Forgotten Cinema

This week on Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing, the Mikes head to a galaxy far, far away with "The Mandalorian and Grogu". Butler comes away enjoying the film more than Field, though both agree it suffers from a bloated runtime and repetitive structure. At nearly 30 to 40 minutes longer than it needs to be, the movie revisits certain emotional and action beats too often without evolving the central dy...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes fly to Seattle to revisit "Chronicle", the found footage superhero film that shows what happens when ordinary teenagers suddenly gain extraordinary power, but also isn't Spider-Man. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field still enjoy the film, with Field noting that it remains one of the very few found footage movies he genuinely likes. The concept, performances, a...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "The Last Castle", the military prison drama starring Robert Redford and James Gandolfini. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field enjoy the film, with Redford especially standing out. His performance brings a sense of gravitas and quiet leadership that keeps the movie engaging even when the plot becomes familiar. Gandolfini also plays his role as Colonel W...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "Rob Roy", the historical drama that delivers unforgettable performances, incredible dialogue, and one of the most celebrated sword fights ever put to film. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field think this movie is fantastic, with Field especially loving every minute of it. Butler had never actually seen the full film before, despite studying its famous f...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes step into the shadows with "Dark City", the stylish sci-fi noir that has grown into a cult favorite over the years. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field really like the film, especially its atmosphere, visual design, and ambitious mythology. The movie blends science fiction, noir, and philosophy into a unique world filled with mystery and unsettling imagery. The...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes take on "Dead Man Walking", the powerful drama directed by Tim Robbins. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field really like this film, praising its thoughtful approach to the very difficult topic of the death penalty. Rather than forcing a clear stance, "Dead Man Walking" presents the death penalty in a balanced and human way, allowing the audience to wrestle with...

Four more movies. Four more verdicts. This week: Glen Powell murdering his way to a family fortune in a black comedy that's almost there, Vince Vaughn and James Marsden time-traveling to fix a gangster problem (don't overthink the science), a zombie musical that's fun but no Shaun of the Dead, and Chris Hemsworth pulling one last heist in a movie that wants to be Heat — and gets pretty close, but...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes take on "Gung Ho", the workplace comedy that blends culture clash with 80s charm. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field enjoy the film for its humor and overall fun factor, but they agree it comes with some noticeable issues. Michael Keaton carries the movie almost entirely on charisma and charm, as his character does not have a particularly strong arc and seems...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes travel to Savannah with "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil", Clint Eastwood’s atmospheric crime drama steeped in Southern culture and myth. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field enjoy the film, though they agree it is not without its shortcomings. The story could have benefited from spending more time with Jude Law’s character, as well as further developing...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "Secondhand Lions", the heartfelt coming-of-age story that blends tall tales, family, and a whole lot of charm. Mike Butler and Mike Field really enjoy this film, especially for its message and Robert Duvall's performance, who brings warmth, humor, and gravitas to the role. The movie’s themes about storytelling, masculinity, and choosing what to bel...

Four more movies. Four more verdicts. This week: the killer fungus is among us, Alan Ritchson faces off against a reject a killing machine from space (Iron Giant, anyone?), Sam Rockwell trying to save the world from a time-traveling AI in Gore Verbinski's latest fever dream, and Sam Raimi sending Rachel McAdams to a deserted island to get revenge on her boss. Field's defense of Indiana Jones and t...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes head into orbit with "Gravity", the Audience Choice winner for this season. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field really enjoy the film, and it is easy to see why it earned the audience vote. While it may not hit quite the same heights as that first IMAX 3D experience, "Gravity" still holds up as an intense and visually stunning survival story. Sandra Bullock car...

Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they take a journey through space with Ryan Gosling and a talking rock and discuss the new smash hit sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary"! The Mikes (especially Butler) will discuss how much they love the film. Butler uses the word phenomenal a lot. They will though, talk about some issues they had with the film, regarding the hero's journey story being told and how a...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes dive into "Soapdish", the fast-paced comedy that pulls back the curtain on the chaotic world of daytime television. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field thoroughly enjoy this one. The cast is firing on all cylinders, with Kevin Kline and Sally Field delivering especially standout performances. The film is sharp, funny, and constantly entertaining, embracing the...

Four movies. One week. Here's what was worth your time — and what wasn't. This week: a James Brooks comedy-drama that can't quite figure out what it's about, Jason Statham doing exactly what Jason Statham does (and delivering), a Nuremberg trials drama with Russell Crowe having a blast and Rami Malek in a completely different movie, and Les Misérables — because sometimes you just end up watching L...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "Changing Lanes", the early 2000s drama built around one bad day and two men whose lives collide in all the worst ways. Mike Butler remembers enjoying this film the first time around, and on rewatch there is still a lot to like. The dual protagonist structure, where each man also serves as the other’s antagonist, creates an interesting dynamic. Samu...

The Mikes are doing something different in this episode...reading! Mike Butler and Mike Field interview author Nicholas Keating Casbarro about his sci-fi epic "Vitalerium: Descent into the Void". The first chapter of a huge new series set in the far future. A novel filled with action, mystery, political intrigue, and more. The Mikes and Casbarro will discuss what goes into creating your first stor...

This week on Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing, the Mikes take a look at "The Bride", Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ambitious and visually striking monster film. Mike Butler comes away disappointed. While he believes the movie is phenomenally acted, beautifully designed, and impressively directed, the script simply does not work for him. The story feels unfocused, struggling to decide what it wants to be or wha...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "Arachnophobia", the horror comedy that proves sometimes the scariest monsters are the smallest ones. Mike Butler and Mike Field really enjoy this one; with Butler describing it best as spider "Jaws". The film builds tension around an invasion of deadly spiders while following Jeff Daniels as a small-town doctor who must stop them despite being deep...

Four more movies. Four very different experiences. In Episode 2 of Last Four, Mike Field breaks down the latest four films he watched. What worked, what didn’t, and who each movie might be for. No rankings. No hot takes for the sake of hot takes. Just honest reactions from a lifelong movie lover. This week’s lineup ranges from intimate family drama to mockumentary comedy, surreal conspiracy thrill...

It's all come to this! This week on Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing, the Mikes finally arrive at "Scream 7", the final destination after their long Scream Lead Up series. Unlike many critics, Mike Butler and Mike Field had a great time with this entry. Is it the best Scream film? No. Is it the worst? Also no. And as the Mikes point out, even the weakest Scream is still leagues above most other slash...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes sit down at the table with "Rounders", the cult favorite poker drama starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton. Despite its reputation, both Mike Butler and Mike Field come away less than impressed. The biggest issue lies with Damon’s character, Mike, who spends the entire film acting like a degenerate gambler fueled by bluster and misplaced bravado. Time and a...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes wrap up their Scream Lead Up series with "Scream VI", the final stop before diving into "Scream 7". Both Mike Butler and Mike Field still like this entry, but it stands as the weakest of the franchise so far in their rankings. A big part of that comes from the absence of Sidney Prescott and the somewhat awkward shoehorning of Gale into the story. The film a...

Welcome to the very first episode of Last Four! Field's new solo series where he breaks down the last four movies he watched: what worked, what didn’t, and who each film is really for. No rankings. No hot takes for the sake of hot takes. Just honest reactions. This week’s lineup is… all over the place in the best way: 🎬 Movies Covered in This Episode: Anaconda (2025) The Lost Bus The Housemaid Th...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "The Way of the Gun", Christopher McQuarrie’s sharp, character-driven crime thriller and directorial debut. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field really enjoy this one. The performances are firing on all cylinders, with the legendary James Caan bringing gravitas and menace to every scene he’s in. Benicio Del Toro and Ryan Phillippe anchor the film as two...