17 Aug What does David Bordwell say about expressivity in Hong Kong action films?
1. What does David Bordwell say about expressivity in Hong Kong action films? What are some of the stylistic characteristics that he singles out in the way that action is framed/depicted? Are there examples of this in Hard Boiled? Do you think it applies to other action films that you have seen (maybe not just from the Hong Kong film industry)?
2. McSweeney sets out the codes and conventions of the superhero film – using his description, how would you explain the superhero genre to a friend. Is there a film you have seen that embodies all of the traits you describe? What do you think about the way that Hancock deconstructs the superhero film?
