‘Once Upon a Time in China’ is regarded as the most influential martial arts movies of its day. Directed by Tsui Hark, the film simultaneously revived kung fu cinema, the Wong Fei-hung mythology and the career of its star, Jet Li.
From his office and kung fu school in Hong Kong, Bey delivers new facts, background and observations about this bona fide genre classic.
These film commentaries were formerly only available as DVD/ Blu-ray bonus features, you can now enjoy Bey’s insights simply by playing the commentary while watching your own copy, existing copy or any copy of the movie, or even listen to it while driving, bathing or drinking. You will hear everything about the making of, film locations, history and origin of the story and kung fu style, and many more, about the film.
Note: A purchase provides the customer 5 downloads within 30 days
Bey Logan is one of the world’s most highly regarded experts on Asian action cinema. He was previously the author of the ground-breaking ‘Hong Kong Action Cinema’, an introduction to the genre. He subsequently spent more than 20 years working in the Hong Kong movie industry as a writer, producer and film historian. His productions include such hits as ‘The Twins Effect’, ‘Dragon Squad’ and ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny’ starring such idols as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen. Logan has also curated several home entertainment labels focusing on Asian action films and has recorded more full-length feature film commentaries than anyone else. As a further string to his bow, Bey is an expert in Hung Gar kung fu, and runs a martial arts school in Hong Kong.
With ‘Once Upon a Time in China’, director Tsui Hark created a new star in Jet Li and breathed new life into the kung fu movie genre. The film revived the classic Cantonese cinematic folk hero Wong Fei-hung and inspired a string of movie sequels and a spin-off TV series. It is regarded today as one of the greatest and most influential martial arts movies of all time.
Reel East is proud to present Bey Logan’s exclusive first solo feature length commentary for this kung fu genre classic. From his hidden fortress in Hong Kong, Bey delivers new facts, background and observations about a film celebrating the life of his own kung fu antecedent, Wong Fei-hung.
Bey Logan has worked with numerous companies to promote Chinese martial arts cinema in the worldwide market. He has recorded over 200 DVD commentaries and is likely the most prolific and well-known film commentator worldwide.
These film commentaries were formerly only available as DVD/ Blu-ray bonus features, you can now enjoy Bey’s insights simply by playing the commentary while watching your own copy, existing copy or any copy of the movie, or even listen to it while driving, bathing or drinking. You will hear everything about the making of, film locations, history and origin of the story and kung fu style, and many more, about the film.
Note: The start of the commentary syncs with the Golden Harvest logo at the start of the film. A purchase provides the customer 5 downloads within 30 days
Once Upon A Time In China (1991) Audio Commentary
by: Bey LoganAvailable for Download Now
‘Once Upon a Time in China’ is regarded as the most influential martial arts movies of its day. Directed by Tsui Hark, the film simultaneously revived kung fu cinema, the Wong Fei-hung mythology and the career of its star, Jet Li.
From his office and kung fu school in Hong Kong, Bey delivers new facts, background and observations about this bona fide genre classic.
These film commentaries were formerly only available as DVD/ Blu-ray bonus features, you can now enjoy Bey’s insights simply by playing the commentary while watching your own copy, existing copy or any copy of the movie, or even listen to it while driving, bathing or drinking. You will hear everything about the making of, film locations, history and origin of the story and kung fu style, and many more, about the film.
Note: A purchase provides the customer 5 downloads within 30 days
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With ‘Once Upon a Time in China’, director Tsui Hark created a new star in Jet Li and breathed new life into the kung fu movie genre. The film revived the classic Cantonese cinematic folk hero Wong Fei-hung and inspired a string of movie sequels and a spin-off TV series. It is regarded today as one of the greatest and most influential martial arts movies of all time.
Reel East is proud to present Bey Logan’s exclusive first solo feature length commentary for this kung fu genre classic. From his hidden fortress in Hong Kong, Bey delivers new facts, background and observations about a film celebrating the life of his own kung fu antecedent, Wong Fei-hung.
Bey Logan has worked with numerous companies to promote Chinese martial arts cinema in the worldwide market. He has recorded over 200 DVD commentaries and is likely the most prolific and well-known film commentator worldwide.
These film commentaries were formerly only available as DVD/ Blu-ray bonus features, you can now enjoy Bey’s insights simply by playing the commentary while watching your own copy, existing copy or any copy of the movie, or even listen to it while driving, bathing or drinking. You will hear everything about the making of, film locations, history and origin of the story and kung fu style, and many more, about the film.
Note: The start of the commentary syncs with the Golden Harvest logo at the start of the film. A purchase provides the customer 5 downloads within 30 days
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