Joyce Picker
Joyce Picker is a film, television, and classic rock fanatic. She has worked as a film critic, a late night talk show columnist, a comedy writer, and an occasional contributor to The Blue Rose Magazine. She also worked in five different independent video stores and takes pride that most of her film knowledge is self taught. Her two favorite TV shows of all time, "Twin Peaks" and "SCTV", profoundly changed her life in very positive ways.
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Getting Out The Kinks — A Perfect Ten
The Kinks are my fourth favorite band of all time. You may not think that’s saying much, but for me, that’s huge! I’m talking decades of intense admiration and love for The Kinks. So, why do I feel compelled to present to you a perfect ten playlist of my own of this band in particular? […] More
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Perfect Pilots: Freaks and Geeks
While there are many great shows out there, only a few of them have a perfect beginning—the kind that draws you in immediately and leaves you wanting more. In 25YL’s Perfect Pilots series, we will be looking at pilot episodes we think are flawless. This week Joyce Picker looks at the pilot of Freaks and […] More
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Favorites: Rock and Roll Films
Favorites takes a lighter approach to the material we normally cover. Each week, we will take you through a list of favorites—whether it’s moments, scenes, episodes, characters, lines of dialogue, whatever!—in bite-sized articles perfect for your lunch break, a dull commute, or anywhere you need to take a Moment of Zen. So, sit back and […] More
