The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films - Couverture souple

Donovan, Barna William

 
9780786434039: The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0786434031 ISBN 13 : 9780786434039
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2008

Synopsis

Filmmakers of the Pacific Rim have been delivering punches and flying kicks to the Hollywood movie industry for years. This book explores the ways in which the storytelling and cinematic techniques of Asian popular culture have migrated from grainy, low-budget martial arts movies to box-office blockbusters such as The Magnificent Seven, Star Wars, The Matrix and Transformers.

While special effects gained prominence, the raw and gritty power of live combat emerged as an audience favorite, spawning Asian stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan and martial arts-trained stars Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal. As well as capturing the sheer onscreen adrenaline rush that characterizes the films discussed, this work explores the impact of violent cinematic entertainment and why it is often misunderstood.

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À propos de l'auteur

Barna William Donovan is a professor of communications and media studies at Saint Peter's, the Jesuit College of New Jersey. His articles, columns, and reviews on film and popular culture have been published in academic journals such as Communication Annual and Men and Masculinities as well as various newspapers.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0786434031
ISBN 13 
9780786434039
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
272
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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