The Mikes are kicking it old school in this episode of  Forgotten Cinema  as they discuss the 1990 comedy,  House Party , starring Kid 'n Play (this link is for the kids who are right now going, "Who?") and Martin Lawrence. Listen as Mike Field reminisces about his youth and the Mikes talk 90s nostalgia, the reason the character are more relatable than in most party-centric teenage comedies, and how quotable the entire film is. Or course, as always Field brings us some fun film trivia. For instance: Did you know that originally New Line Cinema wanted another 90's hip-hop duo to headline this film? Listen to the episode to find out who! So 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 • Google Play • TuneIn • iHeart Radio Overcast • Pocket Casts • Castro • Castbox • Podchaser Subscribe! Rate! Review!

Who knows what film knowledge lurks in the hearts of film-based podcasts? Forgotten Cinema knows!!! Season 2 kicks off with a helping of 90's style pulp noir as the Mikes tackle the 1994 film,  The Shadow , starring Alec Baldwin. Our hosts explore the interesting origin story created for the film, it's simple yet muddied story, whether it's embracing of 90's cheese hurts or helps the film, and how to do right by The Shadow character in today's superhero-obsessed world.  So grab your popcorn, soda, and secret decoder ring, 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 • Google Play • TuneIn • iHeart Radio Overcast • Pocket Casts • Castro • Castbox • Podchaser Subscribe! Rate! Review!

On this episode of Forgotten Cinema the Mike's visit their Memory Warehouses to discuss the 2003 Stephen King adaptation, Dreamcatcher , starring Damien Lewis, Thomas Jane, Morgan Freeman, Tom Sizemore, Jason Lee, Timothy Olyphant, and of course Donnie NKOTB Wahlberg as Duddits. Michael Butler and Michael Field talk about how making completely faithful adaptations of certain novels don't translate well into film and how driving narrative focus away from your core characters can lead to audience apathy. Or just listen in to hear Field lambast Butler throughout the podcast for having never seen  True Romance . So 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 • Google Play • TuneIn • iHeart Radio Overcast • Pocket Casts • Castro • Castbox • Podchaser Subscribe! Rate! Review!

The Mikes head down south in search of money, greed, and good old fashioned crisscrosses in the 1993 Nicholas Cage starring western-noir, Red Rock West . Mike Field discusses a film that was fairly important to his love of film; specifically indie film. The Mikes dissect the film's characters and themes, the cinematography and they gush over late character-actor, JT Walsh. So 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 • Google Play • TuneIn • iHeart Radio Overcast • Pocket Casts • Castro • Castbox • Podchaser Subscribe! Rate! Review!

On this episode of Forgotten Cinema the Mike's discuss the 2007 Disney animated feature Meet the Robinsons . Join Michael Field and Michael Butler as they discuss a time before Disney ruled the world; a time where their animation arm was in a bit of a rut and changes where being made that would affect this film profoundly. The Mikes discuss why the strong message of film helps to carry the film through most of its problems and dive deep into "The Goob." Also one of Butler's darkest secrets is revealed! So 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!

In 2019, a crack podcast unit was sent to the microphone for a forgotten film they didn't cover. These men promptly viewed the film and discussed it. Today, still forgotten film lovers, they survive as podcasters and cinephiles. If you have a film that deserves to be brought back into the spotlight, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... Forgotten Cinema ! ... The A-Team .  Obviously the Mikes are discussing the 2010 film, The A-Team . So 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 travel back to 1983 to revisit the Michael Douglas thriller The Star Chamber . Join Mike Field and Mike Butler, as they discuss aspect ratios, theme over story, and the dreaded third act issues that seem to plague so many films no matter how good or well made they may be.  Just be aware; there are no clips in this episode (other than the trailer) because we couldn't find them.  Our most forgotten film yet! So 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!

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!