Great lineup! My thoughts.
Rashomon*'Rashômon' (1950)
Just watched this last year. Wonder if my opinion on it has changed any?
Black Rain*'Kuroi ame' (1989)
Shohei never seems to be mentioned among Japans greatest directors but he was a driving force of the Japanese New Wave film movement. His accolades are as impressive as any other. This film, dealing with with the effects of the nuclear bomb on its citizens, is as good as any place to start. Solid choice
Mother*'Madeo' (2009)
I figured we’d see either Bong or Park get nominated.
This one is streaming on Hulu, and I’ve had my eye on it for awhile now.
Drunken Angel*'Yoidore tenshi' (1948)
Between this and the Personal Recc 3 foreign edition, I’m good. To have plenty of Kurosawa films to watch.
Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow*'Se ying diu sau' (1978)
Hmmm. Not familiar with this one.
Tears of the Black Tiger*'Fah talai jone' (2000)
This is that western style film isn’t it? Heard of it, unless I’m mistaken it for some other film.
Chocolate*(2008)
Same director as Ong Bak, right?
Paprika*'Papurika' (2006)
Anime. And one I’ve been meaning to check out as well.
Daimajin*(1966)
Japanese Kaiju says what? The first of the Daimajin trilogy.
Hanagatami*(2017)
Vaguely know of this, but haven’t looked into it previously. Good pick
Dust in the Wind*'Liàn liàn fengchén' (1986)
My pick.