Impressions of a Career
The monthlong Akira Kurosawa centennial celebrations continue with this week’s release of the gorgeously illustrated hardcover book Akira Kurosawa: Master of Cinema, written by frequent Criterion contributor Peter Cowie. Combining biography and analyses of the individual films, and containing more than two hundred images, this impressive tome is a fitting tribute to one of the defining film artists of the twentieth century. Cowie shared with us his thoughts about the book and Kurosawa himself. 
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Spotlight on Leo Hurwitz
NewsWe recommend New Yorkers head to Anthology Film Archives for the series Leo Hurwitz and the New York School of Documentary Film, running through March 19. Why are we so interested? Find out here.
Breathless Is Back
NewsThis spring, you’ll have a chance to luxuriate in Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg’s cinema-altering love affair on the big screen when Godard’s Breathless returns, in a newly restored 35 mm print. Click here for more info.
Kurosawa’s Birthday Month, Day 10
ContestsCongratulations to Franciscus Rebro, Thursday’s prize recipient! See the winning entries and read today’s prompt here.
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