Spring 2021
The winner is…
Andrew DeCesare, a Washington State University alumnus, pursues his filmmaking dreams. » More ...
Action movie
Spring 2021
Q&A with Andrew DeCesare
Get to know more about Andrew DeCesare, his work on the Rogue Warfare trilogy, and breaking into the movie business.
How did the trilogy come about?
We started talking about the concept in 2016. Originally, it was five films. We chose a terror threat and tried to play with the story and make people think about current events. The concept of a global special forces team upped its sales value. Really, this movie had seven leads instead of one or two like typical films. Our goal was to prove to ourselves that we know what we’re doing, we know what we’re talking … » More …
Summer 2014
Consider the dragon
With his fierce gaze and swift, powerful muscles, Chinese American martial artist and actor Bruce Lee inspired John Wong and a generation of Chinese people in the early 1970s. Lee embodied a new and potent physicality as an Asian man on film, one who would transcend traditional kung fu forms, influence fitness, and stand toe-to-toe against stereotypes.
“He had a quality that people admired and almost worshiped,” says Wong, associate professor in the Washington State University College of Education and sports historian. “Even people who were born after Lee died see his influence as a pioneer.”
In a recent article for Sports History Review, Wong … » More …