Ways of Bushi

     This week two movies about modern versions of ancient codes and professions just trying to survive. 

     Martha only gets through every day without any thought to what else there could be in her life. The new girl, Nandia, only dreams of something more and how to move up the ladder. Soon they are drawn together but what happens when one starts to be left behind as the other never stops looking for what is next? How far can they go before one is just a lingering reminder of earlier times? How will they adapt to their quickly changing world and how long until they are pulled apart? Dennis Iliadis' 2004 debut feature, Hardcore.
     To repay local mobster Louie for saving his life years earlier, an enigmatic man who views himself as a modern samurai becomes the best hitman working. Modeling his life off the writings in Hagakure and communicating only through messenger pigeons, it is a perfect siltation for both Louis and his retainer. Until they are ordered to kill the made man sleeping with the head of the Vargo Family's daughter. In order to cover their connection to this unsanctioned hit, the whole force of the family is coming down on... Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. 
     All that and Dave gets ranty about ancient Japanese philosophy, Kevin tries to clear his head for some noir goodness, and Tyler learns how to be trashy in multiple languages. Join us, won't you?
    Episode 333- Ways of Bushi