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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Mr. Brooks
September 30, 2020 07:30 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBThe Mikes take a trip with Kevin Costner down "Too Many Sub-Plot" Lane in this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they talk about the 2007 crime thriller, Mr. Brooks, starring Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Danielle Panabaker, and comedian Dane Cook in the not so funny role of Mr. Smith. The Mikes discuss how Mr. Brooks is a compelling and well acted film with an interesting story...which is unfortunately filled with 4 or 5 (can't keep track!) subplots that are p...
The Trigger Effect
September 23, 2020 07:30 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBThe Mike's find them stuck in the middle of a power and phone outage in mid 90's suburbia...and folks are going CRAZY!!!!!! Mike Field and Mike Butler are talking about the 1996 David Koepp film, Trigger Effect, starring Kyle MacLachlan, Elisabeth Shue, and Dermot Mulroney. The Mikes discuss how this film is Koepp's directorial debut, the weakness in the character of Matt, wanting more of Durmot Mulroney's character and how underwritten Shue's character, Annie, is. Butler and Field also...
Rango
September 16, 2020 07:30 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBField and Butler travel to the town of Dirt, thirsty and desperate for its most necessary and missing resource...water. Good thing sheriff Rango is on the case!!! The Mikes take a gander at the 2011 Gore Verbinski animated film, Rango, starring Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Ned Beatty, and Bill Nighy. Listen in as Mike Butler tries to figure out why Mike Field isn't a fan of Rango, even though Butler thought he'd love it. They'll discuss the look of the film, its use of adult plot and humor ...
Young Sherlock Holmes
September 09, 2020 07:30 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBThe game is afoot! Join the Mikes as they put on their finest deerstalker caps and watch a young Sherlock Holmes and Watson stop an Egyptian cult from murdering people with hallucinogenic blow darts in 19th century London in Barry Levinson's Young Sherlock Holmes, written by Chris Columbus. Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss how the film is a classic 80's adventure film with a lot of Spielberg touches, that harken back to Indiana Jones or The Goonies. Butler will also discuss how even tho...
The Adjustment Bureau
September 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBThe Mikes are grabbing some fedoras and walking through doors in good ol' NYC on this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they take a look at the 2011 George Nolfi film, The Adjustment Bureau, starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the film's theme of "fate vs free will" and how they tackle such a quasi religious story without stepping on any toes, but still keeping it interesting. The Mikes will also talk about how this entire film hinges on the ch...
The Last Seduction
August 26, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThe Mikes are watching some Linda Fiorentino take it to some next level femme fatale on this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they take a look at the 1994 John Dahl film, The Last Seduction. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss Ms. Fiorentino's amazing take on the classic noir character in director Dahl's follow up to another noir film of his we covered, Red Rock West. While both Mikes laud Fiorentino's turn as the villainous Bridget, they each have their own thoughts as to the qu...
Brazil
August 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBGet your podcast passes ready, because they need to be signed, verified, signed again and sent over to room 455 for inspection. Don't you just love bureaucracy and all its red tape? The Mikes are taking a look at Terry Gilliam's 1985 classic, Brazil, starring Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Bob Hoskins, Ian Holm, Kim Greist, and more! "If its such a classic film, then why are you talking about it on the podcast?" we hear you state in your troll-iest voice. Well smarty pants, that's what...
Stretch
August 12, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThe Mikes are taking a ride with the craziest limo driver in Los Angeles in this episode of Forgotten Cinema at a 2014 Joe Carnahan film starring Patrick Wilson, Ed Helms, Jessica Alba, Ray Liotta, David Hasselhoff, Randy Couture, James Badge Dale and (totally not) Chris Pine in his craziest role to date. That's right! We're talking Stretch! All those people and you never heard of it? That's okay, because that's why the Mikes are here! Join hosts Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discus...
Terminator: Dark Fate
August 05, 2020 06:45 - 1 hour - 110 MBIts the start of Forgotten Cinema season 6 and the start of a crossover! The Mikes are first looking at 2019's Terminator: Dark Fate, directed by Tim Miller and brings back series creator James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss Hamilton's return. Whether the focus on Sarah Connor hurts or helps the film, the return of Cameron, the divisive start of the film, and how the dialogue might bring the film down a bi...
Ready to Rumble
July 29, 2020 08:15 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThe Mikes are ending Season 5 with a bang....well maybe a pile driver, or the people's elbow, as they take on the 2000 film, Ready to Rumble, starring David Arquette, Scott Caan and a ton of pro wrestlers. This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice is brought to us by Joey DiCarlo from the So Wizard Podcast. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss how this early aughts comedy works best when focusing on the wrestling. The Mikes will also talk about the inconsistenc...
Juice
July 22, 2020 06:45 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBThe Mikes see if they got the "juice" in this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they take a look at the 1992 film Juice, directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and starring Omar Epps and Tupac Shakur. This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice! is brought to us by Aaron Singleton. Thanks Aaron! Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss the how Ernest R. Dickerson kept to a true three act structure within a tight 90 minute film. The Mikes also talk the excellent acting by the ...
Go
July 15, 2020 07:30 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBThe Mikes are continuing through Season 5 with slightly more connected vignettes in the 1999 film, Go, directed by Doug Liman, starring Sarah Polley, Timothy Olyphant, and Katie Holmes. This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice is brought to us by Andrew Morgan from The Nomcast podcast. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss just how much Ronna sucks. *Spoiler Alert* It's a lot. They'll also go into each character and their separate vignettes; how they tie toget...
Folks!
July 08, 2020 06:30 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBEveryone at some point in their lives need to slay their (metaphorical) dragon. In the Mikes' case it's the 1992 Tom Selleck film(?) Folks!, directed by Ted Kotcheff. The question is, did the Mikes survive their battle unscathed? This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice is brought to us by Steven Christina Jr. from the Super Retro Throwback Reviews podcast! Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about their viewing experiences while watching Folks! and discuss why...
11:14
July 01, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 88 MBThe Mikes are talking loosely connected vignettes and early 00's indie films with the 2003 film, 11:14, starring Patrick Swayze, Hilary Swank, and Rachael Leigh Cook. This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice is brought to us by Chris Frodel from the "Arguing with Myself" blog and Twitter account. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss this time stamped look at a group of 8 characters whose lives all interact at some point over the course of one night. The Mikes ...
Silent Running
June 24, 2020 06:30 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBOn this episode the Mikes visit hippie forests.....in space!!!! That's right, it's time for the 1972 sci fi film, Silent Running; starring Bruce Dern and directed by visual effects legend, Douglas Trumbull. This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice! is brought to us by Butler's mommy! Thanks ma! Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss the influences Silent Running has had on countless films and filmmakers; from Alien to Battlestar Galactica and even a galaxy fa...
Uptown Girls
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBThe Mike's are going to try their best to act their age and not their show size in one of their most difficult episodes of Forgotten Cinema they've ever done as they tackle the 2003 comedy(?) Uptown Girls, starring Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning. This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice! is brought to us by listener Birkir Fannar who runs a podcast/social media pages as Leikjarinn. Listen to Mike Field and Mike Butler do a 180 and try to examine why this film should s...
King Creole
June 10, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBTime for the Mikes to go back to 1958 New Orleans and channel their inner King for this week's episode of Forgotten Cinema; King Creole. This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice! is brought to us by GI Gary over at the Pint O' Comics podcast. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss this early Elvis Presley film, directed by Michael Curtiz, who directed a small film you may have heard of called Casablanca. They'll talk about the authentic outdoor sets, what does an...
Mystery Men
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBThe Mike's (especially Field) are feeling super about this week's Audience Choice episode as they discuss the 1999 comedy film, Mystery Men starring Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, Janeane Garofalo, and Hank Azaria. This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice! is brought to us by Paul from The Countdown: Movies and TV Podcast. Listen in as Mike Field bemoans watching this film, and Butler loving every minute of Field's suffering. They'll discuss the disjointedness of the film ...
Clay Pigeons
May 27, 2020 06:15 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBThe Mike's are watching Joaquin Phoenix hide bodies way too easily while Vince Vaughn laughs really weird in the 1998 film, Clay Pigeons, directed by David Dobkin. This episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice! is brought to us by Shane Beauregard from the Media Mosh Podcast. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss their thoughts on the use of camera and lighting in this indie picture, the way Vaughn and Phoenix play their characters and whether the film should be cla...
Clue
May 20, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBThe Mikes bust out the checklists, dice, and pewter weapons as Forgotten Cinema explores the 1985 whodunit comedy, Clue, in episode 3 of Season 5: Audience Choice! This episode was chosen from recommendations from two of our viewers; Biggs from the Box Office Battle Podcast and Field's dear ol' mum herself. See what Mike Field and Mike Butler think of this film. SPOILER ALERT: They love it. Also, do you like episodes where they just say a bunch of quotes to each other? Because this is goi...
The Phantom
May 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThe Mike's are going to "Slam Evil" in this one, bro! ...Seriously, that's this film's tagline. It's the 1996 film, The Phantom on this episode of Forgotten Cinema Season 5: Audience Choice! Brought to us by John Amenta, one of our good friends over at the Pint O' Comics podcast. Mike Butler and Mike Field take a look at this adventure film starring Billy Zane, Treat Williams, and Catherine Zeta Jones in one of her first big roles. Our hosts will discuss the character of the Phantom him...
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
May 06, 2020 07:30 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBSeason 5: Audience Choice....begins!!!!! This episode was brought to us by Forgotten Cinema fan Zach Goodridge! Mike Butler and Mike Field travel 60's Europe during the midst of the Cold War to meet another dynamic duo who may actual bicker more than them in this episode of Forgotten Cinema. The Mikes look at the 2015 Guy Ritchie action film, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, and Alicia Vikander. They'll discuss the great chemistry and dialogue between Cavill...
Forgotten Bloopers (Year 1)
May 05, 2020 08:30 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBWe know what all of you are thinking: Each and every episode of Forgotten Cinema is always a flawless masterpiece of the Podcastian Arts (copyright pending), however, this isn't always the truth. Sometimes Mike Field and Mike Butler...mess up. *Pause for gasps* So, in honor of all the Mikes' birthdays this month (both the show's and their own), Forgotten Cinema (not so) proudly presents.... FORGOTTEN CINEMA BLOOPERS YEAR 1!!! So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at th...
So I Married an Axe Murderer
April 29, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBExcuse me, I ordered the large podcast? Hello!!! That's right! The Mikes are taking a trip to San Francisco 1993, where apparently coffee shop poet is a real job, in So I Married an Axe Murderer, starring Mike Myers and Nancy Travis. Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss what went on during the making of this movie; from script changes and fights over story credit, to rumored issues of a difficult to work with Myers. The Mikes also take a look at how the jokes may work, but the story falls sh...
The Night of the Hunter
April 22, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBThe Mikes find themselves in the Great Depression, running from our serial killer preacher step-father in the penultimate season 4 episode of Forgotten Cinema. Mike Butler and Mike Field break down the 1955 forgotten classic, "The Night of the Hunter" directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum. The Mikes discuss what makes this picture such an influence on so many films that came after it. Butler and Field will also break down some fun facts about the production of the fil...
The Lone Ranger
April 15, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBHi-ho Silver! Awaayyyyy!!!! The Mikes are headed west on this episode of Forgotten Cinema to explore The Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. Listen in as Field valiantly defends this film from its haters as Butler attacks him with some general reasons that audiences didn't connect with this film; from its length to its inconsistent tone. The Mikes will also talk about how well the comedy works in this film and how mob mentality can affect an audience's view of a film befor...
Sneakers
April 08, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBForgotten Cinema tackles a film with Robert Redford, Ben Kingsley, Sidney Poitier, River Pheonix, Dan Akroyd, and James Earl Jones.... ...wait...this is "forgotten" cinema, right? Sneakers, released in 1992 and directed by Phil Alden Robinson, is a terrific heist film starring the stars listed above and then some. Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the fun dynamic between the great cast, the interesting character of Kingsley's "Cosmo," as well as some of the not so great moments that are a...
Enchanted
April 01, 2020 07:15 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBHow does she know you podcast? How does she know.....it's Forgotten Cinema! That's right, the manly Mikes from Forgotten Cinema are tackling the most testosterone driven film they've ever done before...Disney's Enchanted, starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey. Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss why this mega hit film seems to have been all but forgotten by its creator. They discuss the deconstruction of Disney princesses that the film explores as well as the acting, the music, and why mal...
The Frighteners
March 25, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIt's our 50th Episode!!!! Time to celebrate with some Michael J. Fox vs Grim Reaper action! That's right, Forgotten Cinema tackles the 1996 cult hit, The Frighteners on this episode. Listen to Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss how this film is a culmination of Peter Jackson's previous films. The Mikes also talk about how great both Michael J Fox and Jeffrey Combs are in this film and how the special effects hold up almost 24 years later. So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the e...
Devil in a Blue Dress
March 18, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThe Mikes get duped by femme fatales and crooked politicians in 1940s Los Angeles in this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Mike Field and Mike Butler tackle the 1995 Denzel Washington film, Devil in a Blue Dress, based on the Easy Rawlins novels by Walter Mosley. The Mike's discuss crime noir tropes, Don Cheadle's character, 1940's Los Angeles, and how Easy Rawlins is a unique take on the oft done 1940's private eye. So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear ...
The Nice Guys
March 11, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThe Mike's get groovy in this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they gush over one of their top 10 films of the last decade, The Nice Guys. Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss why this mystery, action, comedy by writer-director Shane Black deserved more credit and acclaim than it received. They talk about the chemistry between stars Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe; as well as how their characters are the impetus to move along the very mystery that they are trying to solve. They also spend some t...
Two Family House
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThe Mikes are traveling to Staten Island circa 1956, by way of an independent film from 2000 known as Two Family House on this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Mike Butler and Mike Field break down why this is an independent feature worth looking into. From its copious amounts of heart, to its relatable themes and likeable main characters, Two Family House is a well written film that doesn't follow the familiar trends that many "independent" features fall into. The Mikes dive deep into characte...
Constantine
February 26, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBThe Mike's take on the forces of Hell and Keanu Reeves to bring you this episode of Forgotten Cinema! Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 2005 film, Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence. The Mike's talk about the differences between the film and the Hellblazer graphic novels on which it is based, the look and style of the film, and why a film like this seems to have been forgotten. If not by audiences, then Hollywood. So grab your holy water and magic brass knuckles, please notice ...
Three Days of the Condor
February 19, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBMike Field and Mike Butler, codenamed Forgotten Entertainment, are on the case, breaking down the 1975, Sydney Pollack film Three Days of the Condor, starring Robert Redford. The Mikes breakdown their thoughts on the movie. Butler and Field discuss the film's score and how it possibly undercuts the drama of the film, the sudden relationship between Redford's and Faye Dunaway's characters, as well as pieces of this film that have influenced a wide amount of films in the spy or political thri...
Meet Joe Black
February 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThe Mike's catch up with a vacationing Death in this Valentine's(ish) episode of Forgotten Cinema. That's right, the Mikes are discussing their very first romantic drama, Meet Joe Black, starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins, directed by Martin Brest. Listen as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the fantastic performances by all of the film's cast. Butler and Field also talk about the excellent cinematography and writing in the film, as well as discuss why this film deserves its long ru...
Ghost Town
February 05, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Mikes see dead people and misanthropic British dentists in this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Listen as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the 2008 romantic comedy, Ghost Town, starring Ricky Gervais and Tea Leoni. Written and directed by resident favorite, David Koepp. The Mikes discuss the importance of why more men and so-called "film-guys" need to start embracing more romantic films. They will also try to figure out why such a funny, touching, and overall well made film didn't f...
New Jack City
January 29, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBYou are now about to witness the strength of film knowledge! Mike Butler and Mike Field are taking a trip to New Jack City in this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Listen in as the Mikes break down this iconic, yet overlooked film about the crack epidemic of the late 80's, directed by Mario Van Peebles and starring Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, and Chris Rock. They'll discuss Rock's lauded performance as the crack addicted "Pookey," tell how first time director Peebles got the job, and Field and Butle...
Wow Signal
January 27, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBThe Mikes take a look at TriCoast Worldwide's new documentary Wow Signal, directed by Bob Dawson, in another episode of Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing. Mike Butler and Mike Field share their opinions on what they enjoyed from this documentary about the real-life mysterious signal from outer space known as the "Wow Signal," what they thought of how they told the history of radio astronomy and the way the documentary sticks to the scientific truth; which as we all know...is out there. Cue The ...
Tomorrowland
January 22, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBGet ready for jetpacks, ray-guns, Eiffel Tower spaceships, and Audio Animatronics that look like small children because the Mike's have received their pins! Forgotten Cinema is headed to Tomorrowland! Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this 2015 Disney family adventure film. Field is completely in love with this Brad Bird directed feature, so (shockingly) it's up to Butler to provide a level head and bring up reasons that the film may have been forgotten, such as issues with th...
The Conversation
January 15, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBBust out your sleuth gear and your saxophones because on this episode of Forgotten Cinema the Mikes are having a conversation about the 1974 Gene Hackman thriller, The Conversation (see what we did there?). Written and Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, listen to Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss Hackman's character, Harry Caul; from his character's look and attitude, to how a typo informed much of the character that appears on the screen. The Mikes also go into the history of what ...
Sing Street
January 08, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThe Mikes travel back in time and across "the pond" for this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they talk about the 2016 film, Sing Street, written and directed by John Carney. Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the sights, sounds, and life in 1980s Dublin. They discuss the importance of the relationship between Connor and his older brother as well as between Connor and his crush Raphina. The Mikes also comment on the way that the film handles the characters create their band and then their ...
Strange Days
January 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBHappy New Year from Forgotten Cinema! What better way to celebrate the new year than the 1995 sci-fi, noir thriller that takes place on New Years, Strange Days. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, written by James Cameron and starring Ralph Fiennes, and Angela Basset. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discuss where in the film the noir portion actually comes in as well as the weakness and almost pathetic nature of the protagonist, Lenny, that takes the film in an interesting direction and p...
The Family Man
December 25, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIt's another holiday episode of Forgotten Cinema!!! And this time the Mikes are looking at the 2000 film Family Man starring Nicholas Cage and Tea Leoni. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discuss the use of theme over substance and story and how Hollywood's view of the "real world" might taint the way that Jack Campbell's story is told. So grab your sugar plums and egg-nog, please notice the elves at the front and rear of the sleigh, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
December 18, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThe Mikes are taking Forgotten Cinema international for the holidays and trying not to upset the elves as they discuss the 2010 Finnish film, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about how more foreign films like this should be watched by American audiences. They look at the father-son relationship at the heart of the film, compare it to the popular short films this was based on, and talk about the setting and plot of this very unique sci-fi, horror, dark-comedy, ...
Bolt
December 11, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThe Mikes are going to have a "ruff" time with this one as Forgotten Cinema looks at the 2008 Disney animated film, Bolt, starring John Travolta and Miley Cyrus. Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss why this film is for dog lovers. Mike Field lets us know that another up-and-coming young actress had already recorded all of the dialogue for the role of Penny, before Miley came in and before that Bolt was an entirely different film altogether. Also the Mikes do a lot of talking abo...
Krampus
December 04, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBOh, the weather outside is frightful and the fire is...not going to stop Krampus from collecting his victims! The Mikes ignore Omi's advice and check out Santa's evil other half in the 2015 film, Krampus, directed by Michael Dougherty, on this episode of Forgotten Cinema. Mike Butler and Mike Field throw out some interesting facts about the making of the film, talk about how awkward and uncomfortable scenes in films can only go far before alienating your audience, and gush over the practic...
The Two Jakes
November 27, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB"Forget it Mike, its Forgotten Cinema." That's right, you guessed it! That cleverly edited famous film quote can only mean that this episode is going to focus on the Jack Nicholson film where he plays Jake Gittes. No, not that Jack Nicholson film where he plays Jake Gittes, the other one. Never heard of it? Well I guess you came to the right place! The Mikes discuss the Jack Nicholson directed, Jack Nicholson vehicle, The Two Jakes; the sequel to the cinema classic, Chinatown, released in ...
Mortal Kombat (1995)
November 20, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBSpecial guest and YouTuber Russ Lyman join Mike Butler and (reluctantly) Mike Field to the NetherRealm to discuss the 1995 EarthRealm film, Mortal Kombat, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Based on one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. In a world replete with terrible video game movies, Mortal Kombat is...one of them. Listen as both Butler and Russ defend its so-bad-its-good parts against Field's hatred of all things this movie. They'll discuss the merits of overacting in...
Maserati: 100 Years Against All Odds
November 18, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThe Mikes take a look at TriCoast Worldwide's new documentary Maserati: 100 Years Against All Odds, directed by Philip Selkirk, in a special bonus episode (and possible spin-off pilot) they're calling, Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing. Mike Butler and Mike Field share their opinions on what they enjoyed from this documentary about the Italian car maker, what they thought could have been expanded upon or maybe didn't need. Maserati: 100 Years Against All Odds is available on Amazon Prime, Fand...
The Blob (1988)
November 13, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWhat happened to you old Nickelodeon Gak? Find out on this episode of Forgotten Cinema as the Mikes take on the 1988 remake of The Blob, starring Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about their love of the use of practical effects in this remake of the 1958 horror classic. The Mikes also discuss how the proliferation of slasher flicks in the 80s might have killed any hopes of success that a sci-fi alien horror remake might have had back then. Kevin Dillons mullet...