That time of year is finally here — it’s time to whittle down the list of 150 new movies I saw this year to my 20 favorites.

Shine on Me, a romance series adapted from writer Gu Man's best-selling novel, has been released domestically and overseas since Dec 22, simultaneously streaming on over 10 platforms.

Fire and Ash' remained the dominant force at the China box office, adding $23.4 million to lift its total to $98.6 million.