Hubski logo at 0:22 Edit: just finished it. I really enjoyed this. I've never seen any Of his films. Now I want to.
I'd disagree with cgod and say to start with Yojimbo/Sanjuro. I love Seven Samurai, but the length can be quite a commitment (210 minutes). Yojimbo on the other hand is an easy 110 minutes I think. Plus, it's very accessible if you've already seen A Fistful of Dollars.
Oh yeah. I mean it's a toss up really. Just think Yojimbo is only a tad easier since it's so much shorter. Both are great
It's between Yojumbo and Seven. I shall flip a coin and report back. I am excited to discover a "new" director. I've heard him mentioned for years.
You may also consider "Rashomon!" It's a very interesting take on reliable narration and has a phenomenal performance from Mifune (and everyone else, really), plus it's only 1h23 min :D But as the others have said, any film of his is a great place to start
By most peoples standards, you have strange taste in music to. I happen to like a lot of the music you post and have introduced me to. Stands to reason, I'd be likely to enjoy your film choices too.
I'd say Seven Samurai is a good place to start. It's a long but rewarding film. Yojimbo is quite good. Ran and Kagemushu are more modern and great bloody rhomps. His stories that are placed in a modern setting can feel a little slow and culturally inaccessible but I think that if you've watched a few of his historical pieces they become easier to enjoy. Tell me what you think if you watch one. I've probably watched more Asian samurai and war epics in the last year than any other genera.