Splice, released in 2009, centers on Clive Nicoli (Adrien Brody) and Elsa Kast (Sarah Polley), two devoted scientists who decide to push their gene-splicing experiments into uncharted territory by cre ...

And the new Apple TV+ comedy “Stick” (streaming June 4) uses that tune to perfection, playing no small part in helping the show find its rhythm, believe it or not.