Title: Kung fu cult masters
Subtitle: [from Bruce Lee to Crouching tiger]
First published: 2003
Description: From teh 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 like Jackie Chan and Hong Kong-influenced films like The Matrix. This wide-ranging study 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 and yet critically neglected genre. In addition, it 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 such as Games of Death, Fist of Legend, the 36th Chamber of Shaolin and Drunken Master. -- from back cover.
Subjects: Martial arts films, History, Martial arts, Motion pictures, Martial arts films--history and criticism, Pn1995.9.h3 h86 2003, 791.43655, History and criticism
LC classification: PN1995.9.H3 H86 2003, PN1995.9.H3 H86 2003