What can you say. A total instant classic. Not quite 5 stars but an easy 4 out of 5. Such a great read. Could easily go on for another 208 pages and I would just keep reading! It has everything you would ever want to know about Cult Kung Fu in it.
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Description
From the balletic intensity of Bruce Lee to the gravity-defying swordplay of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the Chinese martial arts film has captured audiences' imaginations around the world while absorbing influences ranging from Beijing opera to computer games. Its global impact can be seen in the Hollywood crossover of stars such as Jackie Chan and Hong Kong-influenced films such as The Matrix. In this wide-ranging study, Leon Hunt looks at the mythic allure of the Shaolin Temple, the 'Clones' of Bruce Lee, gender-bending swordswomen, and the knockabout comedy of Sammo Hung, bringing new insights to a hugely popular yet critically neglected genre. In addition, he considers the impact of new technologies on a genre focused on physical performance, from the 'wire fu' of Jet Li to the digital 'stars' of console games like Tekken. Films discussed include both popular and cult classics like Game of Death, Fist of Legend, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, and Drunken Master.
Author Biography:
Leon Hunt is a senior lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University, UK. He is the author of British Low Culture: From Safari Suits to Sexploitation.
Release date NZ
July 15th, 2003
Author
Audience
- Professional & Vocational
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Imprint
Wallflower Press
Pages
208
Publisher
Wallflower Press
Series
Dimensions
152x244x16
ISBN-13
9781903364635
Product ID
2334375
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