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They might be giants- 1971. A Cinematic Sausage Podcast review

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It’s 1971 and the dastardly Professor Moriarty hides in plain sight in the middle of New York City. Enter our timeless hero, the consulting Detective Sherlock Holmes, readying himself to do battle once again with his arch enemy. But things are not as they seem and the world of many a vulnerable soul is about to face their ultimate challenge, that of the corrosive effects of ‘Grief’ Starring the great George C. Scott in a role that seems totally out of kilter for him, but yet strangely fits him like a glove. He plays a man destroyed by the grief of the unexpected passing of his wife. He leads the hunt for Moriarty through several bizarre and sometime bewildering set pieces, before ultimately facing his nemesis with his trusty Dr. Watson by his side. "They Might Be Giants," is directed by Anthony Harvey and was released in 1971, is a film that delves into the complexities of the human psyche through the lens of a whimsical yet poignant narrative. The film also delves into the nature of reality, challenging viewers to consider the thin line between sanity and madness.

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