Zatoichi via Broog

As if I weren't looking forward to Kitano's Zatoichi enough, Broog loved it:

Convuluted, overlong, and occasionally bizarre, Zatoichi is not easy, but it is brilliant, and the star’s performance alone is worth the watching. It is also an excellent educational piece on the virtues of pacifism (few) and the value of forgiveness (small-to-non-existent). Broog’s offspring will be required to view it, and there will be questions afterward.

Who has the U.S. distribution rights though? Miramax. Bring on the dubbing, cutting, and slipped release dates!