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This image released by Janus Films shows Toshiro Mifune in a scene from the 1954 film "Seven Samurai." (Janus Films via AP) NEW YORK (AP) — Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai” is celebrating its 70th ...

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...