I am shocked that nobody seems to have posted anything about the above genres.
I am a long time fan of Kung fu-flicks, i have arguably the largest collection of Kung-Fu flicks in my hometown. But i have never heard anybody mention them here before.
I want to know if any among you are fans of this epic genre that is now all but extinct (that’s what it feels like anyway).
Martial Arts Action films are basically modern versions of the classical Peking Opera/Kung fu flicks and include such things as Gun-Fu and supercop/manga hero characters. They are not in themselves classical but the arts used make them are unique to this particular genre.
Chanbarra is a Japanese term for historical movies like those set in the period of the Sengoku Jidai (warring states) basically slash em up samurai based flicks.
If there are any among you who share my passion for these films it would be great to know.
Or am i sadly the only one on the entire guppyland who has this passion. If so tis such a shame you guys don’t know what your missing.
Khare, i’ll not give up maybe i could convert you all by posting a few clips from these epic films so you can see for yourself.
Watch this space folks.
Re: Kung FU-Martial Arts Action/Chanbarra
I am a self confessed movie enjoyer!
But i am yet to watch Seven samurai....and Rashomen!
Re: Kung FU-Martial Arts Action/Chanbarra
The seven Samurai is truly an epic film and definately worth getting hold of becuase although it's silver screen it was the inspiration for the most succesfull series of westerns ever namely the magnificent seven.
Also it is the line of standards by which all contemporary and modern action films are now rated at.
As for classical Kung fu flicks i would strongly recomend the Shaw brothers hong kong films, hits like the 36th Chamber of Shaolin are well worth a watch as they are perhaps the most amazing training sequences ever filmed.
One problem is the sheer rarity of these films coupled with the fact that here in the west the prices for these films are very high too, expect to pay over £20 pounds $25? for a decent copy.
I've built my collection up over the years and those of you that know a nearby China town could perhaps pick up some for a bargain price.
Oh whilst were on the subject Ong Back2 has just been released. It is the sequel to the popular Thai Film Ong Back, and is effectively a prolouge to that film becuase it is set in a mythical past.
Ong back is set to be released to western audiences soon so watch ths space. Videos the above mentioned films will soon be avaialable to watch here too.