Forgotten Cinema

The Mikes are traveling to Staten Island circa 1956, by way of an independent film from 2000 known as Two Family House on this episode of Forgotten Cinema.

Mike Butler and Mike Field break down why this is an independent feature worth looking into. From its copious amounts of heart, to its relatable themes and likeable main characters, Two Family House is a well written film that doesn't follow the familiar trends that many "independent" features fall into. The Mikes dive deep into character motivations and story elements, while also praising the films careful blend of comedy, drama, and 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. 

The Mike's take on the forces of Hell and Keanu Reeves to bring you this episode of Forgotten Cinema!

Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the 2005 film, Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence. The Mike's talk about the differences between the film and the Hellblazer graphic novels on which it is based, the look and style of the film, and why a film like this seems to have been forgotten. If not by audiences, then Hollywood.

So grab your holy water and magic brass knuckles, please notice the demons at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

Mike Field and Mike Butler, codenamed Forgotten Entertainment, are on the case, breaking down the 1975, Sydney Pollack film Three Days of the Condor, starring Robert Redford.

The Mikes breakdown their thoughts on the movie. Butler and Field discuss the film's score and how it possibly undercuts the drama of the film, the sudden relationship between Redford's and Faye Dunaway's characters, as well as pieces of this film that have influenced a wide amount of films in the spy or political thriller genre.

So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

The Mike's catch up with a vacationing Death in this Valentine's(ish) episode of Forgotten Cinema.

That's right, the Mikes are discussing their very first romantic drama, Meet Joe Black, starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins, directed by Martin Brest. Listen as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the fantastic performances by all of the film's cast. Butler and Field also talk about the excellent cinematography and writing in the film, as well as discuss why this film deserves its long run time, whereas many others do not. They'll also as always break down why they believe that this film has been forgotten, but why you and indeed all film lovers should do like Claire Forlani's character in this film, and give Joe Black a chance.

So grab a box of tissues, some of those crappy candy hearts and a spoonful of peanut butter, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

The Mikes see dead people and misanthropic British dentists in this episode of Forgotten Cinema.

Listen as Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the 2008 romantic comedy, Ghost Town, starring Ricky Gervais and Tea Leoni. Written and directed by resident favorite, David Koepp. 

The Mikes discuss the importance of why more men and so-called "film-guys" need to start embracing more romantic films. They will also try to figure out why such a funny, touching, and overall well made film didn't fair better at the box office. 

So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

You are now about to witness the strength of film knowledge!

Mike Butler and Mike Field are taking a trip to New Jack City in this episode of Forgotten Cinema.

Listen in as the Mikes break down this iconic, yet overlooked film about the crack epidemic of the late 80's, directed by Mario Van Peebles and starring Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, and Chris Rock. They'll discuss Rock's lauded performance as the crack addicted "Pookey," tell how first time director Peebles got the job, and Field and Butler will argue for and against the in-development remake of this quintessentially 90's film that launched many different careers.

So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

The Mikes take a look at TriCoast Worldwide's new documentary Wow Signal, directed by Bob Dawson, in another episode of Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing.

Mike Butler and Mike Field share their opinions on what they enjoyed from this documentary about the real-life mysterious signal from outer space known as the "Wow Signal," what they thought of how they told the history of radio astronomy and the way the documentary sticks to the scientific truth; which as we all know...is out there. Cue The X-Files theme! 

Wow Signal is available on Flix Fling, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vimeo On Demand, and more.

Get ready for jetpacks, ray-guns, Eiffel Tower spaceships, and Audio Animatronics that look like small children because the Mike's have received their pins! Forgotten Cinema is headed to Tomorrowland!

Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this 2015 Disney family adventure film. Field is completely in love with this Brad Bird directed feature, so (shockingly) it's up to Butler to provide a level head and bring up reasons that the film may have been forgotten, such as issues with the pacing of the plot and third act. Field will gush about how this film about the world of tomorrow is more like a movie from yesteryear, better fit in the more fun and optimistic 80's. Both Mikes will laud the performances, action, theme, and obvious love for both the theme park attraction and sci-fi films that came before and inspired it.

So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

Bust out your sleuth gear and your saxophones because on this episode of Forgotten Cinema the Mikes are having a conversation about the 1974 Gene Hackman thriller, The Conversation (see what we did there?).

Written and Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, listen to Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss Hackman's character, Harry Caul; from his character's look and attitude, to how a typo informed much of the character that appears on the screen. The Mikes also go into the history of what inspired Coppola to write this film, the look he was trying to achieve and how the themes of the film resonated with an audience in 1970's USA. Field and Butler also examine how one future superstar's character choices took him from an unnamed bit part to a fairly prominent role. Who's that, you ask? Well, you'll have to listen to the episode to find out.

So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

The Mikes travel back in time and across "the pond" for this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they talk about the 2016 film, Sing Street, written and directed by John Carney.

Mike Butler and Mike Field talk about the sights, sounds, and life in 1980s Dublin. They discuss the importance of the relationship between Connor and his older brother as well as between Connor and his crush Raphina. The Mikes also comment on the way that the film handles the characters create their band and then their music and videos and the truthful way in which it is handled.

So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.