray release date for Godzilla Minus One has been officially revealed (at least in its home country of Japan).
As shared by Minus One studio Toho, the physical release of the hit film will hit store shelves in Japan on May 1.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Episode 5 Full Spoilers ReviewBushido Blues2024-03-21 | This is my full spoiler review of Shogun (2024) Episode 5 Broken Fists Full Spoiler Review.
In previous episodes, Shōgun’s culture clash has mostly amounted to a lighthearted prodding of one man’s customs butting up against those of the world around him. “Broken to the Fist,” however, wants Blackthorne to understand that societal norms are truly a matter of life and death during Japan’s Sengoku period. And no matter how many times in the series so far Mariko has tried to explain this to Blackthorne, it’s his developing relationship with Fuji that finally allows him to see the truth: He is not a stranger visiting a strange land. Japan is, at least for now, his home.
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Episode 4 Full Spoilers ReviewBushido Blues2024-03-16 | This is a full spoiler review for Shogun(2024) The Eightfold Fence
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Episode 4: The Eightfold Fence Review: This is Where Things Change!Bushido Blues2024-03-13 | This is my non spoiler review for Shogun (2024) Episode 4 Review
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Join my Discord! discord.gg/5ARz9yHGodzilla Minus One Makes Franchise History With First Oscar Win!Bushido Blues2024-03-12 | History was made Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood when the King of the Monsters won its first-ever Oscar, as Toho Studio’s Godzilla Minus One took home the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Writer-director-visual effects supervisor Takashi Yamazaki’s and his miracle-working team’s win is a particularly great present and honor for the franchise’s 70th anniversary this year.
Join my Discord! discord.gg/5ARz9yHFX should adapt, Eiji Yoshikawas Musashi, next!Bushido Blues2024-03-11 | With FX's new show, Shogun (2024) miniseries, being a hit, they should give the same treatment to Eiji Yoshikawa's Musashi.
Musashi (Japanese: 宮本武蔵, Hepburn: Miyamoto Musashi), also listed as Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era, is a Japanese epic novel written by Eiji Yoshikawa, about the life and deeds of legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Episode 3 Full Spoilers ReviewBushido Blues2024-03-08 | This video is about Shogun (2024) Episode 3 Full Spoilers Review
This will be my full spoilers review and recap of episode 3 of Fxs Shogun miniseries. So if you don't want to be spoiled watch my spoiler free review.
Shogun starts off when an English ship pilot lands in feudal 1600s Japan, five lords must decide whether he’s an enemy or a useful pawn in their quest for power.
Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) commands respect as president of the Council of Regents.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHShōgun (2024) Episode 3: Tomorrow Is Tomorrow Review: This was action packed!Bushido Blues2024-03-06 | This is a non spoiler review for episode 3 of Shōgun (2024). Tomorrow Is Tomorrow
After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeats.
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discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Episode 1+2 Full Spoilers ReviewBushido Blues2024-03-02 | This video is about Shogun (2024) Episode 1+2 Full Spoilers Review
this will be my full spoilers review and recap of episodes one and 2 of Fxs Shogun miniseries. So if you don't want to be spoiled watch my spoiler free review.
So shogun starts off when an English ship pilot lands in feudal 1600s Japan, five lords must decide whether he’s an enemy or a useful pawn in their quest for power.
Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) commands respect as president of the Council of Regents.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHShogun (2024) Premiere: This Is Looking To Be One Of The Greatest Shows On Television!Bushido Blues2024-02-28 | Spoiler free review of the new show Shogun. This is Season 1 Episode 1: ‘Anjin’ and Episode 2: ‘Servants of Two Masters’: The highly anticipated premiere of FX‘s new series Shogun has finally arrived, transporting viewers back to feudal Japan in the year 1600. Developed for television by Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, this adaptation of James Clavell‘s bestselling 1975 novel promises all the political backstabbing, bloody battles, and cultural clashes you could want from a prestige drama set during this tumultuous period.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHBlack Myth: Wukong Is The Best Looking Game Ive Ever Seen!Bushido Blues2024-02-23 | Black Myth: Wukong (黑神话:悟空) is an upcoming action role-playing game by Chinese developer Game Science, based on the classical 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. It is set to release on August 20, 2024.
discord.gg/5ARz9yHThe Pass: Last Days of the Samurai (2020): Story of the Real Last SamuraiBushido Blues2024-02-16 | THE PASS: LAST DAYS OF THE SAMURAI
(Touge: Saigo no Samurai) 2020 Starring:YAKUSHO Koji
MATSU Takako, BANDO Ryota
ENOKI Takaaki, YOSHIOKA Hidetaka
and NAKADAI Tatsuya as The Lord
Original Story by: SHIBA Ryotaro
Written and Directed by: KOIZUME Takashi
From the pen of Shiba Ryotaro comes this story about the heroic Kawai Tsugunosuke, known as the "last samurai." Koizumi Takashi, longtime assistant to master filommaker Kurosawa Akira, and director of the hit movie “After The Rain” not only directed, but wrote the screenplay as well.
In 1867 as the Tokugawa shogunate collapsed, domains split into eastern and western armies. Nagaoka domain chief retainer Kawai Tsugunosuke (Yakusho Koji) struggled to avoid warfare and maintain neutrality to protect the lives of his people. However, talks break down and Kawaii is forced to take up arms against the imperial forces. Great battle scenes highlight this historical epic as the 690 man Nagaoka force valiantly stands up to the imperial army of 50,000 men! This is an instant classic, not to be missed!
discord.gg/5ARz9yHAkira Kurosawas Best Movie ScenesBushido Blues2024-02-08 | Akira Kurosawa is one of the most important figures in the history of cinema. And I believe his influence will continue to occupy the industry for as long as it exists. There are few – if any – filmmakers to have created more than one film that could be called the greatest. And he's got at least half a dozen.
Here's 20 scenes from his filmography that i believe are perfect.
Godzilla (Gojira)is a 1954 Japanese epic kaiju film directed and co-written by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. Produced and distributed by Toho Co., Ltd., it is the first film in the Godzilla franchise. The film stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kōchi, Akihiko Hirata, and Takashi Shimura, with Haruo Nakajima and Katsumi Tezuka as Godzilla. In the film, Japan's authorities deal with the sudden appearance of a giant monster, whose attacks trigger fears of nuclear holocaust in post-war Japan.
After 70 years Godzilla is still talked about and loved. For it's time and what it achieved, it will forever be the g
discord.gg/5ARz9yHGodzilla Minus One/Minus Color: This is the only version Ill watch nowBushido Blues2024-01-30 | So, almost two months after it hit theaters, Toho’s Godzilla Minus One” has just hit a rare milestone. It now surpassed the Best Picture Oscar winner “Parasite” to become one of the top 3
highest grossing non-English films
in U.S. box office history.
The record is thanks in part to the special black-and-white recut of the film titled “Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color,” it hit theaters this past Friday for a one-week limited showing. The new version added $2.6 million to the film’s American sum — its highest weekend total since New Year’s weekend, — to bring it now to $55 million, passing the $53.3 million total that “Parasite” totalled in 2020 before inflation adjustment.
With another $2.2 million, “Godzilla Minus One” will pass the $57.2 million total of Roberto Benigni’s 1997 film “Life Is Beautiful” take the No. 2 spot, sitting only behind the $128 million of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”.