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Fans of the Chinese animated film I Am What I Am (雄狮少年) may well be confused by the executive decision to release the second film in North America as The Kung Fu Kid. My theory is that some board of distributors believes a new and familiar-sounding title will draw in viewers who don’t know the franchise. As a standalone movie, it works, and newcomers may never realise they’re watching a sequel. But without knowledge of the first film, some of Liu “Gyun” Jiajuan’s motivations and character development are going to be lost.
That’s particularly noticeable because I Am What I Am 2 directly continues his story. The first film doesn’t magically solve this lad’s problems after the lion-dance competition. He still has to face reality, and that leads him to Shanghai, where earning money to help pay for his father’s medical treatment becomes one of his primary concerns. Strangely, according to China Daily, his name has become Ajuan, which can lead to momentary confusion.
When a movie such as God Skin (หมัดเทวา ท้าเดิมพัน) gets to make its world premiere at Fantasia Film Festival ahead of its own native release in Thailand, I hope what’s presented is more closer to what director 
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For collectors, cinephiles, and nostalgic gift-givers, Shout! Studios continues to deliver premium releases that turn movie nights into an art form. In what makes this year special for this top Asian picks is the Chinese Ghost Story collection on this list. Not only is it a huge upgrade from prior releases, but it made number one in my gift giving guide.
This quintessential series that launched the “heroic bloodshed” genre in Hong Kong cinema is getting a massive 4K treatment, and there’s seven discs in total to make this film saga soar. It’s a John Woo and Tsui Hark produced film, and if that’s not enough to set the stage about two brothers trying to stay together—despite living in opposite worlds. One is a cop, and the other a Triad thug trying to go straight. This saga also made Chow Yun-Fat an international superstar. Different cuts are offered.
This newly remastered Hong Kong Cinema Classics collection revives one of the most beloved supernatural sagas ever filmed. Each entry has been 4K-scanned from the original negatives with new subtitles and restored colour. The box-set format turns this romantic fantasy trilogy into an essential collector’s centrepiece.
John Woo’s ballistic masterpiece explodes back onto shelves in a deluxe multi-disc edition. Featuring a brand-new 4K restoration and bonus features on the art of Hong Kong action, it’s a perfect showcase gift for anyone who still believes in practical stunts and cinematic bravado.
Among the icons of Hong Kong action cinema, few stars shine as brightly as Jet Li. Renowned for his graceful and fluid fighting style, Li’s illustrious filmography has established him as an international superstar.
This colossal animation library brings together Miyazaki and Takahata’s timeless works. The bundle’s unified design and sharp HD masters make it an ideal gift for families, collectors, or anyone seeking the warmth of hand-drawn magic through winter nights.
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