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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Episodes
Burn After Reading
November 06, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBMike Butler and Mike Field have survived Forgotten Horror and begin this third season of Forgotten Cinema with a Coen Brothers film and their very first guest! Andrew Morgan from the awesome podcast, the NOMcast! Andrew and the Mikes are talking Burn After Reading, starring John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, George Clooney, Brad Pitt...the list goes on and on. Our three podcasters discuss what draws such talent to the likes of the Joel and Ethan Coen. The amount of detail put into their scr...
2.13 - Fright Night (2011)
October 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBHey guys...looking for a pick up game? The Mikes are creepin' on you vampire style as they wind down Forgotten Horror with the 2011 remake of Fright Night starring Anton Yelchin, Collin Farrell and David Tennant. Listen in as Field and Butler sink their teeth into why they believe this film is forgotten, thoughts on why the writing and actors, especially David Tennant's Peter Vincent, make this a horror film worth revisiting. The Mikes also drop some fun facts about the making of the film,...
2.12 - Burnt Offerings
October 23, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBForgotten Horror gets domestic as the Mikes discuss the 1976 film Burnt Offerings, starring Oliver Reed and Karen Black, directed by Dan Curtis. Listen in as Mike Field talks about the very first film on Forgotten Cinema that he has not only not seen, but never heard of! The Mikes will also take a look at how and why films from the 70's have their particular look in terms of shot composition and film stock. Field and Butler also note some interesting production facts and behind the scenes d...
2.11 - Monster House
October 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWelcome to the third entry of this year’s Forgotten Horror, where the Mikes tackle the scariest type of film there is…a kids’ film!!! Mike Field and Mike Butler deconstruct (get it?!) the 2006 animated film, Monster House, directed by Gil Kenan and produced by Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg. They’ll go over the role of adults within this film, the unique use of motion capture, and discuss the change in parents’ attitude toward presenting children with content they might find scary. L...
2.10 - 1408
October 09, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBForgotten Horror continues as the Mikes ignore all of Sam Jacksons warnings and check themselves into the 2007 film, 1408, starring John Cusack and one evil "freaking" room. The Mikes discuss the use of lighting and sets to bring the film to life and Field throws out some fun hidden easter eggs in the movie. Butler talks about how the ending to the director's cut version of the film alters its theme and perhaps ruins the development and journey of its one and only protagonist. So grab your...
2.9 - Near Dark
October 02, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBSet your podcast to “spooky” because the Mikes are doing an entire month of horror themed episodes! In this episode, Mike Field and Mike Butler sink their teeth into the 1987 neo-noir, western, vampire flick, Near Dark, starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, and Bill Paxton. Written and directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Our frightfully insightful co-hosts dissects the films impact on vampire films of today, character motivations and how much control a director may give their actors to shape th...
2.8 - 3:10 to Yuma
September 25, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThe Mike's saddle up to bring you another amazing episode of Forgotten Cinema with the 2007 film, 3:10 to Yuma, directed by James Mangold and starring Christian Bale and Russell Crowe. Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss the importance of having characters that show you what their thinking and feeling through expression and body language over too much useless exposition, the true motivation for the outlaw Ben Wade, and why westerns don't seem to be the big American film anymore. Also, Fiel...
2.7 - Macgruber
September 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThe Mikes are going for the Turkey in this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they discuss the 2010 comedy, Macgruber. Based on the SNL skit, based on the 80s television show, MacGuyver Join the Mikes as they continually quote one of the most quotable comedies of the past decade. As they gush, they discuss fun facts about the making of the film, why the film succeeds as a comedy, and why it was forgotten and what could have been done to reach a wider audience. So grab your popcorn and soda, pl...
2.6 - Blue Velvet
September 11, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThe Mikes try to solve a mystery and get weird with David Lynch's Blue Velvet. Listen as Mike Field and Mike Butler breakdown the plot, explain the reasoning behind some of the film's iconic scenes. Also listen to them discuss and explain David Lynch's strange, eclectic style of filmmaking and how Lynch is able to use this style as a powerful tool to evoke real emotion and make his films stay with an audience long after the credits roll. So huff your amyl nitrate, grab your popcorn and sod...
2.5 - The Sugarland Express
September 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThe Mikes take a ride down to Sugarland to discuss Steven Spielberg's studio directorial debut, The Sugarland Express. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler gush over one of the most important filmmakers of all time beginning to establish choices in filmmaking that will cement his legacy in future films. From innovative camera work, blocking, lighting, and working at getting the best take from his actors; Spielberg is a natural born filmmaker of the highest quality and the Mikes just will...
2.4 - The Mask of Zorro
August 28, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBThe Mikes learn to "swashbuckle" with Antonia Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, and Catherine Zeta Jones in the 1998 adventure film The Mask of Zorro, directed by Martin Campbell. Listen to this episode of Forgotten Cinema as the Mikes lament the lack of modern swashbucklers, discuss casting prominent white actors in Latino roles, as well as gush over the incredible work done by the stunt team to make a memorable and exciting adventure film. Also, keep an ear out to hear Mike Butler embarrass hims...
2.3 - Reign of Fire
August 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThe Mikes are joining the Kentucky Irregulars for this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they waver back and forth on their opinions of the 2002 Post-Apocalyptic, Dragon drama, Reign of Fire. Starring Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey...and dragons! Find out what made this film so different from other summer blockbuster hopefuls. Listen to the Mikes talk about the merits of method acting in front of and off camera. They also discuss how important a tight, clear, and consistent screenplay is ...
2.2 - House Party
August 14, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThe Mikes are kicking it old school with in this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they discuss the 1990 comedy, House Party, starring Kid 'n Play and Martin Lawrence. Watch as Mike Field reminisces about his youth and the Mikes talk 90s nostalgia, the reason the character are more relatable than in most party-centric teenage comedies, and how quotable the entire film is. Or course, as always Field brings us some fun film trivia. For instance: Did you know that originally New Line Cinema want...
2.1 - The Shadow
August 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWho knows what film knowledge lurks in the hearts of film-based podcasts? Forgotten Cinema knows!!! Season 2 kicks off with a helping of 90's style pulp noir as the Mikes tackle the 1994 film, The Shadow, starring Alec Baldwin. Our hosts explore the interesting origin story created for the film, it's simple yet muddied story, whether it's embracing of 90's cheese hurts or helps the film, and how to do right by The Shadow character in today's superhero-obsessed world. So grab your popcorn...
1.13 - Red Rock West
July 31, 2019 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThe Mikes head down south in search of money, greed, and good old fashioned crisscrosses in the 1993 Nicholas Cage starring western-noir, Red Rock West. Mike Field discusses a film that was fairly important to his love of film; specifically indie film. The Mikes also dissect the films characters and themes, gush over late character-actor, JT Walsh, and lighting in relation to cinematography. So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and...
1.12 - Dreamcatcher
July 24, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this episode of Forgotten Cinema the Mike's visit their Memory Warehouses to discuss the 2003 Stephen King adaptation, Dreamcatcher, starring Damien Lewis, Thomas Jane, Morgan Freeman, Tom Sizemore, Jason Lee, Timothy Olyphant, and of course Donnie NKOTB Wahlberg as Duddits. Michael Butler and Michael Field talk about how making completely faithful adaptations of certain novels don't translate well into film and how driving narrative focus away from your core characters can lead to audie...
1.11 - Meet the Robinsons
July 17, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBOn this episode of Forgotten Cinema the Mike's discuss the 2007 Disney animated feature Meet the Robinsons. Join Michael Field and Michael Butler as they discuss a time before Disney ruled the world; a time where their animation arm was in a bit of a rut and changes where being made that would affect this film profoundly. The Mikes discuss why the strong message of film helps to carry the film through most of its problems and dive deep into "the Goob." Also one of Butler's darkest secrets...
1.10 - The A-Team
July 10, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThey love it when a podcast comes together!!! In 2019, a crack podcast unit was sent to the microphone for a forgotten film they didn't cover. These men promptly viewed the film and discussed it. Today, still lovers of forgotten films, they survive as podcasters and cinephiles. If you have a film that deserves to be brought back into the spotlight, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire...Forgotten Cinema! ...The A-Team. Obviously the Mikes are discussing the...
1.9 - The Star Chamber
June 26, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBThe Mikes travel back to 1983 to revisit the Michael Douglas thriller The Star Chamber. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler, as they discuss aspect ratios, theme over story, and the dreaded third act issues that seem to plague so many films no matter how good or well made they may be. Just be aware; there are no clips in this episode (other than the trailer) because we couldn't find them. Our most forgotten film yet! So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear ...
1.8 - Hudson Hawk
June 19, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThe Mikes go head to head discussing the 1991 Bruce Willis action/comedy, Hudson Hawk; a film each Mike holds a very differing opinion of. Join Michael Butler as he discusses the failings of this critically panned mess of a film; one that goes either too far, or never goes far enough with it's zaniness. OR Join Michael Field as he defends the film's lightheartedness, witty dialogue, and breezy runtime against those who can't seem to just appreciate the film for what it is: a hidden gem, ...
1.7 - Collateral
June 12, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBTom Cruise again?! That's right, another helping of Tom...only this time he's the villain! Michael Butler and Michael Field breakdown and discuss a film by yet another Michael; Michael Mann's 2004 thriller, Collateral, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. Listen to Butler defend one of his favorite films of all time, against the onslaught of Field's nitpicks! Along the way, listen to the Mikes describe how this film was one of the first major motion pictures filmed in all digital. Learn abo...
1.6 - Sorcerer
June 05, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBThe Mikes travel through the jungles of South America with the deadliest cargo of all...a new episode of their Forgotten Cinema podcast! Join Michael Butler and Michael Field as they discuss the 1977 William Friedkin directed thriller, Sorcerer, starring Roy Scheider. The Mikes discuss 70's filmmaking, from it's grit, locations, sets, score, and even to the methodical pacing of character setup at the time. And of course the most important question of all...should it remain forgotten or is i...
1.5 - Valkyrie
May 29, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBTom Cruise wears an eye patch and leads an amazing group of actors to overthrow Hitler and the Nazi Party during World War 2...what more could you ask for?! Join Michael Butler and Michael Field as they discuss the Bryan Singer directed historical thriller, Valkyrie. The Mikes talk about using real life locations, the difficulty with telling a true story and keeping the audience in suspense, and the cinematic choices often (and perhaps over) used when telling stories set during WWII. So gr...
1.4 - Stir of Echoes
May 22, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBLet the battle for best 1999 Supernatural Horror Thriller begin! The Mikes argue which is better: M. Night Shyamalan's The Sixth Sense or this week's Forgotten Cinema selection; Stir of Echoes starring Kevin Bacon? Join Michael Butler and Michael Field as they discuss David Koepp's skills as a screenwriting, grotesque practical effects, the importance of secondary over ancillary characters, and what makes a good supernatural thriller. Oh, and one of them is wrong about which of the two f...
1.3 - Wanted
May 15, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBMike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 2008 action film, Wanted. The Mikes discuss whether or not this film still had the same affect on them nearly a decade later, the use of physical versus practical effects, and how it spawned or inspired films like it, and yet still seems to have become Forgotten Cinema. So leave your exploding rats at home, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.
1.2 - The Legend of Tarzan
May 08, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBThe Mikes' journey into Forgotten Cinema takes them through the jungles of Africa in the 2016 adventure film, The Legend of Tarzan. Our hosts discuss why adventure films seem to have taken a back seat in films, how this film harkens back to the "Golden Age" of cinema and why does Samuel L. Jackson keeps getting cast as a Civil War veteran? So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.
1.1 - The 'Burbs
May 01, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBMike Butler and Mike Field begin their journey into Forgotten Cinema with the 1989 Tom Hanks comedy, The 'Burbs. Join them as they let you in on some fun production facts and discuss what worked, what didn't, why this film seems "forgotten" nowadays and whether or not it should be revisited. So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.
Forgotten Cinema - An Introduction
April 22, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MBMike Butler and Mike Field introduce Forgotten Cinema, their upcoming podcast where each episode focuses on one film that for whatever reason seems to have been forgotten by audiences. Mike & Mike revisit the film and discuss what worked (or didn't) and whether or not it should be revisited or stay forgotten. In this introduction the Mikes introduce themselves, the podcast format, and why they chose to do this podcast in the first case.