There is just something about the combinations of the western and samurai film genres that can produce some real movie magic. They have complemented each other over the decades and history is rife with great examples of influences (Seven Samurai to Magnificent Seven) to mashups (Sukiyaki Western Django and Red Sun(?)). Even when they do not work spectacularly (The Warrior’s Way and Bunraku) there is no denying that the themes, imagery and plot devices compliment each other like few genres can. So when the creators of the graphic novel R.E.M. Ryan Colucci and Zsombor Huszka announce the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to complete their hand-drawn animated film Orient City: Ronin & The Princess, then deliver an impressive opening scene, displaying...
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