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This is the nature of war. By protecting others, you save yourselves. If you only think of yourself, you\u2019ll only destroy yourself.

Kambei Shimada, Seven Samurai

FIRST TIME VIEWERS:  BETHANY, CHERYL, JOE

When faced with a three and a half hour, subtitled, black and white 1954 movie about samurai in the 16th century, it was admittedly a bit daunting for those of us who hadn\u2019t yet seen Akira Kurosawa\u2019s fabled epic. But, we harvested our rice, packed our meager bags, and set out on a journey to find our heroes.

Is this the most Western Eastern movie we\u2019ve ever seen? How does it compare to the multitude of remakes, reimaginings, and takeoffs it\u2019s inspired? Does it feel as long as its runtime? Can modern Western viewers find relevant themes in this story of ancient warriors? How incredibly awesome is Toshiro Mifune? Listen to find out whether we\u2019ll battle like samurai and bandits, or join our magnificent five personalities together in harmony to defeat our fear of this lengthy classic.

Click here to listen to Episode 38: Seven Samurai.

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