Forgotten Cinema

Kieran Culkin may have just taken home Oscar gold for "A Real Pain", but before "Succession" made him a household name, he was Igby Slocumb—a rich, rebellious teen navigating trauma, privilege, and a series of bad decisions in 2002's "Igby Goes Down". This week, Mike Field and Mike Butler revisit this indie darling of the early 2000s, and... well, let's just say not everyone was charmed.From trust fund angst to aimless rebellion, the Mikes dive into why these kinds of characters don't always resonate—especially when wrapped in a blanket of affluence. Despite strong performances from Culkin, Jeff Goldblum, Susan Sarandon, and Claire Danes, Igby Goes Down might have left us a little cold.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 film about a precocious rich kid? Let us know in the comments below!

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes are shipping out to the Gulf War... but not exactly going into battle. Mike Field and Mike Butler are diving into "Jarhead" (2005), directed by Sam Mendes and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jamie Foxx.Field and Butler discuss how "Jarhead" subverts expectations for a war film by focusing not on combat, but on the psychological toll of not fighting. With standout performances and striking cinematography, this one lingers long after the credits roll. But does its introspective take hold up after nearly two decades? Let's grab our gear and find out.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 obscure war film? Let us know in the comments below!

Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts bring the star power, but is that enough to make Larry Crowne memorable? In this episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes head back to 2011 for a charming-but-lightweight romantic dramedy written and directed by Hanks himself. It plays like cinematic comfort food—pleasant while you're watching, but not much to chew on afterward.Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the film's easygoing vibe, Hanks' likable lead performance, and the strange sense that nothing ever really happens. Is that the point? Or is Larry Crowne just too laid-back for its own good? Plus, shoutout to a surprisingly stacked supporting cast—including Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson, and Bryan Cranston.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 Tom Hanks or Julia Roberts film? Let us know in the comments below!

The 21st season of Forgotten Cinema kicks off with a bang as the guys dive into Robert Redford's "Quiz Show"! Field and Butler unpack this compelling look at one of the biggest scandals in television history, discussing everything from the powerhouse performances by Ralph Fiennes and John Turturro to Redford's sharp direction. They explore how the film examines truth, manipulation, and the cost of fame—yet Butler's jaded 21st century brain doesn't think it's that big a deal. He's used to TV lying to him I guess.Pop open your favorite trivia app and tune in, because this episode has all the right answers... or does 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 Ralph Fiennes film OR favorite film about film or TV? Let us know in the comments below!

Must be summer movie season because here's another Now Showing episode of Forgotten Cinema! Mike Butler and Mike Field team up like Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal for "The Accountant 2" (2025). Mike Field and Mike Butler both dig this one. From the brother comedy coming from leads Affleck and Bernthal, to the action throughout. The Mikes definitely recommend you check this out as a good kick-start to the summer movie season and as a type of mid budget, more personal action film that you don't normally get to see on the big screen anymore.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 Ben Affleck film? Let us know in the comments!

Mike Butler is trying something new today! A Now Showing...Lite! Get it? Like a lite be...nevermind. Name pending, just like in Marvel Studios' "Thunderbolts*" starring Florence Pugh, Sebastion Stan, David Harbour, and Lewis Pullman. Butler flies solo as he discusses if Marvel's take on Suicide Squad is worth your time.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Let us know if you liked these shorter off the cuff discussions!

It flopped at the box office and critics tore it apart, but the Mikes are here to give "Death to Smoochy" the love it deserves. In this episode, join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they dive into Danny DeVito's darkly absurd comedy and explore why it actually holds up better than some people remember and became a cult classic. From Robin Williams' unhinged Rainbow Randolph to Ed Norton's squeaky-clean Smoochy the Rhino, there's a lot to appreciate in this twisted tale of children's TV gone corporate and corrupt. The Mikes talk performances, DeVito's sharp direction, and why they both think this film deserves a second chance.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 00's dark comedy? Let us know in the comments!

This week on a special Now Showing episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes sink their teeth into the brand-new vampire thriller "Sinners" (2025). Both Mike Field and Mike Butler were impressed, but Butler goes all in—naming it one of his Top 5 vampire films of all time. High praise from a longtime creature-of-the-night connoisseur!From stylish direction to blood-soaked storytelling from Ryan Coogler, to stars Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld and newcomer Miles Caton, Sinners delivers a fresh take on the vampire genre. But does it have the bite to stand among the greats? Join us as we break down what makes this new horror entry worth your time.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 vampire film? Let us know in the comments!

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes go undercover with Ray Liotta and Jason Patric in Narc (2002), written and directed by Joe Carnahan. While the performances are intense and the energy raw, the central mystery feels a bit thin, and the early 2000s grit doesn't quite hit the same over 20 years later. Is this a case worth reopening, or should it stay in the cold case files?Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they break down what works, what doesn't, and why Liotta might be the best part of this moody crime thriller.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 gritty 00's crime film? Let us know in the comments!

The Mikes head to Memphis to revisit the 1993 legal thriller The Firm, starring Tom Cruise and the late, great Gene Hackman.Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they dive into this twisty tale of ambition, corruption, and contract law—with some very aggressive nondisclosure agreements. Field can't get over the fact that Wilford Brimley, America's oatmeal-loving grandpa, plays a terrifying heavy who actually gets the crap kicked out of him. Butler's more focused on Cruise doing peak early-90s sprinting.It's a John Grisham adaptation soaked in suspense, shady deals, and surprisingly intense library scenes. Is The Firm still worth the retainer fee after all these years? Or is it time to dissolve this one from your movie memory?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 John Grisham adaptation? Let us know in the comments!

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes head back to the turn of the millennium to team up with Katie Holmes and kidnap Hellen Mirren as they discuss "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" (1999), written and directed by Kevin Williamson.Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about how the film "screams" late-90s/early-2000s with its tone, cast, and style, but also dig into why it doesn't quite live up to its potential due to rewrites and a variety of issues. Could it have been a sharp teen thriller? Did it hold back too much? And is Helen Mirren just doing her best with what she was given?Grab your chokers and dial-up internet—it's time for another deep dive into a forgotten flick!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 Katie Holmes film? Let us know in the comments!

The Mikes are being held hostage by a charming yet murderous Kevin Costner, but it's okay, because Clint Eastwood is on his trail! But does "A Perfect World"(1993) fully come together, or does it feel just a little… incomplete?This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mike Field and Mike Butler are discussing "A Perfect World" (1993). Listen in as they take a look at this underrated crime drama starring Kevin Costner as an escaped convict who forms an unlikely bond with a kidnapped boy, all while being pursued by Clint Eastwood's Texas Ranger. Both Field and Butler like this film, but they do have a few issues with it which Butler supposes may have been inadvertently due to a request by Costner. Oh, and did you know Costner actually got called out by Eastwood on set? They'll tell you what happened and what it says about these two Hollywood legends.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 Costner or Eastwood film? Let us know in the comments!

It's Jet Li vs. Jet Li in a battle across the multiverse! But is "The One" (2001) an early 2000s sci-fi action gem or just a missed opportunity?This week on Forgotten Cinema, we're diving into this high-energy, multiverse "Highlander" where Jet Li takes on alternate versions of himself to become…well, The One. It's got slow-mo, bad CGI, early 2000s rock, and—believe it or not—Jason Statham with hair!Listen in as The Mikes discuss the many, many issues with the film. Mike Butler has some nostalgia for its early 00's vibes, but Mike Field? Not so much. They break down the highs, but mostly the lows, and whether this film deserves another watch in today's world of multiverse madness.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What do you think—underrated sci-fi classic or just another early 2000s relic? Let us know in the comments!

Liam Neeson, a gritty mystery, and some seriously dark twists… This week on Forgotten Cinema, The Mikes are diving into A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014), a neo-noir thriller that puts Neeson in full detective mode; a nice change of pace in the middle of his semi-annual action fare.Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as break down the film's unique tone, how it plays with tropes, and how good David Harbour is as a deranged psychopath. They'll also cover a bit of the films history from popular Matthew Scudder book series to Hollywood film.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What do you think? Did this deserve more sequels following the books it was based on or was it just another generic Neeson film of the 2010s? Let us know in the comments!

This week on Forgotten Cinema, The Mikes are diving into Michael Mann's The Insider (1999), starring Russell Crowe and Al Pacino in a tense, real-life whistleblower drama about Big Tobacco, journalism, and corporate corruption.But while Mike Field considers it a masterpiece of slow-burn storytelling, Mike Butler has broken Field's heart by thinking it's too long! So, does The Insider earn its nearly 160-minute runtime, or could it have used some editing? The Mikes break down the performances, Mann's signature style, and whether it still holds up today.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What do you think? Masterpiece or overlong? What's your favorite Mann film? Let us know in the comments!

Love, life, and lots of pie! In this episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes are talking about Waitress (2007), the indie darling starring Keri Russell as a small-town waitress with a talent for baking and a life that's anything but sweet.Full of charm, great performances, and pie, Waitress has built a loyal following over the years—even inspiring a hit Broadway musical! But does it still hold up? Mike Field and Mike Butler dive into the film's performances, the relationship between Russell's character and Nathan Fillion's, and more. Butler will also get into the tragic story of writer/director Adrienne Shelly.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! What's your favorite flavor pie?

Before Sarah Michelle Gellar took on vamps in Sunnydale, there was "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1992)! This campy cult classic gave us Kristy Swanson as the original Buffy, Donald Sutherland as her mysterious (not Giles) mentor, and Paul Reubens stealing scenes as a delightfully over-the-top vampire. But does it hold up?In this episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes take a bite out of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and break down what works, what doesn't, and how it compares to the beloved TV series. Is it an underrated gem or just a fun relic of the early ‘90s?So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Do you prefer movie Buffy or TV Buffy?

"Captain America: Brave New World" has arrived! While it's not perfect, the Mikes enjoyed it and had a great time discussing the latest entry in the MCU. How does Sam Wilson's first solo Cap movie stack up? Does it live up to the legacy of Steve Rogers? Mike Field and Mike Butler break it all down in this Now Showing episode of Forgotten Cinema!So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Let us know what you thought of the film in the comments! Did it meet your expectations, or were you hoping for something more?

The Mikes are uncorking a discussion on Bottle Shock (2008), the underrated film starring Chris Pine, Alan Rickman, and Bill Pullman that tells the true story of the 1976 Judgement of Paris—where a California winery shocked the world by beating the French at their own game.Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field break down the film's performances, it's fine line between watchability and snobbery, and whether this under-the-radar movie deserves a spot among the greats. Is Bottle Shock a vintage classic or just a forgettable pour?So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

Den of Thieves (2018) isn't just another heist movie—it's a gritty, tactical thriller packed with intense shootouts, double-crosses, and Gerard Butler going full beast mode. But is it underrated or just a Heat knockoff? We break it all down in this episode of Forgotten Cinema!So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:01 - Film Facts11:44 - Film Discussion42:33 - Critic Reviews44:57 - Who Would You Recommend This To?49:10 - Why Is This Forgotten?51:51 - Plugs

The Mikes are kicking off season 20 with Brad Pitt...in space!Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 2019 science fiction "Apocalypse Now" inspired "Ad Astra" also starring Tommy Lee Jones, written and directed by James Gray.Butler finds the movie slowly, emotionless, with unexplained story beats, dumb character decisions, and one of the worst voiceovers of all time. Field agrees, but thinks Butler is wrong anyway; because it wouldn't be Forgotten Cinema if he didn't. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:13 - Film Facts9:23 - Film Discussion41:47 - Critic Reviews45:00 - Who Would You Recommend This To?49:17 - Why Is This Forgotten?51:57 - Plugs

The time has finally come. It's Butler's dream come true. The Mikes are covering a Star Trek film...but it's "Star Trek: Section 31".Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss what is possibly the worst film they've covered on this show. Worse than "Folks!" you might ask? You'll have to listen in to find out.The Mike will talk about everything that is wrong in this film, the sorry state of Star Trek right now, what is on the horizon for one of Sci-Fi's longest continuing franchises, and maybe find one or two kind words for this giant miss of a film that fails Michelle Yeoh and her character of Philippa Georgiou.So , grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:28 - Film Discussion41:56 - Who Would You Recommend This To?43:50 - Plugs

The Mikes are riding along with an overweight and kind of stupid Sylvester Stallone as they work to stop Harvey Keitel from killing Michael Rapaport and turn him in to Robert DeNiro and his terrible mustache.That's right! It's 1997's "Copland", directed by James Mangold and starring just about every famous actor who usually plays NYC cops on film. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discuss how this film may have suffered from it's overstuffed cast, pressure from the studio, and Stallone and Ray Liotta not getting the roles they originally wanted.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:23 - Film Facts9:20 - Film Discussion39:43 - Critic Reviews42:55 - Who Would You Recommend This To?45:05 - Why Is This Forgotten?49:44 - Plugs

The general who became a slave, the slave who became a gladiator, the gladiator who released a podcast episode.Check out our previously timed Patreon Exclusive as we take a look at Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" before you check out the now streaming "Gladiator 2"!So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:55 - Film Facts10:41 - Film Discussion45:39 - Critic Reviews52:06 - Sequel Expectations55:44 - Plugs

Butler has found one of his favorite films he's discovered on the show as the Mikes take a look at the 2013 Ben Stiller film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", also starring Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn, and Adam Scott.Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss why this feel good film works, why you root for Walter, how good the film works, and the trouble it took to get this film remade over half a century after the original film.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:29 - Film Facts9:24 - Film Discussion35:44 - Critic Reviews48:16 - Who Would You Recommend This To?52:23 - Why Is This Forgotten?54:41 - Plugs

The Mikes are going on a mission with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz in her first role in over a decade as they navigate the perils of being fugitive spies and even worse...parents to two teenagers!Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss the new Netflix film, "Back in Action" directed by Seth Gordon. Listen in as they talk about the chemistry of the leads in the film, the tropes they avoid and the ones they lean too hard into, and whether Foxx and Diaz are able to elevate this film above normal Netflix original standards.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction3:00 - Film Discussion35:03 - Plugs

The Mikes are taking a look at the brand new "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" starring Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. on an all new episode of Forgotten Cinema Now Showing.A few weeks from now, Mike Butler and Mike Field will be taking a look at the original "Den of Thieves" on the main show...so poor timing and maybe not so forgotten??? Eh, we'll be the judge of that!What did the Mikes think of this film, which is fairly different from the first? How was the buddy cop/thief angle? How heist-y does it get? Check out the episode to find out!So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:14 - Film Discussion34:45 - Plugs

The Mikes are rushing to make the morning edition to tell you their thoughts on the 1994 Ron Howard film "The Paper" starring Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Randy Quaid, Robert Duvall, Marisa Tomei, and more!Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss how this film is still shown to journalism students as an accurate portrayal of newspaper journalism, how screenwriter David Koepp may not have a noticeable style, but his films always move and have quotable dialogue.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction1:53 - Film Facts11:15 - Film Discussion34:56 - Critic Reviews42:09 - Who Would You Recommend This To?47:15 - Why Is This Forgotten?51:06 - Plugs

The Mikes are loosing their memory, getting some plastic surgery done, and hiring Eddie Valiant from some pet shop outside of Toon Town for their latest episode; the 1991 erotic-thriller "Shattered", directed by Wolfgang Peterson and starring Tom Berenger and Bob Hoskins.Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss the film's big twist, as well as the performances that drive the film. The Mikes also discuss where grown up films like this are nowadays and if they might make a resurgence. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:22 - Film Facts12:40 - Film Discussion33:05 - Critic Reviews38:02 - Who Would You Recommend This To?44:22 - Why Is This Forgotten?47:40 - Plugs

The Mikes are putting on their creepiest Russian accents and bushiest mustaches as they try to chill with the scariest count of them all, Count Orlock, as they discuss the 2024 Robert Eggers film "Nosferatu" starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Bill Skarsgård as they eponymous villain.Is this the holiday season horror film you should sink your teeth into, or does this film deserve to have a stake driven into it? Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss whether Eggers and crew have created a worthy update to a timeless cinematic classic.So, grab your stake and garlic, please notice the plague rats to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction1:27 - Film Outline4:55 - Film Discussion43:39 - Plugs

The Mikes are high kicking and rocking mullets through time with Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1994 time travel action film, "Timecop" directed by Peter Hyams.Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss important perplexing topics such as how time travel works in this film and why JVD has to roll up his sleeves all the time...even on his bomber jacket.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:07 - Film Facts13:07 - Film Discussion42:43 - Critic Reviews46:00 - Who Would You Recommend This To?49:50 - Why Is This Forgotten?51:05 - Plugs

Did you think there'd be no new episode ON Christmas? Well think again!The Mikes are bringing the holiday spirit by throwing an "Office Christmas Party" with Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, and Olivia Munn along with about 800 other comedic actors.Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they ask the big questions; like, does the sheer amount of names hurt this film? Or is it the fact that we can't seem to stay focused on the eponymous Christmas party? Is this film destined to become a holiday classic?So, grab your candy canes and hot cocoa, please notice the reindeer to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction3:52 - Film Facts11:48 - Film Discussion37:45 - Critic Reviews42:31 - Who Would You Recommend This To?47:25 - Why Is This Forgotten?49:42 - Plugs

The Mikes are moving to Chicago to take Nicolas Cage's +250k Chicago Weatherman salary. And that's 2005 dollars!That's right, Winter is HERE as we discuss the 2005 Gore Verbinski film "The Weather Man" also starring Michael Caine, which takes place in snowy Chicago. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss how, even though they enjoy this film, it is plagued with an emptiness, within it's dialogue, themes, and certainly it's main character.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction1:53 - Film Facts7:22 - Film Discussion32:31 - Critic Reviews36:08 - Who Would You Recommend This To?39:01 - Why Is This Forgotten?41:04 - Plugs

The Mikes are leaving their friends behind to get abducted by aliens in the woods then having a hard time explaining it to the cops as they discuss this week's episode, the 1993 film "Fire in the Sky".Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this film based on "true events" starring Robert Patrick, D.B. Sweeney, Peter Berg, and Henry Thomas. The Mikes will talk about how and why the writers of this film chose to alter certain things about the original event for their film, how director Robert Lieberman didn't want to cast D.B. Sweeney so bad, the film almost didn't get made, and how the alien abduction flashback freaked Field out back in the day. The Mikes will also discuss their thoughts and beliefs on the UFO/Alien topic that seems to be heating up.And this was recorded back in October!So, grab your tinfoil hats, please notice the unmarked helicopters to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:30 - Film Facts6:53 - Film Discussion33:49 - Critic Reviews38:52 - Who Would You Recommend This To?41:32 - Why Is This Forgotten?41:53 - UFO/UAP Talk44:25 - Plugs

The Mikes are going back to the 70's to help Robert Redford run for California state senator as the democratic candidate in..."The Candidate"!Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss this Oscar winning (best original screenplay) film that has seemingly been forgotten. They'll talk about the effort by Redford to make this film happen, how the writer actually worked for those running for office, and what they thought of this political "comedy".So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction4:38 - Film Facts13:45 - Film Discussion42:46 - Critic Reviews49:04 - Who Would You Recommend This To?52:48 - Why Is This Forgotten?58:06 - Plugs

The Mikes are standing up to the corruption of Rome and stepping into the ring with Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, and Pedro Pascal in Gladiator 2.Ridley Scott is bringing us more ancient roman hijinks almost a quarter of a century after his original best picture nominee which won Russel Crowe an Oscar. What did Mike Field and Mike Butler think of this film? Just how awesome was Denzel Washington? Can the young Mescal step into the armor of Crowe?So, grab your Gladius and sandals, please notice the feral baboons to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction1:27 - Film Discussion47:42- Who Would You Recommend This To?50:36 - Plugs

The Mikes are using their years of film special effects knowledge to clear their names of murder, beat up assassins and avoid being arrested by Brian Dennehy. Oh, and then throw all of that away for a bag of money I guess.Mike Butler and Mike Field are talking about the 1986 action/thriller "F/X" starring Bryan Brown on this week's episode of Forgotten Cinema. Join the Mikes as they try to figure out why they enjoy this film so filled with awful logic, massive plot holes, and an unlikeable lead character. Is it the movie angle? The 80s/90s-ness of it all?So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:30 - Film Facts11:48 - Film Discussion38:48 - Critic Reviews41:51 - Who Would You Recommend This To?40:30 - Why Is This Forgotten?48:48 - Plugs

The Mikes are working the morgue and running the corner with Fonzi and Beetlejuice on this week's episode of "Forgotten Cinema" as they discuss the 1982 film, "Night Shift" starring Henry Winkler, Shelley Long, and featuring Michael Keaton in his first starring film role.Neither Mike Butler or Mike Field have seen this film about city morgue workers who through some unusual circumstances become widely successful pimps on the side. What did the Mikes think of this film? What's it like seeing Fonzi as an uncool coward and how did Keaton do in his first big time role? Find out by checking out this episode!So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:00 - Film Facts9:52 - Film Discussion38:51 - Critic Reviews40:05 - Who Would You Recommend This To?43:05 - Why Is This Forgotten?46:58 - Plugs

The Mikes are seeing the light and getting real smart with John Travolta as he creeps on Kyra Sedgwick.Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 1996 film "Phenomenon". This nice PG drama film is one that Butler remembers fondly, but does it hold up? Is Travolta the only choice for the lead role? What inspired this film? And is there anything Robert Duvall is NOT amazing in?!So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:37 - Film Facts7:42 - Film Discussion35:25 - Critic Reviews40:39 - Who Would You Recommend This To?45:52 - Why Is This Forgotten?49:27 - Plugs

The Mikes are having a medical episode and traveling back to high school in the 1960's to watch Peggy Sue unsuccessfully try to break up with Nicolas Cage on this week's episode of Forgotten Cinema.That's right, Mike Field and Mike Butler are discussing the 1986 Francis Ford Coppola film, "Peggy Sue Got Married". Listen in as they talk about just how fantastic the dialogue is in this film, the powerful themes in the film, Kathleen Turner's performance...as well as Cage's. The film isn't perfect though and the Mikes talk about the plots left on the cutting room floor.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:22 - Film Facts11:18 - Film Discussion45:43 - Critic Reviews48:08 - Who Would You Recommend This To?53:13 - Why Is This Forgotten?1:01:40 - Plugs

The Mikes are spending Halloween with a couple of 80's valley girls at the end of the world!That's right, Mike Butler and Mike Field bring you this special Halloween episode of Forgotten Horror as they discuss the 1984 film "Night of the Comet".So, grab some radiation suits, please look out for the red dust to the left and right of you, and settle down for Forgotten Horror. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.Stock Media provided by BluesideMusic / Pond50:00 - Introduction2:40 - Film Facts5:56 - Film Discussion34:28 - Why Is This Forgotten?40:14 - Who Would You Recommend This To?42:52 - Wrap Up

The Mikes are stuck in a motel during a rainstorm with John Cusack, Ray Liotta, and more colorful characters as they try to...identify...the killer amongst them. But wait; there's a twist!That's right; Mike Butler and Mike Field are taking a look at the James Mangold directed Identity on this penultimate episode of Forgotten Horror VI: Fear the Darkness. Join the Mikes as they discuss Mangold's Agatha Christie inspirations for this film, some facts behind it's production, and what Field thinks about this film, since he apparently saw it and forgot all about it. So, grab your raincoats, please notice the evil looking child to the left of you, and settle down for Forgotten Horror. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.Stock Media provided by BluesideMusic / Pond50:00 - Introduction2:38 - Film Facts7:20 - Film Discussion35:07 - Who Would You Recommend This To?37:25 - Why Is This Forgotten?'41:02 - Wrap Up

Mike Field and Mike Butler are working like dogs to bring you more Forgotten Horror content. Dog...soldiers that is!!!Join the Mikes as they discuss the 2002 werewolf vs soldiers film Dog Soldiers starring Sean Pertwee and Liam Cunningham directed by Neil Marshall.A rare film that Field has never seen, what did he think of this low budget film set in the Scottish highlands by a mostly unknown (at the time) cast and director? What is it about the design of these werewolves that Butler really enjoys. And will we ever get to see the planned trilogy?So, grab your silver bullets, please notice the full moon above you, and settle down for Forgotten Horror. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.Stock Media provided by BluesideMusic / Pond50:00 - Introduction3:03 - Film Facts9:44 - Film Discussion40:20 - Who Would You Recommend This To?45:30 - Why Is This Forgotten?

The Mikes are waking up the Ancient Ones with Chris Hemsworth on this week's episode of Forgotten Horror VI as they discuss the 2012 (but really 2009) Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard film, The Cabin in the Woods.Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss how this film dissects and uses classic horror movie tropes against itself in this film as well as how some of the movie's self reference and self-indulgence might have been the very thing that led to it's being forgotten. So, grab your flashlights, please notice the cryptids to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Horror. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.Stock Media provided by BluesideMusic / Pond50:00 - Introduction2:46 - Film Facts8:50 - Film Discussion33:21 - Critic Reviews41:09 - Who Would You Recommend This To?43:45 - Why Is This Forgotten?51:10 - Plugs

It's a psychotic love story! No! It's a courtroom drama! No! It's an intense character study of a man pushed to the edge! NO! IT'S....a musical????Kinda storta not really.In reality, Joker: Folie a Deux is just a mess. And Mike Butler and Mike Field are here to break down the movie and discuss what went wrong, how it might have been better handled, and what about the film still kind of works, despite itself. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.Stock Media provided by BluesideMusic / Pond5

The Mike's are traveling with Tony Shalhoub and his family to a glass house filled with ghosts on this episode of Forgotten Horror as they discuss the 2001 film, Thir13en Ghosts.Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the awesome set design of this ghost trap disguised as a house and the cool practical ghost make-up and in camera effects while simultaneously taking issue with the dialogue, unclear plot points, and lack of true scares or kills. Nonetheless, Butler still enjoys the late 90's/Early 00's of it all.So, grab your smudge sticks, please notice the glass walls to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Horror. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.Stock Media provided by BluesideMusic / Pond50:00 - Introduction2:59 - Film Facts9:21 - Film Discussion36:49 - Critic Reviews39:05 - Who Would You Recommend This To?41:56 - Why Is This Forgotten?45:42 - Plugs

It's time to Fear the Darkness as Forgotten Horror VI begins!!!!Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they take a look at James Wan's 2001 horror film Malignant. Quite possibly the newest film the Mikes have ever covered on Forgotten Cinema.Join them as they discuss how Field believes this film harkens back to 90s horror cinema, why such a new film could be forgotten, and how best to extract the souls from the living....just kidding about that last part...or was I????So, grab your Crucifix and Holy Water, please notice the Rings of Salt to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Horror. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.Stock Media provided by BluesideMusic / Pond50:00 - Introduction4:02 - Film Facts12:03 - Film Discussion42:42 - Critic Reviews44:50 - Who Would You Recommend This To?51:00 - Why Is This Forgotten?53:26 - Plugs

The Mikes are staying home and taking care of the kids with Michael Keaton while they discuss the 1983 film, Mr. Mom, on this episode of Forgotten Cinema.Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they talk about how this film still largely works even after 40 years. Sure, the stay-at-home dad label isn't as taboo as it once was, but the jokes surrounding taking care of kids, and a house, dealing with juggling family and career is still largely the same. Add to that a fantastic performance by Keaton and the rest of the cast and you've got a real winner. But then why is it forgotten? Check out the episode, the Mikes will tell you.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction3:20 - Film Facts10:26 - Film Discussion34:56 - Critic Reviews36:45 - Who Would You Recommend This To?38:31 - Why Is This Forgotten?43:14 - Plugs

Mike Field and Mike Butler have 3 days to steal 50 cars with Nicolas Cage, but they're going wait until the last minute to do it in 1 night! This is Gone in 60 Seconds!!!!Join the Mikes as they discuss how orange the film is, and why every actor has bleach-blonde hair or frosted tips. They'll also talk about Giovanni Ribisi's character being too all over the place, the uselessness of Angelina Jolie's character, and why despite being (at least on paper) fairly similar, this film didn't have the legs or sequel power that the The Fast and the Furious film did.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction3:03 - Film Facts13:05 - Film Discussion34:03 - Critic Reviews36:56 - Who Would You Recommend This To?38:44 - Why Is This Forgotten?44:28 - Plugs

Time to say his name three times again as the Mikes discuss Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega on this "Now Showing" episode of Forgotten Cinema. Full Spoilers Ahead!Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they talk about the film's many (and often unnecessary) plots, how returning characters have or haven't evolved, the new characters, Burton's style, and of course, what they thought of the film overall.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction4:05 - Film Discussion56:50 - Plugs

The Mikes are joining the Hong Kong police force and teaming up with a loose cannon detective and a too-deep-undercover cop to defeat the Triads in an epic shootout involving long single takes, lots of squibs, and newborn babies. This is John Woo's Hard Boiled.Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss what makes these action sequences so great and how this film can both be a staple action film, help launch Woo's US film career, and equally not get noticed by larger audiences, especially today in our (purist) action genre drought.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible.0:00 - Introduction2:08 - Film Facts8:15 - Film Discussion29:32 - Critic Reviews32:28 - Who Would You Recommend This To?36:52 - Why Is This Forgotten?40:42 - Plugs