You Must Remember This 25: The Short Lives of Bruce and Brandon Lee
Dec 16, 2014
Delve into the intriguing lives of Bruce and Brandon Lee, highlighting Bruce's journey from struggling in Hollywood to becoming an enduring icon. Discover the behind-the-scenes challenges of his classic film, Enter the Dragon, and the tragic circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Learn how Brandon's upbringing was shaped by his father's legacy and the fateful events on the set of The Crow. Explore the accidental shooting that claimed Brandon's life and the cultural impact that elevated both Lees to legendary status long after their deaths.
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Bruce Lee Rewrote Onscreen Masculinity
- Bruce Lee transformed Asian screen masculinity by blending athleticism, charm, and sex appeal into a new kind of star.
- His control over choreography and movement made fight scenes function like musical numbers, elevating his authorship.
Posthumous Success Amplified Enter The Dragon
- Enter the Dragon completed Bruce Lee's posthumous crossover and became an outsized financial success worldwide.
- Lee's death before the U.S. release turned him from cult figure to international icon, massively increasing his film's value.
Sudden Collapse And Medical Mystery
- Bruce collapsed during dubbing and later awoke from a coma before dying two months later after taking a painkiller.
- An autopsy suggested cerebral edema possibly triggered by the medication, and his death was ruled "death by misadventure."
