Rashomon

This is one of those movies that has become so influential that it almost feels like homework to talk about it. However, it really shouldn’t be. Rashomon is a tight 88-minute film that’s alternatively funny and incredibly taut while leaving a mountain of material to talk about. It’s the kind of art film that can easily break into mainstream conversations because of the kinds of questions that it leaves with its audience. Which of the four stories that we hear are true? It’s a very literal qu...