Podcasts about Matchstick Men

"You're not a bad man, you're just not a good one."Matchstick Men (2003)A phobic con artist and his protégé are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the former's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly. (Synopsis via IMDB)

David Lowery has cracked the code for having it all. In the 80s he fronted the beloved Camper Van Beethoven who rose to (indie) fame with "Take the Skinheads Bowling" and "Pictures of Matchstick Men" and sounding like no one else at the time. Then, when they broke up in the early 90s, he started Cracker which was even more successful commercially with huge hits like "Low" and "Get Off This". Eventually, he found a way to merge the two into a single touring unit which is completely unique to them. Along the way, David has released a solo album or two, including his latest magnum opus - Fathers, Sons and Brothers - a 28-track audio autobiography of sorts. Oh, and he teaches at the University of Georgia. Who does this? No one. David joins us this week to discuss it all.  www.davidlowerymusic.com www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod

Jen and Sarah review ‘Matchstick Men' and discuss the characters and the emotional beats throughout the film. They also reflect on the experience of watching this 2003 film in 2025 and pitch a sequel to continue this story. Shownotes: Spoilers (~11:30) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com. Check out our website, andusmedia.co, for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us, and don't forget to shop Movies & Us Merch at andusmedia.etsy.com.

We start with whiskey and it goes Cage-style bonkers from there. We celebrate #350 by diving Back Into the Cage with OG co-host Carlos Cooper along for the ride. As usual, it's a triple feature of Nicolas Cage greatness:

Trust me when I say this, the cold open to this is not as pervy as it sounds! Not trying to pull a con on you, I swear! It was almost a slip! Speaking of cons, we reviewed Matchstick Men this week and we still can't believe Chuck was in on it! Enjoy the review and film! Let us know what you thought of Matchstick Men (2003)!     Music: https://jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com/album/want Coffee Affiliate Link: https://www.bonescoffee.com/ifinallywatched CODE: IFINALLYWATCHED Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Paige Lewis is a singer/songwriter and copywriter from Katy, Texas. She has worked with numerous music labels, performed all over the United States both solo and with other noteworthy artists, was awarded an ASCAP, and even has two songs featured on the soundtrack for the film Matchstick Men. After living in Nashville, Tennessee; Los Angeles, California; and Austin, Texas, Paige now calls Houston, Texas home.

After his comeback stretch of high grossers Gladiator, Hannibal, and Black Hawk Down, Ridley Scott returned in 2003 with a downshift into the character focused Matchstick Men. The film starred Nicolas Cage as a conman with compounding mental health issues who is then reunited with his daughter, played by Alison Lohman. With Sam Rockwell as … Continue reading "320 – Matchstick Men"

Happy Thanksgiving from The B-Side! Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today, for our 150th(!) episode, we are thankful for Ridley Scott! As Gladiator II reigns supreme at the box office, our B-Sides today include Legend, Matchstick Men, Exodus: Gods and Kings, and The Last Duel. Our esteemed guest Maria Lewis - “best-selling author, screenwriter, film curator and pop culture etymologist currently based in Australia - is back! Much is discussed over two-and-a-half glorious hours. Ridler's pioneering Apple Ad; his recent breakneck pace as filmmaker; his movies being on Australian television constantly; and his production empire. Maria laments her experience watching Legend for the first time while Dan and Conor celebrate the film's importance in their childhood. Ridley's fascination with death comes up, as do the competing Christopher Columbus film projects in 1992. There's talk of his legacy and Ridley's consideration of it. The “best intentions” of The Last Duel are discussed at length (name a woman!), as are the top-notch performances and the disappointing box office. Dan also fumbles over a tacit defense of G.I. Jane. It's embarrassing! Be sure to give us a follow on social at @TFSBSide. Also enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor.

Podcast as therapy, the worst website ever, a classic cartoon, don't try crack, the closing line from a song from a never made French musical I made up, methylene blues, I'm starting to suck at pool, another steak outing, whining about wine, a bad barber, credit card chicanery, I'm becoming Albert Brooks, O.J. won't be back, a 24-hour masterpiece, Balzac had a point, a knockout painting, a funny Italian artist, a million dollar banana, being not glad about gladiator, a sequel to avoid, and the inevitable fall off the mountain. Stuff mentioned: Robert Mankoff "The Story of 'How About Never'" (The New Yorker, March 27, 2014 https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/bob-mankoff/the-story-of-how-about-never), Altered States (1980), The All-American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret" (2005), Eric B. & Rakim "I Ain't No Joke" (1987), Eric B. & Rakim Paid in Full (1987), Casablanca (1942), Chinatown (1974), Mayila Ellis "Fugitive Mountain View Barber Charged with Sexually Assaulting Two Men" (San Francisco Chronicle, November 20, 2024 https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/fugitive-mountain-view-barber-charged-sexually-19933043.php), The Terminator (1984), Return of the Jedi (1983), Back to the Future (1985), Commando (1985), Breakout (1975), Christian Marclay The Clock (2010), René Magritte L'empire des lumières (1961 https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/modern-contemporary-evening-auction/lempire-des-lumieres-2), Maurizio Cattelan La Nona ora (1999 https://www.perrotin.com/artists/Maurizio_Cattelan/2/la-nona-ora/15420), Maurizio Cattelan America (2016 https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/maurizio-cattelan-america), Marcel Duchamp Fountain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_(Duchamp)),Maurizio Cattelan Comedian (2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedian_(artwork)), Banksy Love is in the Bin (2018 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_is_in_the_Bin), Bansky Girl with Balloon (2008 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_with_Balloon), Gladiator II (2024), Matchstick Men (2003), The Beastmaster (1982), Good Times (1974-1979), Phantasm (1979), The Hitcher (1986), The Hitcher (2007), and The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003).

Week 2 of our deep dive into the works of Ridley Scott brings us to 2003 with quite the departure from his previous Black Hawk Down. Join us for a slightly crazed Nic Cage, a still dancing Sam Rockwell and the con of the century in Matchstick Men. More Content: https://www.patreon.com/neverseenitpodEmail: neverseenitpod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/neverseenit_podBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neverseenit.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverseenitpod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverseenitpod1Movie info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0325805/

Pour up a Con Martini and join Steven McCash as he looks back at one of Ridley Scott's lesser known films starring Nicolas Cage and Sam Rockwell with Stoney Keeley and Brandon Vick. Today, we're drinking with...Matchstick Men.To make The Con Martini, you'll need:-2oz Japanese Gin-1/2oz Gran Marnier-1/2 oz dry vermouth-1 dash orange bitters-Orange wheelDirections:1. Chill a martini glass2. Fill shaker with ice and add gin, vermouth, and bitters3. Stir for 30 seconds4. Strain into a glass5. Float Grand Marnier on top6. Garnish with orange wheel

In this episode we discuss a diverse range of topics from their recent TV show binges, including the nuanced performances in 'Hacks' and 'The Bear,' to a mixed bag of movie reviews featuring films like 'The Matrix Resurrections,' 'Promising Young Woman,' and 'Heaven's Gate,' providing personal insights and reminiscing over Ridley Scott's portfolio including ‘Thelma and Louise' and ‘Matchstick Men.' We explore cultural influences on movies, nuances in scriptwriting, acting performances, and audience expectations. We finish with a quick discussion on recently watched films like ‘Rebel Ridge' and ‘The Deliverance,' highlighting standout performance and the challenge of meeting stylistic expectations.

Dr. Luis Felipe Rivera, Yamile Chaul, Adrian Murra y Fernando Veloz hablan de Todo Que Ver con el trastorno obsesivo compulsivo. Libros: La trampa del oso de David Adam, Cada último suspiro de Holly Bourne, Turtles All the Way Down de John GreenPelículas: As Good as It Gets, The Aviator, Matchstick Men,Series: Monk, Pure, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,Música: 21 Pilots - Ode to Sleep, The Way I Am de Eminem,Cultura pop: Howie Mandel, Leonardo DiCaprio

It's the true dog days of summer, as My Favorite Summer has only two eps left before the big pay-off -- Mikey, d$'s and #XLessDrEarl's top ten fave films of all time.  But first, after listing our favorite actors and actresses, it's time for the Directors!  We invite in Friend of the Show and Elder Movie Statesman, the Voice of Marietta, Scotty Ryfun!  We chat about our fave movie filmmakers, the movies they have given us, the styles we love, and our own qualifications of how they are favorites... and Ryfun gives quite a defense of both George Lucas and "The Rise of Skywalker". It's not really right, but it's at least passionate.  Here is a list of movies discussed and where to find them streaming:    The Abyss (Hulu) Aliens (Hulu; MAX) The Apartment (TubiTV) Black Hawk Down (for rental) Brewster McLeod (for rental) Captain America: The First Avenger (Disney+) Charade (Amazon Prime) Crimson Tide (for rental) Duel (for rental) Empire of the Sun (for rental)  Fargo (Amazon Prime; TubiTV) The Godfather trilogy (Paramount+) Inception (for rental) The In-Laws (for rental) Joy (MAX) The Lost Weekend (for rental) Matchstick Men (for rental) Memories of Murder (TubiTV) Mother (Peacock Premium; Crackle) Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Hulu) Patriots Day (Netflix)  Radio Flyer (for rental) Rear Window (The Criterion Channel) Red State (TubiTV) Rope (for rental) Ruthless People (for rental) Skin Deep (Amazon Prime) A Serious Man (MAX) Strangers on a Train (TubiTV) The Terminal (Amazon Prime) While We're Young (MAX)

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Derreck & Ryan check out one of the more serious Nicolas Cage flicks, Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men from 2003! It co-stars Sam Rockwell and Alison Lohman! Thanks for joining us. Let's hit it.Then we run our little computer system thingy to find out what movie joins the Wheel-O-Cage next!Don't forget to check out our social media pages to see the next Wheel-O-Cage spin and find out what movie we're reviewing next on the show! Plus, CAGE-O Bingo!Subscribe & Support Our ShowNEW Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coming-of-cage--6057154/supportLinks: comingofcage.comJoin our Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coming-of-cage--6057154/supportMerch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/derricostudios?ref_id=7261Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/comingofcage/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-of-cage/id1625687655Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mVw6A52QjbMeQicIlj4i7Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coming-of-cage--6057154RSS Feed: http://derricostudios.com/feed/podcast/comingofcageJoin our Film Forum for news, memes, spoiler conversations, tournaments, polls, and more: Facebook.com/groups/ScreenHeroesComing of Cage Podcast CreditsA Derrico Studios ProductionHosted by Derreck Mayer & Ryan CoutureExecutive Producer & Editor: Derreck Mayer

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Jenny O'Hara, Renowned Stage, Screen and TV Star About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Jenny O'Hara, is a renowned and highly popular actress who's brought us many memorable performances on stage, screen and television in a career that spans over 6 decades.   On Broadway, she appeared in “Dylan”, “Promises, Promises”, “The Fig Leaves are Falling”, “The Iceman Cometh” and “The Odd Couple”.  On the big screen, she's appeared in “Career Opportunities”, “Angie”, “Mystic River”, “Matchstick Men”, “Forty Shades of Blue”, “Two Weeks”, “Extract”, “Killing Eleanor”, “Devil”, “We are Gathered Here Today”, and many more.  And on television, she is perhaps best remembered for 5 iconic roles: “Dixie Randazzo” in “My Sister Sam”, “Janet Heffernan” in “The King of Queens”, “Nita” in “Big Love”, “Dot” in “The Mindy Project” and “Bryna” in “Transparent”.  But beyond those shows, she has appeared in dozens of classic TV series including “The Rockford Files”, “Barnaby Jones”, “St. Elsewhere”, “The Facts of Life”, “Murphy Brown”, “Beverly Hills 90210”, “Big Love” and many more.  She's also starred in some great TV movies including “Good Against Evil”, “Black Beauty”, “Blind Ambition”, “The Women's Room”, “Blinded by the Light”, “Another Woman's Child”, “A Mother's Prayer”, “An Unexpected Life”, and so much more.   For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Jenny O'Hara, go to:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0641266/  #JennyOHara    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

     This week- kids in 90s American and a con artist learns therapy is helpful.     Roy Waller is a con artist in LA who suffers from OCD and stress induced tics. After a bad panic attack, his partner convinces him to see a therapist. The therapy convinces Roy to reach out to people from his past. Soon Roy finds himself with the biggest mark of his career and a teenage daughter he just met wanting to learn the trade. One of Ridley Scott's most overlooked films- Matchstick Men.     Stevie finds himself drawn to the group he sees outside a local skateshop. Idolizing their daredevil attitudes, he become part of their group as a refuge from his abusive older brother. As time passes and relationships change, will the group hold together? Will their bonds prove to be tenuous and brittle? A nostalgia drenched directorial debut, Mid90s.     All that and Tyler tries this new thing called television, Dave hunts a vampire, and Kevin tries his hand at a pastry. Join us, won't you?   Episode 359- Do a Kickflip

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We're CON-vinced you're gonna love this week's episode. Join Robert and Ira as they discuss MATCHSTICK MEN and share their top 5 heartbreak movies. Listen for free through iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcast Music.  So, if you've ever wondered what it would be like to be a con man with a con partner and you con people and you have all these fucked up habits like counting to three and turning the light switches on and off and stuttering and lots of facial tics and you find out you have a daughter you never really knew and she moves in with you and you see a shrink who gives you pills to help with your fucked up disorder, and your daughter goes on cons with you and your partner but a con goes bad when the mark realizes you switched suitcases and he chases you and your daughter and you find out she's been in jail and you kick her out of the house and you're out of pills and you go to the pharmacy and discover the pills are merely over-the-counter supplements and you yell at your shrink and you make up with your daughter and take her dancing, but now the mark shows up and is really pissed and your daughter shoots and kills him and you take the rap and get arrested and you're in a hospital and your shrink shows up and you give him the password to your safe deposit box but you're not really in a hospital and you've been set up and your partner fucked you over and you get out of there and you find out your daughter is not your daughter and you've been royally set up and a year later you're selling carpet and your daughter who is not your daughter shows up, then this podcast is for you!

Nic plays a con man struggling with a severe case of OCD, who finds that he has more family than he realized.

The Film School Janitors are back in school, and they're going to Nic Cage University! Their goal is to watch and review every film Nicolas Cage has ever made... and will ever make! This week's assignment: MATCHSTICK MEN After a couple animated films in a row (and with a couple more still coming up), the Janitors decided to watch a real film. This one's about con men that claim to be good guys. When the con catches up to them, can they still remain good guys? Listen to find out!

On the 106th Episode of the SKIDS PODCAST; we discuss Alex Jones' new video game, the Vince Ricci shooting, and so much more!!Opening Video -Dumpster fire Brighton Fire 04-18-13https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n3ZzWKXaU4Velvet Alley Designs -https://velvet-alley.com/Coffee Brand Coffee -https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/Use the coupon code: gps1 to receive 5% off your purchase.  You will be supporting an independent, growing company, as well as our show in the process!!The Invincible S1E8: Omni-man Kills people on train with Mark's body | Subway metro deaths scenehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1nxYdNjZ5wNWO Wars - Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HgYHNP17dEHomeowner discusses shootout with armed menhttps://www.foxla.com/news/vince-ricci-california-nonprofit-shootout-los-angelesBrothers Cheyne Kehoe, Chevie Kehoe start gun battles with police in Wilmington, Ohio#skids #skidspodcast #gps #garbagepailskids #comedy #discussion #podcast #vincericci #cheynekehoe #shooting #keanureeves #batmanforever #batmanandrobin #actionmovies #bulletproof #beatles #brucewillis #alexjones #videogames #snoopdog #greyzonewarfare #alexjonesgame #nwowars #tupac #bustarhymes #xzibit #invincible #kidsinthehall #mrshow #inlivingcolor #uprightcitizensbrigade #fargo #hbo #portlandwinterhawks #chicagoblackhawks #wwe #matchstickmen #johncreilly #parallelthinking #criminal

On episode 209 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Josh Parham and Kevin L. Lee discuss Ridley Scott's latest film Napoleon and give out their Top 5 Ridley Scott films. With one of the most interesting filmographies of all time, director Ridley Scott's mark on cinema is one that will always leave you curious. In making some of the best, most influential films of his time, Scott has become a Hollywood journeyman, specializing in visual spectacle. Though he has just as many misfires as he does hits, there is always something drawing you into the theaters to see his latest film, regardless of how good or bad the last one was. With this in mind, Ryan, Josh, and Kevin review Napoleon, Scott's nearly three-hour epic about the French Emperor and the love of his life Josephine, played by Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. Their reactions to the film vary, leading to a very good conversation. Afterwards, they transitioned into talking about their Top 5 Ridley Scott films, with discussions over titles such as The Last Duel, Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, Thelma and Louise, Matchstick Men, and more. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h46m. We will be back next week to talk about our updated Oscar predictions and our Top 5 Films We Saw Way Too Young. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro)

Gen V, Coherence, TMNT Mutant Mayhem, Matchstick Men, The Killer, & The Marvels Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Status Quo are one of Britain's longest-running bands, staying together for over six decades. During much of that time, the group was only successful in the U.K., where they racked up a string of Top Ten singles over the decades. In America, the Quo were ignored after they abandoned psychedelia for heavy boogie rock in the early '70s. Before that, the band managed to reach number 12 in the U.S. with the psychedelic classic "Pictures of Matchstick Men" Following that single, the group suffered a lean period for the next few years before the band members decided to refashion themselves as a hard rock boogie band in 1970. The Quo have basically recycled the same simple boogie on each successive album and single, yet their popularity has never waned. If anything, their very predictability ensured the group a large following. The guys started out as The Spectres with Francis Rossi (vocals, guitar) Alan Lancaster (bass) drummer John Coghlan and organist Roy Lynes. The group added Rick Parfitt (guitar, vocals) and changed its name to Status Quo. Throughout the '70s, each album Status Quo released went into the Top Five, while their singles -- including the number one "Down Down" (1974), "Roll Over Lay Down" (1975), "Rain" (1976), "Wild Side of Life" (1976), and a cover of John Fogerty's "Rockin' All Over the World" (1977) - consistently hit the Top Ten. Since they were experiencing a great deal of success, they didn't change their sound at all, they just kept churning out the same heavy boogie. John Coghlan left Status Quo in 1981 – during rehearsals for the band's 20th Anniversary album in Switzerland. Tensions had developed and John left to form his own band. By 1983 his own band featured a selection of respected musicians, comprising; guitarist Ray Majors (ex-Mott and British Lions), bass player Ian Ellis (ex-Savoy Brown and Steamhammer), and keyboard player Jeff Banister. That same year John Coghlan teamed up with a trio of other well-known musicians called the Rockers. The four man line up boasted John on drums, Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy's frontman) on bass, guitar and vocals, Chas Hodges (from Chas ‘n' Dave) on keyboards and Roy Wood (ex Wizzard, ELO and The Move) on guitar and vocals. Coghlan continued to tour regularly playing with various musicians. He began working with Alan Lancaster in Australia who was putting together a band with Australian guitarist John Brewster, called the Bombers. John worked with The Bombers for a year but returned to the UK in 1990. John Coghlan started working with his own band, John Coghlan's Quo, during the late 1990s. By that time, Status Quo had scored 50 British hit singles, which was more than any other band in rock & roll history at the time. This week John Coghlan joins us to explain what those heady days were like, why he left the band in 1981and what life holds for him today. If you'd like to learn more about John Coghlan follow these links: http://www.johncoghlan.com/ and check out his new book SPUD https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coghlan-Quo-Steven-Myatt/dp/1899750479 To check out what Status Quo are doing these days head for https://www.statusquo.co.uk/ If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions for future guests on this show, please contact me https://abreathoffreshair.com.au/

Funny movies, Woody Allen and John Landis are turds (but made some great movies), Albert Brooks taking vitamins, full-grown adult-size bangeroos, driving into a tree trunk, a Rodney Dangerfield sighting, pissing with Garry Marshall, Eddie Murphy walking like a white guy, the genius that is Sam Rockwell, and a saucy Bernaise. Stuff mentioned: Singin' in the Rain (1952), Totally Killer (2023), The Jerk (1979), Billy Rose and Lee David "Tonight You Belong to Me" (1927), Take the Money and Run (1969), Modern Romance (1981), When Harry Met Sally (1989), City Slickers (1991), Robert Urich Bayer commercial (1990), Ladybugs (1982), Beverly Hills Ninja (1997), The Blues Brothers (1980), The Blues Brothers "Shake a Tail Feather" featuring Ray Charles (1980), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), Coming to America (1988), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Saturday Night Live - White Like Me (1984), Dynasty (1981-1989), Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979), Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983), Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), The Toy (1982), Happy Days (1974-1984), The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966), Overboard (1987), Pretty Woman (1990), Some Like it Hot (1959), Hello Dolly! (1969), American Buffalo (2022), Matchstick Men (2003), Safe Men (1998), Fosse/Verdon (2019), Liza with a Z "Bye Bye Blackbird" (1972), Starting Over (1972), Candice Bergen "Better Than Ever" (1972), The Life of Brian (1979), and History of the World, Part I (1981).

Kaboom!!! We're wrapping up our picks of Nicolas Cage films with Sam and her love of con films. Next week is the meta week of meta-ness. Let us know your thoughts on this episode and your favorite con movie is on Instagram or Twitter. Don't forget to recommend movies like this for us at any time, just visit our website!

This week we've lost the Muppets but are keeping the great caper as we're roped in to one last job with 2008's The Brothers Bloom, written and directed by Rian Johnson, and starring Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, Rinko Kikuchi, Robbie Coltrane, Maximilian Schell and Ricky Jay. And we're joined by Hayley's long-time friend Max Johnson (no relation) to talk a film that both Max and J Mo have owned for more than a decade without ever watching -- a lively con artist comedy with a well-earned gut punch of a finish. In addition to the wider resumé of Rian Johnson as a director (Brick, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Knives Out, Glass Onion), this episode also features discussions on: The Bear, Heels, Justified: City Primeval, Marvel Snap, Matchstick Men, Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants, the Ocean's trilogy, Paper Moon and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, among others. If you'd like to watch the movie before listening to our discussion, it is readily available in Canada on a number of free streamers, including Tubi, Plex, Hoopla and the CTV app. We'll be back next week, most likely joined by Wrestling Brain's Josh Custodio to talk Charlie Kaufman's masterpiece Synecdoche, New York.

Amanda joins Kova, Stephanie and Spoiler Steve to discuss Gran Turismo, Netflix's You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah & Warner Bros.' The Flash! 00:01:37 - Intro | Last Week in Hollywood and The Weekend Box Office 00:39:32 - The Flash 01:18:34 - You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah 01:51:26 - Gran Turismo 02:30:44 - The Banter Corner | Only Murders in the Building, John Wick Movies, Vacation Friends 2, The Gilded Age, Matchstick Men, Nic Cage, One Fine Day, September Movies, Clueless, Sweet November, The Devil's Advocate, Practical Magic, Foundation, Ahsoka, Men In Black Franchise, Gordan Ramsey, Man of Tai Chi, Power Book IV: Force & Invasion Support us on Patreon HERE Send us emails and feedback to info@sceneitcast.com Check out our website sceneitcast.com

Paul sits down with the legendary lead singer and guitarist of Status Quo, Francis Rossi! Join us as we delve into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic rock bands in the history of the UK Charts. With a staggering 60 Top 40 singles, including an impressive 22 that soared into the Top 10, and an astonishing 25 Top 10 albums, Status Quo's impact is undeniable. Tune in as we uncover the secrets behind their breakout hit, 'Pictures of Matchstick Men,' and explore the audacious decision to self-produce their albums, a move that set them on a path of creative independence from an early stage. Discover the stories that unfold, being 'too loud for one studio' and the monumental moment they rocked the Live Aid stage, opening the event which left an indelible mark on music history. But that's not all – we dive deep into the man behind the music. Francis Rossi opens up about his thoughts on the 'three-chord wonder' label, the candid reflections on the band's attempt to crack the American market, and how it took some convincing to get the band to finally record the powerful anthem 'In the Army Now.' Join us as we unravel the tales, triumphs, and tunes that have shaped the legacy of Status Quo and continue to resonate with generations of rock enthusiasts. Don't miss this captivating conversation with a rock legend on Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men vs Hugh Wilson's Guarding Tess. We go deep on safe podcasting, Pangea, how to get kicked out of Communion classes and what the fuck Ridin' Dirty even means. We might not understand how to talk about movies anymore after thirty of these but we sure do try with these two romantic comedies, or are they adult documentaries? This is Cage Match.

Paul sits down with the legendary lead singer and guitarist of Status Quo, Francis Rossi! Join us as we delve into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic rock bands in the history of the UK Charts. With a staggering 60 Top 40 singles, including an impressive 22 that soared into the Top 10, and an astonishing 25 Top 10 albums, Status Quo's impact is undeniable. Tune in as we uncover the secrets behind their breakout hit, 'Pictures of Matchstick Men,' and explore the audacious decision to self-produce their albums, a move that set them on a path of creative independence from an early stage. Discover the stories that unfold, being 'too loud for one studio' and the monumental moment they rocked the Live Aid stage, opening the event which left an indelible mark on music history. But that's not all – we dive deep into the man behind the music. Francis Rossi opens up about his thoughts on the 'three-chord wonder' label, the candid reflections on the band's attempt to crack the American market, and how it took some convincing to get the band to finally record the powerful anthem 'In the Army Now.' Join us as we unravel the tales, triumphs, and tunes that have shaped the legacy of Status Quo and continue to resonate with generations of rock enthusiasts. Don't miss this captivating conversation with a rock legend on Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's “Con Man” Week! Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can goes toe to toe with Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men. This week Jeff, Nate, and Steve are the marks in a long con. Two cons, actually. Spielberg and Scott both used the early aughts to explore fraud and how a life dedicated to purporting it Read more

Aerosmith is a band in two acts.  They were a highly successful group in the 70's, but arguments and drugs left the band a shade of its former self by 1980.  A second chance was presented when the crossover collaboration between Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. on "Walk this Way" became a number 4 US hit in 1986.  The bad went into drug rehab at the insistence of manager Tim Collins, and had a major hit with their ninth studio album "Permanent Vacation."Aerosmith demonstrated that their second act was not just a fluke with their tenth studio album, Pump, which was even more successful than Permanent Vacation.  This was a significant comeback, re-establishing the band as one of rock's premier acts.  The album was polished and energetic, combining a gritty hard rock sound with pop sensibilities.  The album was not only a commercial success, peaking at number 5 on the US charts and being certified 7x platinum by 1995, but was also a critical success, landing Aerosmith their first Grammy for "Janie's Got a Gun."  Pump was the fourth best-selling album of the year 1990.The band lineup for this album had Steven Tyler on vocals, keyboards, and harmonica, Joe Perry on guitar and backing vocals, Brad Whitford on guitar, Tom Hamiilton on bass, and Joey Kramer on drums.  Guitarist Brad Whitford explained the album title on a 1989 MTV special by saying "now that we're off drugs, we're all pumped up."  John Lynch brings us this stellar rock and pop sensation this week. Water Song/Janie's Got a GunA 10-second instrumental called "Water Song" precedes the song written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton.  The second single from the album went to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.  It describes the revenge of a young woman for the childhood abuse she experienced.  Aerosmith won the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for this song.Dulcimer Stomp/The Other SideAnother song with a brief instrumental lead-in, this was the fourth single released from the album.  It was written by Jim Vallance and Steven Tyler, with Holland-Dozier-Holland receiving songwriting credit after threatening to file suit over similarities between this and their song "Standing in the Shadows of Love."  The lyrics are about a turbulent relationship, with the singer wanting to get past the emotional roller-coaster. Monkey on My BackIt is difficult to find a deep cut on this album, but this is one that was not released as a single.  Tyler and Perry wrote this track about the band's struggles with addiction.  It was the first song that Tyler and Perry wrote for the album, and it was composed in November 1988 prior to the end of their Permanent Vacation tour.Going Down/Love In an ElevatorA double entendre-laden skit leads in this double entendre-laden song.  Tyler and Perry wrote this piece, and it was inspired by an actual experience Steven Tyler had where he was making out with a woman in an elevator and the doors opened.  It was nominated for a Grammy in 1990 for Best Hard Rock Performance, but Aerosmith lost out to Living Colour on that one. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from the television music performance and dance program “American Bandstand” Dick Clark's music show which premiered in March 1952 had its final show on October 7, 1989. STAFF PICKS:Sowing the Seeds of Love by Tears for FearsBruce brings us a Beatles-esque song from the third Tears for Fears album, "Seeds of Love."  It was written by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, and hit number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, their fourth and final entry into the top 10.  Orzabal considers it to be the most overtly political song Tears for Fears had written at the time.  Big Talk by WarrantRob's staff pick is a rocking tune from glam metal band Warrant's first album, "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich."  This third single from the album made it to number 30 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, though it only made it to number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The album went to number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart.Pictures of Matchstick Men by Camper Van Beethoven Wayne brings us a cover of the first hit single by Status Quo, released in 1968.  This rendition combines elements of pop, ska, punk, folks, alternative, and country.  the "Matchstick men" reference is to the paintings of L.S. Lowry, and English painter who depicted Salford, Manchester, and other industrial scenes in his works.It's Not Enough by StarshipLynch's staff pick is the second single released off Starship's third album, the first album after Grace Slick left the band.  It went to number 12 on the Billboard charts, the final top 40 hit for the band.  This is the sound that most typified the produced sound of the late 80's.   INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Flying In a Blue Dream by the Joe SatrianiThe title track to Satriani's third studio album closes out this week's podcast.

This week Gary and Iain review and discuss, Matchstick Men (2003) by Director, Ridley Scott. Starring, Nicolas Cage, Alison Lohman and Sam Rockwell. Merch: https://off-the-shelf-reviews.creator-spring.com For more Off The Shelf Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWxkAz-n2-5Nae-IDpxBZQ/join Podcasts: https://offtheshelfreviews.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@OTSReviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheShelfReviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OffTheShelfReviews Support us: http://www.patreon.com/offtheshelfreviews Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/offtheshelfreviews Discord: https://discord.gg/Dyw8ctf

Artoun and Christina are closing doors 1, 2, 3 with Matchstick Men (2003) [RATED PG-13]. They are joined by legendary Letterboxd film club commissioner Zach Panozzo who offers guidance for new segments on the podcast, brings in depth analysis on bad therapy in films, and give Nicolas the accolades he needs for being the only one to be able to bring it to this role. Join us next week as we delve into everyone's favorite Nicolas Cage movie, National Treasure (2004) [Rated PG]. Don't forget to rate & review the pod, subscribe on your favorite platform, and follow us on Twitter & Instagram @cageoldquestion. You can always email us any thoughts or questions at cageoldquestionpod@gmail.com. Watch Zach's best films of 2022 montage here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artoun-nazareth/support

Artoun and Christina are podcast hosts, but are they good hosts, or stupid. Stupid. Stupid and dumb? No they're good. They're the best. And they continue on with Adaptation (2002) [Rated R]. They commend not one but both of Nicolas Cage's incredible performances here, harken back to the days when Cage would be doing more comedy, and get to the bottom of what is okay for self-deprecation. Join us next week as Cage goes criminal with Matchstick Men (2003) [RATED PG-13]. Don't forget to rate & review the pod, subscribe on your favorite platform, and follow us on Twitter & Instagram @cageoldquestion. You can always email us any thoughts or questions at cageoldquestionpod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artoun-nazareth/support

We are back in 2023 with the first episode of the fourth season of Watch With Jen & it's a nice long, chatty, analytical one that's as surprisingly moving as it is filled with great Hollywood stories. RAVENOUS, OCEAN'S ELEVEN, & MATCHSTICK MEN screenwriter Ted Griffin (who also created FX's TERRIERS & produced THE WOLF OF WALL STREET) returns to the podcast to pay tribute to his old late mentor, the beloved yet still widely unsung writer-director Curtis Hanson.A man who began his career as a film critic, journalist, & photographer for "Cinema" magazine before he cut his teeth at Roger Corman's American International Pictures, Hanson went on to become a terrific director of crackerjack Hitchcockian thrillers before directing his masterpiece LA CONFIDENTIAL, & delving into more character-driven work like WONDER BOYS & IN HER SHOES.Focusing on the start of his career & rise to become a master of genre filmmaking, in this roughly ninety-minute conversation, we discuss the works THE SILENT PARTNER (adapted from a Danish crime novel by Hanson for director Daryl Duke), THE BEDROOM WINDOW, BAD INFLUENCE, THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE, & THE RIVER WILD.A heartfelt ode to Hanson - the man as well as the filmmaker - this was such a wonderful discussion & Ted Griffin went above & beyond in calling the director's old friends, family, & collaborators, including the incredible cinematographer Robert Elswit, in order to paint the most accurate portrait of Hanson. I'm so honored to be in a position to not only hear all of these stories but share them with all of you as well, & I know you'll enjoy our celebration of the life & career of the great Curtis Hanson.Originally Posted on Patreon (2/27/23) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/79288476Logo: KateGabrielle.comTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

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This week G-Baby and the Usual Suspect Steve welcome back special guest and friend of the show, the Spearmint Rhino himself, Hydraberg from A Cut Above: Horror Review to discuss the strangely sincere and subdued Nic Cage/Ridley Scott smacker from 2003, Matchstick Men. Join us as we discuss Ridley Scott's most decidedly un-Ridley Scott film he's ever made, treat ourselves to a devotional from the Cage man himself, flashback to a little Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass and ask the question what is a Jamaican Switch? Do you ever feel like dressing like a tin of shortbread? Let's wax this sympathetic porpoise. https://linktr.ee/waxtheporpoise #pygmies #OCD #shortbread #nicolascage #waxit Huge thanks again to Hydraberg (instagram) for joining us and be sure to check out his show A Cut Above for all your horror needs wherever you get your podcasts. https://linktr.ee/ACutAboveHorrorReview Apple Podcasts Follow us on Twitter & instagram and leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, let us know how we're doing and thank you!

There's no con more satisfying and lucrative than finding a way to make a living as a screenwriter. And Ted Griffin is a man who knows a good con.Anyone who tried to follow the clever criminal head games he built into his screenplays for Ocean's 11 and Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men knows not to trust this guy - except when he talks about screenwriting, which he does with great humor and insight in this enlightening interview.The conversation ranges from his early work on Ravenous and Ocean's 11 through the unexpected pitfalls of trying to direct his first film, Rumor Has It. He was scheduled to make his directorial debut with Rumor Has It..., for which he had written the original screenplay, but was replaced by Rob Reiner 12 days after principal filming began.He did a rewrite of the Ashton Kutcher film Killers. He moved into television by creating Terriers for FX. Griffin played Agent Hughes in The Wolf of Wall Street.The Dialogue: Learning From the Masters is a groundbreaking interview series that goes behind the scenes of the fascinating craft of screenwriting. In these 70-90 minute in-depth discussions, more than two dozen of today's most successful screenwriters share their work habits, methods and inspirations, secrets of the trade, business advice, and eye-opening stories from life in the trenches of the film industry.Each screenwriter discusses his or her filmography in great detail and breaks down the mechanics of one favorite scene from their produced work.Your Host: Producer Mike De Luca is responsible for some of the most groundbreaking films of the last 15 years. After enrolling in New York University's film studies program at 17, De Luca dropped out four credits shy of graduation to take an unpaid internship at New Line Cinema. He advanced quickly there under the tutelage of founder Robert Shaye and eventually became president of production.To watch Ted Griffin's amazing episode go to The Dialog Series on IFHTV.

There's no con more satisfying and lucrative than finding a way to make a living as a screenwriter. And Ted Griffin is a man who knows a good con.Anyone who tried to follow the clever criminal head games he built into his screenplays for Ocean's 11 and Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men knows not to trust this guy - except when he talks about screenwriting, which he does with great humor and insight in this enlightening interview.The conversation ranges from his early work on Ravenous and Ocean's 11 through the unexpected pitfalls of trying to direct his first film, Rumor Has It. He was scheduled to make his directorial debut with Rumor Has It..., for which he had written the original screenplay, but was replaced by Rob Reiner 12 days after principal filming began.He did a rewrite of the Ashton Kutcher film Killers. He moved into television by creating Terriers for FX. Griffin played Agent Hughes in The Wolf of Wall Street.The Dialogue: Learning From the Masters is a groundbreaking interview series that goes behind the scenes of the fascinating craft of screenwriting. In these 70-90 minute in-depth discussions, more than two dozen of today's most successful screenwriters share their work habits, methods and inspirations, secrets of the trade, business advice, and eye-opening stories from life in the trenches of the film industry.Each screenwriter discusses his or her filmography in great detail and breaks down the mechanics of one favorite scene from their produced work.Your Host: Producer Mike De Luca is responsible for some of the most groundbreaking films of the last 15 years. After enrolling in New York University's film studies program at 17, De Luca dropped out four credits shy of graduation to take an unpaid internship at New Line Cinema. He advanced quickly there under the tutelage of founder Robert Shaye and eventually became president of production.

On the 285th episode of Piecing It Together, Ryan Estrada joins me to talk about the latest film from Hirokazu Koreeda, Broker. Who knew such a sweet film could be made about people selling babies? Puzzle pieces include Gone Baby Gone, A Taxi Driver, The Bacchus Lady and Matchstick Men.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Broker and the movies we discuss!Written & Directed by Hirokazu KoreedaStarring Song Kang-ho, Dong-won Gang, Bae Doona, Ji-eun LeeRyan Estrada is an artist, author and adventurerCheck out Ryan's website https://www.ryanestrada.comAnd follow Ryan on Twitter @RyanEstradaMy sixth album, MORE CONTENT is available NOW on iTunes, Bandcamp and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My latest music video “Antiviral” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdGctz_xF5cThe song at the end of the episode is Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Podchaser!Make sure to check out Awesome Movie Year at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Recorded - 1/2/2023 On Episode 205 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, Todd is back! He joins Terry, Zach, and Adam to talk about the latest from Noah Baumbach that just landed on Netflix. Then they all deep dive an all-time favorite Cager from 20 years ago. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching (7:50) Todd Reviews: Women Talking, Babylon, & The Whale (14:20) Adam Review: After Yang (18:00) Terry Reviews: Searching for Sugar Man (Oscar Review) & Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (24:20) Zach Review: EO (27:20) Featured Review: White Noise 20th Anniversary Deep Dive: Matchstick Men (41:00) Trivia (53:00) First Impressions (1:06:20) Mt. Rushmore: Movie Con Men (1:19:30) Recasting Matchstick Men (1:38:30) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character (1:58:00) Stickman, Douchebag, Punchable Face, Best Scene (2:13:00) Gripes and Conspiracies (2:21:30) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website almostsideways.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/ AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry Zach's Twitter: @pro_zach36 Todd: Too Cool for Twitter Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/almost-sideways-movie-podcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber

Is Ryan Gosling's best role his performance in The Nice Guys? Quite possibly! That, a brand-new Cinema Spectrum, fresh titles/accolades for Shane Black, and more in our latest episode!CW: discussions of sex work/pornography and gun violenceFind us on twitter @whatisamoviepod and shoot us and email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

This week we finally review Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men! Then, we induct Nic Cage into the Doof! Media Hall of Fame and decide on 10 quintessential Cage movies Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! SHOW NOTES: 4:22 - Matchstick Men 54:43 - Nick Cage Hall of Fame

Another oldie but goodie that I thought could use a little remaster: The Psychedelic Special! A special feature on a very fascinating time in the history of music. More specifically, the Psychedelic period in the mid-to-late 1960s. This was a very creative and fertile time in which established bands such as the Beatles, the Who, the Moody Blues, and Cream figured prominently. It also saw the arrival of important nascent talents such as Pink Floyd and the young Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, David Bowie, Steve Howe, and Chris Squire, to name but a few. We'll hear from all of these and more on the Prog-Watch Psychedelic 60s Special! So come along for a fun ride…it'll be groovy, baby!(The bonus tracks:Pictures of Matchstick Men by Status QuoFire by The Crazy World of Arthur BrownHurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan)

Scott and first-time guest Franklin join us as we dial up The Black Phone and discuss Beavis & Butthead Do the Universe, The Plumber, Resident Evil: Raccoon City, Matchstick Men and The Staircase (2022). 0:00 - Intro 19:55 - Review: The Black Phone 44:26 - Other Stuff We Watched: The Plumber, Mad God, Beavis & Butthead Do the Universe, The Staircase (2022), Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, Navalny, Miami Connection, Cloak & Dagger, Matchstick Men 1:23:30 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:27:45 - Outro 1:33:10 - Spoiler Discussion: The Black Phone

Ryan Snelling hosts the first episode of NEVER BEFORE SEEN, a retrospective movie review that features a film that hasn't been seen by him or the guest. This week, he address one of his largest movie blind spots ever - NICOLAS CAGE. Ryan discusses Matchstick Men, Lord of War, Con Air, and The Rock for the first time.Follow along with Ryan's Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/rewatchryanListen to the Watch Diary podcast on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watch-diary/id851220414Or Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQhkQOZ0NAHMJcUGq6Oz4?si=162298b42d12474cINSTAGRAMhttps://instagram.com/rewatchryanTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/rewatchryan