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[Episode] The Birth of Gun Fu | Video Essay (Patreon)

Published:

2021-09-08 16:11:10

Imported:

2023-04

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It's bullet time!

John Woo is a bit of a mockery today. His style is quite dated, and his sensibility is quite cheesy. His modern movies frequently bombs.

But once upon a time, John Woo was leading the industry by a mile, with his unique sensibility in violence and heroics. He was the man who invented Gun Fu, and he was the man who defined modern gunplay around the world. His artistic touch continues to affect other directors, from Tarantino, to Matthew Vaughn.

So, let's all take a moment to celebrate his achievement, and learn what makes a good "Gun-Fu"

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The Birth of Gun Fu | Video Essay

Visit http://www.huntakiller.com/accentedcinema and use code CINEMA for 20% off your first box! Accented Cinema - Episode 69 When we think of Hong Kong cinema, we usually think of Kung Fu, hand to hand combat. However, Hong Kong is also once known for awesome gunfights. From The Matrix, to John Wick, all of these "Gun Fu" movies can trace its lineage back to just one director: John Woo. ------------------------------------------ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AccentedCinema Follow us on Social Media! https://www.facebook.com/AccentedCinema/ https://twitter.com/AccentedCinema