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Quotes About Wuxia

This is my first wuxia movie and I must consider this before trying to make something with my own.
~ Zhang Yimou
Being a student of Wuxia literature, I was aware 'Crouching Tiger' was book four in the 'Crane Iron Pentalogy.'
~ John Fusco
There is absolutely no Wuxia or martial arts in 'Red Cliff.' I want all the action to look realistic.
~ John Woo
My wife, Lisa, and I both grew up on wuxia - Chinese historical romances. They're kind of analogous to Western epics. They're based on history, just like 'the Iliad' and 'the Odyssey' are based on history, but they're romanticized, and a lot of fantasy elements have been added.
~ Ken Liu