Spotlight

True story of a special unit of reporters of the Boston Globe who are encouraged by a new publisher to dig deep into the background of the catholic church and its handling of the many pedophile priests in its region. Not good news for the church as a long time cover up is exposed to the highest levels. Well done reporting makes this a grade A movie. 4 bananas

Revenant

Leo DiCaprio stars as a tracker for a 1800's fur hunting expedition. The title should really be "Leo has a Very Bad Year", First he and his group are attacked by Indians, then he is brutally mauled by a bear, sees his son killed, buried alive, falls over a cliff, stranded in snow and eventually stab with a knife. Movie will probably win an Oscar for Leo. Magnificent photography makes this a bloody good  view. 3 1/2 bananas

Finest Hour

Based on actual story of a Coast Guard rescue at Sea in 1952. During a brutal winter storm a loaded oil transport ship  breaks in half with the back half managing to stay afloat. A young  coast guardsman is told to try and retrieve the men aboard the sinking ship knowing that the odds of getting out of harbor over a dangerous reef are next to impossible. Two story lines meld together; how the ship was kept afloat and the coast guard rescue. 3 bananas

13 Hours

Movie is based on true events centered around the 2012 Bengazi uprising. Small group of ex-Seals defend the US consulate that is housing a secret CIA intelligence group. Under manned and with no help from their command center, group fights bravely against a well armed and well directed enemy. Unbelievable that in today's age help could not be sent; Anyone voting in 2016 should view this movie to see how our government fails miserably!! 3 1/2 bananas