{"product_id":"the-asian-influence-on-hollywood-action-films-paperback-1","title":"The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarna William Donovan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilmmakers 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Seven, Star Wars, The Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarna William Donovan\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eCommunication Annual\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMen and Masculinities\u003c\/i\u003e as well as various newspapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8.96 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710325485875,"sku":"9780786434039","price":60.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VHQxTTQxSFRaNnA2V1l5b1ZNbHdUdz09_66eb2902-fdfb-4aca-a450-135894ce5c12.webp?v=1763488883","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-asian-influence-on-hollywood-action-films-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}