Pic Six with Jeff Smith and Brad Gilmore

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Pic Six with Jeff Smith and Brad Gilmore episodes

September 08 American Gangster (2007) [Brad Pic]
Harlem drug dealer Frank Lucas rises to power in corrupt 1970s New York, equalling and surpassing the notorious Mafia families with the reach of his empire. On the other side of the law, honest cop Richie Roberts dedicates himself to taking down `the most dangerous man walking the streets'. Lucas acts with impunity, smuggling heroin into the US in the coffins of American soldiers killed in Vietnam.
1 hr 39 min
August 14 L.A. Story (1991) [Jeff Pic]
Brad Gilmore and Jeff Smith head to early-’90s Los Angeles for L.A. Story (1991), Steve Martin’s surreal romantic comedy about weatherman Harris K. Telemacher navigating love, life and the absurdities of L.A. culture. Brad and Jeff revisit Martin’s uniquely offbeat screenplay, Mick Jackson’s direction, the film’s incredible cast—including Victoria Tennant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Richard E. Grant and Marilu Henner—and why L.A. Story has endured as one of the most distinctive romantic comedies of its era.
1 hr 19 min
June 29 The Nice Guys (2016) [Brad Pic]
The Nice Guys is a 2016 action-comedy mystery set in 1977 Los Angeles.After a down-on-his-luck private investigator, Holland March (played by Ryan Gosling), crosses paths with tough enforcer Jackson Healy (played by Russell Crowe), the unlikely pair are forced to work together to find a missing young woman. What begins as a routine missing-person case quickly unravels into a sprawling conspiracy involving the adult film industry, corporate corruption, political cover-ups, and murder.Directed by Shane Black, the film blends sharp detective noir with rapid-fire comedy, outrageous action, and memorable chemistry between its two leads. It's equal parts buddy comedy and hard-boiled mystery, with plenty of twists and a surprisingly heartfelt dynamic—especially involving March's precocious daughter, who often proves to be the smartest person in the room.If you enjoy films like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang or classic detective stories with a comedic edge, The Nice Guys is an excellent choice.

1 hr 50 min
June 08 Mulholland Drive (2001) [Jeff Pic]
Mulholland Drive is a surreal mystery thriller from David Lynch about a woman named Betty, an aspiring actress who arrives in Los Angeles and meets Rita, a mysterious amnesiac who survived a car crash on Mulholland Drive. As Betty helps Rita figure out who she is, the story spirals through Hollywood dreams, identity swaps, obsession, jealousy, and nightmare logic.The movie begins like a noir mystery, but it slowly becomes more psychological and dreamlike. By the end, it suggests that much of what we’ve seen may be a fantasy built from guilt, failed ambition, and heartbreak, with the glamorous promise of Hollywood turning into something dark and destructive.In simple terms: it’s about a woman chasing fame and love in Los Angeles, but the dream curdles into a nightmare.

1 hr 50 min
May 04 Rush Hour 2 (2001) [Brad Pic]
We’re taking it back to 2001 with a certified classic. This week on the PIC SIX, Brad and Jeff dive into Rush Hour 2, the high-energy sequel that brought Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker back together for another unforgettable ride. From the action in Hong Kong to the comedy that still hits today, Brad breaks down why this film worked, how it elevated the original, and where it stands among the best buddy cop movies ever made. Plus, thoughts on the chemistry, the villains, and whether Rush Hour 2 might actually be the peak of the franchise. If you grew up on this one, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
1 hr 52 min
March 27 Lucas (1986) [Jeff Pic]
Lucas follows a small, intellectually gifted high schooler who struggles to fit in socially and is frequently bullied because of his size and awkwardness. He finds comfort in his friendship with Maggie, a kind and popular girl, but things become complicated when he develops feelings for her just as she begins to fall for a charismatic football player. Determined to prove his worth and win her attention, Lucas makes the risky decision to join the football team, leading to emotional and physical consequences that force him to confront the realities of growing up, acceptance, and what it truly means to be brave.
1 hr 13 min
February 09 Life (1999) [Brad Pic]
If you’re looking to mix a little comedy with heart, check out Life, the underrated late-’90s gem starring Eddie Murphyand Martin Lawrence.Set in the 1930s, the film follows two small-time hustlers who are wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in a Mississippi prison camp. What starts as a clash of personalities — Murphy’s fast-talking schemer versus Lawrence’s streetwise dreamer — slowly turns into an unexpected friendship as the decades roll by. Blending sharp comedy with surprisingly emotional drama, Life becomes less about prison breaks and more about resilience, brotherhood, and holding onto hope no matter how long the sentence.It’s funny, heartfelt, and anchored by two powerhouse performances that show both comedians at their absolute best.
1 hr 42 min
January 19 Lost in Translation (2003) [Jeff Pic]
Lost in Translation follows Bob Harris, a fading American movie star in Tokyo to shoot a whiskey commercial, and Charlotte, a young college graduate accompanying her emotionally distant photographer husband. Both are strangers in a foreign city and in their own lives, drifting through sleepless nights, quiet bars, and neon-lit streets. When they meet, an unexpected bond forms — built not on romance in the traditional sense, but on shared loneliness, curiosity, and moments of fleeting connection. As their time together unfolds, the film becomes a meditation on isolation, intimacy, and the brief encounters that can alter how we see ourselves, even if they’re never meant to last.
2 hr 5 min
December 17, 2025 The Other Guys (2010) [Brad Pic]
This week on Pic Six, we’re aiming for the bushes with The Other Guys (2010)—Adam McKay’s wildly absurd buddy-cop comedy that somehow predicted the 2008 financial collapse while making you laugh about desk pops. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star as the NYPD’s most overlooked detectives, two guys who accidentally uncover a conspiracy way bigger than their job titles suggest. We break down the comedy, the performances, the running jokes that shouldn’t work but absolutely do, and why The Other Guys has aged into one of the smartest studio comedies of the 2010s. Plus: favorite quotes, best bits, and why being “the other guy” might actually be the point.
1 hr 21 min
November 25, 2025 Heathers (1989) [Jeff Pic]
In this episode, we dive deep into the cult-classic chaos of Heathers, the jet-black teen satire that rewrote the rules of high-school movies forever. We break down how Winona Ryder’s Veronica Sawyer became the ultimate reluctant mean girl, why Christian Slater’s J.D. is still one of cinema’s most charismatic red flags, and how three pastel-clad tyrants named Heather conquered pop culture before blowing it to smithereens.From the accidental murder that sparked a school-wide wave of performative grief to the film’s razor-sharp takedown of popularity politics, we explore how Heathers turned teen angst into operatic dark comedy. We’ll talk power, peer pressure, croquet as psychological warfare, and the legendary red scrunchie that became a symbol of rebellion.Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Westerburg High for the first time, this episode breaks down why Heathersremains wicked, quotable, and way ahead of its time.Tune in — and don’t drink anything JD hands you.
1 hr 47 min

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