Forgotten Cinema

The Mikes are staying home and taking care of the kids with Michael Keaton while they discuss the 1983 film, Mr. Mom, on this episode of Forgotten Cinema.

Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they talk about how this film still largely works even after 40 years. Sure, the stay-at-home dad label isn't as taboo as it once was, but the jokes surrounding taking care of kids, and a house, dealing with juggling family and career is still largely the same. Add to that a fantastic performance by Keaton and the rest of the cast and you've got a real winner. But then why is it forgotten?

Check out the episode, the Mikes will tell you.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

3:20 - Film Facts

10:26 - Film Discussion

34:56 - Critic Reviews

36:45 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

38:31 - Why Is This Forgotten?

43:14 - Plugs

Mike Field and Mike Butler have 3 days to steal 50 cars with Nicolas Cage, but they're going wait until the last minute to do it in 1 night! This is Gone in 60 Seconds!!!!

Join the Mikes as they discuss how orange the film is, and why every actor has bleach-blonde hair or frosted tips. They'll also talk about Giovanni Ribisi's character being too all over the place, the uselessness of Angelina Jolie's character, and why despite being (at least on paper) fairly similar, this film didn't have the legs or sequel power that the The Fast and the Furious film did.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

3:03 - Film Facts

13:05 - Film Discussion

34:03 - Critic Reviews

36:56 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

38:44 - Why Is This Forgotten?

44:28 - Plugs

Time to say his name three times again as the Mikes discuss Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega on this "Now Showing" episode of Forgotten Cinema. Full Spoilers Ahead!

Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they talk about the film's many (and often unnecessary) plots, how returning characters have or haven't evolved, the new characters, Burton's style, and of course, what they thought of the film overall.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

4:05 - Film Discussion

56:50 - Plugs

The Mikes are joining the Hong Kong police force and teaming up with a loose cannon detective and a too-deep-undercover cop to defeat the Triads in an epic shootout involving long single takes, lots of squibs, and newborn babies. This is John Woo's Hard Boiled.

Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss what makes these action sequences so great and how this film can both be a staple action film, help launch Woo's US film career, and equally not get noticed by larger audiences, especially today in our (purist) action genre drought.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

2:08 - Film Facts

8:15 - Film Discussion

29:32 - Critic Reviews

32:28 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

36:52 - Why Is This Forgotten?

40:42 - Plugs

Whoa. The Mikes are joining forces with Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, and Rachel Weisz to tackle the energy crisis only to be hunted down by the US government trying to suppress it...typical.

Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 1996 film Chain Reaction. Both Field and Butler enjoyed this film back in the day, but do they now? From a troubled production with no script and a story-line that isn't what Reeves signed up for, this film had a lot of behind the scenes issues that are clearly up on the screen. Should you go back and watch it, or does Chain Reaction belong stuck in the 90's?

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

2:28 - Film Facts

9:18 - Film Discussion

32:55 - Critic Reviews

35:17 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

36:29 - Why Is This Forgotten?

39:16 - Plugs

The Mikes are writing their way into a soap opera with the help of John Candy and a magic typewriter as they take a look at the 1991 film Delirious.

Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss a comedy that has some funny moments, but doesn't really work. Especially when you don't clearly establish the rules in the fantasy world that they create here.

Nevertheless, Field believes that this film has good bones and could be remade with the right talent behind it.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

2:45 - Film Facts

10:12 - Film Discussion

25:31 - Critic Reviews

31:03 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

32:34 - Why Is This Forgotten?

38:10 - Plugs

The Mikes are dodging Facehuggers and shooting some Xenomorphs as they discuss the brand new Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez and staring Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson.

Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they talk about there thoughts on the film, why Andy works as a character while the others fail, the use of practical effects, THAT surprise character, and more! The Mikes will also go over their Alien film rankings, including this new film.

This is a culmination of a summer's worth of episodes as the Mikes just finished their Lead Up series, examining each of the Alien Anthology films an episode and covering all 8 previous films. If you're interested, check out their Patreon! The episodes are available to all Producer and up tiers or you can purchase the episodes on store page if you'd rather not subscribe.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down once again for Forgotten Cinema!

Check out Alien: Romulus in theaters now!

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The Mikes are going back in time 8 minutes to help Jake Gyllenhaal stop a bomb from going off in Chicago.

That's right Mike Field and Mike Butler are talking the 2011 Duncan Jones film, Source Code, also starring Vera Farmiga, Michelle Monaghan, and Jeffery Wright.

Does the high concept sci-fi in this film jive with Field, or does it leave him quantum entangled in confusion and a preference for a more Scott Bakula-style leaping?

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

3:25 - Film Facts

9:45 - Film Discussion

38:58 - Critic Reviews

41:42 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

43:41 - Why Is This Forgotten?

48:50 - Plugs

Ladies and Gentlemen: get ready for the fight of the century (or at least season)! It's finally time to discuss Robert Zemeckis' What Lies Beneath! Starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer on this episode of Forgotten Cinema!

In the red corner, it's Mike Butler; a man who has for decades, loathed this film and it's many issues. Can his hatred be tempered by good acting and fancy camera work?

In the blue corner, it's Mike Field! One time staunch supporter and defender of this film in past episodes. But can his love stand the test of contrivance after contrivance and things happening because...plot?

Let's get ready to PODCAST!!!!!!

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

2:19 - Film Facts

9:36 - Film Discussion

40:06 - Critic Reviews

46:25 - Why Is This Forgotten?

49:58 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

52:31 - Plugs

The Mikes are heading down to Nassau, Bahamas to hang out with Woody Harrelson, steal a diamond, watch some sunsets and also watch Pierce Brosnan and Selma Hayek make out...a lot.

That's right, Mike Butler and Mike Field are talking about After the Sunset! This big nothing burger (Field's words) was directed by Bret Ratner and basically plays out like an add for Atlantis Resort.

While Butler enjoys the "lighter fare" that the film serves up, Field is having none of it. Some people just can't be satisfied, am I right? Like Brosnan's thief in this heist film!

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

1:39 - Film Facts

6:30 - Film Summary

7:53 - Film Discussion

31:17 - Critic Reviews

34:20 - Why is This Forgotten?

36:43 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

37:45 - Where to Find US