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Shine and shadow: Unpacking favoritism in ‘Shogun’ and ‘House of Ninjas’

Hollywood has a samurai fetish. Whether it’s “Kill Bill,” “Westworld” or the acclaimed new FX remake of the “Shogun” miniseries, samurai often prove to be a one-way ticket to pop culture cool — and thus given a glamorous portrayal.

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