Inherent Vice

In “Inherent Vice,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, private investigator Larry “Doc” Sportello navigates the hazy, drug-fueled landscape of 1970s Los Angeles as he investigates the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, a real estate mogul. As Doc delves deeper into the case, he encounters a colorful array of characters and a labyrinthine plot that intertwines crime, conspiracy, and counterculture.