Matkosky songs "Bad Boy" and "Free" were used for the 1989 feature TAP. He also wrote the song "Deep Water" for NIGHT AND THE CITY (1992). His song "Maniac" has been used in several films since its debut in FLASHDANCE (1983).  Nominated for Music Best Song 1983: FLASHDANCE "Maniac" - Music & Lyric (w. Michael Sembello) 1 nomination