Bankstatements

The shots of Matthew in 2008 was around the time period he was promoting Watchmen and went to Comic Con. Casual modernism in each of the photos, and it reminds me of a late summer aesthetic, akin to my experiences in college when I was exploring the musical world of Tony Banks' solo LP Bankstatement at the time. Today, 14 August 2026, is the anniversary of the release of Tony Banks' LP Bankstatement. It's one of my favorite solo albums of his (my absolute favorite being A Curious Feeling).

In this photo session in September of 1989, Tony Banks models with his E-mu Systems Emulator III, which was used on the album in addition to the Emulator II sampler. Later, the EIII would be used on Genesis' album We Can't Dance for the "elephant" sample on No Son of Mine.

Additional gear used by Banks on Bankstatement includes: Yamaha CP-70 with Boss CE-1 Chorus NED Synclavier II SCI Prophet 10 E-mu Systems Emulator II E-mu Systems Emulator III Roland D50 Kurzweil K1000 (PX and GX series) Yamaha DX7 LinnDrum E-mu SP12 drum machine Roland TR-808

Matthew Goode in 2008 promoting Brideshead Revisited.

I did some manipulation with the photos to enhance color saturation, blending of background colors, and sharpness. I absolutely love the Rick McGinnis photos from this time period. There's a softness and expressiveness in Matthew's eyes that feels like still waters that run deep.

Photo credits:

Rick McGinnis (2008)

Diana Cicely (2008)

et. al

Just dropping this edit that I created of Matthew all dressed up for various photo shoots and public appearances between 2009-2017.

I hope you all have a Goode weekend! :)

Thoughtful Thursday- Part 2 from my Facebook Blog Page

Matthew Goode's Timeless Elegance

It's been a cool and cloudy day where I am, and it made me settle in and introspect on things that draw me to Matthew Goode and his work, and what he represents to me. In order to help collect my thoughts, I created an edit using photos of him from the 2025 shoot by Lee Malone, which I think are stunning. Related to the eye-contact post that I put up earlier, these shots really capture the intensity and the sparkle in Matthew's eyes. I feel drawn to them like a moth to a flame.

There's many things that Matthew and his work represent to me and resonate with me: - Timelessness His classic beauty and the body of his work generally focus on expanding beyond the here and the now. You can capture elements of times in history, and allow nostalgia for yesteryear to take over. - Curiosity He has played the roles of intellectuals, and in interviews he has spoken about how he loves listening to people give lectures about varying topics. When offered the time to go beyond the traditional press junket questions, he is an insightful individual that loves exploring different ideas. - Imagination He comes across to me as someone who is highly imaginative, and it clearly shows in his performances when he gets into character. - Passion/ Emotion Both onscreen and in interviews, he's clearly passionate about what he does, and applies layers of emotions to characters he plays. You feel like you're really there in the film/show. - Elegance and Beauty There's an old fashioned well-mannered gentlemanly vibe about him that draws me to him. There's also a sense of appreciation for the beauty in things overall. - Family First Family is number one in his life, and it's something that resonates with my own values. - A Sense of Belonging As someone who feels a bit anachronistic among my peer group (Millennials), Matthew's work and his overall vibe gives me a "place" where I can be myself.

Finn Polmar from 'The Good Wife' smartly dressed in a suit and with a lovely light blue tie.

Finn is one of my favorite characters of Matthew Goode's. He has integrity, kindness, intelligence, and is downright gorgeous.

An edit I made of one of my favorite moments with Matthew and Diana on 'A Discovery of Witches'. There's something about the way Matthew Goode uses eye contact and shows expression in this scene that makes my heart flutter. It did the first time I saw it, and it continues to do so each time I watch it. I feel a symbolic union with Matthew being a major force for me creatively and his cinematic world captivates my imagination. I am grateful for his craft and also being a beautiful human being. He is a beacon of light like a shining star in the celestial sphere of my inner world of imagination.

Photo credits:

Was messing around with cartoon doll makers and DollDivine had one for a Hipster Maker. Naturally, recreated Matthew Goode from the Lee Malone photo shoot from last year (2025).

My edit of Matthew and Diana's wedding in 'A Discovery of Witches'. It's one of my favorite moments with them, and it makes me entirely happy to see them get a happily ever after. I feel that the story of both Matthew and Diana is a modern fairy tale. As a little girl, I loved Disney fairy tales and daydreamed about being a princess and having prince charming rescue me. Now my favorite fairy tale of sorts is 'A Discovery of Witches', and my dream prince is Matthew Clairmont.

More romantic imagery from 'A Discovery of Witches '. Matthew dancing with Diana at Sept-Tours. This scene is another one of my favorites from season 1 of the series. The way he moves, the way he speaks to Diana with his smokey velvet voice, and his deep gaze. The frisson and the magic in this scene is kinetic. It was one of the scenes that got me hooked on Matthew as an actor.

Photo Credits:

Sourced from Google Images from the following websites:

- Den of Geek

- Meta Witches

- Lady Geeks Media

- Decider

- TV Fanatic Chasing Matthew Goode/ www.matthew-goode.net