The 2 movies
Star Wars (1977)segment
Covered in a segment of this episode
The Hidden Fortress (1958)segment
Covered in a segment of this episode
Show notes
Do/Do-Over examines the similarities and differences between a film and its remake, or a film it heavily inspired. This time, we're looking at the 1958 Akira Kurosawa film The Hidden Fortress , and the film it most famously influenced, 1977's Star Wars by George Lucas. In the past, we've done similar episodes looking at Citizen Kane and Mank , and Yojimbo and A Fistful of Dollars . Be sure to check those out, or peruse this handy Letterboxd list for links to all of our episodes! Joining us today is Dakota Arsenault of Contra Zoom Pod ! Dakota was most recently heard on Season 4, Episode 12: The 95th Academy Awards! , and was last a featured guest in Kickin' It With Kendrick, Episode 15: The Voices .
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