Forgotten Cinema

Mike Butler and Mike Field are taking round trip through Hell, via a spaceship on the final episode of Forgotten Horror!

Join the Mikes as they discuss the 1997 sci-fi horror film, Event Horizon, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill. They'll talk about the original 130 minute cut of this film and how due to a delay in James Cameron's Titanic, this film was moved to fill its release spot, giving Anderson barely any time to finish filming and editing the film. Not to mention that for various reasons, the film's ending had to be reshot as well. Despite the odds, as well as a myriad of other issues with the film, the Mikes find this film to be enjoyable and filled with unrealized potential.

So, prep the engines, please notice the escape pods to the left and right of the spacecraft and start the self-destruction of Forgotten Cinema.

00:00 - Introduction

03:33 - Film Summary

04:05 - Film Facts

10:36 - Film Discussion

51:52 - Critics Reviews

53:30 - Why It's Forgotten

1:02:41 - Where to Find Us

Can a movie survive multiple viewings when you already know the twist? The Mikes are about to find out as they discuss the 2001 gothic-horror film, The Others, starring Nicole Kidman and Christopher Eccleston on the penultimate episode of Forgotten Horror!

Listen to the episode as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about how knowing the big twist at the end of the film harms this film in many ways, but in other, similar films, such as The Sixth Sense or Stir of Echoes (an episode the Mikes did way back during season 1) are still infinitely re-watchable, perhaps even more so, by knowing the twist. That being said, this film has great mood, camera work, and acting.

So, grab your proton packs, please notice the ghost traps to your left and right and that at Forgotten Cinema, busting makes us feel good.

00:00 - Introduction

02:58 - Film Summary

03:28 - Film Facts

09:28 - Film Discussion

40:44 - Critics Reviews

49:29 - Where to Find Us

The Mikes are bitten by something worse than a werewolf...studio interference!!!!

It's (technically) Wes Craven's aptly titled Cursed on this next instalment of Forgotten Horror!

In this 2005 werewolf film, Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg play brother and sister who after a car accident involving a werewolf, start to feel themselves change and have to figure out a way to stop their curse before they become monsters themselves.

Listen in as Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss how this film is an absolute hot mess; from the writing, to the story, to the pacing. Then the Mikes will discuss WHY this film is an absolute hot mess, and its name is Bob Weinstein. The film was reshot twice with three different endings, special effects legend Rick Baker was let go from the project, Craven lost out on a directing job he was weeks away from filming, and numerous big named actors pulled out or were cut completely during these massive reshoots and rewrites.

So, grab your silver bullets and flea collars, please notice the full moon to your left and say a prayer for Forgotten Cinema.

00:00 - Introduction

02:13 - Film Summary

03:07 - Film Facts

11:13 - Film Discussion

43:19 - Critics Reviews

45:40 - Hollywood Owes Us Four Good Films

51:23 - Where to Find Us

Mike Butler and Mike Field are joined by John Doolan of the You Can't Sit With Us podcast for the premiere of the fourth annual Forgotten Horror!

What's in the coffin tonight? The 1975 television horror special Trilogy of Terror starring Karen Black in three (or four) distinct roles and an especially violent Zulu warrior doll.

Listen in as the three discuss Karen Black ability to become numerous different characters in three distinct stories. They'll also talk about how surprisingly adult much of the content in the stories is, especially considering that the film came out for TV in the 1970's. They'll also, of course, talk about that infamous killer doll.

So, grab your spell book and voodoo doll, please notice the corpses to the left and right of you and dig a grave for Forgotten Cinema.

00:00 - Introduction

06:28 - Film Summary

08:59 - Film Facts

14:28 - Film Discussion

47:51 - Critics Reviews

53:53 - Why It's Forgotten

1:02:37 - Where to Find Us

The Mike's are watching this week's film from the back of a station wagon as they discuss the 2013 film The Way Way Back, starring Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, and Toni Collette.

Listen as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this coming-of-age comedy/drama. From the great dialogue from Rockwell's character to the story and it's adherence to the main character's point of view. This movie carries along its themes out in a meaningful, but still fun and enjoyable way.

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

00:00 - Introduction

01:37 - Film Summary

02:41 - Film Facts

10:43 - Film Discussion

37:14 - Critics Reviews

38:00 - Why It's Forgotten

46:09 - Where to Find Us

Mike Field and Mike Butler are joined by Chris and Dan from Film Trace podcast as they discuss the 2008 film, Role Models, directed by David Wain, and starring Paul Rudd, Seann William-Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and a breakout role for Bobb'e J. Thompson.

Role Models tells the story of two thirty-something losers (Rudd & William-Scott) who must enroll in their city's Big Brother program as community service or go to jail. Between a live action role playing lonely teen (Minze-Plasse) and a foul mouthed trouble-making tween (Thompson), these two losers struggle to try to make their required community service hours.

Listen in as Mike, Mike, Chris, and Dan discuss what they love about the movie, from J. Thompson's hilarious character, Ronnie to the gags and the impressive improv in the film; partly from featuring members of the comedy troupe The State, and partly out of necessity due to an ongoing Writers' Guild strike at the time. They'll also go over some reasons it was forgotten; from jokes that wouldn't be appropriate today to the absolutely massive year 2008 was for comedy films. Role Models really had some crazy competition that year.

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

00:00 - Introduction

05:15 - Film Summary

05:55 - Film Facts

14:40 - Film Discussion

48:54 - Who Would You Suggest This To?

51:58 - Why Is This Forgotten?

1:00:59 - Where to Find Us

The Mikes are about to make millions, but first they just have to catch that mouse that's been running around the house...if they don't kill each other first.

That's basically the plot of Forgotten Cinema in a nutshell, but ALSO the plot of the 1997 film, Mousehunt; the first feature film by director Gore Verbinski.

In the film, brothers Ernie (Nathan Lane) and Lars (Lee Evans) are down on their luck when inherit their father's old dying string factory that they promised not to sell as well as an old decrepit house they didn't even know he owned. When the brothers find out the house could be worth millions of dollars if they fix it up and auction it, they get straight to work. What they don't know is that the house already has a tenet; a super smart and hard to catch mouse who outsmarts and ruins Ernie, Lars, and even a neurotic pest control specialist (Christopher Walken).

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

00:00 - Introduction

02:11 - Film Summary

03:14 - Film Facts

13:26 - Film Discussion

36:33 - Critics Reviews

42:22 - Why It's Forgotten

50:07 - Where to Find Us

The Mikes are teaming up with Pat Whalen once again for a trip into a Native American Reservation in Wyoming to investigate a mysterious death. Or...I mean, talk about other people doing that; not them. They just talk movies...not solve murders, like in the 2017 film Wind River.

Cory Lambert (Jeremy Rener) is a wildlife officer who finds the body of an 18-year-old woman on an American Indian reservation in snowy Wyoming. When the autopsy reveals that she was raped, FBI agent Jane Banner (Elizabeth Olsen) arrives to investigate. Teaming up with Lambert as a guide, the duo soon find that their lives are in danger while trying to solve the mystery of the teen's death.

Join Mike Butler, Mike Field, and their special guest, Pat, as they discuss what makes Wind River such an amazing and compelling film. That's right. It's a love fest! From the direction and writing of Taylor Sheridan (of Yellowstone fame) to the superb acting turns from both Renner and Olsen, this is a tour de force of talent, including a great almost cameo turn from Jon Bernthal. Wind River is a gripping, stark, engrossing thriller/drama, that the Mikes (and Pat) can't recommend more.

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

00:00 - Introduction

02:17 - Film Summary

03:01 - Film Facts

11:23 - Film Discussion

46:55 - Why it's Forgotten

53:47 - Where to Find Us

The Mikes are a couple of conmen placing a multimillion dollar bet on a boxing match for the ownership of a town...nope, wait...I was thinking of James Woods and Louis Gossett Jr. in the 1992 film, Diggstown.

In the film, just released from prison, smooth-talking con man Gabriel Caine (Woods) and his partner in crime, Fitz (Oliver Platt), travel to a town named Diggstown. Upon arriving, Fitz and Caine bet the wealthiest resident, John Gillon (Bruce Dern), that they know a guy who can beat Diggstown's 10 best boxers in one day. After Caine reels in "Honey" Roy Palmer (Gossett Jr.), an ex-professional boxer and old friend, the grift is on.

Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss what works in this conman film; namely the relationship between Caine and Palmer as they execute their plan to win this ridiculously long boxing match. Their chemistry is on full display in this film. Dern likewise plays a great villain in Gillon, a conman of a different ilk. The Mikes also discuss why the film works despite some of the contrivances, that are so often found in heist/con films, as well as well as what doesn't work in the film.

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

00:00 - Introduction

01:52 - Film Summary

02:25 - Film Facts

7:58 - Film Discussion

30:21 - Why it's Forgotten

34:59 - Where to Find Us

"Take their mics,

take their PCs,

take them where there are no podcasts,

they don't care, they'll still watch movies,

you can't take the cinema from them."

If you ever watched the very short-lived, but super beloved TV show Firefly you tried terribly to match those lyrics to the theme song. The Mikes are podcasters, not lyricists.

Speaking of podcasters, the Mikes are joined by fellow podcaster John Amenta of The Pint podcast, long-time friend of the show and first-time guest (though the Mikes have taken over The Pint a couple of times and you should check those episodes out).

Mike Butler, Mike Field, and John take a look at the Firefly spin-off film Serenity. A fantastic sci-fi film in its own right; this crew will discuss some of the small gripes they have with the plot and dated special effects, whether the film can be watched without having seen the TV show, as well as the fantastic writing, phenomenal performances (especially by Chiwetel Ejiofor) and story.

For those that don't know, Serenity is about a group of outlaws on the outskirts of a distant solar system aboard their ship, Serenity. After ex-military officer-turned outlaw, Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) and his crew takes in Simon (Sean Maher) and his psychic sister, River (Summer Glau), whom he has just rescued from the treacherous Alliance forces, they are pursued by the Operative (Chiwetel Ejiofor), an Alliance agent who will stop at nothing to find them.

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

00:00 - Introduction

03:29 - Film Summary

04:23 - Film Facts

15:20 - Film Discussion

47:29 - Critics Reviews

48:44 - Favorite Quotes

53:45 - Why it's Forgotten

1:01:18 - Where to Find Us