Defying Gravity
With Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee took one of the most maligned of cinematic genres -- the kung fu film -- and created an epic many critics (this one included) are calling the year's best movie. We spoke with him about the film's grueling shoot, the refinement it makes to the martial arts genre, and more.
"...and Zhang Ziyi scuttle up the walls of the palace and leap over rooftops in the dark of night...."
Jan. 12, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola