Movies You Forgot You Forgot

Welcome to the home of forgotten films. Each week, Joe Devine & Adam Richmond discuss a different film that they’ve seen before, but forgotten existed. They discuss cinema, memory, culture and history - as well as play silly games about cheese, budgets, and re-casting. Listeners needn’t have seen the film, but are welcome to watch (or re-watch) before episodes for a different perspective. And at the end of each show, Adam & Joe read out forgotten film lists to each other, to find the film that becomes the focus for next week’s episode.

66: The Lobster, Colin Farrell’s Triumph of Will, and Lots of Lanthimos

What animal would you get turned into? Joe & Adam ponder The Lobster, Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2015 dry as a bone awkward sci-fi comedy starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz. Is the film all logic brain and no beating heart? There is much discussion of Lanthimos’ tone, and a great divide over whether Poor Things is good or not.  Also: what is the narrative of Farrell’s career, what sound does a lobster make, and what animal is best to get turned into. As well, of course, there’s the usual business of the Box Office Game, and the Forgot You Forgot Picking the Next Film Game. Email us with your film suggestions at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com. And follow Adam over on Letterboxd, he’ll follow you back and enter friendly good-hearted film banter.

11-11
01:18:12

65: The King's Speech, Oscar Bait & Colin Firth Emerges From a Lake

Joe and Adam delve deep into the big Oscar flick of 2011, the Tomothy Hooper directed royal flick The King's Speech. Starring Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter, the pair chat about how Oscar buzz ruined this film and managed to rediscover the pleasures herein. They also dig into Firth, and laser in on the narrative of his rise to power. 

11-05
01:12:40

64: Harry Potters, Twisters, and What’s Been Watched

In this special episode the MYFYF duo chat about the recent movies they’ve seen - but not before Joe tells a tale about his dad’s bedtime stories. Also, the co-host reflects on the films he watched on his recuperation journey (all the Harry Potters, obviously), while Adam laments his time with Twisters.  Plus plenty more in this not-so special ep that isn’t about movies we forgot we forgot, but just plain old movies. Email us your films you forgot you forgot suggestions to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com. And follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he’ll follow back.

10-29
58:45

63: Signs, Faith vs Aliens, and Big Mel

M Night Shyamalan’s hokey but timely (at the time) spooky alien crop circle flick starting Mel Gibsons gets the Forgot You Forgot Treatment - but not before Joe tells his anecdote about Hans Zimmer. Why was Mel such a big star, what’s up with the Culkins and the Fannings, and why can’t these aliens open doors?

10-22
58:48

62: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button; the Sci-fi of Old Man Babies, and Films that Span a Life

David Fincher’s 2008 romantic fantasy, starring Brad ‘Bradley’ Pitt and Cate ‘Kate’ Blanchett, gets the Forgot You Forgot treatment. Joe gets swept up in the history of it, while Adam nitpicks the mawkish slog of it all. Also, what are the rules of this thing, and why does Joe love Wikipedia so much. Email us your thoughts and fancies at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com, tell us all about the movies You forgot YOU forgot. Leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and get over to Letterboxd and follow Adam, @errorofways.

10-15
01:13:48

61: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Wuxia, and Embarrassing Mixtapes

Joe & Adam return to the fine world of Ang Lee with the 2000 classic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. What is Wuxia? How embarrassing were Adam's old mixtapes? Who are the most bankable actresses in the industry today? And why did Zhang Ziyi jump off the wrong mountain in the movie? All this and more on today's episode of Movies You Forgot You Forgot. 

10-08
01:05:48

60: The Darjeeling Limited, Wes Anderson and Joe gets Covid

I want us to be brothers again, like we used to be… Joe & Adam board Wes Anderson’s Darjeeling Limited (2007), starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman. They consider style over substance; Joe shares his theory why some Wes works, and other Wes doesn’t, and they chat his acting troupe a bit. Adam also gets sidetracked by Tarantino and Joe gets Covid. Send us your suggestions for films to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com; and follow Adam on Letterboxd, he is @errorofways. He. Will. Follow. You. Back.

10-01
01:22:10

59: Gravity

Don’t. Let. Go. We look to the stars for the 2013 Alfonso Cuaron-directed space spectacular, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.  Joe & Adam consider Cuaron’s penchant for oners, and Joe waxes wonderful on why he hit the Potter world so well. Adam… well, he’s less effusive and throws around phrases like ‘tin-ear for dialogue’ and ‘disappears up his own bottom’. Email your films you forgot ideas to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com, along with any other film chat you want to share. We’ll do a correspondence episode soon! Also, do follow Adam on Letterboxd, @errorofways.  He. Will. Follow. You. Back.

09-10
01:23:22

58: The Lives of Others (Das Leben Der Anderen)

Who’s watching you? Who’s listening in? Who can you trust? Joe & Adam delve into the Oscar-winning surveillance thriller from 2006. Joe gets into the historical nub of things, while Adam talks lonely perves.  If you have a film you think you can get us on, email moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com; we also welcome wider correspondence - fill up our post bag and we’ll do another listener special! Also, get on Letterboxd and follow Adam while you’re at it. He is @errorofways.

09-03
00:27

57: Hail, Caesar!

Joe & Adam dive headfirst into the world of the Coen Brothers, with 2016's 'Hail, Caesar!' as their way in. Discussion includes: the Coens themselves, how funny is George Clooney? The problem with Hail, Caesar! And a guessing game of some Rotten Tomatoes rankings. 

08-27
51:15

56: American Pie: Reunion aka American Reunion

Joe & Adam take a big bite out of the fourth American Pie film - and boy does it taste bad. It’s a sad lads reunion, but they make the best of it!

08-20
01:39:06

55: L.A. Confidential

Joe & Adam delve into L.A. Confidential, the Curtis Hanson directed adaptation of a story by James Ellroy. There's plenty of stars on show, including Rusty Crowe, Kim Basinger, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell and Kevin Spacey. 

08-13
01:15:18

54: Listener Emails

Joe & Adam dig into the dusty old postbag for some edifying listener correspondence. It’s great fun. 

07-23
01:18:36

53: The Mission Impossible Episode

Joe and Adam dive into the Mission Impossible franchise as a whole. Adam, a self declared fan, lathers Cruise up with fine praise. Joe is less convinced. The pair chat villains, espionage, Hunt vs Bond, and Cruise's impressive run.  

07-16
01:17:37

52: The Best Films of the 21st Century - Part Four

Joe & Adam’s epic journey through the brightest and best and funnest and finest flicks of the 21st century comes to a close.  And what a journey it has been… thanks for the memories.  For part four they span 2018 to 2023, and they don’t just pick one for each year… they finish by Picking One from the whole darn lot! If you want to play along, email us your own answers to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back.

07-09
55:52

51: The Best Films of the 21st Century - Part Three

Joe and Adam are traversing modern cinematic history in the game everyone is calling 'Pick One'. They each pick their fave/best movie from every year since 2000. This is the third of a four part special series, and this episode finds our heroes picking up at 2012.  If you want to play along, email us your own answers to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back.

07-02
45:52

50: The Best Films of the 21st Century - Part Two

Joe and Adam are spending the summer traversing modern cinematic history in the epic game 'Pick One'. The duo dare to pick their fave/best movie from every year since 2000. This is the second of a four part special series, and this episode covers the years of 2006-2011. If you want to play along, email us your own answers to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back.

06-25
59:57

49: The Best Films of the 21st Century - Part One

Joe and Adam while away the summer traversing modern cinematic history. In the fun game 'Pick One', the pair each pick one favourite movie from every year since 2000. This is the first of a four part special series, and this episode covers the years of 2000-2005. If you want to play along, email us your own answers to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back.

06-18
01:14:17

48: Layer Cake

Joe & Adam plunder through Matthew Vaughn's 2004 British gangster film Layer Cake, starring Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller, Michael Gambon and many, many more recognisable faces.  Topics of conversation include: what even is a layer cake? Which version of Star Trek has Colm Meaney actually been in? Why is Sienna Miller so underrated? And why Adam thinks this isn't anything like a Guy Richie movie (and then later compares it loads to Guy Richie movies). Plus, bonus feeling uncomfortable in boundary-pushing clothes and embarrassing oneself while public speaking stories.  We need your Movies You Forgot You Forgot! Please email us with suggestions and they will be added to our Big List! And in the Brad Pitt vs George Clooney vein, tell us who's worst films are worst, and who's best films are better.  Any other thoughts and comments are more than welcome:moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back

06-11
01:18:34

47: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Matthew McConaughey stars in this - his last rom-com - 2009 feature directed by Mark Waters. Just how bad is the film? What are the stereotypical characters in a rom-com? What are the best best 10 rom-coms of all time according to a random media outlet? And why is Emma Stone amazing? All of this and more in today's episode.  We need your Movies You Forgot You Forgot! Please email us with suggestions and they will be added to our Big List! And in the Brad Pitt vs George Clooney vein, tell us who's worst films are worst, and who's best films are better.  Any other thoughts and comments are more than welcome:moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, he will follow you back

06-04
01:14:20

Recommend Channels