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  Re: INTO THE BADLANDS: The Future of Chinese Martial Arts Cinema on American TV?

  Thank you, Kyle, for that

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  Munib Rezaie Independent Scholar

  Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — 3:20 am

  Thank you, Kyle, for that wonderful elaboration. I see much more clearly now what you mean, and I think the “exciting” / “realistic” distinction is pretty fascinating. I think you bring up a good point about the opening fight scene of INTO THE BADLANDS, a ...
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  Re: INTO THE BADLANDS: The Future of Chinese Martial Arts Cinema on American TV?

  Thanks for the comment, Ian.

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  Munib Rezaie Independent Scholar

  Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — 3:24 am

  Thanks for the comment, Ian. It’s true about the history of martial arts on American TV. And I also agree that China will only increase its foothold in American media over the coming years in a variety of ways. I still think there’s something different go ...
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  Re: Martial Suture: Aikido and Aesthetics in the Films of Steven Seagal

  Being sensitive to different styles and contexts

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  Munib Rezaie Independent Scholar

  Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — 3:45 am

  What a great post, Kyle. Truly enjoyed it. I love your suggestion that "it is only natural that different martial arts styles necessitate different visual styles." It seems so simple, and yet something I never considered before. Particularly in ...
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  Re: INTO THE BADLANDS: The Future of Chinese Martial Arts Cinema on American TV?

  Thanks for the comment, Kate!

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  Munib Rezaie Independent Scholar

  Monday, February 15, 2016 — 4:53 pm

  Thanks for the comment, Kate! If I understand you correctly, I completely agree. I feel like there are articles coming out every other week about China's- and Hollywood's- attempts to achieve a more successful crossover hit. And not just with ma ...
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  Re: INTO THE BADLANDS: The Future of Chinese Martial Arts Cinema on American TV?

  Hi, Kyle! Thank you for the

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  Munib Rezaie Independent Scholar

  Tuesday, February 16, 2016 — 2:57 am

  Hi, Kyle! Thank you for the comment. You've brought up a lot of really fascinating points! First of all, I can't believe I haven't come across Leon Hunt's work before! It sounds like a major gap that I need to fill. I love the breakdow ...