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Blind Ambitionnew
Takeshi "Beat" Kitano reflects on his update of Zatôichi.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
08-26-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Banzai Beat: Kitano Masterfully Revives Legend of Zatôichinew
This new Japanese import opens with a massive thud not unlike Godzilla's footfall. The blind semihero can destroy just about anyone with his mighty sword, which is cleverly disguised as a cane.
Miami New Times |
Gregory Weinkauf |
08-23-2004 |
Reviews
A Sight to Seenew
You may know a certain blind swordsman from the pulp novels of Kan Shimozawa and the films of Shintaro Katsu, but this ain’t your daddy’s Zatoichi.
Austin Chronicle |
Marrit Ingman |
08-20-2004 |
Reviews
