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The Nice Guys

Picking Nits

Driving, evidence handling and detective luck

In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:06:42Read transcript
  • A thirteen-year-old steering a heavy car seems difficult even for1977. — Rob Mahoney
  • Amelia’s fall is explained by a fire escape, but her long barefoot running and pristine dress remain questionable. — Bill Simmons
  • The accessible crime-scene evidence and police failure to detain the protagonists despite many bodies are questioned. — Bill Simmons
  • The inability-to-smell backstory is questioned and compared with a bizarre tragic anecdote in Gremlins; the speakers do not establish medical or gas-safety facts. — Bill Simmons
  • The convoluted plot and suit-based deduction strain belief, though repeated lucky breaks and failure to save Amelia are appreciated as antiheroic choices.
The Nice Guys

Picking Nits

Wet cigarettes should not light after the pool fall.

In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:16Read transcript
  • The shocking shooting does not cut away: the murder is shown in cold blood, making the child’s presence feel more dangerous. — Bill Simmons
  • March’s pack would be soaked after falling in the pool. The mermaid-tank example is challenged because he wore only boxers there; the pool example stands.
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Sequel, Prequel, Limited Series, or All-Black Remake

The original partnership should return in Mexico or periodic television adventures.

In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:10:22Read transcript
  • A Mexican Detectives sequel reportedly wanted by the leads is endorsed; occasional three-episode returns like Sherlock are another proposal. — Bill Simmons
  • Anchorman and Austin Powers illustrate possible delayed commercial growth; Crowe’s age is a concern but the characters’ decline could accommodate it.
  • Retiring Crowe and adding a younger partner is raised and rejected as losing the essential pairing. — Bill Simmons
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What Piece of Memorabilia Would You Want From This Movie?

Secret-handshake props include the hat, cow notes and agency ad.

In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:18:40Read transcript
  • Misty Mountains or How Do You Like My Car Big Boy posters are possible recognizable choices. — Bill Simmons
  • The navy-blue mesh Dodgers hat is a personal favorite; whether it was custom-made remains unknown. — Chris Ryan
  • Pink cow sticky notes are wanted for marking travel information.
  • An enlarged detective-agency advertisement is another choice. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:20:25Read transcript
  • No Sudden Move is chosen for its Detroit crime connection. — Bill Simmons
  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang feels obvious; Michael Clayton or The Pelican Brief would pair corporate-conspiracy drama with comedy. — Bill Simmons
  • Another choice is this film followed by The Other Guys for a Guys Night. — Bill Simmons
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