| Description |
vi, 266 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-254) and index. |
| Summary |
"This history showcases the influence of Eastern popular culture on America cinema and the ways in which its storytelling and cinematic techniques have migrated from grainy, low-budget martial arts movies to box-office blockbusters. While special effects gained prominence in the industry, the raw and gritty power of live combat emerged as an audience favorite"--Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Why Asian action matters -- The master : Akira Kurosawa and the art of warriors -- Dragon rising : the power of Hong Kong martial arts -- The little dragon -- Chuck Noriss : right turn, or, A masculinity crisis and the man who saved the martial arts -- Asian action in the '80s : ninjas and karate kids -- The rise and fall of Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Segal -- A new decade and a new world -- Mayhem in slow motion : the viral cinema of John Woo and the Hong Kong new wave -- Drunken master in Hollywood's eye : Jackie Chan takes the West, twice -- Jet Li : the noble warrior -- At the turn of the millennium and beyond : magical realism, violence, and the opening (and closing) of the East. |
| Subject |
Action and adventure films -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Action and adventure films. |
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United States. |
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Action and adventure films -- Asia -- History and criticism.
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Asia. |
| ISBN |
9780786434039 softcover alkaline paper |
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0786434031 softcover alkaline paper |
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