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Quiz Show (1994) [Jeff Pic]

2026-11-0201:36:33

The questions were real. The competition wasn’t. This week on PIC SIX, Jeff’s pick is Quiz Show (1994), Robert Redford’s gripping drama about the television quiz-show scandal that fooled America.Starring Ralph Fiennes, John Turturro, and Rob Morrow, the film follows the rise of charismatic contestant Charles Van Doren, the downfall of champion Herb Stempel, and the investigation that exposed what was happening behind the scenes of Twenty-One.We break down the standout performances, unforgettable scenes, and uncomfortable questions about ambition, fame, and the price of playing along—all through our signature PIC SIX categories. How far would you go if someone handed you all the answers?

American Gangster (2007) [Brad Pic]

2026-09-0801:38:13

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.

L.A. Story (1991) [Jeff Pic]

2026-08-1401:18:03

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.

The Nice Guys (2016) [Brad Pic]

2026-06-2901:49:19

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.

Mulholland Drive (2001) [Jeff Pic]

2026-06-0801:49:06

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.

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