We all know Quentin Tarantino is a walking encyclopedia of cinema, so whether he's dissecting the French New Wave or singing the praises of exploitation flicks, his recommendations usually come with some kind of filmmaking lesson.That's why I love listening to him wax about Hollywood and his inspirations. It 's like going to a film school class with a really cool professor.Tarantino appeared on the Pure Cinema Podcast in 2020, where he directed his attention toward a film that many might dismiss as a cash-grab: Fist of Fury II (1977).But Tarantino argues it possesses a rare quality for martial arts films of that era: great dialogue.So, amidst all these punches and kicks, the screenplay is still sizzling. There's actually a free link to watch this movie, which I'll include below.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comWhat Happens in the Movie? If you haven't seen the movie, Fist of Fury II, it's set in Shanghai immediately after the execution of Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee’s character from the first film), his brother Chen Shan (Bruce Li) arrives to find the Ching Wu school destroyed by Japanese occupying forces.Shan engages in a violent campaign of revenge against the new Japanese master, Miyamoto (Lo Lieh), which culminates in a lethal duel to restore his family’s honor and the school’s legacy.But it isn't the punches or the kicks that caught Tarantino's eye.The Calligraphy SceneIn most action films, the pre-fight dialogue is purely functional. Its exposition is meant to bridge the gap between stunts. And man, this movies...
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