It's been a while since I've been in here, but recently I managed to watch 1917 in theaters.
Really good movie with an impressive cinematography & well developed characters across the board. I felt immersed by the story as it unfolded & I felt I needed to see it through to the end. My only complaint is that, I felt my immersion was broken when I saw Benedict Cumberbatch as one of the army generals, through out the film lesser known actors dominated the screen presence, so the story felt believable to watch. Once Benedict was in the same room, I could immediately recognize him & I would start thinking of him as his other roles, like Doctor Strange, & would ruin any grounded moments I had with the film.
Luckily he's only there for a few moments, so if you can endure that, you'll able to watch it without any issues.
I started 2020 off with two new shows that are still airing: DC Universe's Harley Quinn & Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Harley Quinn is a must watch for any DC fan. It expands Harley's relationship with the Joker, we get to see more lesser known villains of the DC Universe like King Shark & Dr. Psycho, & explore new takes on staple villains such as a British Scarecrow, The Penguin's Jewish family, Bane as comic relief (personally it's a really fun take on Bane), & Harley's past with her family.
It's a more matured oriented show, so be aware that the violence is something equivalent to Adult Swim's line up of shows or DC's Animated Movies as of late, a lot more graphic & gory which will catch you off guard at times especially in the first episode. Currently on episode 11 & I plan on continuing it in hopes for a second season.
As for the last one: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken is an anime that takes place in an island city, where three young girls form a film club in order to develop animated movies.
It's a fun & surprisingly educational show, where each episode they're faced off a task to develop animated movies they're so passionate about, while showcasing the struggles, obstacles & challenges that animation studios deal with on a daily basis such as securing funding, cutting corners & explaining the importance of roles within a studio outside of the animators themselves.
It's a through look into animation & I recommend it to anyone who is remotely interested in learning the processes while having a fun time with the personality-filled trio & their mishaps as they seek their goal.