How 'Shogun' Cinematographer Sam McCurdy Helps Create a Visual Portrait
Cinematographer Sam McCurdy knew he was part of something special during his nearly yearlong stint on FX’s “Shōgun,” where he…
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How the women of 'Shōgun' triumphed in feudal-era Japan
This article contains spoilers for the FX series “Shōgun.” In the sixth episode of “Shōgun,” Lord Toranaga asks Mariko about…
'Shogun' review: the Japanese epic tale focuses more on politics than romance
“Shōgun,” James Clavell’s great novel about lordly machinations in feudal Japan, has been turned into a major miniseries for the…
Anna Sawai explains why her 'Shogun' role felt personal
One of the first questions Anna Sawai asked showrunner Justin Marks when they first met to talk about “Shōgun” was:…