宮本武蔵

Musashi Miyamoto was a famous Japanese swordsman.  Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is the first in a trilogy about him...the origin story.  Miyamoto is played by the great Toshiro Mifune.  I thought all the actors did a great job with facial expressions.  Example:

Now to see the next two movies!

たそがれ清兵衛

The Twilight Samurai is the story of a down on his luck samurai's redemption.  All in all an entertaining movie, worth a watch if you like samurai films.  Some beautiful sets, costumes, and props, too.  The main character is a likable, scrupulous guy you will be rooting for.  Kind of a good Japanese film for a Japanese film newbie.