Forgotten Cinema

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/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:37 - Film Facts 11:43 - Film Discussion 32:03 - Reviews 38:44 - 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

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/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 7:50 - Film Discussion 28:36 - Where Does It Go From Here? 36:10 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #TheConjuring #TheConjuringLastRites #LastRites #Horror #TheWarrens #LorraineWarren #EdWarren #Haunting #Ghost #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion

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/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Film Facts 10:00 - Film Discussion 37:07 - Reviews 40:11 - 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

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. 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/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:28 - Film Facts 11:21 - Film Discussion 38:19 - Reviews 42:08 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 44.02 - Why Is This Forgotten? 47:02 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #AmericanMade #TomCruise #2017 #Action #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

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/ForgottenCinemaShop Check out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:47 - Film Facts 8:52 - Film Discussion 30:56 - Reviews 36:56 - 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