Forgotten Cinema

The Mikes are BACK!!!! A new era of Forgotten Cinema begins with the Hugh Jackman starring "Real Steel." This Shawn Levy directed film is Rockem Sockem Robots meets Rocky. Both Mike Field and Mike Butler really liked this film when they first saw it in theaters back in 2011; but does it still hold up? Let's find out! So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down once again for Forgotten Cinema! Don't forget to check us out at www.forgottencinemapodcast.com or join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop

The Mikes have been recruited by Carey Elwes to put an end to some German U-Boats...wait, no...that's Henry Cavil and Alan Ritchson in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discuss this new Guy Ritchie film based on a recently declassified mission from World War 2. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing. Don't forget to check us out at www.forgottencinemapodcast.com or join our Patreon, it's free! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema

The Mikes are headed to Hollow Earth, to help Kong and Godzilla defeat an evil whip carrying ape...and also give Kong a root canal. That's right! Mike Field and Mike Butler are discussing the newly released "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" The Mikes will discuss their love of Monster on Monster action, the lack of Godzilla, the surprisingly likeable "Diddy" Kong, and Dan Stevens hamming it up in the best way. Special thanks to our newest Patron at the Executive Producer tier, JD_Advanced! Welcome to the FC Community! So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing.

Listen, for the very first time, the Mikes choose the episodes for the upcoming season of Forgotten Cinema! It's riveting stuff... ...Okay, not really, but we figured you may like a peak behind the curtain and be interested in what we've got coming up. This was originally recorded live after our Dune 2 YouTube livestream, but we've cut it down and edited it for your listening...pleasure? Anyway enjoy! And get ready for our Season 17 comeback on May 1st!

The Mikes are bustin' up Manhattan looking for ghosts, but finding Ice Gods and Firemasters instead! That's right, Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the newly released "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, McKenna Grace, and Finn Wolfhard as the new crew of Ghostbusters joining forces with paranormal veterans Ernie Hudson, Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray, and Annie Potts. Did this film make us feel as good as bustin' does? Who knows? Does Butler want Ecto-Cooler back permanently? You bet your proton pack he does!

The Mikes are taking to the desert of Arrakis to bring you their thoughts on the recently released "Dune: Part Two". Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about Denis Villeneuve's latest Sci-Fi film epic. They'll discuss the improvements made over the already excellent Part 1, and also touch upon this film's love with general audiences despite it's complex subject matter and the film's very un-Hollywood ending. Butler will also go into some of the differences that Villeneuve made to Frank Herbert's original story that seem to work for the better. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing.

Mike Butler and Mike Field are traveling down to the Florida Keys to work as bouncers and fight Conor McGregor as they discuss the 2024 Amazon Prime remake, "Road House" starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Williams, and Billy Magnussen. Listen in as the Mikes talk about how this film is as much a ridiculous, terrible B-Movie as the original, but without the nostalgia, and also possibly more of a version of B-tier 00's film than the originals 80's vibe. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema - Now Showing.

"No more time 'til Halloween! Halloween, Halloween! No more time 'til Halloween, Silver Shamrock!" That's right! The Mikes are comin' atcha with a special bonus Halloween episode this year and they're talking...Halloween!...three that is; "Halloween III: Season of the Witch." This third entry in John Carpenter's "Halloween" saga forgoes everyone's favorite unstoppable Shatner-masked killer in favor of...Celtic curses, killer robots, and deadly kids' masks? Oh yeah, it's a weird one. Maligned when it was first released, this outlier entry has become somewhat of a cult classic. So get read for one last ride through Forgotten Horror V!!! So, put on your Pumpkin Mask and grab your shamrock medallion, please notice the killer human robots to the left and right of you, and settle down for Forgotten Horror! 0:00 Intro 4:12 What is "Halloween III" About 5:23 Film Breakdown 13:26 Film Discussion 37:11 Critic Reviews 45:47 Why is it Forgotten? 51:35 Where You Can Find Us Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

The Mikes are travelling back to the 90's once again to bring you this oh-so-90's horror film "Disturbing Behavior." Field thinks Butler just can't appreciate good trash in this mess of a horror film with a troubled production. Starring James Marsden, Katie Holmes, and Nick Stahl, this film was written and directed by veteran "X-Files" crew; a fact that's about the only thing Butler likes about this film...oh, that and that scene where "Flagpole Sitta" plays, love that song. So, Letterman's Jacket and malted milkshake, please notice the eye needles to the left and right of you, and settle down for Forgotten Horror! 0:00 Intro 3:05 What is "Disturbing Behavior" About 3:51 Film Breakdown 11:04 Film Discussion 36:27 Critic Reviews 40:48 Why is it Forgotten? 45:07 Where You Can Find Us Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

Did you know Tim Burton has only made one horror film? You read that right. Though Tim Burton is known for his spooky and macabre avante garde style, he never released a true horror film. That is not until the 1999 Johnny Depp starrer "Sleepy Hollow." Also starring Christina Ricci and Christopher Walken as the Headless Horseman, this horror film tells the classic tale Washington Irving tale of Ichabod Crane in with a few twists that make this movie an exciting and Halloween appropriate dive into the world of Forgotten Horror! So, grab your science spectacles and magic tomes, please notice the headless horsemen to the left and right of you, and settle down for Forgotten Horror! 0:00 Intro 4:11 What is "Sleepy Hollow" About 5:25 Film Breakdown 17:57 Film Discussion 48:33 Critic Reviews 50:48 Why is it Forgotten? 58:12 Where You Can Find Us Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

That's not a misspelling folks! The Mikes are hooking up their pods and entering the mind of David Cronenberg circa 1999. In this film (released before the Matrix) our characters enter a simulated world where not all is as it seems. The Mikes will talk what works, what doesn't, facts about the making of the film and where it stands within the weirdness that is Cronenberg's body of work. So plug in your pod, grab your two headed lizard and bone gun, please notice the alternate realities to the left and right of you, and prepare yourself for Forgotten Horror!!! 0:00 Intro 2:20 What is "eXistenZ" About 3:11 Film Breakdown 9:43 Film Discussion 34:25 Critic Reviews 37:23 Why is it Forgotten? 43:17 Where Can You Find Us Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

Forgotten Cinema kicks off their 5th season of Forgotten Horror with the forgotten classic "An American Werewolf in London." Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss the amazing practical effects by Rick Baker, the reasons John Landis included that weird dream, why Nurse Alex clearly has issues to be in love with David, and WTF is up with all those Disney decorations in her room? So, grab your chilled monkey brains, please notice the voodoo dolls to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema! It's time to get spooky y'all!!! 00:00 - Introduction 05:22 - Film Summary 06:07 - Film Facts 10:46 - Film Discussion 37:17 - Critics Reviews 45:45 - Why It's Forgotten 50:35 - Where to Find Us Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

This is it. After four years of film viewing and discussion, it all comes down to this moment...the Forgotten Cinema farewell episode. Join Mike Butler and Mike Field one last time as they discuss not a movie, but their very own podcast. The Mikes will go over what some of their favorite moments on the podcast were, and maybe some of their least favorite. They'll talk about the commercials that they filmed for many of the episodes and even answer some questions, submitted by listeners like you. And though this is the end (and I'm out of a sweet podcast summary gig) do not weep for Forgotten Cinema. Keep it in your hearts, relisten and share with other film buffs. Go out and find other forgotten films that you may have missed or forgotten about. The Mikes will move on, and in time, so shall you. So, we hope you had your popcorn and soda, noticed the exits to the left and right of you as you say goodbye to Forgotten Cinema.

The Mikes are ending Forgotten Cinema?! It's a conspiracy I tell you! See what I did there? Mike Field and Mike Butler take a look at one last film for Forgotten Cinema and they're going out with a bang! Taking a look at a film starring America's darling, Mel Gibson. Just kidding! I mean Julia Roberts! There, that's better. The Mikes discuss the 1997 Richard Donner film, Conspiracy Theory, also starring Patrick Stewart in a villain role. They'll mostly talk about the utter lack of conspiracy in this film and the amount of pure happenstance and convenience that is needed to keep the plot going. When that fails, the characters simply explain to you an entire subplot at the end of the film that they have never brought up before; but apparently has been the driving force of the entire film. So, for one last time, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Film Summary 03:13 - Film Facts 07:41 - Film Discussion 37:59 - Critic Reviews 44:56 - Why Is It Forgotten? 51:08 - Where to Find Us

It's the penultimate episode of Forgotten Cinema and the Mikes are going to prison... SPACE PRISON! Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss the 2012 Luc Besson produced sci-fi action film Lockout, starring Guy Pearce. The Mikes talk about how they love Pierce's ripped from the 90's action hero, Snow, but regret that he wasn't placed in a better more (literally) grounded film. Butler loves the nostalgic feeling this movie has in it's feeling like a movie from a decade or two prior, but cannot and does not defend it from Field pointing out the poor story, shoddy CGI, and annoying secondary villain. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 00:00 - Introduction 01:39 - Film Summary 02:19 - Film Facts 06:49 - Film Discussion 37:13 - Critic Reviews 37:44 - Who Are You Recommending This To? 42:18 - Why Is It Forgotten? 43:07 - Where to Find Us

What do you get, when you combine a medical malpractice drama, a husband/wife thriller, and a serial rapist murder mystery film? You get Malice! One of writer Aaron Sorkin's most bizarrely plotted films, but holy crap, does it have some great dialogue. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss this film starring Alec Baldwin, Bill Pullman, and Nicole Kidman. Both Mikes agree that Baldwin's role as a cocky surgeon is his most Alec Baldwin role, and he gets to deliver one of the greatest monologues in 90's cinema in this film. The Mikes, however, don't understand why the plot is so convoluted. The serial rapist murder plot is a subplot that serves absolutely no purpose in this film, and the main con that drives the second half the film is so contrived and silly that the only thing that saves this film is the good acting and great dialogue. But those two things alone make this a film worth going back to. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 00:00 - Introduction 02:17 - Film Summary 03:08 - Film Facts 08:19 - Film Discussion 29:39 - Critic Reviews 42:03 - Who Are You Recommending This To? 48:10 - Where to Find Us

This is it! The Mike finally covering the film everyone has been waiting for... 2001's Josie and the Pussycats! Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss this completely overlooked and underappreciated comedy, starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, and more. The Mikes talk about how comedies of the late 90's and early 00's have been replaced by odd dramadies, that the film didn't pay or get paid for any of the real brands that were used (to hilarious effect) in the film. They also discuss the many cameo appearances, awesome dialogue, and easy to miss jokes in this film that deserves its spot on Forgotten Cinema! So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 00:00 - Introduction 01:39 - Film Summary 02:43 - Film Facts 08:37 - Film Discussion 38:00 - Critic Reviews 41:32 - Who Are You Recommending This To? 47:02 - Where to Find Us

The Mikes have made it to the top of the corporate ladder and they've got THE next great product...a circle! You know...for kids. That's right, Mike Butler and Mike Field are taking a look at yet another Joel and Ethan Coen film, The Hudsucker Proxy, starring Tim Robbins, Paul Newman, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Listen in as the Mikes discuss this quirky comedy. The story might be a little on the thin side, but the dialogue, acting, cinematography, and gags more than make up for it. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - Film Summary 02:10 - Film Facts 07:53 - Film Discussion 39:58 - Critic Reviews 45:23 - Who Are You Recommending This To? 48:00 - Why It's Forgotten 49:12 - Where to Find Us

The Mikes are going back to 1987 to meet some robots, who might be aliens, but are definitely going to have some robot lovin' and make some robot babies as they look at the Brad Bird written, *batteries not included, directed by Matthew Robbins. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about this feel good 80's movie, that upon closer inspection leaves a lot to be desired in terms of story and character development. Butler enjoys the message of the movie and that film such as this would never be made nowadays, but like Field cannot get past the vague and sudden appearance of the little robots, or the lack of clear definition of its human cast of characters. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Film Summary 02:27 - Film Facts 09:07 - Film Discussion 41:45 - Critic Reviews 42:53 - Why It's Forgotten 47:52 - Where to Find Us

The Mikes are taking a look at a David Mamet film that DOES NOT have swearing in it! That's right, Mike Field and Mike Butler are discussing the 1998 Myster-Thriller The Spanish Prisoner. Listen in as the Mikes talk about Steve Martin playing his first serious on-screen role, the strange dialogue in Mamet films, the lack of mystery in this mystery film, and all the outside forces stacked against this film that made it forgotten. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 00:00 - Introduction 01:46 - Film Summary 02:29 - Film Facts 07:53 - Film Discussion 35:15 - Critic Reviews 38:16 - Who Are You Recommending This To? 39:52 - Why It's Forgotten 42:10 - Where to Find Us