CompleteMartialArts.com - Hong Kong Action Cinema
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Manufacturer: Overlook TP
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.4575095125
EAN: 9780879516635
ISBN: 0879516631
Label: Overlook TP
Manufacturer: Overlook TP
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 1996-05-01
Publisher: Overlook TP
Studio: Overlook TP
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From the dazzling choreography of martial arts movies to the gore of the "heroic bloodshed" genre, Hong Kong action films are masterpieces of style and fury, and a prime source of inspiration for Hollywood. Tracing the background of this enticing film genre from the influences of Chinese opera to the mixture of fantasy and fast-paced action of the present day style, this is essential reading for both the intrigued layman and the die-hard Hong Kong fan. Photos, 95 in color.
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Summary: (does backflip to papery rustling sound)
Comment: Realizing (again) that i don't have to settle for american crud, i dug this book out and marveled again. Color, b/w photos, comprehensive listings (to '95), good taste, smooth and infectiously enthusiastic writing - A+!
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Summary: ONE OF THE BETTER ONES ON THE SUBJECT
Comment: This is easily one of the better books out there on this particular subject.Written by a westerner,the author has a fairly impressive amount of information here that doesn't usually get mentioned in books like this.It is obvious that he really loves the material,this isn't a dry scholarly read - a fun book!
My only complaint is not enough space devoted to the Shaw Brothers - entire chapters on Bruce Lee (yawn...),Jackie Chan,Sammo Hung,etc.. Otherwise,worth your time
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Summary: Another fine guide to the Hong Kong Cinema.
Comment: Hong Kong Action Cinema by Bey Logan is another good guide to one of the most innovative film corporations. The films that have come out of Hong Kong are a lot of fun and a lot more creative than the cookie cutter homogenized celluloid clones that Hollywood continues to crank out ad nasuem. Although Bey Logan doesn't go too deep into the history of the cinema (he's very opinionated) he gives the reader enough to go out and seek out the movies and other information themselves.
The book doesn't capture the wealth of information and humor that he showcases on his audio commentaries for D.V.D.s (such as The Fist of Fury and the Celestial releases). A world a difference compared to the crappy books that have been released about the same subject matter (i.e. Asian Cult Cinema). I would also grab a copy of Hong Kong Babylon as a supplement.
If you're looking into this genre, I would strongly recommend this book.
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Summary: shaw brothers (1970-1999
Comment: I would like more information on shaw brothers martial arts films from 1970-1999.Starting with the actors,directors and shaw brothers them self.A brief biogarphy about each one.
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Summary: Not perfect but an interesting read...
Comment: An insight into HK flicks with occasional errors.
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