Series and movies that marked 2020

In 2020, the coronavirus was the protagonist of our lives. However, many TV series and movies in streaming services have “saved” the majority of the population by providing entertainment in the midst of social isolation.

Of all of them, there were several that stood out through their theme, good plot or great shows. Here is a summary of those who have shone with their own light this coming year:

Series

“The Queen’s Gambit” (Netflix)

Turned into an unexpected global phenomenon, it is one of the most watched series on Netflix this year. A story with seven chapters inspired by the novel of the same name Walter Trevis, published in 1983, about Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), a young orphan who is a world chess champion.

According to Trevis, to create the character was inspired by players such as Robert Fischer, Boris Spassky and Antoly Karpov, although especially in himself, having a long experience playing professional chess and also with substance abuse.

“Unorthodox” (Netflix)

Based on the real experiences of Deborah Feldman, who wrote her story in a book published in 2012, “Unorthodox” tells the story of a 19-year-old girl fleeing a Hasidic community from Brooklyn to Berlin in search of her own identity.

Series it was one of the most watched and discussed during the closing of the first wave of the pandemic and made widely known the customs and way of life of the ultra-Orthodox Jews in New York.

The Mandalorian (Disney +)

After the discovery Baby Yoda in the first season of “Mandalorianul”, the second delved into the spell that this little green character challenges the viewers who have connected with a series that is getting closer and closer to the original universe “Star Wars”.

With the only problem with the short duration of its chapters, which I always know little about, “The Mandalorian” appeared as the great attraction of Disney +, with perfectly measured, spectacular stories that gave gifts to fans, such as the appearance Boba Fett or seeing, for the first time, the face of Pedro Pascal as. I sent.

“Crown” (Netflix)

In the fourth season, the series about the British royal family manages to remain each year among the most appreciated by critics and the public. An idea of ​​its influence may be given by the fact that the British government recently asked Netflix to include a warning that the series is “fiction”.

The story has already arrived in the 1980s and with it new characters were introduced such as Margaret Thatcher (Gillian Anderson) and a young Princess Diana (Emma Corrin), which bring a healthy dose of intrigue and change to Buckingham Palace.

“Lady America” ​​(FX)

Cate Blanchet surprised many with her portrayal Phyllis Schafly, a conservative and anti-feminist activist in this FX series who recounted the movement to ratify the American Equal Rights Amendment and the reaction led by this woman, also known as the “bride of the silent majority.”

As the chapters progress, the main figures of the feminist movement, from Gloria Steinem (Rose Byrne) A Jill Ruckelshaus (Elizabeth Banks), their personal struggles and their contradictions. The series also allows us to analyze the origin of the rhetoric of “Trumpism”.

Homeland (HBO)

The series created by Aitor Gabilondo for HBO, based on his novel Fernando Aramburu about ETA terrorism and its consequences on the lives of two families, crossed borders and New York Timesfor example, he included it in his own list of the best of the year.

In this portrait of the worst years of terrorism in the country of the Basques actresses shine especially Elena Irureta and Ane Gabarain in their respective roles as confronting matriarchs. Eight episodes with which to understand from within a complex and violent era that marked the history of Spain.

movie

“Principle”

After successive postponements and amid great uncertainty, This film, directed by Christopher Nolan, was released in August. The “principle” was intended to save the film industry by seeking the return of people to cinemas around the world. This was never completed. However, the remaining piece of art was phenomenal. As criticized by critic Juanma Fernández París, “as a fusion of the genre of action and science fiction,“ Tenet ”is a complete cinematic event. The film creates an epic scale, carefully designed to be consumed on the largest possible screen, serving as a platform for a flood of ambitious and ingenious images that will feed the viewer’s student and greatly increase their adrenaline levels. “

“Wonder Woman 1984”

This long-awaited action film premiered on December 25 in various cinemas on the island and on the HBO MAX digital platform. According to Fernández Paris, “in this sequel, director and screenwriter Patty Jenkins (“ The Wonderful Woman ”and“ The Monster ”) unleashes her artistic ambitions, which actively defies many of the conventions of modern superhero movies without completely ignoring expectations. the public that enjoys this kind ”. This film stars Gal Gadot.

“Ma Reiney’s Black Ass”

The movie “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is not just one of the big bets of Netflix for the Hollywood premiere season, but it was also the last and splendid role of Chadwick Boseman, along with that of his co-star Viola Davis. Directed by George C. Wolfe (“Nights in Rodanthe”, 2008) and starring Denzel Washington among its producers, this film focuses on an explosive and glowing 1920s recording session of Ma Rainey (Davis), a well-known pioneer singer. under the name of “mother of the blues”.

“Lack”

According to Fernández París, it is important to mention that “Mank” has the same emotional warmth as “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, along with the narrative ingenuity of films such as “The Game” and “Seven” and the anarchic humor that distinguishes “Fight Club ‘and’ Gone Girl ‘”. This black and white film, with a masterful role Gary Oldman, tells the story of screenwriter and alcoholic Herman J. Mankiewicz as he tries to complete the film “Citizen Kane,” by Orson Welles.