Discuss and compare the generic characteristics and historical evolution of Hong Kong martial arts films and action films in terms of theme, plot, and/or style.
Films screened in class in entirety:
Fist of Fury (Dir. Lo Wei, starring Bruce Lee, 1972)
Supercop (Dir. Stanley Tong, starring Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh, 1992)
A Better Tomorrow (Dir. John Woo, starring Chow Yun-fat, 1986)
Infernal Affairs (Dir. Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, starring Andy Lau and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, 2002)
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