Forgotten Cinema

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes take off with "American Made" (2017), starring Tom Cruise as Barry Seal, a pilot who gets tangled up in smuggling, the CIA, and more money than he can carry. Both Butler and Field agree the movie is a fun ride, but it’s one that relies almost entirely on Cruise’s charm to keep it in the air. The film never really establishes a sense of risk or conflict, even as Barry’s world spins out of control. Instead of leaning into the tension of its story—especially in the third act—it plays things too lightly, making dangerous situations feel more like a joyride. What's your favorite non-action Tom Cruise film? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:28 - Film Facts 11:21 - Film Discussion 38:19 - Reviews 42:08 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 44.02 - Why Is This Forgotten? 47:02 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #AmericanMade #TomCruise #2017 #Action #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes rev up their trucks and get ready to arm wrestle with "Over the Top" (1987), Sylvester Stallone’s unlikely mix of father-son drama and competitive arm wrestling. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field enjoy this one, even as they acknowledge the gaping plot holes and occasionally absurd storytelling. They break down why the father/son dynamic between Stallone’s character and his son actually works, how the arm wrestling sequences mostly deliver, and why the film’s tone somehow balances sincere melodrama with over-the-top (see what we did there?) sports action. And, Field makes the case for Bull Hurley; the massive arm wrestling rival, as one of the great, underrated 80s villains. So grab your trucker hat, turn it backward, and join us as we talk about a movie that’s as heartfelt as it is ridiculous. What's your favorite '80s Stallone Movie (Not Rocky or Rambo)? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:47 - Film Facts 8:52 - Film Discussion 30:56 - Reviews 36:56 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 43:01 - Why Is This Forgotten? 44:51 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #OverTheTop #SylvesterStallone #ArmWrestling #Sports #80s #Action #BMovie #80sFilm #1980s #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

This week on "Forgotten Cinema", the Mikes take on the 1986 cult car-fueled sci-fi action flick "The Wraith". Mike Field insists the film’s goofy charm and nostalgia make it worth revisiting, while Mike Butler flat-out hates it; declaring it the second worst film they've done on the podcast. Butler argues that it’s not campy enough to be a Troma-style guilty pleasure and too stupid to be genuinely entertaining. The Mikes dive into the film’s odd mix of supernatural revenge, 80s cheese, and questionable storytelling, while also exploring behind-the-scenes facts, like Charlie Sheen's one day of work, production quirks, and the film’s legacy. One thing they do agree on? The Wraith’s car is undeniably cool. So buckle up, because whether you think "The Wraith" is a forgotten gem or a pile of cinematic wreckage, this discussion goes full throttle. What's your favorite '80s B-Movie SciFi/Horror film? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:23 - Film Facts 7:28 - Film Discussion 28:07 - Reviews 29:50 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 33:12 - Why Is This Forgotten? 37:11 - Remake Pitch 41:14 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #TheWraith #Wraith #CharlieSheen #SciFi #80s #Horror #BMovie #80sFilm #1980s #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

In this week’s episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes step into the ring for "Gladiator"! No, not the Ridley Scott epic, but the 1992 underground boxing drama starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and James Marshall. While both Mike Field and Mike Butler agree it’s an enjoyable B-movie with solid performances, they can’t ignore the flaws: high school characters who look well past graduation, a clunky mix of teen drama and over-the-top fight scenes, and a storyline that doesn’t quite land. Still, there’s a lot of both 90's and B-movie "Rocky" charm, even if it never truly lands a knockout punch. What's your favorite Cuba Gooding Jr. film? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:56 - Film Facts 8:36 - Film Discussion 32:16 - Reviews 37:22 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 39:46 - Why Is This Forgotten? 41:32 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #Gladiator #Gladiator1992 #Sports #Drama #CubaGoodingJr #JamesMarshall #Boxing #90sFilm #1990s #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes head back to 1980 with "Everybody Wants Some!!", Richard Linklater’s laid-back, jock-fueled follow-up (spiritually, at least) to "Dazed and Confused". Mike Field, a longtime Linklater fan, is all in on the film’s nostalgic energy, naturalistic dialogue, and character-driven charm. Mike Butler? Not so much. While he appreciates the strong direction and rising-star performances from stars such as Glen Powell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Wyatt Russell, the movie’s hyper-specific focus on male bonding and college baseball culture doesn’t fully land. Still, there’s no denying the talent on display or Linklater’s knack for capturing the rhythm of a time and place. Is "Everybody Wants Some!!" a dugout classic, or just a foul ball that looks like a homerun? What's your favorite Linklater film? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:21 - Film Facts 9:25 - Film Discussion 32:54 - Reviews 41:40 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 45:40 - Why Is This Forgotten? 48:04 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #EverybodyWantsSome #Sports #Comedy #ComingOfAge #GlenPowell #RichardLinklater #WyatRussell #Baseball #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

Mike Butler and Mike Field can officially state that "Fantastic Four: First Steps" is the greatest Fantastic Four film ever. ...which means diddly. From skipping over way too much of their lives as heroes, to a not so stellar second hour, the Mikes felt less than fantastic after watching this newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The style is there, the family aspect is there, they even kind of do a good movie plausible Galactus, but so much else just falls flat. What did you think of "Fantastic Four: First Steps"? Stretched too thin, or did they clobber it out of the park? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:33 - Film Discussion 26:43 - Final Thoughts 30:38 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #FantasticFour #Fantastic4 #FirstSteps #Marvel #MCU #PedroPascal #Superhero #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion

This week, the Mikes are crash landing on a hostile alien planet with Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, and escaped murderer Vin Diesel as they discuss the 2000 sci-fi film "Pitch Black". Butler loved this movie when he was 13 and he still really likes it today, with a few logic and story issues. Field says he doesn't NOT like the film, but it kind of really seems like a hater. Along the way they'll discuss the alien creatures our survivors are trying to escape and the fact that Richard B. Riddick wasn't originally meant to survive or have the redemption arc that he does, but a young Dom Toretto charmed director David Twohy, studio execs, and the cast and crew. A twist of fate that would spawn 2 (and soon 3!) Riddick-centric sequels. What's your favorite "Aliens" rip off film? Or do you like the other Riddick saga films? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 4:57 - Film Facts 13:46 - Film Discussion 33:57 - Reviews 43:06 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 45:28 - Why Is This Forgotten? 47:40 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #PitchBlack #SciFi #Horror #VinDiesel #Riddick #00sMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes dive into one of Steven Spielberg’s most underrated and powerful films: "Munich" (2005). As longtime Spielberg fans, Mike Field and Mike Butler are all in on this gripping thriller, unpacking the film’s masterful direction, stunning cinematography, and the complex moral themes at its core. They explore how "Munich" handles questions of justice, revenge, and the cost of violence; all backed by Spielberg’s signature precision behind the camera. Thought-provoking, haunting, and expertly crafted, "Munich" is a film that deserves far more attention than it gets. Let’s fix that. What is your favorite "heady" Spielberg film? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:16 - Film Facts 16:07 - Film Discussion 37:07 - Reviews 42:15 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 49:44 - Why Is This Forgotten? 55:00 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #Munich #Drama #Historical #StevenSpielbert #Spielberg #DanielCraig #00sMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

In this Now Showing Lite episode of Forgotten Cinema, Mike Butler takes flight solo to review James Gunn's "Superman" (2025)—the latest big-screen take on the Man of Steel. As a lifelong Superman fan, Mike dives into what worked, what didn’t, and why this more comic book–faithful approach to the character still resonated, despite a few third-act stumbles. The first half of the episode is spoiler-free, covering the film’s tone, performances, and how it stands out in the current superhero landscape. In the second half, it’s full spoiler territory, with deeper thoughts on the plot, character choices, and how it stacks up against past Superman adaptations. Whether you're a longtime fan or just superhero-curious, this one's for you. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com #ForgottenCinema #Superman #DavidCorenswet #JamesGunn #90sMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes go back in time to grift some villagers with a dragon sidekick as they revisit "DragonHeart" (1996), the medieval fantasy adventure starring Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, and the unmistakable voice of Sean Connery as Draco the dragon. Butler brings the nostalgia, having watched the film as a kid, and still finds plenty to enjoy—from its message of honor to the humor and the rare vibe of a family-friendly fantasy that’s almost extinct today. Field? Not so much. While both hosts agree the film’s tone is all over the place, the villain is cartoonishly evil, and the plot has issues… there’s one thing they absolutely agree on: the score is legendary. Is "DragonHeart" a charming adventure or a clunky misfire with great music? Join us as we take flight and find out. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 3:24 - Film Facts 10:45 - Film Discussion 32:59 - Reviews 39:37 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 42:42 - Why Is This Forgotten? 45:45 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #DragonHeart #Fantasy #Action #DennisQuaid #SeanConnery #90sMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

This week on "Forgotten Cinema", the Mikes take a wrong turn into "Judgment Night" (1993), a gritty urban thriller starring Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jeremy Piven, and Denis Leary. While both Mike Field and Mike Butler agree the film is well made and well acted, they also agree it’s held back by a clunky script and characters who make some truly baffling decisions. And while Denis Leary brings energy to the role, let’s just say he’s not exactly convincing as a hardened villain from the “hood”. Still, there’s a solid thriller buried beneath the bad choices, questionable casting, and one of the most iconic genre soundtracks of the ‘90s. The bones are there, but does Judgment Night live or die by its execution? What's your favorite gritty 90's film? Or, had you ever heard of "Judgement Night"? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 3:06 - Film Facts 8:40 - Film Discussion 34:03 - Reviews 40:41 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 42:37 - Why Is This Forgotten? 46:24 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #JudgementNight #Drama #Thriller #CubaGoodingJr #DennisLeary #90sMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

Mike Butler and Mike Field take one final leap into the world of video games turned movies with guest Russ Lyman on their limited special series "From Console to Screen" to discuss the 2005 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson sci-fi action adaptation of "Doom" also starring Karl Urban. Does the first person action scene save this film from the other adaptations the Mikes have had to endure? What's your favorite Doom game? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com And check out Russ Lyman at https://www.youtube.com/@RussLyman or https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeeklyWarpPipe 0:00 - Introduction 3:11 - Film Facts 8:11 - Film Discussion 36:41 - Reviews 39:22 - C2S Wrap Up 58:27 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #Console2Screen #RussLyman #DwayneJohnson #TheRock #KarlUrban #DoomTheMovie #Doom #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #VideoGames

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes step into the quiet, brutal world of "A History of Violence" (2005), directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen. Mike Field brings the praise; this is his favorite Cronenberg film. Mike Butler? Not so much. While the film’s tight runtime and strong performances are appreciated on both sides, the impact of the violence doesn’t quite land for Butler the way it does Field and apparently everyone else. Is that a product of time and increased violence in cinema? The Mikes dig into Cronenberg’s themes, the stripped-down approach to storytelling, and it's themes about the pervasive nature of violence still resonate 20 years later. What's your favorite Cronenberg film? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:45 - Film Facts 13:12 - Film Discussion 35:46 - Reviews 49:11 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 52:08 - Why Is This Forgotten? 54:48 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #AHistoryOfViolence #Drama #Thriller #DavidCronenberg #VigoMortensen #00sMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

Mike Butler and Mike Field are once again joined by guest Russ Lyman on their limited special series "From Console to Screen" to discuss "Street Fighter: The Movie" starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia in his final role as the scene stealing M. Bison. Surely this film based on a fighting video game is good...right? RIGHT?! What's your favorite Street Fighter character? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com And check out Russ Lyman at https://www.youtube.com/@RussLyman or https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeeklyWarpPipe 0:00 - Introduction 2:39 - Film Facts 11:38 - Film Discussion 40:38 - Reviews 52:20 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #Console2Screen #RussLyman #JeanClaudeVanDamme #StreetFighterTheMovie #StreetFighter #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #VideoGames

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes suit up for "Armed and Dangerous" (1986), the John Candy and Eugene Levy comedy that should have been a slam dunk... but misses more than it hits. Mike Butler revisits this one with a dose of teenage nostalgia, having watched it on cable back in the day, and still finds enjoyment in Candy’s charm and the offbeat buddy-cop setup with Levy. Mike Field, on the other hand, isn’t as forgiving. The guys break down why this film never quite clicks—from uneven character work to a script that trades sharp comedy for slapstick filler. They also dig into the wild production history, including the revolving door of directors and stars, and how Harold Ramis tried to distance himself from the final product. There’s fun to be had here, but it’s far from 80s comedy greatness. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What's your favorite Eugene Levy film? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:29 - Film Facts 12:48 - Film Discussion 35:00 - Reviews 41:33 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 44:28 - Why Is This Forgotten? 46:56 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #ArmedAndDangerous #Comedy #JohnCandy #EugeneLevy #80sMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

In this episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "Ransom" (1996), a high-stakes thriller from director Ron Howard starring Mel Gibson as a desperate father who flips the script on his son’s kidnappers. Mike Field and Mike Butler agree the film delivers when it comes to tension, pacing, and strong performances (shoutout to Gary Sinise!), but they clash over whether Gibson’s bold choices as a father were brave... or just plain reckless. They also dig into some of the kidnappers’ questionable motivations and plot logic. It’s a taut '90s thriller with moral gray areas—and the Mikes are here for all of it. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What's your favorite 90's thriller? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:22 - Film Facts 14:06 - Film Discussion 47:43 - Reviews 49:16 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 54:36 - Why Is This Forgotten? 59:32 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #Ransom #Thriller #MelGibson #RonHoward #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

Mike Butler and Mike Field are once again joined by guest Russ Lyman to discuss "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie on their limited special series "From Console to Screen". Does this film wash the taste of the atrocity that was "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" from their mouths? Don't ask Butler! What's your favorite Tomb Raider movie? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com And check out Russ Lyman at https://www.youtube.com/@RussLyman or https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeeklyWarpPipe 0:00 - Introduction 2:14 - Film Facts 9:26 - Film Discussion 31:13 - Reviews 43:55 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #Console2Screen #RussLyman #AngelinaJolie #LaraCroftTombRaider #TombRaider #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #VideoGames

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes boot up "The Thirteenth Floor" (1999), a mind-bending sci-fi noir that asked big questions about reality... but got completely lost in the shadow of "The Matrix" and "The Phantom Menace". Mike Field and Mike Butler dig into the film’s intriguing setup, the classic genre vibes, and a standout performance by Vincent D’Onofrio, but also explore why the second and third acts start to glitch out a bit. Did this film deserve more recognition, or was it simply uploaded too late? Cue the trench coats and CRT monitors—we're diving headfirst into 1999’s other simulated reality. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What era would you like to explore in a virtual recreation? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:51 - Film Facts 11:20 - Film Discussion 37:31 - Reviews 39:37 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 42:00 - Why Is This Forgotten? 47:47 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #ThirteenthFloor #SciFi #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

Years ago, the Mikes had guest Russ Lyman to discuss the 1995 film adaptation of "Mortal Kombat". Russ and Mike Butler enjoyed their time in Outworld, but this episode, much like Shang Tsung himself, almost ripped the soul from Mike Field's body. Even then it was fated that one day, the three would unite once again to tackle a film far more sinister... "Mortal Kombat: Annhilation"!!!! Join the Mikes and guest Russ Lyman as they begin a new limited series covering some earlier video game to film adaptions, beginning with Shao Kahn's plot to take over EarthRealm. Will Field survive? And will he be alone in his hatred for the film this time? Watch and find out!!! What's your favorite Mortal Kombat Fatality? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com And check out Russ Lyman at https://www.youtube.com/@RussLyman or https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeeklyWarpPipe 0:00 - Introduction 2:58 - Film Facts 13:02 - Film Discussion 37:49 - Reviews 58:57 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #Console2Screen #RussLyman #MortalKombat #MortalKombatAnnhilation #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #VideoGames

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes take a ride back to the grimy streets of mid-90s New York with "Kiss of Death" (1995), starring David Caruso, Samuel L. Jackson, and a wildly unhinged Nicolas Cage with a bench press and a metal grill. Mike Field and Mike Butler dig into why this crime thriller—despite its strong cast and moody atmosphere—never quite sticks the landing. Is it a protagonist issue? Or does the story itself just not really hold up under further investigation? Either way, there’s plenty to talk about: Cage’s wild energy, Caruso’s post-NYPD Blue movie pivot, or Ving Rhame's character's hatred of the color red. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What's your favorite 90's crime film? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema 🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 3:58 - Film Facts 14:40 - Film Discussion 33:49 - Reviews 36:19 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 39:14 - Why Is This Forgotten? 46:01 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #KissOfDeath #NicolasCage #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms