Forgotten Cinema

Mike Butler and Mike Field are once again joined by guest Russ Lyman on their limited special series "From Console to Screen" to discuss "Street Fighter: The Movie" starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia in his final role as the scene stealing M. Bison. Surely this film based on a fighting video game is good...right? RIGHT?! What's your favorite Street Fighter character? Let us know in the...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes suit up for "Armed and Dangerous" (1986), the John Candy and Eugene Levy comedy that should have been a slam dunk... but misses more than it hits. Mike Butler revisits this one with a dose of teenage nostalgia, having watched it on cable back in the day, and still finds enjoyment in Candy’s charm and the offbeat buddy-cop setup with Levy. Mike Field, on the...

In this episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "Ransom" (1996), a high-stakes thriller from director Ron Howard starring Mel Gibson as a desperate father who flips the script on his son’s kidnappers. Mike Field and Mike Butler agree the film delivers when it comes to tension, pacing, and strong performances (shoutout to Gary Sinise!), but they clash over whether Gibson’s bold choices as a...

Mike Butler and Mike Field are once again joined by guest Russ Lyman to discuss "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie on their limited special series "From Console to Screen". Does this film wash the taste of the atrocity that was "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" from their mouths? Don't ask Butler! What's your favorite Tomb Raider movie? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes boot up "The Thirteenth Floor" (1999), a mind-bending sci-fi noir that asked big questions about reality... but got completely lost in the shadow of "The Matrix" and "The Phantom Menace". Mike Field and Mike Butler dig into the film’s intriguing setup, the classic genre vibes, and a standout performance by Vincent D’Onofrio, but also explore why the second...

Years ago, the Mikes had guest Russ Lyman to discuss the 1995 film adaptation of "Mortal Kombat". Russ and Mike Butler enjoyed their time in Outworld, but this episode, much like Shang Tsung himself, almost ripped the soul from Mike Field's body. Even then it was fated that one day, the three would unite once again to tackle a film far more sinister... "Mortal Kombat: Annhilation"!!!! Join the Mik...

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes take a ride back to the grimy streets of mid-90s New York with " Kiss of Death" (1995), starring David Caruso, Samuel L. Jackson, and a wildly unhinged Nicolas Cage with a bench press and a metal grill. Mike Field and Mike Butler dig into why this crime thriller—despite its strong cast and moody atmosphere—never quite sticks the landing. Is it a protagonist...

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 t...

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...

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 f...

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...

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...

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...

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-c...

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 Coog...

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 an...

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 wh...

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 potentia...

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...

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...

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...

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 ne...

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...

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 th...

"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 ex...