Pic Six with Jeff Smith and Brad Gilmore

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...

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 myst...

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 b...

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 atte...

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 —...

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 romanc...

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 com...

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 b...

This week on Pic Six, Brad Gilmore and Jeff Smith dive deep—literally—into the 2005 tropical thriller Into the Blue, starring Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, and Josh Brolin. What starts as a sun-soaked adventure off the coast of the Bahamas turns into a high-stakes mix of treasure hunting, temptation, and trouble, as a group of divers stumble across both a legendary shipwreck and a downed...

🎬 Pick Six – Episode: The Hard Way (1991) This week on Pick Six, we’re diving into the action-comedy gem The Hard Way (1991), starring Michael J. Fox as a Hollywood hotshot desperate for credibility and James Woods as the grizzled NYPD detective who wants nothing to do with him. It’s a buddy cop movie with a meta twist—where movie fantasy collides with gritty reality. We break down the unlikely p...

Brad and Jeff buckle up for a ride back to 1989 as they break down the action-comedy Collision Course. Starring Jay Leno as a brash Detroit cop and Pat Morita as a straight-laced Japanese detective, the film pairs two unlikely partners in a murder mystery tied to the auto industry and a stolen prototype. The guys dig into the buddy-cop formula, the culture clash comedy, and what makes this oddball...

In this episode of Pic Six, we’re diving headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of Better Off Dead (1985). From John Cusack’s lovelorn Lane Myer to the legendary paperboy who just wants his “two dollars,” we break down six standout moments that make this cult classic unforgettable. We’ll talk outrageous side characters, over-the-top ski showdowns, surreal comedy bits, and why this movie still...

Welcome to PIC SIX, the show where movies meet mayhem! Hosted by film fanatics who love cinema as much as Gordie and Sean love Jimmy King, this podcast dives deep into six movie picks each episode—ranging from cult classics and guilty pleasures to legit all-timers and underrated gems. Whether we’re climbing the ropes with Ready to Rumble, breaking down box office bombs, or defending movies everyon...

North by Northwest: Spies, Suspense, and Suits This week on PIC SIX, Jeff and Brad take off running (literally) into the world of Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary thriller, North by Northwest. From its unforgettable crop duster chase to the dizzying showdown at Mount Rushmore, they break down six key moments that define why this film still sets the standard for suspense, style, and storytelling. They’...

In this episode of Pick Sic, Jeff and Brad take a deep dive into one of the most unique and underrated entries in the James Bond franchise—On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969). Starring George Lazenby in his one and only outing as 007, this film broke new ground with its emotional depth, stunning action sequences, and one of the most heartbreaking endings in Bond history. Jeff and Brad discuss t...

Lights, camera… disaster? 🎬 This week on Pic Six with Brad & Jeff, we’re diving deep into Tim Burton’s Ed Wood(1994), the offbeat and strangely inspiring story of the most infamous B-movie director of all time. Starring Johnny Depp as the eternally optimistic yet hopelessly untalented Edward D. Wood Jr., this film is equal parts love letter to classic Hollywood and a tribute to cinematic misf...

Welcome to the debut episode of Pic Six! Hosts Brad Gilmore and Jeff Smith launch their new podcast by revisiting the 1996 cult classic The Phantom, a Brad pick that takes us into the adventurous world of the Ghost Who Walks. Join Brad and Jeff as they explore the movie’s action-packed storytelling, dazzling visuals, and enduring charm. The duo breaks down The Phantom through their signature categ...