Forgotten Cinema

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...

The Mikes are uncorking a discussion on Bottle Shock (2008), the underrated film starring Chris Pine, Alan Rickman, and Bill Pullman that tells the true story of the 1976 Judgement of Paris—where a California winery shocked the world by beating the French at their own game. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field break down the film’s performances, it's fine line between watchability and snobbery,...

Den of Thieves (2018) isn’t just another heist movie—it’s a gritty, tactical thriller packed with intense shootouts, double-crosses, and Gerard Butler going full beast mode. But is it underrated or just a Heat knockoff? We break it all down in this episode of Forgotten Cinema ! So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema...

The Mikes are kicking off season 20 with Brad Pitt...in space! Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 2019 science fiction "Apocalypse Now" inspired "Ad Astra" also starring Tommy Lee Jones, written and directed by James Gray. Butler finds the movie slowly, emotionless, with unexplained story beats, dumb character decisions, and one of the worst voiceovers of all time. Field agrees, b...

The time has finally come. It's Butler's dream come true. The Mikes are covering a Star Trek film...but it's "Star Trek: Section 31". Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss what is possibly the worst film they've covered on this show. Worse than "Folks!" you might ask? You'll have to listen in to find out. The Mike will talk about everything that is wrong in this film, the sorry state of...

The Mikes are riding along with an overweight and kind of stupid Sylvester Stallone as they work to stop Harvey Keitel from killing Michael Rapaport and turn him in to Robert DeNiro and his terrible mustache. That's right! It's 1997's "Cop Land", directed by James Mangold and starring just about every famous actor who usually plays NYC cops on film. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discuss...

The general who became a slave, the slave who became a gladiator, the gladiator who released a podcast episode. Check out our previously timed Patreon Exclusive as we take a look at Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" before you check out the now streaming "Gladiator 2"! So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. Join our FC co...

Butler has found one of his favorite films he's discovered on the show as the Mikes take a look at the 2013 Ben Stiller film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", also starring Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn, and Adam Scott. Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss why this feel good film works, why you root for Walter, how good the film works, and the trouble it took to get this film remade over hal...

The Mikes are going on a mission with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz in her first role in over a decade as they navigate the perils of being fugitive spies and even worse...parents to two teenagers! Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss the new Netflix film, "Back in Action" directed by Seth Gordon. Listen in as they talk about the chemistry of the leads in the film, the tropes they avoid and the ones t...

The Mikes are taking a look at the brand new "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" starring Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. on an all new episode of Forgotten Cinema Now Showing. A few weeks from now, Mike Butler and Mike Field will be taking a look at the original "Den of Thieves" on the main show...so poor timing and maybe not so forgotten??? Eh, we'll be the judge of that! What did the Mikes think o...

The Mikes are rushing to make the morning edition to tell you their thoughts on the 1994 Ron Howard film "The Paper" starring Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Randy Quaid, Robert Duvall, Marisa Tomei, and more! Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss how this film is still shown to journalism students as an accurate portrayal of newspaper journalism, how screenwriter David Koepp may not have a...

The Mikes are loosing their memory, getting some plastic surgery done, and hiring Eddie Valiant from some pet shop outside of Toon Town for their latest episode; the 1991 erotic-thriller "Shattered", directed by Wolfgang Peterson and starring Tom Berenger and Bob Hoskins. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss the film's big twist, as well as the performances that drive the film. The Mike...

The Mikes are putting on their creepiest Russian accents and bushiest mustaches as they try to chill with the scariest count of them all, Count Orlock, as they discuss the 2024 Robert Eggers film "Nosferatu" starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Bill Skarsgård as they eponymous villain. Is this the holiday season horror film you should sink your teeth into, or does this film deserve to have...

The Mikes are high kicking and rocking mullets through time with Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1994 time travel action film, "Timecop" directed by Peter Hyams. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss important perplexing topics such as how time travel works in this film and why JVD has to roll up his sleeves all the time...even on his bomber jacket. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please no...

Did you think there'd be no new episode ON Christmas? Well think again! The Mikes are bringing the holiday spirit by throwing an "Office Christmas Party" with Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, and Olivia Munn along with about 800 other comedic actors. Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they ask the big questions; like, does the sheer amount of names hurt this film? Or is it the fact that we can't seem t...

The Mikes are moving to Chicago to take Nicolas Cage's +250k Chicago Weatherman salary. And that's 2005 dollars! That's right, Winter is HERE as we discuss the 2005 Gore Verbinski film "The Weather Man" also starring Michael Caine, which takes place in snowy Chicago. Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss how, even though they enjoy this film, it is plagued with an emptiness, within it's...

The Mikes are leaving their friends behind to get abducted by aliens in the woods then having a hard time explaining it to the cops as they discuss this week's episode, the 1993 film "Fire in the Sky". Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this film based on "true events" starring Robert Patrick, D.B. Sweeney, Peter Berg, and Henry Thomas. The Mikes will talk about how and why the writer...