The Ultimate Guide To Martial Arts Movies Of The 1970s

Author : Craig D. Reid
Publisher : Black Belt Communications Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780897501927
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Martial Arts Movies of the 1970s written by Craig D. Reid and published by Black Belt Communications Incorporated. This book was released on 2010 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dynamic and entertaining, this movie guide brings depth to the martial arts films of the 1970s, with more than 2,000 titles from 14 countries broken down into lively reviews, detailed discussions, and meticulous references. With an engaging introduction to kung-fu cinema, this examination then launches into a collection of more than 500 martial arts reviews that include the movie name, time, and place of theatrical release, director name, list of principal actors, fight instructors, and interesting tidbits about the film. Each entry also includes statistics such as the number and length of training and fight sequences. Complete indexes are also featured, listing actors and movies by their English variations as well as countries of origin. Both a fun read and an accurate resource, this handbook is a must-have for movie fans and martial artists alike.

Author : Craig D. Reid
Publisher : Black Belt Books
ISBN 13 : 9780897501668
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Martial Arts Movies written by Craig D. Reid and published by Black Belt Books. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ric Meyers
Publisher : Eirini Press
ISBN 13 : 9780979998942
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Films of Fury written by Ric Meyers and published by Eirini Press. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Bruce Lee to James Bond, Jackie Chan to Jet Li, Enter the Dragon to Kung Fu Panda, kung fu films remain a thrilling part of movie-lovers' lives. Now the acknowledged pioneer in the genre presents his magnum opus on the subject, incorporating information and revelations never before seen in America. From the ancient Peking Opera origins to its superhero-powered future, Ric Meyers reveals the loony, the legendary, and everything in between. This vivid, action-packed book may delight, surprise, fascinate, and even enlighten you with a personal V.I.P. tour through the wondrous world of the most ridiculously exhilarating movies ever made.

Author : Gene Freese
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476669430
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classic Movie Fight Scenes written by Gene Freese and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both brawls and elaborate martial arts have kept movie audiences on the edges of their seats since cinema began. But the filming of fight scenes has changed significantly through the years--mainly for the safety of the combatants--from improvised scuffles in the Silent Era to exquisitely choreographed and edited sequences involving actors, stuntmen and technical experts. Camera angles prevented many a broken nose. Examining more than 300 films--from The Spoilers (1914) to Road House (1989)--the author provides behind-the-scenes details on memorable melees starring such iconic tough-guys as John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Robert Mitchum, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan.

Author : Jonathan Clements
Publisher : Robinson
ISBN 13 : 1472136470
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of the Martial Arts written by Jonathan Clements and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folk tales of the Shaolin Temple depict warrior monks with superhuman abilities. Today, dozens of East Asian fighting styles trace their roots back to the Buddhist brawlers of Shaolin, although any quest for the true story soon wanders into a labyrinth of forgeries, secret texts and modern retellings. This new study approaches the martial arts from their origins in military exercises and callisthenics. It examines a rich folklore from old wuxia tales of crime-fighting heroes to modern kung fu movies. Centre stage is given to the stories that martial artists tell themselves about themselves, with accounts (both factual and fictional) of famous practitioners including China's Yim Wing-chun, Wong Fei-hong, and Ip Man, as well as Japanese counterparts such as Kano Jigoro, Itosu Anko and So Doshin. The history of martial arts encompasses secret societies and religious rebels, with intimate glimpses of the histories of China, Korea and Japan, their conflicts and transformations. The book also charts the migration of martial arts to the United States and beyond. Special attention is paid to the turmoil of the twentieth century, the cross-cultural influence of Japanese colonies in Asia, and the post-war rise of martial arts in sport and entertainment - including the legacy of Bruce Lee, the dilemma of the ninja and the global audience for martial arts in fiction.

Author : JOHN. BECKETT
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781845831981
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book FLYING FISTS written by JOHN. BECKETT and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Poshek Fu
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252075005
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book China Forever written by Poshek Fu and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transnational history and cultural politics of the Shaw Brothers' movie empire

Author : David Deal
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786455144
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Television Fright Films of the 1970s written by David Deal and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the made-for-television movie has long been regarded as a poor stepchild of the film industry, then telefilm horror has been the most uncelebrated offspring of all. Considered unworthy of critical attention, scary movies made for television have received little notice over the years. Yet millions of fans grew up watching them--especially during the 1970s--and remember them fondly. This exhaustive survey addresses the lack of critical attention by evaluating such films on their own merits. Covering nearly 150 made-for-TV fright movies from the 1970s, the book includes credits, a plot synopsis, and critical commentary for each. From the well-remembered Don't Be Afraid of the Dark to the better-forgotten Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby, it's a trustworthy and entertaining guide to the golden age of the televised horror movie.

Author : John R. Little
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 13 : 9780809228317
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Tae Kwon Do written by John R. Little and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 1999-02-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Characterized by high-flying kicks and punches that easily shatter thick boards, Tae Kwon Do is one of the world's most popular martial arts and exhibition sports. This Korean system of self-defense offers its students improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, balance, self-confidence, and peace of mind. Inside Kung-Fu's Ultimate Guide to Tae Kwon Do offers all Tae Kwon Do students--from white belts to black belts--a wealth of insightful, reliable, hard-to-find information from world-renowned experts in every aspect of the art. Inside, you'll find chapters that inform and inspire, addressing such topics as: The history and traditions of Tae Kwon Do Mastering the ten basic movements that are the foundation for all advanced techniques One-step sparring, stretching, competing, and performing great demonstrations Finding and evaluating schools, classes, and instructors Streetwise self-defense applications of Tae Kwon Do techniques In the Ultimate Guide to Tae Kwon Do, you will find everything you need to know to get started and advance through the ranks of this immensely challenging, rigorous, and rewarding martial art. John R. Little is the author of The Warrior Within, Bruce Lee: Words from a Master, and other books on Bruce Lee. He is also the author of numerous published articles on martial arts philosophy and practice. Curtis F. Wong is the publisher of Inside Kung-Fu and other highly respected martial-arts magazines.

Author : Steve Kerridge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781916223752
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting written by Steve Kerridge and published by . This book was released on 2021-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EVERYBODY WAS KUNG FU FIGHTING: A Retro Journey Back to the 1970s. Let us take you back to the early 1970s when suddenly this strange oriental action genre hit the cinema and television screens and changed popular youth culture with stars such as Wang Yu, David Chiang, Angela Mao Ying, David Carradine, and of course the King of Kung Fu - Bruce Lee.