Matchstick Men (2003)
Directed by Ridley Scott
Released in theatres on September 12, 2003
Credit: Ambient Music Design
Overview: Back home in London Hans called and asked me to "take a pot shot" at a couple of cues. Three weeks later I'd received over 30 cues and "shot up" just about every one of them. Ridley Scott is quoted as saying "It's kind of Topo Gigio music", my kids described it as "Paddington Bear". Totally bizarre... and great fun.
Highlights: From Mantovani and Nino Rota to George Formby and Herb Alpert. "Weird is Good" says it all really, while "Tuna Fish and Cigarettes" is a tough title to follow.