Blurry Images Coming Clear: Hong Kong Cinema, Censorship and Me

Every April, we like to switch things up at the Gutter, with the editors writing about something outside their domains. This week, Comics Editor Carol writes about subtitles, censorship and Hong Kong cinema. I don’t remember the first kung fu movie I ever watched. I am terrible at remembering “firsts.”  But I do remember the first kung fu movie that made a strong impression on … Continue reading Blurry Images Coming Clear: Hong Kong Cinema, Censorship and Me

Boxers & Saints: Finding People In History

If, like me, you have watched countless kung fu movies, then you’ll recognize this story: a boy goes with his father and elder brother to a local village festival. An ardent fan of Peking Opera, the boy goes off by himself to watch the festival performances. Hearing some commotion, he investigates and sees his father confronting a man who has accused an elderly woman selling … Continue reading Boxers & Saints: Finding People In History