An existential movie question: by director or by remake?

[barondave]

Just added four pictures to my Netflix queue, and wondered if Live Journal Assembled had any thoughts, since I haven't seen any of these movies in decades. I've been on a Kurowsawa kick for a while now, and a long time ago decided to order Yojimbo with Toshiro Mifune and its sequel Sanjuro at the same time. Somewhat on a lark, I also ordered the spaghetti Western remakes, A Fistful of Dollars and For A Few Dollars More, directed by Sergio Leone starring Clint Eastwood.

Now, the question is: In what order do I watch them. Current queue:
Yojimbo
Sanjuro
A Fist Full of Dollars
For A Few Dollars More

But I could easily see:
Yojimbo
A Fist Full of Dollars
Sanjuro
For A Few Dollars More

Comments?

Comments

[asimovberlioz.livejournal.com]

For that matter, fan and movie expert (and contributor to Maltin's Guide) Bill Warren claims that "Gunga Din" is a remake of "The Front Page." I've heard his reasons, and dagnabbit, he's got a point.