65. Bugsy Malone, The Man Who Would Be King, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

This evening, we pretend to be anybody who is anybody with Fat Sam, sing an ode to that great servant of cinema, The Cowboy, Follow two rogue soldiers attempting to become Afghani royalty and have a blast on the french riviera chasing old women’s money. Welcome to They Don’t Make ‘em Like They Used To.In this episode of "They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To," host Tosin and co-hosts Shaun and Sharon broadcast from the Alverstone Ward at St. Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight. The team takes a deep dive into the world of cinematic tricksters, rogues, and the enduring charm of the Western genre.Bonafide Classic: We explore the 1976 musical-gangster mashup Bugsy Malone. The group discusses the film’s unique cast of child actors, its iconic "splurge guns," and the breakout performance of a young Jodie Foster.Hospital Patient Choice: Tosin chats with Doug Watson in Alverstone Ward about his early childhood memories of Saturday afternoon Westerns. They discuss the "escapism" of the classic cowboy and how the genre’s themes have persisted through film history, from John Wayne to Star Wars.The Hidden Gem: Inspired by a fan suggestion from Giles, the team reviews the 1975 adventure The Man Who Would Be King. Starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine, the film is praised for its epic storytelling and the brilliant chemistry between its legendary leads.Exception to the Rule: Our modern masterpiece for the night is the 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Tosin highlights the effortlessly funny performances of Michael Caine and Steve Martin as rival con artists on the French Riviera and discusses the film’s clever construction and surprising twists.Please be aware that all music tracks discussed in this episode—including scores from Bugsy Malone and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels—have been edited out due to licensing issues.Join us as we celebrate the scoundrels and gunslingers that remind us why they just don't make 'em like they used to.