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Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films

Barna William Donovan
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  • ISBN 9780786434039
  • Weight: 367g
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
  • Publication Date: 04 Aug 2008
  • Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Filmmakers of the Pacific Rim have been delivering punches and flying kicks to the Hollywood movie industry for years. This book explores the ways in which the storytelling and cinematic techniques of Asian popular culture have migrated from grainy, low-budget martial arts movies to box-office blockbusters such as The Magnificent Seven, Star Wars, The Matrix and Transformers.

While special effects gained prominence, the raw and gritty power of live combat emerged as an audience favorite, spawning Asian stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan and martial arts-trained stars Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal. As well as capturing the sheer onscreen adrenaline rush that characterizes the films discussed, this work explores the impact of violent cinematic entertainment and why it is often misunderstood.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
About Barna William Donovan
Barna William Donovan is a professor of communications and media studies at Saint Peter’s, the Jesuit College of New Jersey. His articles, columns, and reviews on film and popular culture have been published in academic journals such as Communication Annual and Men and Masculinities as well as various newspapers.

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