Between the Bullets - (Scarecrow Filmmakers) by Michael Bliss (Hardcover)
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- Through an examination of representative films from the director's Hong Kong and American periods, Michael Bliss demonstrates that Woo should be regarded as a predominantly religious director, in whose films action is the vehicle by virtue of which a concern with spirituality is dramatized.
- About the Author: Michael Bliss teaches English and Film at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
- 144 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
- Series Name: Scarecrow Filmmakers
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Through an examination of representative films from the director's Hong Kong and American periods, Michael Bliss demonstrates that Woo should be regarded as a predominantly religious director, in whose films action is the vehicle by virtue of which a concern with spirituality ...Book Synopsis
Through an examination of representative films from the director's Hong Kong and American periods, Michael Bliss demonstrates that Woo should be regarded as a predominantly religious director, in whose films action is the vehicle by virtue of which a concern with spirituality is dramatized. Contains a chapter on Chinese opera tradition as relates to Woo's films, an exclusive interview with John Woo, and a complete filmography.About the Author
Michael Bliss teaches English and Film at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. His previous books include Dreams Within a Dream: The Films of Peter Weir; What Goes Around Comes Around: The Films of Jonathan Demme (co-authored with Christina Banks); The Word Made Flesh: Catholicism and Conflict in the Films of Martin Scorsese (Scarecrow Press, 1995); and Justified Lives: Morality and Narrative in the Films of Sam Peckinpah.Dimensions (Overall): 8.78 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x .58 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Film
Series Title: Scarecrow Filmmakers
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Theme: Direction & Production
Format: Hardcover
Author: Michael Bliss
Language: English
Street Date: July 9, 2002
TCIN: 1006377814
UPC: 9780810841109
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-8179
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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