He said she said… with swords

Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's film Rashomon has been called the gateway drug to Kurosawa's work, and Japanese film in general. The film was a staple of art house cinema in the 50's—hence the reason the Valentine is screening it as part of their Arthouse Film Series. The film tells the story of a robbery gone wrong from three points of view—a Japanese noblewoman, the bandit who robs her, and the murdered samurai who died in the robbery. Toshiro Mifune's performance as the bandit made him a star in Japan. Postmodern, dramatic and beautifully shot, Rashomon is the work of a master director excelling in all areas.

Sunday, February 9, 2pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's film Rashomon has been called the gateway drug to Kurosawa's work, and Japanese film in general. The film was a staple of art house cinema in the 50's—hence the reason the Valentine is screening it as part of their Arthouse Film Series. The film tells the story of a robbery gone wrong from three points of view—a Japanese noblewoman, the bandit who robs her, and the murdered samurai who died in the robbery. Toshiro Mifune's performance as the bandit made him a star in Japan. Postmodern, dramatic and beautifully shot, Rashomon is the work of a master director excelling in all areas.

Sunday, February 9, 2pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com