27 MAR 2024 · In this inaugural episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson is joined by professors Leon Hunt and Chris Hamm to explore the captivating world of wuxia, a Chinese film genre that blends philosophy, action, and legend. They discuss the key elements that define wuxia, such as the chivalrous heroes, period settings, and fantastical elements, as well as the concept of jianghu, a unique world within wuxia stories.Leon and Chris trace the evolution of wuxia from its roots in early Chinese literature to its influence on other genres, including Hollywood blockbusters. They also highlight notable works like A Touch of Zen, The Bride with White Hair, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, analyzing their contributions to the development and popularity of wuxia cinema.This engaging and informative episode will deepen your appreciation for the richness and complexity of the wuxia genre, inspiring you to explore more of these captivating films.Film Sundries
- Recommended and Discussed Movies
- Come Drink With Me on https://tv.apple.com/movie/come-drink-with-me/umc.cmc.fq9m1vf1p4z06pn6mi3ad90r?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch, https://www.amazon.com/Come-Drink-Me-Cheng-Pei-pei/dp/B01F7OXV1S/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/come-drink-with-me
- Golden Swallow on https://tv.apple.com/movie/golden-swallow/umc.cmc.5s357kd3eqmzu7mlss9o90f27?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch, https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Swallow-Jimmy-Wang-Yu/dp/B01F7OY1PS/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/golden-swallow
- The New One-Armed Swordsman on https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-new-one-armed-swordsman/umc.cmc.6mwvinejx1v82xy2mu0i616t5?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200, https://www.amazon.com/New-One-Armed-Swordsman-David-Chiang/dp/B083Q1H5Q4/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-new-one-armed-swordsman
- A Touch of Zen on https://tv.apple.com/movie/a-touch-of-zen/umc.cmc.2f6a1iw94bbxtnvx3625qpg8r?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch, https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Zen-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B01EIGOFUW/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-touch-of-zen
- The Magic Blade on https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-magic-blade/umc.cmc.3yhyh79g4xwg5gjgadhiaev0?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch, https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Blade-Ti-Lung/dp/B079P8JY21/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-magic-blade
- Last Hurrah for Chivalry on https://tv.apple.com/movie/last-hurrah-for-chivalry/umc.cmc.3qbfy9jn12eqej2q4teaoxk2w?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch, https://www.amazon.com/Hurrah-Chivalry-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B0BQ9D8DDB/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/last-hurrah-for-chivalry
- The Butterfly Murders on https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-butterfly-murders/umc.cmc.47wzrrmbcfen571ejib70bn7g?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200, https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Murders-Region-English-Subtitled/dp/B0071L6AIW/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-butterfly-murders
- Swordsman II on https://tv.apple.com/movie/swordsman-ii/umc.cmc.1gfr16b2y3pi8ky9fq3fe3pgv?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch, https://www.amazon.com/Swordsman-II-Legend-Blu-ray/dp/B08B51YRR9/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-legend-of-the-swordsman
- The Bride with White Hair on https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-bride-with-white-hair/umc.cmc.6cejd5bvcduz5g0fuyashyo0w?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch, https://www.amazon.com/Bride-White-Eureka-Classics-Blu-ray/dp/B08DSX38RF/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-bride-with-white-hair
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on https://tv.apple.com/movie/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon/umc.cmc.1qyopok7zvm57lvbxa2oz4ibq?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch, https://www.amazon.com/Crouching-Tiger-Hidden-Dragon-Michelle/dp/B008Y76VEK/?tag=trustory-tnr-20, and https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon
- https://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/list/cinema-scope-season-1-episode-1-wuxia/
- Dr. Leon Hunt’s books
- https://www.amazon.com/Kung-Cult-Masters-Leon-Hunt/dp/1903364639/?tag=trustory-tnr-20
- https://www.amazon.com/Mario-Bava-Artisan-Italian-Exploitation-ebook/dp/B0BWRGWJXZ/?tag=trustory-tnr-20
- Chris Hamm’s books
- https://www.amazon.com/Unworthy-Scholar-Pingjiang-Republican-Era-Martial/dp/0231190565/?tag=trustory-tnr-20
- https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Swordsmen-Chinese-Christopher-2006-01-31/dp/B019TM714M/?tag=trustory-tnr-20
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