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Street Fighter Filmmaker Kitao Sakurai Uses Jolt Cola and Altman Films
Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' blends Jolt Cola's 90s vibe with Robert Altman's ensemble style.
In brief
Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' blends Jolt Cola's 90s vibe with Robert Altman's ensemble style. Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' movie mixes Jolt Cola's 1990s aesthetic with Robert Altman's group dynamics. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Kitao Sakurai's Film Approach
Filmmaker Kitao Sakurai built his video game movie on Jolt Cola and Robert Altman films.
Jolt Cola's 1990s Aesthetic
The first act of 'Street Fighter' acts as a spoof of and love letter to the early 1990s with Jolt references.
Ryu's Absence
Ryu, the greatest fighter since winning the 1987 World Warrior tournament, has been missing.
Ken Masters' Party Life
Ken Masters, Ryu's adopted brother, has devolved into a party machine often on MTV's spring break coverage.
M. Bison's Tournament Plan
M. Bison plans to capture Ryu by stealing his powers through a new World Warrior tournament.
The main idea
Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' movie mixes Jolt Cola's 1990s aesthetic with Robert Altman's group dynamics.
