Movies You Forgot You Forgot

There are many, many spoilers for the film 28 Years Later in this episode. Joe & Adam record a special post-cinema episode of MYFYF in honour of the Danny Boyle directed, Alex Garland scripted, long-awaited 28 Years Later. 

Based on the book of the same name, by Kazuo Ishiguro, Never Let Me Go is a 2011 film starring Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield. Joe & Adam dive into: what is a sci-fi? Was the indie scene spared Garfield when he became Spiderman? And does Mulligan have it? Plus more.

We're back for Round Two of the game that has captured the hearts and minds of no one, but is a fun format that lets Adam & Joe chat about great movies for a change. Who will win in the ultimate battle of Spirited Away vs Anchorman (not an actual face off, but you get the gist). We've got a big deck of films that we pick from, but send us your must-haves and we'll tot the scores and add them in. It's moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com. Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd and Instagram @errorofways. For those interested, here is the scoring system (Colin's scores are final). Box Office Impact Critical Acclaim Cultural Penetration Industry Influence Career Catalyst Rewatchability Social/Political Impact Franchise Impact Innovation & Risk Fanbase Loyalty

From the director who brought you Deadpool & Wolverine and a future upcoming Star Wars project, it's 2004's Cheaper By The Dozen, starring Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt & 12 child actors. Today, Joe & Adam ask: why isn't Bonnie Hunt in more stuff? How literal can a soundtrack get? And what is the Daisy Conundrum?

Facing the most influential films of all time off against each other. Adam has devised an entirely original game he's called Top Trumps, allowing him to face of his favourites against Joe. Who will win in the ultimate battle of Lord of the Rings versus Momento? (That doesn't actually happen in the episode, that *is* false advertising). For those interested, here is the scoring system: Category: Cultural Penetration Considerations: Quotes, memes, references Scoring: 1 = niche, 10 = omnipresent Category: Industry Influence Considerations: Changed how films are made/marketed Scoring: 1 = little to none, 10 = groundbreaking Category: Career Catalyst Considerations: Launched key careers/duos Scoring: 1 = no boost, 10 = defining moment Category: Rewatchability Considerations: Holds up over time Scoring: 1 = dated, 10 = timeless/rewatched Category: Social/Political Impact Considerations: Shaped discourse, raised awareness Scoring: 1 = apolitical, 10 = culture-shifting Category: Franchise Impact Considerations: Spawned sequels, universe Scoring: 1 = standalone, 10 = major franchise Category: Innovation & Risk Considerations: Narrative/tech/style boldness Scoring: 1 = safe, 10 = radical Category: Fanbase Loyalty Considerations: Online devotion, festivals, memes Scoring: 1 = forgotten, 10 = fervent fanbase**

This week we saddle up for the limp 2003 action buddy comedy Shanghai Noon. There's East meets West, there's the ever watchable Jackie Chan and hit-and-miss charmer Owen Wilson. There's some buddy movie chat and every excuse is made to discuss anything but this dull dross.  Plus: Joe gets waylaid by a call to the RSPB. Got a film you forgot you forgot? Hit us up at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise.  The best Forgot You Forgot offerings make it onto the sacred Communal List - who knows, one day, fate (or our deeply flawed selection process) might smile upon your Forgot You Forgot. You can also follow Adam @errorofways on Letterboxd; he rates and reviews the films he watches. The comments section is a very cool place to be. Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.

Greta Gerwig's modern masterpiece Little Women (2019) is on the agenda today, and Joe & Adam dive into the history of the books, the reimagining of the third of four edition (depending on who you ask), why Florence Pugh is so good, why the German professor is barely in the film and why there are still three bad things in this movie despite it being so great. 

This week on Movies You Forgot You Forgot, Adam and Joe take a reluctant trip back to 2016's Captain Fantastic. What was once a quirky indie now feels like a confusing manifesto on bad parenting and questionable life choices.  They break down the film's muddled philosophy on death, its oddball charm (or lack thereof), and why it brings the far superior Little Miss Sunshine to mind. Spoiler: some films are best left in the past. Got a film you forgot you forgot? Hit us up at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise.  You can also follow Adam @errorofways on Letterboxd; he rates and reviews the films he watches. The comments section is a very cool place to be. Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.

Joe & Adam discuss Avengers: Endgame on this special episode of the podcast. What's the good? What's the bad? And why does Joe think Hawkeye sucks.

Stuck in a bank for over two hours in Spike Lee's 2006 heist/hostage ‘thriller', starring Denzel Washington, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jodie Foster and Christopher Plummer. Joe/Adam ponder the chilly nothingness of this plum forgot you forgot, and consider both Denzel's greatness and why he hasn't been in many great films. Plus, Joe's homegrown Kevin Bacon game, alongside the classic Box Office game and the all-important Picking Next Week's Film game.   Got a film you forgot you forgot? Hit us up at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise. The best picks make it onto the sacred Communal List - and who knows, one day, fate (or our deeply flawed selection process) might smile upon yours.   You can also follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways; he rates and reviews the films he watches.  Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.

Best Picture Winner at The Oscars, The Artist was directed by Michel Hazanavicius and stars Jean Dujardin as a silent movie star struggling to adjust to life in The Talkies. Joe & Adam question: when is a film gimmicky? Why did Adam come in so hot? And when did Gary Neville speak the wrong language by accident? 

In this episode, Joe and Adam take on the paradox that is Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk - a stunning, cinematic powerhouse of a flick with an all-timer score from Hans Zimmers, and yet somehow… forgotten?  The guys consider Nolan, Sir Christopher - are people out to get him or is that all in Adam's head? They also tackle the tricky topic of patriotism in war films - is it a problem here, or does Nolan stick the landing? Meanwhile, Tom Hardy gets a phone call from his disappointed parents. Plus, Joe's homegrown Kevin Bacon game, alongside the classic Box Office game and the all-important Picking Next Week's Film game.   Got a film you forgot you forgot? Hit us up at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise. The best picks make it onto the sacred Communal List - and who knows, one day, fate (or our deeply flawed selection process) might smile upon yours.   You can also follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways; he rates and reviews the films he watches. The comments section is a very cool place to be. Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.

Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World OR The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Today's episode follows Joe & Adam's discussion about Steven Spielberg's second go at dinosaurs, this time led by Jeff Goldblum, also starring Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite, Vince Vaughn and Richard Schiff.  Are dinosaurs actually any good? Why does every JP film apart from the first kind of suck? And more vital, vital questions asked some two decades after its release.

Joe & Adam are diving back into the Danny Boyle cinematic well — this time with T2 Trainspotting (2017), the long-awaited sequel to the iconic Brit flick.   The whole gang is back - Spud, Sick Boy, Renton, and Begbie - and so is Boyle's stylish storytelling. Our hosts break down the film, debate Ewan McGregor's hit-or-miss filmography, and (for once) actually talk about the movie more than usual.   Plus, Joe's homegrown Kevin Bacon game makes a triumphant return, alongside the classic Box Office game and the all-important Picking Next Week's Film game.   Got a film you forgot you forgot? Hit us up at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise. The best picks make it onto the sacred Communal List - and who knows, one day, fate (or our deeply flawed selection process) might smile upon yours.   You can also follow Adam on Letterboxd; he rates and reviews the films he watches. The comments section is a very cool place to be. Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.

George Clooney plays patient man in Hawaii. Alexander Payne's 2011 film The Descendants provides Joe & Adam a lovely dive into his filmography and a conversation about the director's desire to hold back. Jeff Bridges' brother sparks a musical jaunt through his whole back catalogue. The well of Clooney vs Pitt is revisited once more. 

Sci-fi, Spielberg and tonal confusion abound today; Joe & Adam dig into the 2001 Philip K Dick book adaptation of the same name… it's not called Philip K Dick, it's called Minority Report.  They chat sci-fi world building, other blockbusters Spielberg should have made and the logistics of rolling out the Pre-cog Crime initiative across the US given there are only three of them. Will Joe's serious nitpicks prick Adam's thin-skin? Will they chat about Cruise again?? Will Joe's egg result in this being the final MYFYF episode ever??? Find out now! Send us an email at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with any cinematic thoughts you have, along with suggestions for future episodes. There is a ‘communal list' of films people forgot they forgot - add a flick to our tally and one day we may do your choice! Follow Adam on Letterboxd, it's fun over there. He is @errorofways.

Joe & Adam dive into James Cameron's 1989 film The Abyss, reportedly one of the hardest films to make in the history of cinema. The pair discuss: other hard-to-make movies, how they did the rat thing, and how Ed Harris got in deep water, in deep water, etc.

Joe runs down some of the films he's seen lately for this non-canon episode, with The Wild Robot, Spy, The Batman, 65, The Holdovers and Kramer vs Kramer sparking all kinds of musings and digressions. Adam chips in with a moan about beekeeping. They also dip into the electronic mailbag and read the wonderful listener correspondence.  If you have anything to share, email us at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com; we will read and maybe give you a podcast shoutout, if you care about such things.

Paul Thomas Anderson's 1998 film Boogie Nights is the topic for today's conversation. Unsaucy films set with a saucy backdrop, found families and prosthetics: Joe & Adam dive into PTA's second feature film. 

The Matrix (1999) is clearly not a forget you forgot film, but it's two trilogy-sequels very much are. In today episode, Joe & Adam dig into what made the first film iconic, what spoilt the second two, and why all films split into the two categories of 'Cod Purpose' or 'Fake Purpose'. 

Joe & Adam take a long hard look at the film Closer, based on the play of the same name, by Patrick Marber.  Released in 2004, the MYFYF duo ponder if it translates to screen, the brutal language of love, and the Julia Roberts of it all - is she just too damn powerful to be believable? They keep singing that Damien Rice song too. Content warning: the film is bracingly frank with its use of rude language, and it gets quoted. A lot.  Send us an email at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with any cinematic thoughts you have, along with suggestions for future episodes. There is a ‘communal list' of films people forgot they forgot - add one to the tally. Follow Adam on Letterboxd, it's fun over there. He might follow back - depends on your numbers and if you review the films you log.

The fantastic John Favreau/Vince Vaughn indie buddy comedy Swingers (1996) gets the Forgot You Forgot treatment.  It's a real gem of a flick, lightening in a bottle - Joe managed to forget it though. Topics on the docket: male friendship, the creative daring that got the film made, and the sad demise of the answerphone in life (and its dramatic use in films). It's a ruder episode than usual - you have been warned. Send us an email at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with any cinematic thoughts you have, along with suggestions for future episodes. There is a ‘communal list' of films people forgot they forgot - add one to the tally. Follow Adam on Letterboxd, it's fun over there. He might follow back - depends on your numbers and if you review the films you log.

Joe and Adam conduct the annual Movies You Forgot You Forgot awards, including best film of the year, best new film to you, and others!

Joe & Adam dive into Oliver Stone's 1986 Vietnam War flick Platoon, and ponder is this canon Vietnam War flick or has the current state of Charlie Sheen made it a tad laughable. Also, is it enough to just watch Vietnam War films to know about Vietnam? (No). Also, why's Joe so touchy? Thanks for listening, we love you. Email us as moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with all your thoughts and notions and criticisms, Adam can handle it. Maybe try and suggest a film for the communal list; dare you? Follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways. He'll follow back.

It's a prequels episode, with Prometheus in the firing line. Ridley Scott's Alien prequel, starring Michael Fassbender & Charlize Theron was released in 2012 and never quite lived up to expectation. Joe & Adam, in this episode, discuss why the film doesn't really work, why the original Alien is great, and how people imagine the future. 

Michael Mann's Collateral is on the bill in this episode of Movies You Forgot You Forgot. Does Tom Cruise make it work as the silver-haired villain? Is Jamie Foxx miscast? And why does Mann love shooting outside at night? All this and more!

It's an Off To the Cinema special (aka a non-essential filler episode), as Joe gets his special wish: to see Ridley Scott‘s Gladiator II with his best bud Adam. He loves everything about the original, and had high hopes for the follow-up starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pescal. It didn't go well, and Joe shares his lamentations about the film's failures. Plus, there's a bit of afters about Rotten Tomatoes Best Films of the Last 25 Years list.

This is not a film that Adam forgot he forgot. Clearly. This is all on Joe, Quentin Tarantino's seminal, iconic, zeitgeist-changing, comically violent crime flick from 1994. Starring John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Uma Thurman and Ving Rhames, it's a flick of unforgettable moments and seared-in-the-mind dialogue. Not for Joe though. The duo chat violence in movies, post-modernism, what a great film it is, Tarantino's baffling insistence on appearing in his own films, and getting waylaid by foot massages along the journey. Send us an email at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with any cinematic thoughts you have or digs you have about stuff we've said, along with suggestions for future episodes. There is a ‘communal list' of films people forgot they forgot - add one to the tally. Follow Adam on Letterboxd, @errorofways, it's fun over there.

The Cameron Crowe directed 2000 nostalgia music flick about a band on the run, starring Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup and Patrick Fugit, and featuring the late great Philip Seymour Hoffman. Joe & Adam dig into director's cuts, the fine differences between nostalgia for a general past time versus a nostalgia for being young (with added Chat-GPT for clarity/confusion), and this film's missing heart of darkness. Send us as email at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, feelings and ideas, plus any suggestions you have for a film you forgot you forgot. We'll add it to the communal list! Enter into consideration. Rate us on your podcast platform of choice, suggest us to a film-involved pal, and (and!) follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorways, he will follow you back and enter into friendly respectful cinematic based chat.

What animal would you get turned into? Joe & Adam ponder The Lobster, Yorgos Lanthimos' 2015 dry as a bone awkward sci-fi comedy starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz. Is the film all logic brain and no beating heart? There is much discussion of Lanthimos' tone, and a great divide over whether Poor Things is good or not.  Also: what is the narrative of Farrell's career, what sound does a lobster make, and what animal is best to get turned into. As well, of course, there's the usual business of the Box Office Game, and the Forgot You Forgot Picking the Next Film Game. Email us with your film suggestions at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com. And follow Adam over on Letterboxd, he'll follow you back and enter friendly good-hearted film banter.

Joe and Adam delve deep into the big Oscar flick of 2011, the Tomothy Hooper directed royal flick The King's Speech. Starring Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter, the pair chat about how Oscar buzz ruined this film and managed to rediscover the pleasures herein. They also dig into Firth, and laser in on the narrative of his rise to power. 

In this special episode the MYFYF duo chat about the recent movies they've seen - but not before Joe tells a tale about his dad's bedtime stories. Also, the co-host reflects on the films he watched on his recuperation journey (all the Harry Potters, obviously), while Adam laments his time with Twisters.  Plus plenty more in this not-so special ep that isn't about movies we forgot we forgot, but just plain old movies. Email us your films you forgot you forgot suggestions to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com. And follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he'll follow back.

M Night Shyamalan's hokey but timely (at the time) spooky alien crop circle flick starting Mel Gibsons gets the Forgot You Forgot Treatment - but not before Joe tells his anecdote about Hans Zimmer. Why was Mel such a big star, what's up with the Culkins and the Fannings, and why can't these aliens open doors?

David Fincher's 2008 romantic fantasy, starring Brad ‘Bradley' Pitt and Cate ‘Kate' Blanchett, gets the Forgot You Forgot treatment. Joe gets swept up in the history of it, while Adam nitpicks the mawkish slog of it all. Also, what are the rules of this thing, and why does Joe love Wikipedia so much. Email us your thoughts and fancies at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com, tell us all about the movies You forgot YOU forgot. Leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and get over to Letterboxd and follow Adam, @errorofways.

Joe & Adam return to the fine world of Ang Lee with the 2000 classic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. What is Wuxia? How embarrassing were Adam's old mixtapes? Who are the most bankable actresses in the industry today? And why did Zhang Ziyi jump off the wrong mountain in the movie? All this and more on today's episode of Movies You Forgot You Forgot. 

I want us to be brothers again, like we used to be… Joe & Adam board Wes Anderson's Darjeeling Limited (2007), starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman. They consider style over substance; Joe shares his theory why some Wes works, and other Wes doesn't, and they chat his acting troupe a bit. Adam also gets sidetracked by Tarantino and Joe gets Covid. Send us your suggestions for films to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com; and follow Adam on Letterboxd, he is @errorofways. He. Will. Follow. You. Back.

Don't. Let. Go. We look to the stars for the 2013 Alfonso Cuaron-directed space spectacular, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.  Joe & Adam consider Cuaron's penchant for oners, and Joe waxes wonderful on why he hit the Potter world so well. Adam… well, he's less effusive and throws around phrases like ‘tin-ear for dialogue' and ‘disappears up his own bottom'. Email your films you forgot ideas to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com, along with any other film chat you want to share. We'll do a correspondence episode soon! Also, do follow Adam on Letterboxd, @errorofways.  He. Will. Follow. You. Back.

Who's watching you? Who's listening in? Who can you trust? Joe & Adam delve into the Oscar-winning surveillance thriller from 2006. Joe gets into the historical nub of things, while Adam talks lonely perves.  If you have a film you think you can get us on, email moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com; we also welcome wider correspondence - fill up our post bag and we'll do another listener special! Also, get on Letterboxd and follow Adam while you're at it. He is @errorofways.

Joe & Adam dive headfirst into the world of the Coen Brothers, with 2016's 'Hail, Caesar!' as their way in. Discussion includes: the Coens themselves, how funny is George Clooney? The problem with Hail, Caesar! And a guessing game of some Rotten Tomatoes rankings. 

Joe & Adam take a big bite out of the fourth American Pie film - and boy does it taste bad. It's a sad lads reunion, but they make the best of it!

Joe & Adam delve into L.A. Confidential, the Curtis Hanson directed adaptation of a story by James Ellroy. There's plenty of stars on show, including Rusty Crowe, Kim Basinger, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell and Kevin Spacey. 

Joe & Adam dig into the dusty old postbag for some edifying listener correspondence. It's great fun. 

Joe and Adam dive into the Mission Impossible franchise as a whole. Adam, a self declared fan, lathers Cruise up with fine praise. Joe is less convinced. The pair chat villains, espionage, Hunt vs Bond, and Cruise's impressive run.  

Joe & Adam's epic journey through the brightest and best and funnest and finest flicks of the 21st century comes to a close.  And what a journey it has been… thanks for the memories.  For part four they span 2018 to 2023, and they don't just pick one for each year… they finish by Picking One from the whole darn lot! If you want to play along, email us your own answers to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back.

Joe and Adam are traversing modern cinematic history in the game everyone is calling 'Pick One'. They each pick their fave/best movie from every year since 2000. This is the third of a four part special series, and this episode finds our heroes picking up at 2012.  If you want to play along, email us your own answers to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back.

Joe and Adam while away the summer traversing modern cinematic history. In the fun game 'Pick One', the pair each pick one favourite movie from every year since 2000. This is the first of a four part special series, and this episode covers the years of 2000-2005. If you want to play along, email us your own answers to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back.

Joe and Adam while away the summer traversing modern cinematic history. In the fun game 'Pick One', the pair each pick one favourite movie from every year since 2000. This is the first of a four part special series, and this episode covers the years of 2000-2005. If you want to play along, email us your own answers to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back.

Joe & Adam plunder through Matthew Vaughn's 2004 British gangster film Layer Cake, starring Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller, Michael Gambon and many, many more recognisable faces.  Topics of conversation include: what even is a layer cake? Which version of Star Trek has Colm Meaney actually been in? Why is Sienna Miller so underrated? And why Adam thinks this isn't anything like a Guy Richie movie (and then later compares it loads to Guy Richie movies). Plus, bonus feeling uncomfortable in boundary-pushing clothes and embarrassing oneself while public speaking stories.  We need your Movies You Forgot You Forgot! Please email us with suggestions and they will be added to our Big List! And in the Brad Pitt vs George Clooney vein, tell us who's worst films are worst, and who's best films are better.  Any other thoughts and comments are more than welcome:moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back

Matthew McConaughey stars in this - his last rom-com - 2009 feature directed by Mark Waters. Just how bad is the film? What are the stereotypical characters in a rom-com? What are the best best 10 rom-coms of all time according to a random media outlet? And why is Emma Stone amazing? All of this and more in today's episode.  We need your Movies You Forgot You Forgot! Please email us with suggestions and they will be added to our Big List! And in the Brad Pitt vs George Clooney vein, tell us who's worst films are worst, and who's best films are better.  Any other thoughts and comments are more than welcome:moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back

Joe & Adam ponder the shuffling undead with the scrabbling chasing hungrily raging Zeds, the reshot third act, and why this flick goes down so smooth but is eminently forgettable.  Then they get into a right old ding dong about Bradley Pitts vs Gorgeous Clooney – who's bigger now? who's better overall. Joe's X poll provides a damning answer…  We need your Movies You Forgot You Forgot! Please email us with suggestions and they will be added to our Big List! And in the Brad Pitt vs George Clooney vein, tell us who's worst films are worst, and who's best films are better.  Any other thoughts and comments are more than welcome:moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back

Joe & Adam dig into the depths of Todd Phillips' big, mega movie Joker from 2019. Conversation includes: the career of Joaquin Phoenix, when does borrowing become stealing? And - we know this is boffo box office, but is it the boffoest for MYFYF? All this and more. We need your Movies You Forgot You Forgot! Please email us with suggestions and they will be added to our Big List! Any other thoughts and comments are more than welcome:moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back.