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SIC PICKS DECEMBER 16-22W

Gareth’s Picks Fighting with My Family (2019) Based on the true story of a wrestling family in England, this film is directed by the hilarious Stephen Merchant, co-creator of the original British Office as well as many other acting roles.  Here, he is able to showcase the astonishing range of acting by Florence Pugh, showing extreme physicality in the role to add to her depth of emotional range.  Her father […]

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SIC PICKS NOVEMBER 11-17

Gareth’s Picks Control (2007) This biopic about Ian Curtis from Joy Division is the first feature length film directed by legendary music video director Anton Corbjin. He actually worked with Joy Division as a photographer so he brings a personal connection to the film. It is filmed in black and white (naturally) which allows for an already depressing story to be even more bleak.  It stars Sam Riley as Mr. […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 124

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SIC PICKS October 21 – 27

Gareth’s Picks The House of the Devil (2009) Long before the X trilogy, Ti West made this 80's throwback horror film starring a young, up and coming actor named Greta Gerwig. She is not even the lead in this. That is Jocelin Donahue, who does a great job as the young woman who is pulled into a world of terror when she responds to a babysitter ad.  The film is […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 114

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SIC PICKS October 14 – 20

Gareth’s Picks   Lake Mungo (2008) This film often makes the scariest films of all time lists and rightly so.  Filmed like a documentary, it investigates the death of a young woman in Australia.  Slowly, things are revealed and the general ambiance of the film will fill you with dread and despair.  Definitely one that will make you think as well. Available to stream on TUBI     Living in […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 123

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SIC PICKS October 7 – 13

Gareth’s Picks  Underwater (2020) This is proof that Kristin Stewart is a star.  Yes, this film is derivative of several excellent films, but it also adds some nice elements to the Alien/Abyss foundations.  It is Kristin Stewart who makes this film so much better through her performance which has a physicality and empathy that makes it  than a science-fiction B-movie.  Worth a 90 minute escape. Available on TUBI     Nosferatu (1922 […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 87

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SIC PICKS September 23-29

Gareth's Picks   The Book of Life (2014) Ten years old now and it is safe to call this a classic.  Astonishing animation and story combine as we get a tale/education about Day of the Dead and the Land of the Remembered.  Fantastic voice work by Diego Luna, Zoe Saldano, and Ron Perlman.  Fun for the whole family. Available to stream on Roku for free Selena (1997) Great biopic about […]

todaySeptember 25, 2024 79

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SIC PICKS September 9-15

Gareth's Picks   McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971) We just talked about NASHVILLE on the show, so now is a good time to watch another great film by Robert Altman.  A western that tries not to be a western, it stars Warren Beatty and Julie Christie as the titular couple, a gambler and a madam trying to survive in a mining town in the Pacific Northwest.  They built the town […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 79

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SIC PICKS July 29-August 04

Gareth’s Picks Another Round (2020) We talked about this film a few years ago on the show, but it is worth repeating what a fantastic film it is.  Dogme 95 co-creator Thomas Vinterberg returns to magnificent form along with old friend Mads Mikkelson to tell the story of a group of friends who try to test the theory that they will be happier if they maintain a constant level of […]

todayJuly 29, 2024 76

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SIC PICKS July 15 – 21

Gareth’s Picks The Dark Crystal (1982) The first of two masterpieces by Jim Henson, here he tells the story of another world where the planet has been divided into two powers, the horrible Skeksis and the wise Mystics. Stuck in the middle are the Gelflings, elf-like creatures who will have to fulfill the prophecy of uniting the world.  Boy, we sure could use some Jim Henson magic right now in […]

todayJuly 18, 2024 57

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