Forgotten Cinema

This week on Forgotten Cinema, The Mikes are diving into Michael Mann’s The Insider (1999), starring Russell Crowe and Al Pacino in a tense, real-life whistleblower drama about Big Tobacco, journalism, and corporate corruption.

But while Mike Field considers it a masterpiece of slow-burn storytelling, Mike Butler has broken Field's heart by thinking it’s too long! So, does The Insider earn its nearly 160-minute runtime, or could it have used some editing? The Mikes break down the performances, Mann’s signature style, and whether it still holds up today.

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

What do you think? Masterpiece or overlong? What's your favorite Mann film? Let us know in the comments!

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0:00 - Introduction

2:06 - Film Facts

10:18 - Film Discussion

36:38 - Critic Reviews

44:45 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

49:36 - Why Is This Forgotten?

53:29 - Plugs

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Love, life, and lots of pie! In this episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes are talking about Waitress (2007), the indie darling starring Keri Russell as a small-town waitress with a talent for baking and a life that’s anything but sweet.

Full of charm, great performances, and pie, Waitress has built a loyal following over the years—even inspiring a hit Broadway musical! But does it still hold up? Mike Field and Mike Butler dive into the film’s performances, the relationship between Russell's character and Nathan Fillion's, and more. Butler will also get into the tragic story of writer/director Adrienne Shelly.

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

Let us know your thoughts in the comments! What’s your favorite flavor pie? 🍽️

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0:00 - Introduction

2:28 - Film Facts

9:44 - Film Discussion

35:54 - Critic Reviews

37:24 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

38:52 - Why Is This Forgotten?

43:41 - Plugs

Before Sarah Michelle Gellar took on vamps in Sunnydale, there was "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1992)! This campy cult classic gave us Kristy Swanson as the original Buffy, Donald Sutherland as her mysterious (not Giles) mentor, and Paul Reubens stealing scenes as a delightfully over-the-top vampire. But does it hold up?

In this episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes take a bite out of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and break down what works, what doesn’t, and how it compares to the beloved TV series. Is it an underrated gem or just a fun relic of the early ‘90s?

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

Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Do you prefer movie Buffy or TV Buffy?

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0:00 - Introduction

2:26 - Film Facts

8:10 - Film Discussion

31:16 - Critic Reviews

38:32 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

41:16 - Why Is This Forgotten?

45:03 - Plugs

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"Captain America: Brave New World" has arrived! While it’s not perfect, the Mikes enjoyed it and had a great time discussing the latest entry in the MCU. How does Sam Wilson’s first solo Cap movie stack up? Does it live up to the legacy of Steve Rogers? Mike Field and Mike Butler break it all down in this Now Showing episode of Forgotten Cinema!

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Let us know what you thought of the film in the comments! Did it meet your expectations, or were you hoping for something more?

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The Mikes are uncorking a discussion on Bottle Shock (2008), the underrated film starring Chris Pine, Alan Rickman, and Bill Pullman that tells the true story of the 1976 Judgement of Paris—where a California winery shocked the world by beating the French at their own game.

Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field break down the film’s performances, it's fine line between watchability and snobbery, and whether this under-the-radar movie deserves a spot among the greats. Is Bottle Shock a vintage classic or just a forgettable pour?

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

🍷 Have you seen Bottle Shock? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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0:00 - Introduction

3:12 - Film Facts

10:58 - Film Discussion

30:45 - Critic Reviews

35:42 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

38:24 - Why Is This Forgotten?

43:11 - Bottle Shock Definition

44:35 - Plugs

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Den of Thieves (2018) isn’t just another heist movie—it’s a gritty, tactical thriller packed with intense shootouts, double-crosses, and Gerard Butler going full beast mode. But is it underrated or just a Heat knockoff? We break it all down in this episode of Forgotten Cinema!

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0:00 - Introduction

2:01 - Film Facts

11:44 - Film Discussion

42:33 - Critic Reviews

44:57 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

49:10 - Why Is This Forgotten?

51:51 - Plugs

The Mikes are kicking off season 20 with Brad Pitt...in space!

Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 2019 science fiction "Apocalypse Now" inspired "Ad Astra" also starring Tommy Lee Jones, written and directed by James Gray.

Butler finds the movie slowly, emotionless, with unexplained story beats, dumb character decisions, and one of the worst voiceovers of all time. Field agrees, but thinks Butler is wrong anyway; because it wouldn't be Forgotten Cinema if he didn't.

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

2:13 - Film Facts

9:23 - Film Discussion

41:47 - Critic Reviews

45:00 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

49:17 - Why Is This Forgotten?

51:57 - Plugs

The time has finally come. It's Butler's dream come true. The Mikes are covering a Star Trek film...but it's "Star Trek: Section 31".

Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss what is possibly the worst film they've covered on this show. Worse than "Folks!" you might ask? You'll have to listen in to find out.

The Mike will talk about everything that is wrong in this film, the sorry state of Star Trek right now, what is on the horizon for one of Sci-Fi's longest continuing franchises, and maybe find one or two kind words for this giant miss of a film that fails Michelle Yeoh and her character of Philippa Georgiou.

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0:00 - Introduction

2:28 - Film Discussion

41:56 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

43:50 - Plugs

The Mikes are riding along with an overweight and kind of stupid Sylvester Stallone as they work to stop Harvey Keitel from killing Michael Rapaport and turn him in to Robert DeNiro and his terrible mustache.

That's right! It's 1997's "Cop Land", directed by James Mangold and starring just about every famous actor who usually plays NYC cops on film. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they discuss how this film may have suffered from its overstuffed cast, pressure from the studio, and Stallone and Ray Liotta not getting the roles they originally wanted.

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

2:23 - Film Facts

9:20 - Film Discussion

39:43 - Critic Reviews

42:55 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

45:05 - Why Is This Forgotten?

49:44 - Plugs

The general who became a slave, the slave who became a gladiator, the gladiator who released a podcast episode.

Check out our previously timed Patreon Exclusive as we take a look at Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" before you check out the now streaming "Gladiator 2"!

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

2:55 - Film Facts

10:41 - Film Discussion

45:39 - Critic Reviews

52:06 - Sequel Expectations

55:44 - Plugs