Episode 383 – The Art of the Steal (2013)

Episode 383 – The Art of the Steal (2013)

From Max, Mike; Movies by Max, Mike; Movies

June 1, 2026 · 1h 0m

About this episode

The episode explores the themes of art theft and forgery through the lens of the movie 'The Art of the Steal' and discusses the challenges of replicating a famous painting.

Look, for this episode of “This Looks Like a Good Place for a Stickup,” we’re dealing with the world of art theft and art forgery. Interesting stuff! No, neither of us had heard of this movie before, despite the intriguing cast, which includes Kurt Russell, Jay Baruchel, Matt Dillon and . . . Terrance Stamp? Really? Yes, really! In honor of this movie, Mike and I are attempting to replicate one of the masterworks of the 19 th Century artist Cassius Marcellus Coolidge. Getting the color balance right, matching the elegance and superb attention to detail is no easy task but I have faith in Mike’s superlative skills. This work from 1903, a later piece, is famous around the world and will surely fetch us a serious pile of cash. I’m fairly certain there have been no copies or reproduction of the seminal piece. Gaze up on a rare image of the legendary painting and wonder: the next time you see it on loan from some famous museum, will you ever truly know if it’s the original . . . or is it ours. Also, give a listen about the movie! The Coolidge. Poll question: Which actor do you think just doesn’t get enough work?

People in this episode

Hosts: Max, Mike

Topics covered

  • art theft
  • art forgery
  • movie discussion
  • painting replication
  • actor recognition

Keywords

  • art theft
  • forgery
  • Kurt Russell
  • Cassius Marcellus Coolidge
  • The Art of the Steal
  • painting
  • movie review

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Coolidge

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