This week we're getting musical with Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore in Music and Lyrics! Pop Goes Our Heart, indeed! Of course, we're going to share the music video! Remember romantic comedies? You do? Well, it seems like we rarely get them these days. Sure, we love horror movies like the next guy, but sometimes we want to walk out of a movie theater happy the guy got the girl or the girl got the guy or the guy got the guy or the girl got the girl or...well, you get the idea. We want to celebrate love! And laugh along the way. So join us as we enjoy this 2007 rom-com about two people finding their way back into love with each other. Aww..... Music and Lyrics Written and Directed by Marc Lawrence Starring Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Brad Garrett, Kristen Johnson, Haley Bennett If you prefer to listen to podcasts, well, you're in luck! You can find us here as well! Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | More Links Did you miss our episode from last week? Check out Victory | Bend It Like Stallone!

We are lacing up our boots and hitting the pitch (Thank you, Ted Lasso) as we head on over to 1981 for the soccer-drama-escape-movie Victory. And no, we will not be calling this movie, Escape to Victory. Much like ret-conning Raiders of the Lost Ark to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark...we will never call it that. Ever. Ever. Never. Ever. This is Victory. (Yes...Field is only thinking about Johnny Drama right now) The story of a great escape, but done during a sort-of-true-to-life story during WWII, about a group of POW soccer players who take on the very best that Germany has to offer in a winner-take-all match. There's drama! There's sports! There's Stallone! Yes, Sylvester Stallone is basically our main character here who is part (very small) Steve McQueen and part Rocky, we think. Stallone was writing Rocky III while shooting this movie. How's that for a fun fact? And Michael Caine is in this! And yes, he's playing soccer, if you really believe that's him on the pitch during those scenes. We don't. Find out what else we thought bout this film...below! Victory Directed by John Huston (Right?!) Story by Jeff Maguire & Djordje Milicevic and Yabo Yablonsky Screenplay by Evan Jones and Yabo Yablonsky Starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Pelé, Max von Sydow If you prefer to listen to podcasts, well, you're in luck! You can find us here as well! Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | More Links

Save us, Sky Captain! Save us from the world of tomorrow! Actually..wait, no, not from the world of tomorrow, but we're in the world of tomorrow, right? What is the world of tomorrow! We answer that question (I think) and more in our latest episode of Forgotten Cinema. Of course, we talk about the massive amount of special effects that went into the making of this film. Were any sets real? We don't think so. There's a lot to like in this movie, and there's much to discuss, which is what we do, because that's what the show (and everything we do) is all about. Check it out! Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Written and Directed by Kerry Conran Starring Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Giovanni Ribisi, Angelina Jolie If you prefer to listen to podcasts, well, you're in luck! You can find us here as well! Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | More Links Did you miss our last episode about Restoration? Worry no more!

Forgotten Horror 8 is right around the corner, which means Halloween is right around the corner, which also means that you need to get your hands on some sweet horror movie merchandise! Show off your horror movie knowledge when you walk in with one of these t-shirts, highlighting which horror movie role character you're feeling like that day. Are you the reluctant hero? Thrusted into a situation where it's life or death, and your flight or fight response is full-tilt on kickin' some ass! Maybe you're feeling like the harbinger of doom. A portent of the evil things that are on their way, while taking no sides, but simply giving a warning to those in danger. Do you refuse to believe the supernatural events that are happening to you and your friends? Are you going to wait until it's too late to stop them? Then get yourself a skeptic shirt! And finally...you just might be the final girl. Thwarting the masked killer, putting an end to the reign of terror, and living to tell the world. All these shirts are available now! Get them now and be the envy of all your friends. And be on the lookout for Forgotten Horror 8! New the show? Check out our Forgotten Horror seasons!

We covered six movies during Forgotten Horror VI: Fear the Darkness and each were scarier than the last. Actually, that's not true. Maybe it is. We don't know. We even did a trailer for the season. See below! Check out our slate from 2024. Malignant (2021) We take a look at James Wan's 2021 horror film Malignant. Quite possibly the newest film we have ever covered on Forgotten Cinema. Field believes this film harkens back to 90s horror cinema, why such a new film could be forgotten, and how best to extract the souls from the living...just kidding about that last part...or was he?! Thirteen Ghosts (2001) On this episode of Forgotten Horror as we discussed the 2001 film, Thirteen Ghosts. We talk about the awesome set design of this ghost trap disguised as a house and the cool practical ghost make-up and in camera effects while simultaneously taking issue with the dialogue, unclear plot points, and lack of true scares or kills. Nonetheless, Butler still enjoys the late 90's/Early 00's of it all. The Cabin in the Woods (2012) We are waking up the Ancient Ones with Chris Hemsworth on this episode of Forgotten Horror VI as we discuss this Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard film, The Cabin in the Woods. We discuss how this film dissects and uses classic horror movie tropes against itself in this film as well as how some of the movie's self reference and self-indulgence might have been the very thing that led to it's being forgotten. Dog Soldiers (2002) We discuss the 2002 werewolves vs soldiers film Dog Soldiers starring Kevin McKidd, Sean Pertwee and Liam Cunningham. Directed by Neil Marshall. A rare film that Field has never seen, what did he think of this low budget film set in the Scottish highlands by a mostly unknown (at the time) cast and director? What is it about the design of these werewolves that Butler really enjoys. And will we ever get to see the planned trilogy? (Probably not) Identity (2003) We're stuck in a motel during a rainstorm with John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet and more colorful characters as they try to identify the killer amongst them. But wait! There's a twist and it's not that this movie's plot is very similar to the game, Among Us. That's right! We're taking a look at the James Mangold directed Identity. We'll discuss Mangold's Agatha Christie inspirations for this film, some facts behind it's production, and what Field really thinks about this film, since he apparently saw it and forgot all about it. Night of the Comet (1984) We spent the Halloween holiday in 2024 with a couple of 80's valley girls at the end of the world! That's right, we discussed the 1984 film Night of the Comet for the last Forgotten Horror episode of the season. The movie that inspired Joss Whedon to create Buffy Summers. Beware of that dusty comet. Forgotten Horror VI and Friends Forgotten Horror VI is part of a tradition that comes around once a year for Forgotten Cinema. Yes, we know, a podcast covering horror films in October isn't anything new. We're not breaking any new ground, but that's not going to stop us from trying! Interested in more Forgotten Horror? Check out our other seasons of the macabre. Find us on YouTube, and subscribe! Interested in becoming a member of our Patreon community. It's only $3 a month!

For countless episodes, we would bring up the movie Restoration, and when we checked it out, we wondered...why did we not know this movie? Butler had an excuse. He was 8 years-old when this film came out late in 1995. Field...well, he should've known. He was old enough. But finally, Michael Hoffman's historical fiction tale about17th-century medical student, Robert Merviel (Robert Downey Jr.) being exploited by King Charles II (Sam Neill) by being married to the king's mistress (Polly Walker) so that the king can be with her has finally entered the Forgotten Cinema catalog of films. Expect our Steel Case Box Set in 2027.n We discuss the vignette nature of the storytelling, the extravagant sets and costumes, (Academy Awards well deserved), the performances (some good, some out of place) and so much more. Now...enjoy us talking about Restoration! If you prefer to listen to podcasts, well, you're in luck! You can find us here as well! Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | More Links Miss our last episode? No worries! Check out Backdraft!

I mean....maybe, right? When you think about it...just might be. But film is subjective, so everyone is right! One point we can all agree on is that at 35 years old, Backdraft is still kickin' ass. This film has so many memorable moments: Bull and Brian racing up the stairs, Tim not checking that door for heat, nearly every firefighting scene. I mean, that ending! C'mon! "That's my brother, goddammit!" You love that line! Speaking of quotes, have we mentioned how many classic 90s movie quotes are in this movie? "You check that door for heat, Tim" "You see that glow flashing in the corner of your eye? That's your career dissipation light. It just went into high gear." "Oh...these moments do try me." "You go. We go." And there's so many more! But enough reading, watch what we thought below: Or find us on your favorite podcast platform. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | More Links Don't forget to catch up on our latest episode: Confess, Fletch.

Remember Forgotten Summer? We were kind of calling it Forgotten Summer 2: The Sequel, but it never quite stuck...at least with us. But we can all still it that, if you'd like? In case you missed our slate of episodes that came out this July, never fear, for now they're all in one great place! This blog article! Flight of the Navigator David has been missing for 8 years! And now...he's got the map of the universe in his brain, as well as the ability to operate and talk with a giant, silver pistachio nut-shaped vehicle. Oh...and Paul Reubens is in it. War of the Worlds Dad of the year, Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise), takes on an alien invasion that arrives via lighting strikes into machines already buried in the ground from billions of years ago. Say what?! Humans being exterminated into clouds of dust, people turning on people, blood-weeds planted all over...all directed by Steven Spielberg. We're in! Blown Away The summer of Speed, was also the summer of this movie about a mad bomber (Tommy Lee Jones) looking to exact revenge on his former friend and IRA colleague (Jeff Bridges). It's intricate bomb design after intricate bomb design and includes an explosive pyro-techincal effect that destoryed thousands of windows in the Boston area during filming. Take that CGI-AI hybrid models! Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut It's not often a director's cut vastly improves upon the theatrical, but Ridley Scott's Crusade epic does just that. (There were huge storylines cut out that we needed in the original release) But we digress. We talk much about the story of our hero, Balian, matched up against the overall message of the crusades and which one we prefer. White Water Summer Remember when parents let their kids do whatever they wanted during the summer, and only called them in for dinner. Welcome to the 80s! This summer, we've got Alan (Sean Astin) getting sent on an adventure into the wilderness with Vic (Kevin Bacon), some random dude that might be psychotic. Till the Next Forgotten Summer Who knows? Perhaps the summer of 2027 will bring more movies released during the summertime months that we think are forgotten. Is this speciality month even worth it? Let us know! Have a suggestion for a movie? Let us know! Want to talk movies? Let's go! If you prefer to listen to podcasts, well, you're in luck! You can find us here as well! Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | More Links

"I'm a big fan of the 80s Chevy Chase starrer, Fletch, and yes, even a fan of most of the sequel, Fletch Lives, but what we get in Confess, Fletch is a movie that delivers a Fletch that lives in the real world and one where I would've love to have seen more adventures of the Jon Hamm Fletch." - Field That's right! We both agree that Jon Hamm does a great job of playing the title character, and Greg Mottola steered this story well enough to deserve more chapters in the Fletch series. I mean...what're we doing here? Don't we want these types of movies? Aren't we tired of superheroes? Yes, we liked the new Spiderman, but at what cost? Eight other mediocre superhero films that get replaced when they inevtiably get rebooted, retooled and re-done badly again. This took a turn. And if you watch and listen to our show, you know we can get on a tangent. So let's bring it back to Confess, Fletch. It's good. It's witty. Hamm is good. Marcia Gay Harden is great. Find out more of what we thought! Or find us on your favorite podcast platform. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | More Links We just started Season 26! Have you seen our Payback episode?

Let me start off by saying that I’m biased towards indie cinema. I’m not ashamed of it, and it certainly doesn’t cloud my opinions on independent films. I still expect the same high level of writing and filmmaking from indie films, as I would from big studio productions. Just because the big studios have more money, more toys, more tools, more people…and just plain more of everything, they sometimes get a pass when it comes to storytelling. Indie cinema doesn’t get that pass. More often than not, an audience doesn’t know the actors and actresses in the movie. There’s no expensive blue-screen enhanced action scene. No script that’s been written by numerous uncredited writers, workshopped by focus groups and noted to death by studio executives. Middle Life is an independent movie that presents two people, each struggling in their lives, suddenly thrusted together by fate in the form of a one-vehicle accident. It’s not quite a meet-cute, but this isn’t only a rom-com. It’s a coming-of-age tale for adults, something many people experience at various stages of their adulthood. Yes, it’s a weird secret that no one talks about, but we don’t stop learning or growing or coming of age when we become adults. It’s an ongoing process. Leah Fay Goldstein as Andie We meet Andie, played by Leah Fay Goldstein, a wedding planner who relies on her calendar to navigate through her life. Andie’s life seems like it should be a good one, right? New bab. Loving husband. But something is missing. Something is off, and no matter how much Andie tries to control her life, it’s not solving the problem. When Andie meets Ryan one night, after the aforementioned car accident, it sets her down a path to rediscover herself. But she’s not the only one. Ryan, played by Peter Dreimanis, is a plumber who struggles with the aftermath of the accident that has left his father mentally impaired. He, too, is experiencing a life less extraordinary. Peter Dreimanis as Ryan Director Pavan Moondi weaves this story with confidence, having a firm grasp on the characters’ internal dilemmas. He knows these characters just as much as Goldstein and Dreimanis, and that knowledge is evident on the screen. Nothing feels forced. Conversations don’t feel like their written, but lived in. Middle Life is the type of story you would see regularly in the late 80s and early 90s. Smart writing, sincere performances and ultimately a story where you’re rooting for these two main characters to find happiness, even if it’s not with each other. Yes, we can see the cracks in the ‘perfect’ life of Andie, and she knows those cracks are there, but pushes forth hoping she and her husband will figure it all out. But as we already know, that’s never how it works. Ryan’s life is a bit more of a mystery to the audience. He wears the mask of a man who loves life, treasures spontaneity, and finds joy in the little things, but he’s hiding from the truth which manifests itself in a biological way. The movie is at its a strongest when Andie and Ryan are together. Goldstein and Dreimanis have a great chemistry in their scenes together. The conversations are rooted in reality, creating a world where we’re all friends with two people like this. These characters are flawed with each other and the world. Ryan’s naivety about things is highlighted when he befriends a man living out of his own car. Middle Life is well-written, confidently directed film that, yes, is a rom com, but it’s also so much more. If you’re one of those cinema-goers who crave films and stories written for adults, look no further than Middle Life.