Forgotten Cinema
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWelcome to Forgotten Cinema! Each episode, Mike Field and Mike Butler highlight a film that for a variety of reasons was forgotten by audiences. Whether it be because a more popular movie was released at the same time or the movie simply didn’t catch on with an audience in the its initial run. We’ll discuss what we love about the movie or perhaps don’t love about it and decide whether the movie is worth a revisit.
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Layer Cake
July 21, 2021 07:30 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThe Mikes are taking a journey across the pond on the penultimate episode of Forgotten Summer as they take a look at one of Mike Butler's favorite films; the Matthew Vaughn directed, Daniel Craig starring Layer Cake. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this 2004 (2005 in the States) British gangster film and the first film directed by Vaughn; who was previously a producer on Guy Ritchie's films. The Mikes notice similarities in both directors' styles, but they also vary in dif...
Spotlight - Chris Cooper
July 15, 2021 07:30 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this Spotlight compendium to their Lone Star episode, the Mikes are talking about understated (and maybe underrated?) actor Chris Cooper! If you've seen movies in the last 25 years, you've certainly seen this actor in film; but Cooper brings to his role and internal and quiet power that makes you believe in his character so much, you almost forget that he is an actor playing a part. From Bourne Identity, to American Beauty and his Oscar winning performance in Adaptation plus more, Mike ...
Lone Star
July 14, 2021 07:30 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBThe Mikes are bringing it down south, near the border as they talk about the John Sayles film, Lone Star, starring Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Joe Morton, and Matthew McConaughey. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the how strong themes and lightly interconnected stories show the audience a place in this country they otherwise would never know. A place where what is lawful isn't always right, and what is right is sometimes more important. But it's also a film about family, ...
Spotlight - Michael Mann
July 09, 2021 07:30 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this Spotlight compendium to their Miami Vice episode, the Mikes are talking about director Michael Mann. Did you know the Mikes have now covered three, yes THREE Michael Mann films?! Why do these guys love his films so much? Well, let them tell you. Michael Butler and Michael Field discuss what makes that other Michael so great; from his directing style, his use of digital camera, his dedication to ensuring that his actors know the professions of the characters they are playing, be t...
Miami Vice
July 07, 2021 07:30 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBThe Mikes are taking it to the limit, one more time in this week's episode of Forgotten Summer as they go undercover and take a look at the 2006 Michael Mann film Miami Vice starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Specifically, they're looking at the director's cut. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the flaws in the script and story, while praising the authenticity, the style and pure awesomeness that is Michael Mann. From the look of Miami and the dangerous and exotic Ciudad...
Spotlight - New York City
July 02, 2021 17:45 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this Spotlight compendium to their Begin Again episode, the Mikes are talking about films that use New York City as much more than just a background, but almost as a character in and of itself. From Ghostbusters, to Taxi Driver, and more inbetween, it is clear that the "capital of the world" is a very inspiring place for many filmmakers. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about the ones that come to mind the most when they think about NYC and their own thoughts on the city. So grab your ...
Begin Again
June 30, 2021 07:30 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBThe Mikes are back to talking John Carney and music in this week's episode of Forgotten Summer as they take a look at the film Begin Again, starring Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss how this film's genre is "feel good." This is a film to lighten your spirits and make you happy, without being overly sappy, dramatic, cheesy or fake. The Mikes discuss the realness of both Ruffalo's and Knightley's characters and their journey of mutual respect...
Spotlight - John McTiernan
June 25, 2021 07:30 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this Spotlight compendium to their Last Action Hero episode, the Mikes are talking about director John McTiernan. A legendary director who may not have many credits, but some of those he has are some truly game-changing, legendary films. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk Die Hard, Predator, Last Action Hero and more in this episode, breaking down how McTiernan changed action films in the late 80's and early 90s. So grab your concessions, find your seat and get read for Forgotten Cinema...
Last Action Hero
June 23, 2021 07:30 - 47 minutes - 65 MBArnold Schwarzenegger was meta before meta was cool. Back when meta created a super expensive box office bomb, that caused director John McTiernan to take a break from film for a while. That's right...the Mikes are talking about 1993's criminally underrated action/comedy, Last Action Hero! It doesn't get more Summer than that! Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the concepts, plot, dialogue and comedy in this film and how the self depreciation, meta, love letter of it all wou...
Spotlight - Wedding Scenes
June 18, 2021 07:30 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this Spotlight compendium to their The Baxter episode, the Mikes are talking about "stand-out" wedding scenes in movies....and one TV show....and they go on a pretty big Godfather Michael Corleone tangent. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk The Graduate, Wayne's World 2, The Godfather and more in this episode where as Butler points out, you never want to take your wedding lessons from films, because things always go horribly wrong at weddings. So grab your concessions, find your seat and g...
The Baxter
June 16, 2021 07:30 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBHave you been left at the alter? Went to ask a girl out to the prom only to have another guy step in first? Try to propose to your significant other only to have their ex sky write their name in the sky? Well then, you might be a Baxter. Much like Michael Showalter in this week's episode; 2005's The Baxter! This film has the Mikes divided. While they both seem to like and dislike the same things about the film, Mike Field believes that the likes outweigh the dislikes. Mike Butler? No...
Spotlight - Denzel Washington
June 11, 2021 07:30 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this Spotlight compendium to their Virtuosity episode, the Mikes are talking about Denzel Washington. Mainly, how he's so awesome. No seriously, Butler believes him to be one of the greatest actors of all times whose name will be up there with the likes of Laurence Olivier. So listen as Butler and Field talk about some of their favorite Denzel Washington films and breakdown what about him or his acting style, makes him the GOAT of acting. So grab your concessions, find your seat and g...
Virtuosity
June 09, 2021 07:30 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBRussell Crowe is a computer program filled with the souls of serial killers, who hijacked a glass eating synthetic body just so he can play cops and robbers with Denzel Washington. It's Virtuosity on this episode of Forgotten Summer!!! Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss what works and what doesn't in this very 90's near future action-thriller. The Mikes mostly talk about how without Washington or Crowe, this film would never make it past the bargain bin. Washington bring the...
Spotlight - Road Thrillers
June 03, 2021 07:30 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBThe Mikes are trying something new! Welcome to the first ever Forgotten Spotlight! In this series, Mike Field and Mike Butler will be taking a look at certain aspects of a film as they may relate to the episode of the week. From actors, filmmakers, genres, settings, time periods, and more. Think of it as one of their tangents, just slightly longer. In this episode the Mikes are talking about the "road thriller" genre. As their movie Breakdown is no doubt one of them, Butler and Field d...
Breakdown
June 02, 2021 07:30 - 54 minutes - 75 MBHave you seen Kurt Russell's wife?! He's looking for her in the 1997 Jonathan Mostow thriller Breakdown, the newest film during Forgotten Summer! Mike Butler and Mike Field "Ehem" breakdown this film, discussing their FOURTH film starring JT Walsh! They must really like the guy. The Mikes also talk about the way the film is shot and written. They go over the fact that the film is a purely external conflict that presents a situation and a protagonist who acts in a way that the viewer pro...
Kull the Conqueror
May 26, 2021 07:30 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBWhat summer film could be so bad that Mike Field would want to quit the show? It's the 1997 fantasty adventure starring, Kull the Conqueror! Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss why Butler chose this film, and why it is the way it is. From the awful bits of slapstick humor and corny jokes to the mostly terrible effects, there is a lot to not like in this film. Field and Butler also talk about the history of the film; how it began as the third Conan film, but after Arnold passe...
Road to Perdition
May 19, 2021 07:45 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBA period drama set in 1930's Chicago, in the the dead of winter... the perfect summer film. Right?! The Mikes are talking Sam Mendes' Road to Perdition starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, and Daniel Craig. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss what makes Road to Perdition work; mainly the superb group of actors participating in this film. From Newman's role as John Rooney, Law's disgusting Maguire, and even Stanley Tucci's small role as Frank Nitti. The Mikes talk about...
Open Range
May 12, 2021 07:30 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBIt's time to put on your spurs and grab your saddles as Forgotten Summer moseys along with the 2003 Kevin Costner western Open Range, starring Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler go on and on about how good this film is. Seriously, go watch it...like now. They'll talk about some of the efforts that went into making the town in the film, as well as the flood and the amazing gun fight at the very end. The Mikes will also talk about how great the dialogu...
Croupier
May 05, 2021 07:30 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBIs it getting hot out there, or is it just us?...oh, it is hot out there?...soooo its not us then....ok well then uhhhh....good. The Mikes are heating things up with a brand new season. A themed season! For the next 13 episodes, welcome to Forgotten Summer! Our first Summer dive is Croupier starring Clive Owen as a card dealing, book writing, sociopath who is trying to find the inspiration for his big hit novel. Sure this film was released in April and released wider in the Summer so it...
Greedy
April 28, 2021 07:30 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBTime to end season 8 by getting a little...greedy. See what I did there? Wait, that doesn't make any sense....anyway, the Mikes are taking a look at the 1994 comedy Greedy, starring Michael J Fox and Kirk Douglas. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss all of the talent in this film that makes up the "greedy" McTeague family, especially Phil Hartman who steals the spotlight in nearly every scene he is in. They'll also talk Douglas' Uncle Joe, and how his scheme to find the heir ...
White Men Can't Jump
April 21, 2021 07:30 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBThe Mikes are playing some street ball with Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson in southern Los Angeles in Ron Shelton's 1992 film White Men Can't Jump. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about how this film hinges on the chemistry between Snipes and Harrelson; their banter, friendship, and rivalry are what keeps the film moving and what keeps us coming back to this film. Their characters are so good that the Mikes lament the planned film and TV series that never was. Equally as g...
Spy Game
April 14, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBMike Butler and Mike Field are jumping back to 2001 to talk about a spy movie that take place in 1991, but also during the Vietnam War...and the 80's. A film that stars two men that Butler believes needed to play father and son in a film; Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. That's right! We're talking the Tony Scott directed, Spy Game on this episode of Forgotten Cinema! The Mikes talk about the films use of non-linear story telling and how, while it might be the only way to tell this particul...
The War
April 07, 2021 07:30 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBThe Mikes are building a tree house with Elijah Wood in 1970 rural Mississippi in 1994's The War this week's Forgotten Cinema. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this film which also stars Kevin Costner. Butler has an issue with the bookended narration by one of the younger characters because it doesn't match her "voice." Field disagrees. They also talk about the themes of the film, who the target audience is and both of their surprise that other than a young Elijah Wood, no...
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
March 31, 2021 08:25 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBIts Forgotten Cinema's 100 Episode!!!!! And they will never stop never stopping! Get it?! It's from the title of the movie the Mikes are talking about this week; Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping from hilarious minds of The Lonely Island crew, starring Andy Samberg as superstar recording artist Connor4Real. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about their 100th film on the podcast! Butler will discuss how he chose this film because of their initial viewing of it back in 2016 and ...
Frankenweenie
March 24, 2021 07:30 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBIt's time to get a little spooky...off season, because its Field's daughter's birthday and she's making the Mikes watch Tim Burton's Frankenweenie! After Field is done berating Butler for crying over the many deaths and resurrections of a claymation dog, the Mikes discuss how Tim Burton and his team made the film; from the 2 minutes worth of film they shot a week (2 seconds a day) to the amount of detail in the characters and the thousands of props that had to be built. Butler and Field a...
Shoot to Kill
March 17, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBThe Mike's are talking Sidney Poitier's triumphant return to cinema...in 1988 for Shoot to Kill on this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about how this film, though not very old, seems to exist in a rights free limbo, that also means that it is nearly impossible to find anywhere...except YouTube. They also discuss the start of the film, from the opening credits that Field has issues with, to the exciting first encounter between Poitier's Detective...
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
March 10, 2021 07:30 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBThe Mikes are trying to figure out who the mole in the "Circus" is along with George Smiley in the 2011 spy-drama Tinker Tailor Solider Spy, starring Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Mark Strong amongst a ton of other well known British actors. Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss how the film is very much a modern take on a spy film audiences would experience in the mid 70s/early 80s; from the slow pacing, purposeful dialogue, to the grey unsaturated grit, this film not only...
Palmetto
March 03, 2021 07:30 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBThe Mikes are talking hot Florida days, overly sexual femme fatales, and a dumb (but maybe smart?) journalist in way over his head in Palmetto, starring Woody Harrelson, Elisabeth Shue, Gina Gershon, Chloë Sevingy and Michael Rapaport. Listen as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about this flawed 1998 noir. Butler has issues with many of the glaring mistakes done during the crime and the ineptitude of the characters to an almost Naked Gun degree whilst not being an actual spoof. Field discus...
Final Countdown - Interview with Writer David Ambrose
February 25, 2021 07:30 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBMike Field has a chat on the phone and across "the pond" with David Ambrose, the writer of The Final Countdown. Listen as Mr. Ambrose talks about his experience of writing this film for Peter and Kirk Douglas as well as his friendship with Gene Roddenberry and his time writing for Hollywood. So listen to this interview and check out the Mikes episode of The Final Countdown.
The Final Countdown
February 24, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBThe Mikes are traveling back to 1980 so that they can then travel back to 1941 on the USS Nimitz in the Kirk Douglas/Martin Sheen film The Final Countdown. A film recommended to them by Butler's father. Will he listen to this episode? Who knows?! This film, directed by Don Taylor supposedly inspired the 80's hair band Europe's hit single (the title did anyway). Listen as Mike Field and Mike Butler bring you the facts about this film's production as well as discussing this film as perhaps...
I Love You to Death
February 17, 2021 07:30 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB"Hey Rosalie! Mon-o-poly!" That's right, the Mikes are tackling the 1990 film Kevin Kline film, I Love You to Death on this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss this dark comedy from director Lawrence Kasdan. They talk about the stellar cast, from Tracy Ullman and River Phoenix to great smaller parts for William Hurt and Keanu Reeves as would-be hitmen. The Mikes also touch upon Kasdan's career and his use of easy dialogue that seems to come natura...
Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion
February 10, 2021 07:30 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBThe Mikes travel back to the 90's to reminisce about the 80's in this weeks episode of Forgotten Cinema as they take a look at 1997's Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion starring Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino. Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss their second 90's high school reunion movie in a row for some reason! Listen as they talk about the relatability of the two main character's and whether or not it is difficult to root for them. They'll also talk about story of the film and how m...
Beautiful Girls
February 03, 2021 07:30 - 50 minutes - 70 MBForgotten Cinema Season 8!!!! Since we begin in the month of love, it's only fair that we start this season with some romance, starting with 1996's Beautiful Girls; directed by Ted Demme and starring SO MANY PEOPLE!!! Timothy Hutton, Matt Dillion, Michael Rapaport, Mira Sorvino, a very young Natalie Portman...oh and Uma Thurman! Honestly the list goes on and on. Join the Mikes as they discuss the way that this film is able to take a group of seemingly unlikeable guys in their 30's and tur...
Dick Tracy
January 27, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBGet your walkie-talkie watches ready; the Mikes are traveling to a crime ridden pop-art 1930's in Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy. Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about what makes this 1990 film so interesting to watch. From the very specific color palate that was used, to the over the top make up and prosthetics used on some legendary actors who perform as over the top as the make-up effects themselves. Field and Butler will also discuss Warren Beatty's career as a director and how he ended ...
What About Bob?
January 20, 2021 07:30 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBThe Mikes are taking baby steps to their desk and baby steps to their microphones in the penultimate episode of season 7 as they talk about the 1991 Frank Oz comedy, What About Bob? starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss. Listen as they discuss their experiences of watching the film back in the day, compared to watching it again now. Butler describes why Dreyfuss' Dr. Leo Marvin is not a great character to play the straight man, because he himself, is a terrible person. Field finds Mur...
King Arthur
January 13, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWhat if the legend of King Arthur was based in part on a real person? Well you'd get 2004's King Arthur; directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Clive Owen, Kiera Knightly, Ioan Gruffudd, and Mads Mikkelsen, the Mikes' favorite Hannibal Lecter. Join Mikes Butler and Field as they discuss how the use of real extras and sets make the action and setting more interesting and engaging. They'll also talk about how the addition of Guinevere is understandable, it nevertheless distracts from the st...
The Best of Times
January 06, 2021 07:30 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBOne Mike thinks this film is "The Best of Times"....the other not so much. Mike Field and Mike Butler take a look at the 1986 comedy film The Best of Times starring Robin Williams and Kurt Russell. Listen to the episode as the Mikes disagree with each other about nearly every aspect in this film. Didn't think Robin Williams could be unlikeable in a film? Well, Butler is going to make a case that he is in this film. Butler and Field also go head to head on the motivations for these character...
From Hell
December 30, 2020 07:30 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBIt's the end of 2020 and what better way to ring in the new year with a film whose title neatly sums up this past year, From Hell, the 2001 film directed by the Hughes Brothers and starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham. Listen in as the Mikes talk about the fascination with Jack the Ripper and how this film blends the many different theories behind the who and why of the famous killer together, mostly well. Mike Butler and Mike Field also discuss the set design and coloring of the film ...
The Ref
December 23, 2020 07:30 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBYou ever just want to tie your family up and tell them exactly what you think about them? Yeah....us either. But they do it in this week's film The Ref, starring Dennis Leary, Kevin Spacey, and Judy Davis. Listen to the episode as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the way this film blends drama and comedy in a way that is seldom if ever used today. The Mikes also talk about how using dramatic actors in comedic parts helps to sell the truth and true emotions of characters, as well as the...
D.O.A
December 16, 2020 07:30 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBThe Mikes have been poisoned, and now they have only 24 hours to watch and do a podcast episode on 1988's D.O.A starring Dennis Quaid. Well, maybe they weren't poisoned, but Quaid's character was; and Mike Butler and Mike Field are still going to talk about it on this episode of Forgotten Cinema! Listen in as the Mikes discuss the relationship between Quaid's and Meg Ryan's characters, the slow draining of color from the film as well as the bookending the film in black and white. In a sho...
The Negotiator
December 09, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB"You want my podcast?! Take my podcast!!!" The Mikes are going back to the 90s to watch Samuel L. Jackson take some hostages and break some laws to prove that he's an honest cop. It's 1998's The Negotiator, directed by F. Gary Gray. Listen to the episode where Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about a very different original plan for the film, where Sylvester Stallone would try to negotiate a hostage taking Kevin Spacey. They'll also discuss the use of every character actor from the 90s ...
The Last Samurai
December 02, 2020 07:30 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBHonor, duty, awesome swords, and historical Tom Cruise. It's The Last Samurai directed by Edward Zwick, starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe on this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Listen as Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about the controversy surrounding this film, both from the aspect to casting Tom Cruise and the glorifying of the Samurai during that time. They'll also talk about how good Ken Watanabe is in his first American film as well as how well filmed the battle scenes are. The Mi...
Oliver & Company
November 25, 2020 07:30 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBWhy should we worry! Why should we ca-a-a-re....that the Mikes are watching a film about a good-hearted team of singing and thieving street dogs and their precocious kitten pal. Maybe because one of those dogs is New York City legend Billy Joel?!?! Maybe. Mike Butler and Mike Field are talking 1988's Oliver and Company on this episode of Forgotten Cinema! Join the Mikes as they discuss how even for an animated Disney film, Oliver and Company is skews decidedly younger than most. They'l...
Thief
November 18, 2020 07:30 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBThe Mike's are taking us to 1981 to watch James Caan break into safes and act the crap out of Michael Mann's first feature film, "Thief" Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the skill and talent that Caan displays on screen as anti-hero, safe cracker and ex-con, Frank. From his monologue in the diner scene to his dialogue with the other characters. The Mikes make the argument that he may have won the Oscar for playing Sonny Corleone, but this is his best role. James Caan seems...
Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World
November 11, 2020 07:30 - 54 minutes - 75 MBMike Field and Mike Butler are reporting for duty on the HMS Surprise, with Captain Jack Aubrey at the helm, as he travels the world in pursuit of the Archeron, a possible vessel supplying England's enemy, the French, during the Napoleonic Wars. That's right, it's time for the Peter Weir directed Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World, starring Russel Crowe and Paul Bettany on this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Join the Mikes as they pretty much just gush about how great this film...
The Front Page
November 04, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThe Mikes are starting the presses on Forgotten Cinema season 7 with The Front Page, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discuss how this film is one of many remakes of the original stage play from the 20's and how that helps much of what makes this film so great. The Mikes also talk the great set design and how some of the acting and staging seem to come from stage plays themselves. Then Field and Butler will discu...
Evil Dead (2013)
October 28, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThe Mikeronomicon Ex Mortis....roughly translated....The Book of the Mikes. Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they venture down into the fruit cellar of an old cabin to bring you the final episode of the second annual Forgotten Horror; 2013's Evil Dead, directed by Fede Alvarez and starring Jane Levy. The Mikes discuss how original The Evil Dead creator, Sam Raimi decided on newcomer Fede Alvarez to reboot this iconic horror franchise. They also talk about the lack of Bruce Campbell's As...
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
October 21, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBOn this penultimate episode of the second annual Forgotten Horror, the Mikes are shining a light on the 2010 Guillermo Del Toro film, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, starring Katie Holmes and Guy Pierce; directed by Troy Nixey. Mike Field and Mike Butler will talk about how the unknown Troy Nixey, with just about no credentials, found himself at the helm of a major studio production with fairly successful actors. They'll also discuss the creation of the movie, from its beautiful sets, locatio...
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
October 14, 2020 07:30 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBThe Jack O' Lantern is still lit, the monsters are still mashing, so that means Forgotten Horror keeps on rolling! This week the Mikes are taking a look at the 2018 family fantasy film, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, directed by Eli Roth and starring Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, and Kyle MacLachlan. Listen as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss how the film is a homage to some of the classic 80's family adventure movies in much the same vein as Goonies. They'll also talk about Eli Roth...
John Carpenter's Vampires
October 07, 2020 07:30 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBCan you feel it? The chill in the air? That feeling that there's something behind you? The hair standing up on the back of your neck?! That means it's time to GET SPOOKY Y'ALL!!!!! That's right! It's Butler's favorite time of year, Forgotten Horror! The Mike Butler and Mike Field are raising four frightfully delightful horror films back from the forgotten graves starting with John Carpenter's Vampires! Join Butler and Field as they discuss James Woods' role in this film as an action ...