Tarantino and the Re-Invention of the Martial Arts Film

Brown notes that: 'From the opening announcement 'Shot in Shawscope'' to the closing music, Kill Bill (Quentin Tarantino, 2003) is steeped in martial arts folklore. From its plot and casting through to the many action set pieces, the film exudes a studied Asian cool, despite the fact it was directed by a former video store geek from LA.