Kung Fu Cult Masters - Couverture souple

Hunt, Leon

 
9781903364635: Kung Fu Cult Masters
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1903364639 ISBN 13 : 9781903364635
Editeur : Wallflower Press, 2003

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l?auteur

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.

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Éditeur
Wallflower Press
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1903364639
ISBN 13 
9781903364635
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
208
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Personne responsable
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