Fighting Stars: Stardom and Reception in Hong Kong Martial Arts Cinema
Kyle Barrowman
- Mangaka
- Kyle Barrowman
- First published
- 2024
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Published by Bloomsbury Academic, this volume is a critical study exploring the intersection of star persona and cultural reception within the prolific Hong Kong martial arts film industry. It was commissioned as part of the publisher's ongoing commitment to rigorous film studies, aiming to elevate the analysis of action cinema beyond simple genre tropes by focusing on the specific contributions and public identities of key performers.
Author Kyle Barrowman approaches the subject through a synthesis of film history and star theory, examining how individual actors negotiated their professional identities amidst the rapidly changing landscapes of the Hong Kong film studio system. The book has been received by scholars as a thorough examination of the star-vehicle dynamic, providing context for the creative tension between established screen personas and the structural demands of the martial arts film market.
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