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Top Kung Fu Flicks, 'Sinners' Boosted by IMAX, & No Mavic 4 Pro for U.S.

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Ryan Koo
May 22, 2025

Top Kung Fu Flicks, 'Sinners' Boosted by IMAX, & No Mavic 4 Pro for U.S.

Hey Readers,

Welcome back! It’s been a wild week, so let’s get to our coverage of great movies, industry news, and tech announcements.

First up — what’s the most fun and entertaining action subgenres? That’s right — it’s Kung Fu. (If you said anything else, you’re just wrong.) We went down a rabbit hole exploring all of the best titles, from classics like Enter the Dragon to modern flicks like Kung Fu Hustle, and decided to put together a list of the best Kung Fu movies. And before we make any cringy martial arts puns, we’ll move on…but seriously, this list kicks ass. 🙄)

We also dive into how IMAX helped pave the way for Sinners to become a massive success, and what we know so far about DJI’s decision to forgo a US launch of its long-awaited Mavic 4 Pro drone.

Okay, let’s get to it!

🎞️ Movies & TV

'Legend of the Drunken Master' Credit: Orange Sky Golden

Kung Fu cinema, a genre celebrated for its breathtaking choreography, philosophical underpinnings, and charismatic stars, has captivated audiences worldwide for decades.

From the gritty realism of early Shaw Brothers productions to the high-flying acrobatics of modern wuxia epics, these films offer a unique blend of action, storytelling, and cultural expression.

So, which are the best?

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📽️ Industry

The story of the year so far is Ryan Coogler's Sinners, which, as of May 21st, has made $318,923,168 at the worldwide box office.

It's been a massive success for Warner Bros. and a cultural sensation.

And behind it all is an impressive rollout that completely understood that audiences wanted a reason to go to the movies, and they needed a film that demanded to be seen on the biggest screens possible: IMAX.

Find out how IMAX helped take Sinners to new heights at the box office.

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📷 Tech

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Credit: DJI

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is arguably the best—and perhaps most important—camera drone of all time. Featuring a new, ball-shaped 360° Infinity Gimbal at the front of the body, improved aerodynamics, and an upgraded triple-camera system capable of up to 6K60 HDR video, the Mavic 4 Pro is quite impressive on specs alone.

However, with a host of new and innovative features and controls, the Mavic 4 Pro isn’t just advanced, it’s also set to be quite sophisticated and fun to fly. Yet, for customers in the United States, that appears not to be an option.

Let’s go over what we know so far about DJI’s decision to forgo a US launch, as well as speculation about what might eventually happen.

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• Sony FX2 With 33MP Sensor and Tiltable EVF is Reportedly Set to be Announced Soon - According to rumors online, Sony is set to announce the Sony FX2 with a 33MP sensor, a tiltable EVF, and other pro features. Here’s what we know so far.

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