Tron Ares - Now Showing | At Least It Sounds Cool Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-18 | This week on Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing, Mike Butler and Mike Field take their seats inside the Grid for the long-awaited "Tron: Ares". As the follow-up to "Tron: Legacy", the film brings dazzling visuals, IMAX-ready spectacle, and a pulsating score by Nine Inch Nails—all things that both hosts enjoyed.But while the aesthetics and sound are electric, the story struggles to keep that spark alive. Field and Butler agree Jared Leto is fine as Ares; the film's issues aren’t his fault. Instead, they point to weak writing, underdeveloped supporting characters, and the frustrating decision to mostly ignore elements from Legacy that made that film stand out."Tron: Ares" is a feast for the eyes and ears—but not quite the follow-up the franchise deserved. After this, it might be at least another decade before we see the Grid again.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com#ForgottenCinema #TronAres #Ares #Tron #TronLegacy #JaredLeto #SciFi #ForgottenCinema #NowShowing #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Cabin Fever (2001) | Filmmaking Good, Writing Infected Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-15 | This week on Forgotten Horror 7, the Mikes head into the woods with "Cabin Fever" (2001), Eli Roth’s debut horror film that aimed to revive the “cabin in the woods” subgenre.Unfortunately…neither Mike Butler nor Mike Field are fans. While they can appreciate the craftsmanship: some strong visuals, solid practical effects, and moments of inspired direction, the rest of the film collapses under its own writing. The characters are grating, the plot feels forced, and the tone shifts so wildly that any tension or scares are replaced by confusion.What’s most frustrating is that "Cabin Fever" clearly wants to honor classic horror setups like "The Evil Dead", "Friday the 13th", and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", but ends up missing the point of what made those movies effective in the first place. It’s a film with the heart of a love letter to horror, but the writing chops of a bad parody.So grab your bottled water and steer clear of that creek—it’s time to talk about a movie that infected the genre in all the wrong ways.What's your favorite Cabin in the Woods-style horror film? And why is it "Evil Dead"? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction3:10 - Film Facts9:31 - Film Discussion34:53 - Reviews41:06 - Who Would You Recommend This To?44:16 - Why Is This Forgotten?47:28 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #CabinFever #EliRoth #RiderStrong #Horror #ForgottenHorror #CabinInTheWoods #HorrorMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
On Location at The Slaughtered Lamb #forgottencinema #shortfilm #backpacking Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-10 | ...
Tron: Legacy (2010) – Daft Punk + Digital Divinity Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-09 | This week on Forgotten Cinema: Lead Up, the Mikes return to the Grid with "Tron: Legacy" (2010).Both Mike Butler and Mike Field are big fans of this sequel; praising its themes, action, and of course, the iconic Daft Punk soundtrack that has become a modern classic. But beyond the neon visuals and digital battles, the Mikes dive into the film’s surprisingly biblical layers: Kevin Flynn as a godlike figure, Clu as the fallen creation turned Satan, and the Isos as stand-ins for humanity.They also explore the movie’s rich philosophical and technological commentary: the dangers of chasing perfection, how dictatorships can emerge from utopian ideals, and the ongoing struggle between freedom and control in the digital age.From its Daft Punk score to its mythology, Tron: Legacy is more than just a sequel—it’s a film with ideas that resonate well beyond the Grid.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:44 - Film Facts8:01 - Film Discussion41:03 - Reviews47:55 - Tron:Ares Excitement54:38 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Tron #JeffBridges #TronLegacy #TronAres #OliviaWilde #SciFi #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Forgotten Horror 7: The Nightmare is Reel Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-08 | Teaser trailer for our latest season of Forgotten Horror. We'll be covering the following movies:Wes Craven's New NightmareSession 9Cabin Fever (2002)LifeforceDead Alive (a.k.a. Brain Dead)Let the Right One InKeep it spooky, y'all!#forgottenhorror #movies #moviediscussion #horrormovies #trailer #podcast #moviepodcast
Session 9 (2001) | Brilliantly Shot, Poorly Written, Totally Haunting Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-08 | This week on Forgotten Horror 7, the Mikes descend into the abandoned halls of "Session 9" (2001), one of the earliest horror films shot digitally—and one that still manages to feel unsettling decades later.Both Mike Field and Mike Butler admire the filmmaking craft on display. Butler especially praises the cinematography, the striking shot choices, and the eerie use of setting and color that turns a decaying asylum into a character of its own. Field agrees that the direction and performances elevate the movie well beyond its budget.However, Butler takes issue with the script, finding it thin and a bit too reminiscent of a college film student’s thesis project. Even so, both Mikes agree that Session 9 is an easy recommendation for filmmakers and horror fans interested in atmospheric storytelling, haunting locations, and the transition into the digital age of cinema.Who's your favorite insane asylum/hospital set horror film? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction4:07 - Film Facts10:00 - Film Discussion33:15 - Reviews39:10 - Who Would You Recommend This To?41:12 - Why Is This Forgotten?42:53 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Session9 #DavidCaruso #PeterMullan #Horror #ForgottenHorror #Slasher #HorrorMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Conjuring: Last Rites Talk #forgottencinema #podcast #filmdiscussion #horror Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-07 | ...
Let’s Podcast!! #forgottencinema #shortfilm #podcast #smacktalk #wrestling Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-03 | ...
Tron (1982) – More Relevant Than Ever in the Age of AI Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-02 | This week on Forgotten Cinema: Lead Up, the Mikes plug into 1982’s "Tron", the groundbreaking sci-fi film that set the stage for an entire digital universe.Mike Field has always had a soft spot for "Tron", but this was Mike Butler’s first time seeing it—after years of hearing it dismissed as cheesy 80s sci-fi. Instead, Butler was surprised by just how impressive the film still looks. The effects are striking even today, and the story tackles surprisingly deep themes, including artificial intelligence, decades before it became part of everyday conversation.The Mikes also dive into the unique way the film was shot to achieve its now-iconic color effects, and they explore the fascinating “what if” casting story—how Robin Williams was originally intended to play Kevin Flynn before Jeff Bridges took on the role.With "Tron: Ares" just around the corner, join Forgotten Cinema as we revisit the digital frontier and rediscover just how bold Tron really was.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:45 - Film Facts7:30 - Film Discussion29:15 - Reviews31:35 - More Discussion40:37 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Tron #JeffBridges #TronLegacy #TronAres #SciFi #80sfilm #80smovies #80s #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Forgotten Horror 7 Begins | Wes Craven’s New Nightmare Forgotten Cinema 2025-10-01 | Forgotten Horror 7 kicks off with "Wes Craven’s New Nightmare" (1994), the meta slasher that dared to blur the lines between fiction and reality.Both Mike Butler and Mike Field appreciate some of the ideas here—bringing Freddy Krueger into the “real” world, playing with Heather Langenkamp as herself, and giving Wes Craven and Robert Englund roles in their own nightmare. But as the Mikes discuss, the film doesn’t quite go far enough with its meta concept. Instead, it feels like wasted potential: not enough scares, not enough exploration of Craven himself, and too few moments where the horror fully delivers.The Mikes also take a detour into the world of slashers at large, debating who their favorite killers are and where Freddy stands in the pantheon of horror icons.So sharpen your claws, flip the script, and join Forgotten Cinema as Forgotten Horror 7 gets underway!Who's your favorite classic horror film slasher? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.comAnd check out "Dylan's New Nightmare: A Nightmare on Elm Street Fan Film" right here! youtu.be/51JPiePa5dc?si=NA92JsHHhoE7M7nX0:00 - Introduction3:32 - Film Facts11:54 - Film Discussion30:51 - Reviews37:11 - Who Would You Recommend This To?44:32 - Why Is This Forgotten?48:40 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #NewNightmare #NightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #WesCraven #Horror #ForgottenHorror #Slasher #HorrorMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
A Sons Betrayal | Forgotten Cinema Short Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-28 | Like most parents, sharing your love of movies with your children is something special, until they betray you with other allegiances!Check out us discussing War Horse: youtu.be/Rg8rcyzYvM0🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com#ForgottenCinema #WarHorse #StevenSpielberg #Spielberg #shortfilm #indianajones #starwars #movies #sitcom
The Podcast | Dad Jokes #forgottencinema #podcast #shortfilm Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-27 | Our little homage to The Office or The Paper or the british version or Modern Family or Parks and Rec or another talk to the camera like we're in a documentary-style TV show...it's The Podcast. Enjoy the terrible dad jokes that Field provides here.
Alien Earth: Episodes 7 & 8 | A Rushed Finish to a Promising Start Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-25 | This week on a special Now Showing series from Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes wrap up season one of Alien: Earth with episodes 7 & 8.The finale left Mike Field and Mike Butler feeling… pretty meh. Instead of closing strong, the series spends much of its final two episodes setting up for a potential second season that may or may not happen. The result is a lot of predictable story beats and a survival rate for the main cast that feels a little too neat for an Alien story.Still, there were moments they enjoyed: the shot of the adults locked away in the cage with the kids running the show and Wendy’s bond with her pet Xenomorphs, which brought some unique flavor to the world-building. But overall, it felt like eight episodes just weren’t enough. The last two or three rushed to the finish line, when ten episodes might have given the show the breathing room to build something truly great.With season one in the books, the Mikes look back at Alien: Earth as a whole—what worked, what fell short, and whether this experiment in expanding the Alien universe deserves another run.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Intro1:40 - Discussion35:49 - Expectations and Overall Feeling45:58 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #alien #AlienEarth #TimothyOlyphant #SciFi #Horror #TV #TVShow #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
War Horse (2011) | Spielberg’s Most Underrated Epic? | Forgotten Cinema Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-24 | This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes ride into Steven Spielberg’s "War Horse"(2011).It’s no surprise that Mike Butler and Mike Field are fans when it comes to Spielberg, his filmmaking skill and ability to tell a story is always front and center. But this rewatch hit especially hard for Field, who now counts "War Horse" among his favorite Spielberg films.The Mikes break down how the film looks absolutely stunning on screen, with Janusz Kamiński’s cinematography painting each frame like a classic war epic. They also highlight Spielberg’s practical approach—remarkably, there are only three digital shots in the entire film, all used solely to ensure the safety of the horses during production.From emotional storytelling to technical brilliance, the Mikes explore why "War Horse" is both an underappreciated Spielberg film and a cinematic experience worth revisiting.What's your favorite moment in "War Horse"? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction3:35 - Film Facts13:16 - Film Discussion37:07 - Reviews38:59 - Who Would You Recommend This To?45:11 - Why Is This Forgotten?48:38 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #WarHorse #StevenSpielberg #Spielberg #Drama #Horse #Animal #WWI #WorldWarOne #WarMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Clip | Award-Winning? Seriously? #forgottencinema #shortfilm #podcast Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-21 | ...
Award-Winning Show | Forgotten Cinema Short Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-21 | Forgotten Cinema: The Sitcom returns with Butler celebrating Forgotten Cinema becoming an award-winning show, just don't ask him exactly what the award is.Check out our episode about Fury: youtu.be/lnNdmMVYdvg🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com#forgottencinema #michaelbutler #michaelfield #sitcom #comedy #awardwinning #podcast
Forgotten Cinema Gets Wild With Slap Shot! Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-17 | This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes lace up for "Slap Shot" (1977), the raunchy hockey comedy starring Paul Newman.Mike Field finds the film hilarious, a snapshot of 70’s filmmaking with its gritty, almost indie style. Mike Butler, however, doesn’t find the comedy as effective; not because of the disparaging dialogue (he gets that it’s from a different time), but because the style itself feels lazy and wears thin.Both agree that when the Hanson Brothers finally take the ice, the chaos they cause is wildly entertaining…though it takes nearly 48 minutes to get there. Holding the film together is Paul Newman, whose slimy yet irresistibly charming performance makes "Slap Shot" worth the watch, even if the humor doesn’t always hit.What's your favorite hockey film? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:37 - Film Facts11:43 - Film Discussion32:03 - Reviews38:44 - Who Would You Recommend This To?43:49 - Why Is This Forgotten?45:47 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #SlapShot #PaulNewman #70sFilm #Sports #Comedy #Hockey #HansonBrothers #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Clip | Method Acting 2 #forgottencinema #shortfilm #comedy Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-14 | Our latest short takes Butler to the edge and through a clips show! Check out Method Acting 2!Full version: youtu.be/BPATBuJxetQ#forgottencinema #shortfilm #acting #methodacting #sketchcomedy
Method Acting 2 | Forgotten Cinema Short Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-14 | Butler looks for an edge for FC's next recording, much like he did in a previous short film - Method Acting. That's right! This is the sequel/clips episode/Bad Hair Day for Field look-back...It's Method Acting 2!Check out our episode about Fury: youtu.be/lnNdmMVYdvg🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com
Alien Earth: Episodes 5 & 6 | The Eyeball Wins, The Story Loses Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-12 | This week on a special Now Showing series from Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes continue their dive into "Alien: Earth", covering episodes 5 & 6.Episode 5 surprised them in the best way. Despite previously saying they didn’t want a flashback to the ship episode, they ended up enjoying it quite a bit; especially thanks to the unsettling presence of “The Eyeball,” now lovingly nicknamed "Squiddly"...at least by Butler.Episode 6, however, was another story. Both Mike Field and Mike Butler found themselves frustrated with the writing: characters making dumb choices, Kirsch and Boy Kavalier falling into predictable clichés, and major plot points that felt more like shortcuts to get us to the finale than organic developments.With only a couple episodes left, the Mikes debate whether "Alien: Earth" can stick the landing after such uneven storytelling.Do you like the name Squiddly? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Intro1:16 - Discussion39:23 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #alien #AlienEarth #TimothyOlyphant #SciFi #Horror #TV #TVShow #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Now Showing | The Conjuring Last Rites Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-11 | This week on a special Now Showing episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes take a look at "The Conjuring: Last Rites" (2025), the final chapter for Ed and Lorraine Warren.After just completing their YouTube Lead Up series on the mainline The Conjuring films, Mike Field and Mike Butler appreciated how the film gave the Warrens a proper send-off, bringing closure to their story after more than a decade of haunting cases. But while the emotional wrap-up for Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s characters worked, the rest of the film left them wanting more. The family at the center of the haunting, the scares themselves, and even the demon driving the possession all feel pushed to the background, as the focus shifts almost entirely onto the Warrens.The Mikes also look ahead, speculating on where the franchise might go from here. With the Warrens’ story concluded, will The Conjuring Universe reinvent itself, double down on spinoffs, or finally find a fresh case worth haunting?What did you think of the film? Did you scream with glee or boo at the ghosts? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction7:50 - Film Discussion28:36 - Where Does It Go From Here?36:10 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #TheConjuring #TheConjuringLastRites #LastRites #Horror #TheWarrens #LorraineWarren #EdWarren #Haunting #Ghost #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion
Why Fury Is One of the Strongest WWII Movies of the 2010s Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-10 | This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes roll into WWII with "Fury" (2014), David Ayer’s gritty tank drama starring Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, and Jon Bernthal.Mike Butler came into this rewatch with a new perspective, after not liking the film too much on his first viewing. He found a lot more to appreciate this time around, especially in a tense, uncomfortable dinner scene that he gushes about in the episode. Both he and Mike Field agree that the performances are excellent across the board, giving weight to the film’s depiction of life and death inside a WWII Sherman tank.That said, the Mikes still have issues with some of the logic gaps in the climactic battle, and they can’t ignore the stories of how the set was run behind the scenes. Still, "Fury" remains a gripping war film that offers intensity, strong character work, and a perspective on WWII worth revisiting.What's your favorite WWII film or gritty war film from another time period? Let us know!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction3:00 - Film Facts10:00 - Film Discussion37:07 - Reviews40:11 - Who Would You Recommend This To?44.42 - Why Is This Forgotten?45:31 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Fury #BradPitt #2014 #Action #WWII #WW2 #ShiaLaBeouf #JonBernthal #LoganLerman #MichaelPena #DavidAyer #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Knife Hands | Forgotten Cinema Short Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-07 | It takes skill, determination, and talent to learn how to run like Tom Cruise. And Field is the perfect, and only, person to train Butler to learn how to run with knife hands, slicing his way through the air to gain the advantage of speed.Check out our episode about American Made: youtu.be/-lsBUrYH42Q🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com#knifehands #tomcruise #running #shortfilm #forgottencinema #michaelbutler #michaelfield
Bragging with a Bad Accent #forgottencinema #podcast #shortfilm Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-06 | Short film we did when we covered the movie Clay Pigeons. Butler with his best southern(?) accent getting under the skin of Field, who just cant take it, especially when you can see he's a New York Jets fan. Run Butler!#shortfilm #forgottencinema
Easy Like Sunday Morning Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-04 | The full version of our "Like Sunday Morning" short that we out out when we covered the Richard Linklater film, Everybody Wants Some!!
Tom Cruise Keeps American Made in the Air | Forgotten Cinema Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-03 | This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes take off with "American Made" (2017), starring Tom Cruise as Barry Seal, a pilot who gets tangled up in smuggling, the CIA, and more money than he can carry.Both Butler and Field agree the movie is a fun ride, but it’s one that relies almost entirely on Cruise’s charm to keep it in the air. The film never really establishes a sense of risk or conflict, even as Barry’s world spins out of control. Instead of leaning into the tension of its story—especially in the third act—it plays things too lightly, making dangerous situations feel more like a joyride.Still, there's plenty to enjoy here: Cruise's performance, Doug Liman's direction, and a breezy pace that makes "American Made" an easy watch; even if it never quite lands the drama it aims for.What's your favorite non-action Tom Cruise film? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:28 - Film Facts11:21 - Film Discussion38:19 - Reviews42:08 - Who Would You Recommend This To?44.02 - Why Is This Forgotten?47:02 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #AmericanMade #TomCruise #2017 #Action #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Clip | The Ultimate Podcasters #forgottencinema #shortfilm #podcast Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-02 | A small piece from our Over the Top inspired short film.
The Ultimate Podcasters | Forgotten Cinema Short Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-02 | In the near future, podcasting becomes sport.Hosts compete against each other in podcasting tournamentsCo-hosts become rivals..If this looks familiar, then you love Over the Top, like we do. Check out our latest episode about the movie: youtu.be/iDZjX9x-FRM🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com#OverTheTop #BullHurley #podcasting #podcasts #moviepodecast #movies #moviediscussion #shortfilm
The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It - Lead Up Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-01 | This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes wrap up their Conjuring-verse coverage with The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021).Field and Butler dive into the film’s shift away from haunted houses and toward a true-crime courtroom story—based on the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” case. While they discuss the scares, performances, and how well the film stands alongside the earlier Conjuring entries, they also explore where it stumbles: does the mix of horror and legal drama actually work, or does it dilute what made the first two films so effective?The Mikes also talk about the real-life case that inspired the film, the Warrens’ role, and whether this third entry closes out the trilogy strong—or if it’s just another spin-off in disguise.What's your favorite Conjuring spin off film? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction4:36 - Film Facts12:59 - Film Discussion36:52 - Reviews43:30 - Field's Warren Story45:05 - The "True" Story50:39 - Insidius and Psionics Tangent57:31 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #TheConjuring #TheConjuring3 #ConjuringTheDevilMadeMeDoIt #TheDevilMadeMeDoIt #TheWarrens #Horror #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Eat the Doughnut #forgottencinema #podcast #shortfilm Forgotten Cinema 2025-09-01 | In the movie, Mr. Brooks, 'ol Brooksie has a not-so-nice imaginary friend telling him to do bad things, so, of course, Field is doing the same for Butler.
Alien Earth: Episodes 3 & 4 | Why We’re Still Onboard (For Now) Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-28 | This week on a special Now Showing series from Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes continue their dive into Alien: Earth, covering episodes 3 & 4.Mike Butler is fully onboard with what the series is doing so far—especially in how it develops the synthetic humans and fleshes out its cast of characters. Mike Field is enjoying it too, but with a bit more caution; he’s worried the show could fall into the same traps as previous entries in the franchise, leaning too heavily on callbacks instead of breaking new ground.The Mikes also dig into the online uproar about the supposed “origin” of the Xenomorphs—and why, frankly, they don’t see it.Whether you’re a longtime Alien fan or just curious about where Alien: Earth is headed, this discussion explores what’s working, what could go wrong, and why the series is shaping up to be a fascinating addition to the franchise.Who's your favorite character so far? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com#ForgottenCinema #alien #AlienEarth #TimothyOlyphant #SciFi #Horror #TV #TVShow #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Over the Top (1987) | The Arm Wrestling Dad Movie We Still Love Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-27 | This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes rev up their trucks and get ready to arm wrestle with "Over the Top" (1987), Sylvester Stallone’s unlikely mix of father-son drama and competitive arm wrestling.Both Mike Butler and Mike Field enjoy this one, even as they acknowledge the gaping plot holes and occasionally absurd storytelling. They break down why the father/son dynamic between Stallone’s character and his son actually works, how the arm wrestling sequences mostly deliver, and why the film’s tone somehow balances sincere melodrama with over-the-top (see what we did there?) sports action.And, Field makes the case for Bull Hurley; the massive arm wrestling rival, as one of the great, underrated 80s villains.So grab your trucker hat, turn it backward, and join us as we talk about a movie that’s as heartfelt as it is ridiculous.What's your favorite '80s Stallone Movie (Not Rocky or Rambo)? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:47 - Film Facts8:52 - Film Discussion30:56 - Reviews36:56 - Who Would You Recommend This To?43:01 - Why Is This Forgotten?44:51 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #OverTheTop #SylvesterStallone #ArmWrestling #Sports #80s #Action #BMovie #80sFilm #1980s #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
The Conjuring 2 - Lead Up Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-25 | The Mikes are traveling with Ed and Lorraine Warren to 1970's London to investigate another haunting on their Conjuring Lead Up series to their Now Showing episode of "The Conjuring: Last Rites".Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the good, bad, and spooky of "The Conjuring 2", from the way this film differs from the first, to the last minute addition of the eponymous Nun. The Mikes also briefly go into the real-life case that this film was inspired by.What's your favorite ghost film? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction4:31 - Film Facts12:17 - Film Discussion52:50 - Reviews58:36 - Wrap Up#ForgottenCinema #TheConjuring #TheConjuring2 #TheWarrens #Horror #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Butlers Wraith | Forgotten Cinema Short Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-22 | Butler has been sent to the great beyond, but first he's been given the chance to exact revenge on Field. He just has to pick what car he'd like to return as.If you've seen The Wraith, then you know what we're trying to do here. If you haven't seen The Wraith, why not?!Check out our thoughts on the movie here: youtu.be/B-IeoPzS1uMDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com#forgottencinema #shortfilm #thewraith #michaelbutler #sketch #afterlife #purple
Alien Earth: Episodes 1 & 2 | TV Worthy of the Iconic Series? Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-21 | The Mikes covered all the other films in the series (including AvP), so they weren't going to let "Alien: Earth" slip by!Join Mike Butler and Mike Field in this Special Edition of "Now Showing" as they cover Noah Hawley's new Alien FX television series. The Mikes will cover 2 episodes at a time for the run of the show and talk about its connections to the themes, style, and story of the films. Where will the series end up ranking with the rest of the films? Only one way to find out!What's your favorite film thus far in the Alien franchise? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com#ForgottenCinema #AlienEarth #Alien #RidleyScott #SciFi #Horror #80sFilm #Xenomorph #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
The Wraith (1986) | Cool Car, Hot Garbage Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-20 | This week on "Forgotten Cinema", the Mikes take on the 1986 cult car-fueled sci-fi action flick "The Wraith". Mike Field insists the film’s goofy charm and nostalgia make it worth revisiting, while Mike Butler flat-out hates it; declaring it the second worst film they've done on the podcast. Butler argues that it’s not campy enough to be a Troma-style guilty pleasure and too stupid to be genuinely entertaining.The Mikes dive into the film’s odd mix of supernatural revenge, 80s cheese, and questionable storytelling, while also exploring behind-the-scenes facts, like Charlie Sheen's one day of work, production quirks, and the film’s legacy. One thing they do agree on? The Wraith’s car is undeniably cool.So buckle up, because whether you think "The Wraith" is a forgotten gem or a pile of cinematic wreckage, this discussion goes full throttle.What's your favorite '80s B-Movie SciFi/Horror film? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:23 - Film Facts7:28 - Film Discussion28:07 - Reviews29:50 - Who Would You Recommend This To?33:12 - Why Is This Forgotten?37:11 - Remake Pitch41:14 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #TheWraith #Wraith #CharlieSheen #SciFi #80s #Horror #BMovie #80sFilm #1980s #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
The Conjuring - Lead Up Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-18 | The Mike's kick off a brand new Lead Up series with a deep dive into "The Conjuring" (2013), the terrifying start of one of horror’s most successful franchises. Before the release of the upcoming "Conjuring: Last Rites" this September, we’re revisiting the mainline films that built the Warrens’ chilling cinematic universe.Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they talk James Wan’s direction, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson’s iconic performances, the real-life paranormal inspirations, and why this film still delivers scares over a decade later. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the series, this is the perfect way to get ready for the next haunting chapter.👻 What do you think — is The Conjuring one of the best modern horror films? Drop your thoughts in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction3:38 - Film Facts10:20 - Film Discussion35:47 - Reviews40:57 - Who Would You Recommend This To?47:12 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #TheConjuring #ConjuringLastRites #Horror #Paranormal #JamesWan #VeraFarmiga #PatrickWilson #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #HorrorFilms #ClassicFilms
Breakaway Glass? Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-15 | Our full version of the short film, Breakaway, in glorious vertical form!#shortfilm #forgottencinema
Forgotten Cinema Short | The Podcast: Dad Jokes Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-14 | On the latest episode of The Podcast (our parody and ripped-off version of The Office), Field has developed a nasty habit of telling dad jokes.Check out our latest episode, Gladiator (1992): youtu.be/42sYZ1OlzHw🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.comThanks to @GoofiestGober for helping out!#shortfilm #dadjokes #thepodcast #theoffice #parody #forgottencinema
Did You Know There’s Another Gladiator Movie? Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-13 | In this week’s episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes step into the ring for "Gladiator"! No, not the Ridley Scott epic, but the 1992 underground boxing drama starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and James Marshall. While both Mike Field and Mike Butler agree it’s an enjoyable B-movie with solid performances, they can’t ignore the flaws: high school characters who look well past graduation, a clunky mix of teen drama and over-the-top fight scenes, and a storyline that doesn’t quite land. Still, there’s a lot of both 90's and B-movie "Rocky" charm, even if it never truly lands a knockout punch.What's your favorite Cuba Gooding Jr. film? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:56 - Film Facts8:36 - Film Discussion32:16 - Reviews37:22 - Who Would You Recommend This To?39:46 - Why Is This Forgotten?41:32 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Gladiator #Gladiator1992 #Sports #Drama #CubaGoodingJr #JamesMarshall #Boxing #90sFilm #1990s #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Extra! Extra! #forgottencinema #shortfilm #moviepodcast Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-11 | one of our favorite short films, inspired by The Front Page. Field is clearly doing some kind of Kojak impersonation though.
Forgotten Cinema Short | Like Sunday Morning Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-07 | Butler has a great idea for content — A wiffle ball game! Only, Butler isn't good at Wiffle Ball.Check our inspiration for this short film, our latest episode of Forgotten Cinema - Everybody Wants Some!!: youtu.be/tpMzZuCYaW8 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com#shortfIlm #wiffleball #likesundaymorning #filmdiscussion #forgottencinema
Is Everybody Wants Some!! a Worthy Follow-Up to Dazed and Confused? Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-06 | This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes head back to 1980 with "Everybody Wants Some!!", Richard Linklater’s laid-back, jock-fueled follow-up (spiritually, at least) to "Dazed and Confused".Mike Field, a longtime Linklater fan, is all in on the film’s nostalgic energy, naturalistic dialogue, and character-driven charm. Mike Butler? Not so much. While he appreciates the strong direction and rising-star performances from stars such as Glen Powell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Wyatt Russell, the movie’s hyper-specific focus on male bonding and college baseball culture doesn’t fully land.Still, there’s no denying the talent on display or Linklater’s knack for capturing the rhythm of a time and place. Is "Everybody Wants Some!!" a dugout classic, or just a foul ball that looks like a homerun?What's your favorite Linklater film? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:21 - Film Facts9:25 - Film Discussion32:54 - Reviews41:40 - Who Would You Recommend This To?45:40 - Why Is This Forgotten?48:04 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #EverybodyWantsSome #Sports #Comedy #ComingOfAge #GlenPowell #RichardLinklater #WyatRussell #Baseball #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
Movie Theater Life: Circa 2020 Forgotten Cinema 2025-08-02 | As we mention many times on the show, we worked at a movie theater for large chunk of our lives. Many of our commercials reflect that. Just like this one, when we had to come back to work after the Covid-19 pandemic.
