Forgotten Cinema

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 expanded upon or maybe didn't need.Maserati: 100 Years Against All Odds is available on Amazon Prime, Fandango Now, and Vimeo On Demand.

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 way the documentary sticks to the scientific truth; which as we all know...is out there. Cue The X-Files theme! Wow Signal is available on Flix Fling, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vimeo On Demand, and more.

We know what all of you are thinking:Each and every episode of Forgotten Cinema is always a flawless masterpiece of the Podcastian Arts (copyright pending), however, this isn't always the truth. Sometimes Mike Field and Mike Butler...mess up.*Pause for gasps*So, in honor of all the Mikes' birthdays this month (both the show's and their own), Forgotten Cinema (not so) proudly presents....FORGOTTEN CINEMA BLOOPERS YEAR 1!!!So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and wish these fools a Happy Birthday!

Mike Field has a chat on the phone and across "the pond" with David Ambrose, the writer of The Final Countdown.Listen as Mr. Ambrose talks about his experience of writing this film for Peter and Kirk Douglas as well as his friendship with Gene Roddenberry and his time writing for Hollywood.So listen to this interview and check out the Mikes episode of The Final Countdown.

This is it. After four years of film viewing and discussion, it all comes down to this moment...the Forgotten Cinema farewell episode.Join Mike Butler and Mike Field one last time as they discuss not a movie, but their very own podcast. The Mikes will go over what some of their favorite moments on the podcast were, and maybe some of their least favorite. They'll talk about the commercials that they filmed for many of the episodes and even answer some questions, submitted by listeners like you.And though this is the end (and I'm out of a sweet podcast summary gig) do not weep for Forgotten Cinema. Keep it in your hearts, relisten and share with other film buffs. Go out and find other forgotten films that you may have missed or forgotten about. The Mikes will move on, and in time, so shall you.So, we hope you had your popcorn and soda, noticed the exits to the left and right of you as you say goodbye to Forgotten Cinema. 

Forgotten Cinema kicks off their 5th season of Forgotten Horror with the forgotten classic "An American Werewolf in London." Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss the amazing practical effects by Rick Baker, the reasons John Landis included that weird dream, why Nurse Alex clearly has issues to be in love with David, and WTF is up with all those Disney decorations in her room?So, grab your chilled monkey brains, please notice the voodoo dolls to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema! It's time to get spooky y'all!!!00:00 - Introduction05:22 - Film Summary06:07 - Film Facts10:46 - Film Discussion37:17 - Critics Reviews45:45 - Why It's Forgotten50:35 - Where to Find UsCheck out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com/Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

That's not a misspelling folks! The Mikes are hooking up their pods and entering the mind of David Cronenberg circa 1999. In this film (released before the Matrix) our characters enter a simulated world where not all is as it seems.The Mikes will talk what works, what doesn't, facts about the making of the film and where it stands within the weirdness that is Cronenberg's body of work.So plug in your pod, grab your two headed lizard and bone gun, please notice the alternate realities to the left and right of you, and prepare yourself for Forgotten Horror!!!0:00 Intro2:20 What is "eXistenZ" About3:11 Film Breakdown9:43 Film Discussion34:25 Critic Reviews37:23 Why is it Forgotten?43:17 Where Can You Find UsFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

Did you know Tim Burton has only made one horror film?You read that right. Though Tim Burton is known for his spooky and macabre avante garde style, he never released a true horror film. That is not until the 1999 Johnny Depp starrer "Sleepy Hollow." Also starring Christina Ricci and Christopher Walken as the Headless Horseman, this horror film tells the classic tale Washington Irving tale of Ichabod Crane in with a few twists that make this movie an exciting and Halloween appropriate dive into the world of Forgotten Horror!So, grab your science spectacles and magic tomes, please notice the headless horsemen to the left and right of you, and settle down for Forgotten Horror!0:00 Intro4:11 What is "Sleepy Hollow" About5:25 Film Breakdown17:57 Film Discussion48:33 Critic Reviews50:48 Why is it Forgotten?58:12 Where You Can Find UsFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

The Mikes are travelling back to the 90's once again to bring you this oh-so-90's horror film "Disturbing Behavior."Field thinks Butler just can't appreciate good trash in this mess of a horror film with a troubled production. Starring James Marsden, Katie Holmes, and Nick Stahl, this film was written and directed by veteran "X-Files" crew; a fact that's about the only thing Butler likes about this film...oh, that and that scene where "Flagpole Sitta" plays, love that song.So, Letterman's Jacket and malted milkshake, please notice the eye needles to the left and right of you, and settle down for Forgotten Horror!0:00 Intro3:05 What is "Disturbing Behavior" About3:51 Film Breakdown11:04 Film Discussion36:27 Critic Reviews40:48 Why is it Forgotten?45:07 Where You Can Find UsFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

"No more time 'til Halloween! Halloween, Halloween! No more time 'til Halloween, Silver Shamrock!"That's right! The Mikes are comin' atcha with a special bonus Halloween episode this year and they're talking...Halloween!...three that is; "Halloween III: Season of the Witch."This third entry in John Carpenter's "Halloween" saga forgoes everyone's favorite unstoppable Shatner-masked killer in favor of...Celtic curses, killer robots, and deadly kids' masks? Oh yeah, it's a weird one. Maligned when it was first released, this outlier entry has become somewhat of a cult classic. So get read for one last ride through Forgotten Horror V!!!So, put on your Pumpkin Mask and grab your shamrock medallion, please notice the killer human robots to the left and right of you, and settle down for Forgotten Horror!0:00 Intro4:12 What is "Halloween III" About5:23 Film Breakdown13:26 Film Discussion37:11 Critic Reviews45:47 Why is it Forgotten?51:35 Where You Can Find UsFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottencinemapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_cinema_pod/

The Mikes are taking to the desert of Arrakis to bring you their thoughts on the recently released "Dune: Part Two". Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about Denis Villeneuve's latest Sci-Fi film epic. They'll discuss the improvements made over the already excellent Part 1, and also touch upon this film's love with general audiences despite it's complex subject matter and the film's very un-Hollywood ending. Butler will also go into some of the differences that Villeneuve made to Frank Herbert's original story that seem to work for the better. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing.

Mike Butler and Mike Field are traveling down to the Florida Keys to work as bouncers and fight Conor McGregor as they discuss the 2024 Amazon Prime remake, "Road House" starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Williams, and Billy Magnussen.Listen in as the Mikes talk about how this film is as much a ridiculous, terrible B-Movie as the original, but without the nostalgia, and also possibly more of a version of B-tier 00's film than the originals 80's vibe.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema - Now Showing.

The Mikes are bustin' up Manhattan looking for ghosts, but finding Ice Gods and Firemasters instead!That's right, Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the newly released "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, McKenna Grace, and Finn Wolfhard as the new crew of Ghostbusters joining forces with paranormal veterans Ernie Hudson, Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray, and Annie Potts.Did this film make us feel as good as bustin' does? Who knows?Does Butler want Ecto-Cooler back permanently? You bet your proton pack he does!

The Mikes are headed to Hollow Earth, to help Kong and Godzilla defeat an evil whip carrying ape...and also give Kong a root canal.That's right! Mike Field and Mike Butler are discussing the newly released "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire"The Mikes will discuss their love of Monster on Monster action, the lack of Godzilla, the surprisingly likeable "Diddy" Kong, and Dan Stevens hamming it up in the best way.Special thanks to our newest Patron at the Executive Producer tier, JD_Advanced! Welcome to the FC Community!So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing.

Mike Butler and Mike Field introduce Forgotten Cinema, their upcoming podcast where each episode focuses on one film that for whatever reason seems to have been forgotten by audiences. Mike & Mike revisit the film and discuss what worked (or didn't) and whether or not it should be revisited or stay forgotten. In this introduction the Mikes introduce themselves, the podcast format, and why they chose to do this podcast in the first case.

Mike Butler and Mike Field begin their journey into Forgotten Cinema with the 1989 Tom Hanks comedy, The 'Burbs.Join them as they let you in on some fun production facts and discuss what worked, what didn't, why this film seems "forgotten" nowadays and whether or not it should be revisited.So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

The Mikes' journey into Forgotten Cinema takes them through the jungles of Africa in the 2016 adventure film, The Legend of Tarzan.Our hosts discuss why adventure films seem to have taken a back seat in films, how this film harkens back to the "Golden Age" of cinema and why does Samuel L. Jackson keeps getting cast as a Civil War veteran?So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 2008 action film, Wanted.The Mikes discuss whether or not this film still had the same affect on them nearly a decade later, the use of physical versus practical effects, and how it spawned or inspired films like it, and yet still seems to have become Forgotten Cinema.So leave your exploding rats at home, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

Let the battle for best 1999 Supernatural Horror Thriller begin! The Mikes argue which is better: M. Night Shyamalan's The Sixth Sense or this week's Forgotten Cinema selection; Stir of Echoes starring Kevin Bacon?Join Michael Butler and Michael Field as they discuss David Koepp's skills as a screenwriting, grotesque practical effects, the importance of secondary over ancillary characters, and what makes a good supernatural thriller.Oh, and one of them is wrong about which of the two films is better. !!!SPOILER ALERT!!! It's Mike.So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

Tom Cruise wears an eye patch and leads an amazing group of actors to overthrow Hitler and the Nazi Party during World War 2...what more could you ask for?!Join Michael Butler and Michael Field as they discuss the Bryan Singer directed historical thriller, Valkyrie. The Mikes talk about using real life locations, the difficulty with telling a true story and keeping the audience in suspense, and the cinematic choices often (and perhaps over) used when telling stories set during WWII.So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.