Ikiru Isn’t The First Kurosawa You Think Of (But Maybe It Should Be) | CineFix Top 100

[@Ghadente]

Ikiru def belong on the list, certainly more so than Uncut gems

[@HazyWave1974]

Saw Bill Hader mention in his Criterion closet visit the other day that Ali Wong threw a birthday party for him and showed this for all his friends because it's his favorite. Been meaning to check it out.

[@TheSaltydog07]

You need to see this film. ❤

[@themoreyouknowfools4974]

That’s so sweet

[@Deraphim]

@@HazyWave1974 one of my two favorite movies (the other being “who framed Roger rabbit”, which is also on the list and universally beloved)

[@Deraphim]

I never saw his relationship with the young woman as having romantic or sexual vibes so much. It’s more like he’s leeching off her youth, trying to recapture his own vitality by living vicariously through her… which yes, is pretty creepy after a certain point. But like his family sees him with her and misunderstands, worrying that they’re in a relationship and she’s after his money

[@TheSaltydog07]

I agree with you. He wanted to rescue her, but he found his way through the bureaucratic maze to his true calling. ❤❤

[@themoreyouknowfools4974]

@@Deraphim I too didn’t find it sexual as well so that comment caught me off guard

[@DadCanInJapan]

I saw Ikiru back in the 80s and had no idea what it was about when I saw it, other than it being a Kurosawa film, and I loved Kurosawa. It immediately became one of my favourites and was so happy when Roger Ebert later included it in his list of best movies. To be honest, Shimura Takashi was my favourite character in Seven Samurai, to the point that whenever I in my real life was in a situation, I would rub the back of my head like he did. Another thing I found interesting from the movie was recognizing all the other actors from Seven Samurai in their roles in Ikiru, including Hidari Bokuzen playing the drunk during the funeral, when in reality he never touched a drop of alcohol.

[@Gutock]

My gosh this is so good. The movie and the conversation, I suppose, but really, just excellent work all around. Thanks!

[@TheSaltydog07]

Still breaks my heart after watching for many years. My favorite. ❤❤

[@carmawarlock8455]

What happened to Cal haha? Dudes kind of a mess but its endearing. Seems like hes good based on Clint and Alex's reactions

[@DanParkhurst318]

Kidney stone 😬

[@carmawarlock8455]

@@DanParkhurst318 oh OK I heard them mention that but wasn't sure.

[@jcmitch000]

Oh no feel better Cal.

[@jeannemasters9608]

Takashi Shimura should be much more well known. He was one of the finest actors of the 20th century, full stop. Not "among Japanese actors", or "of Kurosawa films", but one of the finest. He was an utter chameleon years before Daniel Day-Lewis was a gleam in his daddy's eye.

[@carmawarlock8455]

Ya he should get just as much love as toshiro mifune

[@Y.d.o.b.o.n]

Well I think you just convinced me to put this on my top 100. It does explore life and death quite well. Also a huge fan of A Ghost Story for this reason.

[@LikeTheBuffalo]

I saw this for the first time 2 weeks ago in my local independent theater, so glad to have it living in my brain now. Also, I would argue Nic Cage basically did a version of this story in Leaving Las Vegas

[@TheSaltydog07]

I would love to see it on a big screen. ❤

[@helengraves7850]

According to an article about Ikiru by Pico Iyer, Vince Gilligan was inspired - by this film! - to make Breaking Bad. Obviously his dying man went in a different direction.

[@Thomas15]

Ikiru is my favourite Kurosawa film (although I’ve still got many more to watch)

[@masudashizue777]

I watched this as a university student, but now that I see it as a 70-year-old, it rings much differently.

[@jackkreeger6617]

Let me be clear. I would 100% buy that shirt.

[@jcmitch000]

Same

[@lydia1634]

I watched the English remake "Living" last year and it hit me in all the right places. I've been meaning to watch the original, but it hasn't crossed my path yet.

[@brunoalmeida9085]

If we’re going for a “Mariana Trench bottom levels of sadness” - and keeping with the season theme, Grave of The Fireflies is an excellent choice, don’t you agree?

[@Gutock]

God no! I watched it before I had kids, wept like a baby then just from the angle of a brother... I don't know if I have that many tears now as a father. It's a great film and deserves to be on the list, but I don't think I can do the watch for that one!

[@vb2388]

My 6th Favourite Film of all time and the Saddest film I ever watched.. Will never watch it again..

[@acidgougewaltz]

Ikiru is Kurosawa's best. It is the one I would recommend to anyone willing to watch old black and white foreign films. I saw seven samurai when i was 18 and this when i was 19. many many moons ago

[@user-cn3ff3sf5o]

I hope this season considers the Hungarian film Twilight from György Fehér. A perfect film worthy of discussion and fitting for the theme of the season.

[@kyyy8821]

Harakiri is the greatest Japanese film ever. Bit random I just want to say it

[@ulicesvilla6995]

I saw it for the first time last year and it genuinely blew me away. I'd still say Seven Samurai though.

[@kyyy8821]

@@ulicesvilla6995 Seven Samurai is my 2nd, but it's super close

[@DeanOSupremo32]

Been meaning to rewatch this movie. I often think about the ending and reference to people when talking about life's meaning. Thanks for covering it.

[@FunkyKikuchiyo]

Kurosawa’s pacing can be pretty unorthodox sometimes, and it makes sense when you realize his biggest influences for writing weren’t from movies… it was Russian literature, Shakespeare, some other English works… so his movies feel more paced like a short story or novella. It varies from movie to movie, but it is a common trait for his more pensive movies: Rashomon, Ikiru, Red Beard, and to a lesser extent ones like No Regrets For Our Youth…

[@darthbakercamelia]

I went to Kurosawa's grave this summer in Kamakura. Quite an emotional moment I must say.

[@justinschofield1051]

This is the first time I’ve watched the movie in prep for the conversation. Standout movie! Glad we got the chance as I wouldn’t have watched it otherwise. Uncut gems kicks ass though, I guess we can’t have it all.

[@TDK360]

When I first watched Ikiru, I make it a point to bring it up to my friends from that point on

[@yojimbobillions]

Recently read Hashimoto's Compound Cinematics, about his experience cowriting w Kurosawa starting w Rashomon. Great insight into that Golden Plateau Era. Otherwise, loving the Top 100.

[@Bringmethehorizondude]

I can’t recommend this movie enough. It will literally change the way your brain looks at life and death.

[@yaelleinthesky100]

I mean... I love Seven samurai and High and Low, but this one... Is there at the top too, with Dreams ❤ Siento que los temas que trata siguen vigentes hoy en día, y que muy poco ha cambiado en nuestras sociedades (al menos acá, en Argentina).

[@budgieishere]

Get better soon Cal

[@MrMann0123]

I skipped last week as I'd never heard of it. Not heard of this but Kurosowa... all day long opening that

[@greenaxilot]

Can you please do top 10 muscle heads of all time as it could be beginning to character tripe lists.

[@zakrowe1301]

Absolutely love this film i anyways describe it as the Japanese equivalent to its a wonderful life, such a feel good movie

[@DanParkhurst318]

Stay tuned!

[@ashleyhaldy219]

I would soooo buy that shirt

[@theonlymegumegu]

3:11 new trailer mashup idea, ehhh? ^_~

[@MrMann0123]

3/4 through, Cal not come back. Hope he is well.

[@henrikhanssen6321]

I absolutely love this show. At the end of this season, could you do a quick recap, please? Of what films are on the list and where they have placed? Thank you!

[@FunkyKikuchiyo]

The song Watanabe sings is called Gondola No Uta. There are some good versions of it floating around. It existed before Ikiru (an old standard as said in the movie), but seems to be remembered now only because of the movie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYXMephsebiMpKcsi=UXyLiMJGrdRsTSlT

[@nickburns7039]

Hood cal is ok

[@allengarcia6911]

First. I’m joking

[@promiscuous675]

Thank you. I saw this on T.V. many years ago, I have probably forgotten most of it, but whenever I think of Kurosawa I remember this movie.