American Sniper

True story of a US Navy Seal sniper's years spent killing the Iraqi bad guys while trying to adjust to his home life when on leave. After serving 4 tours of duty he comes home with PDST  and finds a way to deal with it only to end in a tragic circumstance. Chris Kyle's life is portrayed by a beefed up Bradley Cooper who gives a terrific portrayal of the sins of war. Apparently a bit  of the book has been altered for the movie, but nothing that takes away from the gruesomeness of war. A bit long but doesn't take long to get engrossed in. 3 1/2 bananas

Inherent Vice

Joaquin Phoenix is a stoned out private detective who is recruited to find his girl friends boss; she disappears and the story just  keeps getting crazier in this psychedelic drama/comedy. Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson and Reece Witherspoon add to the mayhem in this 1970 hippy pot smoking mystery. Totally out there man!! Fun if you can stay with it. 2 1/2 bananas

Gambler

Mark Wahlberg stars as a college professor with a gambling problem. Teaching 101 English during the day and playing poker at night; never knowing when to fold em, Wahlberg finds himself deep in debt to various very bad people, with few options. 2 1/2 bananas