Forgotten Cinema

In Northern Alaska, Josh Hartnett is fighting vampires to protect his small town in 2007's 30 Days of Night , directed by David Slade. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss this action/horror film; both the good and the bad. The Mikes enjoy the action, the setting, and some of the actors in their roles, but film is plagued by other characters that seem wasted, generic, or just plain usel...

It's that time of year again! Time to get Spooky y'all!!!!! It's time for the third annual Forgotten Horror! On this first adventure in fear, the Mikes are discussing the 1987 John Carpenter film Prince of Darkness . Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss the interesting way that the film attempts to blend science fiction and biblical horror. The Mikes also discuss the fantastic use of pr...

The Mikes are hunting for a serial killer in Soviet Russia on this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they discuss the 1995 film Citizen X , starring Stephen Rea and Donald Sutherland. An HBO film. You read that right; Mike Butler and Mike Field are doing a "TV" movie!!! Butler was hoodwinked I tells ya! Field tricked him! But the stigma of non-cinema releases aside, Butler believes this is one of the...

"My God! It's full of stars! That's right, the Mikes are taking on the sequel to what is widely considered one of the greatest movies ever made, 2010: The Year We Make Contact , which was directed, written, and filmed by Peter Hyams and starring Roy Scheider, John Lithgow, and Helen Mirren. Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they talk about how this film went up against in possible odds; not just...

You and the Mikes, you're gonna have a fight. Today. After school. Three o'clock. In the parking lot. You try and run, they're gonna track you down. You go to a teacher, it's only gonna get worse. You sneak home, they're gonna be under your bed. That's right! The Mikes are fighting you! No...wait. Correction. The Mikes are talking about the 1987 cult classic comedy Three O'Clock High , starring Ca...

"What I want out of each and every one of you is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse in that area." Wait...we're not doing that one. Much to Field's chagrin. The Mikes are discussing the 1998 sequel to The Fugitive , the Stuart Baird directed US Marshals , starring Tommy Lee Jones returning as US Marshal Sam Gerard out to capt...

Hey...come here...come here. The Mikes are getting uncomfortable in this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they discuss the Jack Black/James Marsden film you didn't know existed; The D Train . Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they talk about how the film is filled with uncomfortable moments of both comedy and drama that makes Butler feel uncomfortable. That being said, both Mikes agree that this is...

The Mikes are taking on some assumed identities and running away from a crime they did indeed commit...but this time, they're taking the whole family!!! That's essentially the plot of this week's episode of Forgotten Cinema, as they discuss the 1988 Sidney Lumet film Running on Empty starring River Pheonix, Judd Hirsch, and Christine Lahti. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk facts and th...

Is this a frying pan which I see before me? The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee! I have thee not and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal burger cooker sensible to feeling as to sight? Or art thou but a frying pan of the hunger, a false creation, proceeding from the burger-deprived stomach? Burgers? Macbeth? That's right. It's 2001's Scotland, PA ; an indie film that takes McD...

This week, the Mikes talk about the most recent movie on the show thus far, Bad Times at the El Royale , directed by Drew Goddard starring Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, and a whole lot more. To the east, you have Mike Butler; a man who loves this eccentric, slick, well acted original picture that enjoys its characters, tale, and atmosphere. To the west, there's Mike...

The Mikes are popping their collars, moving to New York, and climbing to the top of 1987 Wall Street while taking a look at the "oh so eighties" comedy starring Michael J Fox, The Secret of My Success . Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss the eighties-ness of it all! From the style of the clothes to the style of the film itself; the use of montage and music, the ridiculousness of the s...

In this Spotlight compendium to their Titan AE episode, the Mikes are talking about some of their favorite animated films that are targeted at both kids and adults. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about films that were not just animated films with a few jokes that go over a kid's head, but ones that are meant for the entire family, kids and adults to enjoy (at least) nearly equally. The Mikes list...

All good things must come to an end, and like the changing of the seasons, so must go our Forgotten Summer season. But first, the Mikes are blasting off into space, watching Earth blow up, and avoiding weird electric aliens as they search for the only ship that can save mankind in Don Bluth's 2000 animated adventure film Titan AE , starring the voice talent of Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, Bill Pull...

In this Spotlight compendium to their Layer Cake episode, the Mikes are talking British gangster films, both with and without an accent...just kidding....mostly... Mike Field and Mike Butler point out some awesome British gangster films that you should see and some that they want to see as well, while at the same time talking about what it is that makes a British gangster film different than their...

The Mikes are taking a journey across the pond on the penultimate episode of Forgotten Summer as they take a look at one of Mike Butler's favorite films; the Matthew Vaughn directed, Daniel Craig starring Layer Cake . Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this 2004 (2005 in the States) British gangster film and the first film directed by Vaughn; who was previously a producer on Guy Ritch...

In this Spotlight compendium to their Lone Star episode, the Mikes are talking about understated (and maybe underrated?) actor Chris Cooper! If you've seen movies in the last 25 years, you've certainly seen this actor in film; but Cooper brings to his role and internal and quiet power that makes you believe in his character so much, you almost forget that he is an actor playing a part. From Bourne...

The Mikes are bringing it down south, near the border as they talk about the John Sayles film, Lone Star , starring Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Joe Morton, and Matthew McConaughey. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the how strong themes and lightly interconnected stories show the audience a place in this country they otherwise would never know. A place where what is lawful isn't al...

In this Spotlight compendium to their Miami Vice episode, the Mikes are talking about director Michael Mann. Did you know the Mikes have now covered three, yes THREE Michael Mann films?! Why do these guys love his films so much? Well, let them tell you. Michael Butler and Michael Field discuss what makes that other Michael so great; from his directing style, his use of digital camera, his dedicati...

The Mikes are taking it to the limit, one more time in this week's episode of Forgotten Summer as they go undercover and take a look at the 2006 Michael Mann film Miami Vice starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Specifically, they're looking at the director's cut. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the flaws in the script and story, while praising the authenticity, the style and pure...

In this Spotlight compendium to their Begin Again episode, the Mikes are talking about films that use New York City as much more than just a background, but almost as a character in and of itself. From Ghostbusters, to Taxi Driver, and more inbetween, it is clear that the "capital of the world" is a very inspiring place for many filmmakers. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about the ones that come...

The Mikes are back to talking John Carney and music in this week's episode of Forgotten Summer as they take a look at the film Begin Again , starring Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss how this film's genre is "feel good." This is a film to lighten your spirits and make you happy, without being overly sappy, dramatic, cheesy or fake. The Mikes discuss...

In this Spotlight compendium to their Last Action Hero episode, the Mikes are talking about director John McTiernan. A legendary director who may not have many credits, but some of those he has are some truly game-changing, legendary films. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk Die Hard , Predator , Last Action Hero and more in this episode, breaking down how McTiernan changed action films in the late 8...

Arnold Schwarzenegger was meta before meta was cool. Back when meta created a super expensive box office bomb, that caused director John McTiernan to take a break from film for a while. That's right...the Mikes are talking about 1993's criminally underrated action/comedy, Last Action Hero ! It doesn't get more Summer than that! Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the concepts, plot, di...

In this Spotlight compendium to their The Baxter episode, the Mikes are talking about "stand-out" wedding scenes in movies....and one TV show....and they go on a pretty big Godfather Michael Corleone tangent. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk The Graduate , Wayne's World 2 , The Godfather and more in this episode where as Butler points out, you never want to take your wedding lessons from films, bec...

Have you been left at the alter? Went to ask a girl out to the prom only to have another guy step in first? Try to propose to your significant other only to have their ex sky write their name in the sky? Well then, you might be a Baxter. Much like Michael Showalter in this week's episode; 2005's The Baxter ! This film has the Mikes divided. While they both seem to like and dislike the same things...