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Kung Fu Cult Masters : From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger by Leon Hunt (2003, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWallFlower Jeans Press
ISBN-101903364639
ISBN-139781903364635
eBay Product ID (ePID)2355064
Product Key Features
Number of Pages208 Pages
Publication NameKung Fu Cult Masters : from Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
SubjectFilm / General, Martial Arts & Self-Defense
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Sports & Recreation
AuthorLeon Hunt
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight16.2 Oz
Item Length0.9 in
Item Width0.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Reviews" Kung Fu Cult Mastersis set to become an essential text... [and] Hunt has made an unparalleled contribution to kung fu film analysis." -- Senses of Cinema
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal791.43655
SynopsisFrom 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., 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberPN1995.9.H3
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