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In part two of our discussion of the 1973 caper classic The Sting, we first reveal who our recasting winners were, as well as some great casting suggestions from friends and listeners. We then talk about the powerhouse duo of Redford and Newman, and thought about other similar pairings since then, discuss the ‘Oceans’ movies, both the original and the recent remake and sequels, and how they compare to The Sting, wonder how horse racing might come off in a remake today, and Jer expresses appreciation for the poker in the original, discuss the 70’s filmmaking styles in the original, and, finally, wish for a greater female presence in a remake.
The Sting
Actors and Actresses Discussed
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Shia LeBouf
- Ray Liotta
- James Franco
- Seth Rogen
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Bradley Cooper
- Gordon Sumner
- Robert Shaw
- Liam Neeson
- Paul Newman
- Idris Elba
- Robert Redford
- Tom Hiddleston
- Eileen Brennan
- Rachel Weisz
- Walter Matthau
- Jack Lemmon
- Dean Martin
- Jerry Lewis
- Tom Hanks
- Meg Ryan
- Brad Pitt
- George Clooney
Movies and Links Discussed
- Manhattan
- The Odd Couple
- You’ve Got Mail
- Sleepless in Seattle
- Joe Versus the Volcano
- Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
- Ocean’s Eleven (1960)
- The Italian Job (2003)
- The Italian Job (1969)
- Sneakers
- Kelly’s Heroes
- The Grifters
- Reservoir Dogs
- The Killing
- The Usual Suspects
- The Ladykillers
- Now You See Me
- 21
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
- Snatch
- The Great Muppet Caper
Next episode’s movie: Vacation