And ”The Last Samurai” is a handsome epic, a brave-hearted 19th-century man-saga from the director who made the period piece man-sagas ”Glory” and ”Legends of the Fall.” (Honorable ...

His latest movie, "The Last Samurai," falls squarely into the realm of the previous Zwick bedeviled-hero films, "Glory," "Courage Under Fire" and "The Siege." And I do mean squarely.

When Danny was sixteen, he started collecting Japanese swords. But after he saw The Last Samurai as an adult, he knew swords weren't enough. He wanted his own suit of samurai armor. So, he spent ...

Armor became a symbol of prestige during times of peace, as samurai displayed their status and wealth in everything from helmets to horses. When Barbier-Mueller tries to explain the strengths of ...

“The Last Samurai” isn’t a star vehicle; it’s a star tricycle. Tom Cruise plays a disillusioned, booze-sozzled Civil War vet, circa 1876, hired out to teach the eager-to-Westernize ...

When spring arrives, Nathan changes sides, bids farewell to Taka and her children, then dons armor and rides with Katsumoto to the samurai's last stand.

The ostensible hero of “The Last Samurai,” a historical saga about a late 19th-century crisis in Japanese politics and military affairs, Algren is a bad-luck mercenary if there ever were one.

The Philbrook Museum’s Samurai exhibit showcases 80 pieces of armor, offering a glimpse into the art and history of Japan’s warrior class. Wednesday, March 26th 2025, 5:07 pm By: Alyssa Miller ...