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It's the Hawk! Hudson Hawk! The Mikes go head to head discussing this 1991 Bruce Willis action/comedy. Join Michael Butler as he discusses the failings of this critically panned mess of a film; one that goes either too far, or never goes far enough with its zaniness. OR Join Michael Field as he defends the film's lightheartedness, witty dialogue, and breezy runtime against those who can't seem to just appreciate the film for what it is: a hidden gem, a cult classic, a piece of...Forgotten Cinema (see what we did there?). So choose your side, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema! Listen below. You can also find us here: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher and Google Play . Subscribe! Rate! Review!

The Mikes are talking about one of Butler's favorite movies. The one that inspired him to become an actor. The 2004 Tom Cruise-Jaime Foxx thriller, Collateral . One of the first studio films to be shot almost entirely on digital cameras (back when that was unheard of!) and one of the rare occasions where Cruise portrays a bad guy. Enjoy! Listen below. You can also find us here: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher and Google Play . Subscribe! Rate! Review!

Everyone knows William Friedkin's work with The Exorcist and The French Connection . (You do know those movies, right?) And recently the movie, Sorcerer , has gained steam amongst film aficionados, who have finally discovered this gem of a movie. It made perfect sense to highlight this movie. If you haven't seen it, you should! Enjoy! Listen below. You can also find us here: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher and Google Play . Subscribe! Rate! Review!

We know what you're thinking. "I know The 'Burbs!" Yes, we agree. But what we discovered when we would discuss films in front of those people born before the year 2000, they had no idea what we were talking about. Some didn't realize that Tom Hanks used to do straight comedies. Splash ! , anyone? The Man with One Red Shoe ? Dragnet ? C'mon! You've got to remember the movie, Dragnet? (Yes, we remember the TV show as well) It soon became clear that The 'Burbs was a perfect choice for the Forgotten Cinema podcast. And here it is below. Enjoy! Listen below. You can also find us here: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher and Google Play

Blink and you missed it! The Legend of Tarzan was released in the summer season of 2016 and no one gave it a fair shake. That is...until now. We're introduced to the continuing adventures of John Clayton as he returns to his home continent of Africa with his now wife, Jane. It's not every day you get a Tarzan movie that's NOT an origin story. Enjoy! Listen below. You can also find us here: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher and Google Play .

From Timur Bekmambetov, director of the popular Russian film, Night Watch , and its sequel, Day Watch , comes his first American studio feature, the 2008 action movie, Wanted . It's a surrealistic, flashy ride that ignores consistency of its story, but hey! Who cares about that? They can bend bullets! Listen below. You can also find us here: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher and Google Play .

Everyone remembers The Sixth Sense. The phenomenon that introduced M. Night Shaymalan to the world and fooled audiences until the very end was a juggernaut in the fall of 1999. So much so, that it overshadowed David Koepp's second directorial effort that is the really, really good - Stir of Echoes. (The Trigger Effect is decent as well) Listen below. You can also find us here: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher and Google Play . Subscribe! Rate! Review!

It's very hard to create drama and tension telling a true-to-life story when the entire world knows the outcome of the event, but Valkyrie does just that. This story about members of Germany's High Command attempting a coup to overthrow the Nazis and kill Adolph Hitler was a succinct storytelling achievement and the perfect movie for Forgotten Cinema to talk about. Enjoy! Listen below. You can also find us here: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher and Google Play . Subscribe! Rate! Review!

The story of Forgotten Cinema's roots is a familiar for anyone who love movies. You could be sitting at home with your family. You could be at work in the office with your colleagues. Or you're out with friends at a local bar. Whatever the occasion, the conversation will turn to movies you remember loving, either from your childhood or just last year. There are movies that, for whatever the reason, do not get talked about as much as any Indiana Jones movie or Star Wars. These are the movies Forgotten Cinema is fighting to recognize. But stop reading this, grab some popcorn and hear what we have to say: Listen below. You can also find us here: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher and Google Play If you're interested in joining us on our journey through forgotten movies, please subscribe. And Stay tuned for our first episode - 5.1.19

When the Light Burns Too Bright Season 23 of  Forgotten Cinema  launches with a journey straight into the heart of the sun. We strap in for Danny Boyle’s   Sunshine , a visually stunning, emotionally charged sci-fi film starring Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne, and Mark Strong. A Bright Beginning for Sunshine We both agree that  Sunshine  starts off strong...really strong. The film’s concept is bold: a group of astronauts on a desperate mission to reignite the dying sun. Between Alex Garland’s screenplay and Danny Boyle’s direction, the first two acts balance wonder, isolation, and psychological tension in a way that feels genuinely awe-inspiring. Add in a haunting score by John Murphy and Underworld , and you’ve got one of the most memorable sci-fi atmospheres of the 2000s. Cracks in the Solar Flare But once we start digging deeper, those cracks begin to show. We talk about the film’s frustrating character choices, its sudden shift in tone during the third act, and how the story seems to lose faith in its own ideas just when it should soar. What begins as a meditative exploration of humanity’s place in the universe veers into something closer to slasher territory. Still Worth the Journey Even with its flaws,  Sunshine  remains a fascinating, ambitious entry in modern science fiction. It’s a film that dazzles when it leans into its philosophical core and visual grandeur… and burns up a bit when it strays too close to chaos. Listen to our full Season 23 kickoff episode on Forgotten Cinema, available wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Whether you love it, hate it, or still can’t decide what the last 20 minutes were about,  Sunshine  is a ride worth taking, just don’t look directly at it. Spotify  | Apple Podcasts  | Amazon Music  | More Links