An edition of John Woo
(2011)
John Woo
the films
2nd ed.
by Kenneth E. Hall
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"This book analyzes the films and career of the director from his early days in Hong Kong to his current work in Hollywood. Individual chapters are devoted to his works. The book examines Woo as a cross-cultural film artist who draws upon both Asian and Western influences"--Provided by publisher.
Publish Date
2011
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
McFarland
Language
English
Pages
218
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John Woo: the films
2011, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, McFarland
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0786440406 9780786440405
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Table of Contents
Introduction: painting the true colors of the hero
Woo and the Asian and Western traditions
Influences, parallels, inspirations
A unique "action director"
The early films: a selected treatment
A better tomorrow and A better tomorrow II: a flawed saga
The killer: heroism defeated
A new independence: Bullet in the head and Once a thief
Hard boiled: heroic cops
Move to Hollywood: Hard target, Broken arrow, Face/off
Hollywood success: Mission impossible II
Frustrated in Hollywood: Windtalkers, Paycheck
Music in the films
From Hollywood to China.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes filmography.
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