Virgin Films: Martial Arts - Couverture souple

Rance, Ptj

 
9780753510780: Virgin Films: Martial Arts
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0753510782 ISBN 13 : 9780753510780
Editeur : Virgin Books, 2005

Synopsis

Twenty definitive films and TV series are examined -from the genre's beginnings in 1920s China through the global popularity of Enter the Dragon to modern Asian classic Hero - along with their influence on Hollywood blockbusters like The Matrix. Discussing a full range of actors and directors, from the traditional Bruce Lee and King Hu to contemporary masters Chow Yun Fat and John Woo and focusing on the common themes of the movies, fighting styles, set-piece martial battles and rigorous training sequences, Martial Arts places the films within the development of the genre and discusses what it is that sets them apart.

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À propos de l?auteur

PTJ Rance is a journalist, an editor, and a student of White Crane kung fu.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

'This is a genre that will never die.' - Ang Lee

'It's very important that I get hurt.' - Jackie Chan

Martial arts films have been a cult phenomenon since the late 60s. These specatacularly violent, beautifully choreographed films - such as recent box-office blockbusters Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Kill Bill Volumes 1&2 and House of Flying Daggers - have reached a level of popularity success not just in the East but across the globe.

Twenty definitive films and TV series are examined - from the genre's beginnings in 1920s China through the global popularity of Enter the Dragon to modern Asian classic Hero - along with their influence on Hollywood blockbusters like The Matrix. Discussing a full range of actors and directors, from the traditional Bruce Lee and King Hu to contemporary masters Chow Yun Fat and John Woo and focusing on the common themes of the movies, fighting styles, set-piece martial battles and rigorous training sequences, Martial Arts places the films within the development of the genre and discusses what it is that sets them apart.

A fascinating must-have read for any kick flick fanatic.

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Éditeur
Virgin Books
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0753510782
ISBN 13 
9780753510780
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
296
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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