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Action Movies
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Author : Harvey O'Brien
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2012-11-20
Action Movies written by Harvey O'Brien and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-20 with Performing Arts categories.
Action Movies: The Cinema of Striking Back is a study of action cinema, exploring the ethics and aesthetics of the genre with reference to its relatively short history. It moves from seminal classics like Bullitt (1968) and Dirty Harry (1971) through epoch-defining films like Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) and Die Hard (1988) to revisions, reboots, and renewals in films like Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003), Taken (2008), and The Expendables (2010). The action genre is a fusion of form and content: a cinema of action about action. It is a cinema of the will, configured as a decisive reaction to untenable circumstances. Action heroes take up arms against the sea of troubles that beset them, safe in the knowledge that if they don't do it, nobody will. Though this makes the action movie profoundly disturbing as an embodiment of moral ideology, its enduring appeal proves the appetite for assurance remains undiminished, even in the wake of 9/11.
101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die
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Author : Steven Jay Schneider
language : en
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Release Date : 2010
101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die written by Steven Jay Schneider and has been published by B.E.S. Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Action and adventure films categories.
(back cover) Drunken Master - On Her Majesty's Secret Service - First Blood - True Lies - Mission Impossible - The Heroic Trio - Gladiator - Ong-Bak - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - 300 - Iron Man - Crouching tiger, Hidden Dragon - Con Air - The Crow - The Taking of Pelham One Two Three - Captain Blood - Die Hard - The Perils of Pauline - Goldfinger - Mark of Zorro - Safety Last! - The Thief of Baghdad - Our Man Flint - Rollerball - Enter the Dragon - Superman - Raiders of the Lost Ark - The Towering Inferno - Death Race 2000 - The Anderson Tapes - Foxy Brown - The Getaway - Shaolin Temple - Top Gun - Leon - Bad Boys - Commando - Face/Off Ronin - The Bourne Supremacy - Blade - Speed - Cannonball - Under Seige - Bloodsport - The Hunt for Red October - La Femme Nikita - Police Story - Desperado - Fist of Legend - Patriot Games - Lethal Weapon - Point Break (front flap) From the string of stylish, iconic James Bond adventures to the fast-paced, dark works of Tsui Hark, John Woo, and Christopher Nolan, 101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die looks at the action film in all its forms. It explores what draws an audience to the thrills of these tense roller-coaster rides on the big screen. Is it an appetite for violence or simply a desire to see the good guys get justice? Action movies made actors like Bruce Willis into household names for their death-defying onscreen escapades. From Sean Connery to Sylvester Stallone, these larger-than-life heroes have kept us on the edge of our cinema seats. Arnie told us he would be back, Bruce Lee made martial arts ultra cool, and Angelina Jolie brought a video game vividly to life. And our appetite for derring-do remains unabated as we watch the Dark Night battle with evil villains. With insight from critics, film historians, and academics, 101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die brings knowledge, insight, and passion to a world where tough men sip martinis, wear tights and capes, and sometimes even turn green. But they can still get the girl, save the world, and crush cyborgs, psychopaths, jokers, and aliens along the way. So hold on tight to your seats for the mission ahead.. (back flap) Steven Jay Schneider is a film critic, scholar, and producer with an academic degree in philosophy from Harvard University and in cinema studies from New York University. Also available from Barron's and Steven Jay Schneider: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die 101 Cult Movies You Must See Before You Die 101 Gangster Movies You Must See Before You Die (BR> 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die (BR> 101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die 501 Movie Directors 501 Movie Stars
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Author : Marshall Julius
language : en
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Release Date : 1996
Action written by Marshall Julius and has been published by B. T. Batsford Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Performing Arts categories.
Action Speaks Louder
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Author : Eric Lichtenfeld
language : en
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Release Date : 2007-04-27
Action Speaks Louder written by Eric Lichtenfeld and has been published by Wesleyan University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-27 with Performing Arts categories.
An authoritative and entertaining history of the action film
The Asian Influence On Hollywood Action Films
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Author : Barna William Donovan
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-09-17
The Asian Influence On Hollywood Action Films written by Barna William Donovan and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-17 with Performing Arts categories.
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.
The Action And Adventure Cinema
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Author : Yvonne Tasker
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-08-19
The Action And Adventure Cinema written by Yvonne Tasker and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-19 with Performing Arts categories.
Addressing areas such as genre, film history and style, action and spectacle, stars and bodies, action auteurs and the film industry, the reader covers both Hollywood and also European and Asian action cinema.
Action Movie Freak
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Author : Katrina Hill
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2012-10-11
Action Movie Freak written by Katrina Hill and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-11 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Written by woman of action Katrina "Action Flick Chick" Hill, Action Movie Freak is packed with spine-tingling excitement and thrilling moments that make action movies a beloved genre for those who crave crashing cars, exploding buildings, and faces getting kicked six ways to Sunday. With badass heroes that ain't got time to bleed, women warriors, thrilling chases and outrageous fisticuffs, Action Movie Freak celebrates a wide variety of more than 100 movies that have left audiences on the edge of their seats. Complete movie reviews are divided into various sub-genres including Classics That Defined the Genre (The Bond movies of the 1960s, "Bullit," "Dirty Harry") Bloodiest Action Movies ("Ninja Assassin," "Rambo" series, "RoboCop") and Action From the Far East ("Bangkok Knockout," "Ong Bak," "Ip Man"). The book also spotlights specific action heroes/actors, and features 250 color photos and movie posters, as well as fun Top 10 lists, including best one-liners and most over-the-top kills.
Hong Kong Action Cinema
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Author : Bey Logan
language : en
Publisher: Overlook Books
Release Date : 1996
Hong Kong Action Cinema written by Bey Logan and has been published by Overlook Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Performing Arts categories.
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.
The Hollywood Action And Adventure Film
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Author : Yvonne Tasker
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2015-06-15
The Hollywood Action And Adventure Film written by Yvonne Tasker and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-15 with Performing Arts categories.
The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of the history, myriad themes, and critical approaches to the action and adventure genre in American cinema. Draws on a wide range of examples, spanning the silent spectacles of early cinema to the iconic superheroes of 21st-century action films Features case studies revealing the genre’s diverse roots – from westerns and war films, to crime and espionage movies Explores a rich variety of aesthetic and thematic concerns that have come to define the genre, touching on themes such as the outsider hero, violence and redemption, and adventure as escape from the mundane Integrates discussion of gender, race, ethnicity, and nationality alongside genre history Provides a timely and richly revealing portrait of a powerful cinematic genre that has increasingly come to dominate the American cinematic landscape
Action Movie Kid
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Author : Daniel Hashimoto
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-05-05
Action Movie Kid written by Daniel Hashimoto and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-05 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
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