Forgotten Cinema

How does she know you podcast? How does she know.....it's Forgotten Cinema! That's right, the manly Mikes from Forgotten Cinema are tackling the most testosterone driven film they've ever done before...Disney's Enchanted, starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey. Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss why this mega hit film seems to have been all but forgotten by its creator. They discuss the deconstruc...

It's our 50th Episode!!!! Time to celebrate with some Michael J. Fox vs Grim Reaper action! That's right, Forgotten Cinema tackles the 1996 cult hit, The Frighteners on this episode. Listen to Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss how this film is a culmination of Peter Jackson's previous films. The Mikes also talk about how great both Michael J Fox and Jeffrey Combs are in this film and how the...

The Mikes get duped by femme fatales and crooked politicians in 1940s Los Angeles in this episode of  Forgotten Cinema . Mike Field and Mike Butler tackle the 1995 Denzel Washington film,  Devil in a Blue Dress , based on the Easy Rawlins novels by Walter Mosley. The Mike's discuss crime noir tropes, Don Cheadle's character, 1940's Los Angeles, and how Easy Rawlins is a unique take on th...

The Mike's get groovy in this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they gush over one of their top 10 films of the last decade, The Nice Guys . Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss why this mystery, action, comedy by writer-director Shane Black deserved more credit and acclaim than it received. They talk about the chemistry between stars Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe; as well as how their characters are...

The Mikes are traveling to Staten Island circa 1956, by way of an independent film from 2000 known as Two Family House on this episode of Forgotten Cinema . Mike Butler and Mike Field break down why this is an independent feature worth looking into. From its copious amounts of heart, to its relatable themes and likeable main characters, Two Family House is a well written film that doesn't fol...

The Mike's take on the forces of Hell and Keanu Reeves to bring you this episode of  Forgotten Cinema ! Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 2005 film,  Constantine , directed by Francis Lawrence. The Mike's talk about the differences between the film and the  Hellblazer graphic novels on which it is based, the look and style of the film, and why a film like this seems to have bee...

Mike Field and Mike Butler, codenamed  Forgotten Entertainment , are on the case, breaking down the 1975, Sydney Pollack film  Three Days of the Condor , starring Robert Redford. The Mikes breakdown their thoughts on the movie. Butler and Field discuss the film's score and how it possibly undercuts the drama of the film, the sudden relationship between Redford's and Faye Dunaway's c...

The Mike's catch up with a vacationing Death in this Valentine's(ish) episode of Forgotten Cinema . That's right, the Mikes are discussing their very first romantic drama, Meet Joe Black , starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins, directed by Martin Brest. Listen as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the fantastic performances by all of the film's cast. Butler and Field also talk about...

The Mikes see dead people and misanthropic British dentists in this episode of  Forgotten Cinema . Listen as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the 2008 romantic comedy,  Ghost Town , starring Ricky Gervais and Tea Leoni. Written and directed by resident favorite, David Koepp.  The Mikes discuss the importance of why more men and so-called "film-guys" need to start embracing more...

You are now about to witness the strength of film knowledge! Mike Butler and Mike Field are taking a trip to  New Jack City in this episode of  Forgotten Cinema. Listen in as the Mikes break down this iconic, yet overlooked film about the crack epidemic of the late 80's, directed by Mario Van Peebles and starring Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, and Chris Rock. They'll discuss Rock's lauded pe...

The Mikes take a look at TriCoast Worldwide's new documentary Wow Signal, directed by Bob Dawson, in another episode of Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing . Mike Butler and Mike Field share their opinions on what they enjoyed from this documentary about the real-life mysterious signal from outer space known as the "Wow Signal," what they thought of how they told the history of radio astronomy and the w...

Get ready for jetpacks, ray-guns, Eiffel Tower spaceships, and Audio Animatronics that look like small children because the Mike's have received their pins!  Forgotten Cinema is headed to Tomorrowland ! Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this 2015 Disney family adventure film. Field is completely in love with this Brad Bird directed feature, so (shockingly) it's up to Butler to p...

Bust out your sleuth gear and your saxophones because on this episode of Forgotten Cinema the Mikes are having a conversation about the 1974 Gene Hackman thriller, The Conversation  (see what we did there?). Written and Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, listen to Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss Hackman's character, Harry Caul; from his character's look and attitude, to how a typo i...

The Mikes travel back in time and across "the pond" for this episode of  Forgotten Cinema as they talk about the 2016 film,  Sing Street , written and directed by John Carney. Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the sights, sounds, and life in 1980s Dublin. They discuss the importance of the relationship between Connor and his older brother as well as between Connor and his crush...

Happy New Year from  Forgotten Cinema ! What better way to celebrate the new year than the 1995 sci-fi, noir thriller that takes place on New Years,  Strange Days . Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, written by James Cameron and starring Ralph Fiennes, and Angela Basset. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discuss where in the film the noir portion actually comes in as well as the wea...

It's another holiday episode of  Forgotten Cinema !!! And this time the Mikes are looking at the 2000 film  Family Man starring Nicholas Cage and Tea Leoni. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discuss the use of theme over substance and story and how Hollywood's view of the "real world" might taint the way that Jack Campbell's story is told. So grab your sugar plums and egg-nog, plea...

The Mikes are taking Forgotten Cinema international for the holidays and trying not to upset the elves as they discuss the 2010 Finnish film,  Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale . Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about how more foreign films like this should be watched by American audiences. They look at the father-son relationship at the heart of the film, compare it to the popular short fil...

The Mikes are going to have a "ruff" time with this one as Forgotten Cinema looks at the 2008 Disney animated film, Bolt , starring John Travolta and Miley Cyrus. Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss why this film is for dog lovers. Mike Field lets us know that another up-and-coming young actress had already recorded all of the dialogue for the role of Penny, before Miley came in and be...

Oh, the weather outside is frightful and the fire is...not going to stop Krampus from collecting his victims! The Mikes ignore Omi's advice and check out Santa's evil other half in the 2015 film, Krampus , directed by Michael Dougherty, on this episode of  Forgotten Cinema . Mike Butler and Mike Field throw out some interesting facts about the making of the film, talk about how awkward and un...

"Forget it Mike, its Forgotten Cinema ." That's right, you guessed it! That cleverly edited famous film quote can only mean that this episode is going to focus on the Jack Nicholson film where he plays Jake Gittes. No, not that Jack Nicholson film where he plays Jake Gittes, the other one. Never heard of it? Well I guess you came to the right place! The Mikes discuss the Jack Nicholson d...

Special guest and YouTuber Russ Lyman join Mike Butler and (reluctantly) Mike Field to the NetherRealm to discuss the 1995 EarthRealm film, Mortal Kombat , directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Based on one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. In a world replete with terrible video game movies,  Mortal Kombat is...one of them. Listen as both Butler and Russ defend its so-bad-...

The Mikes take a look at TriCoast Worldwide's new documentary  Maserati: 100 Years Against All Odds, directed by Philip Selkirk, in a special bonus episode (and possible spin-off pilot) they're calling, Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing . Mike Butler and Mike Field share their opinions on what they enjoyed from this documentary about the Italian car maker, what they thought could have been expand...

What happened to you old Nickelodeon Gak? Find out on this episode of Forgotten Cinema as the Mikes take on the 1988 remake of The Blob , starring Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith. Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about their love of the use of practical effects in this remake of the 1958 horror classic. The Mikes also discuss how the proliferation of slasher flicks in the 80s might have killed any h...

Mike Butler and Mike Field have survived Forgotten Horror and begin this third season of Forgotten Cinema with a Coen Brothers film and their very first guest! Andrew Morgan from the awesome podcast, the NOMcast ! Andrew and the Mikes are talking Burn After Reading , starring John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, George Clooney, Brad Pitt...the list goes on and on. Our three podcasters disc...

Hey guys...looking for a pick up game? The Mikes are creepin' on you vampire style as they wind down Forgotten Horror with the 2011 remake of Fright Night starring Anton Yelchin, Collin Farrell and David Tennant. Listen in as Field and Butler sink their teeth into why they believe this film is forgotten, thoughts on why the writing and actors, especially David Tennant's Peter Vincent, make this a...