The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films

The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 286
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Download or read book The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films written by Barna William Donovan and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.


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