Kung Fu Cult Masters From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger |
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| Author:
| Hunt, Leon |
| Series title: | Emersion: Emergent Village Resources for Communities of Faith Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-903364-63-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2003 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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| Imprint: | Wallflower Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $41.95 |
Book Description:
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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, while absorbing influences ranging from Beijing Opera to computer games. 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. He considers the impact of new technologies on a genre focused on physical...
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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, while absorbing influences ranging from Beijing Opera to computer games. 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. 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.