Kung Fu Cult Masters
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Kung Fu Cult Masters by Leon Hunt
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.
Leon Hunt is a Senior Lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University, UK. His books include Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger (2003) and Cult British TV Comedy (2013). He is co-editor of East Asian Cinemas: Exploring Transnational Connections on Film (I.B.Tauris, 2008).
Sharon Lockyer is a Lecturer in Sociology and Communications at Brunel University, UK. She is editor of Reading Little Britain: Comedy Matters on Contemporary Television (I.B.Tauris 2010) and co-editor (with Michael Pickering) of Beyond a Joke: The Limits of Humour (2005, 2009).
Milly Williamson is a Senior Lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University, UK. She is the author of The Lure of the Vampire (2005) and Celebrity: The Making of Fame (forthcoming).
Sharon Lockyer is a Lecturer in Sociology and Communications at Brunel University, UK. She is editor of Reading Little Britain: Comedy Matters on Contemporary Television (I.B.Tauris 2010) and co-editor (with Michael Pickering) of Beyond a Joke: The Limits of Humour (2005, 2009).
Milly Williamson is a Senior Lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University, UK. She is the author of The Lure of the Vampire (2005) and Celebrity: The Making of Fame (forthcoming).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781903364635 |
| ISBN 10 | 1903364639 |
| Title | Kung Fu Cult Masters |
| Author | Leon Hunt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wallflower Press |
| Year published | 2003-07-15 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |