Dunkirk (2017)

In May 1940, between 300,000 and 400,000 British troops were trapped between German forces and the ocean.  As they attempted to evacuate the beaches of Dunkirk they fell victim to German Luftwaffe, the German equivalent of the American Air Force.  German planes focused on bombing the evacuating ships and gunning down men on the beach. 

Nice Guys, The (2016)

Shane Black's, The Nice Guys, is one of the best, if not The best, comedy of 2016.  The death of a porn star in the late 70's sparks an investigation in late 70's Los Angeles. The story follows Jackson Healy, Crowe, the muscle for hire and Holland March, Gosling, a private eye, as they solve the mystery.