Forgotten Cinema

Scream - Lead Up

The Mikes are starting their "Scream" Lead Up series with the original film. Mike Field loves this film and the Scream series as a whole; there's not much if anything he can find wrong with Wes Craven's original film. Mike Butler didn't quite "get it" when he was younger. It was a bit too meta for him and he wasn't as knowledgeable at the time about horror films. Now that he get's it, he still has the same big issue...Billy Loomis. They discuss facts about it's production, how it plays with horror tropes, why Ghostface is a great killer, and what makes "Scream" one of the seminal horror films of all time. So join the Mikes as the go through each film in the "Scream" saga leading up to the release of "Scream 7". Which "Scream" are you looking forward to us discussing the most? 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 2:45 - Film Facts 9:48 - Film Discussion 41:52 - Final Girl Opinion 50:36 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #Scream #WesCraven #NeveCampbell #CourtneyCox #Ghostface #Horror #HorrorFilms #Scream7 #FilmDiscussion

In Good Company

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "In Good Company", '00s workplace dramedy starring Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, and Scarlett Johansson. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field like this film quite a bit. It has a warmth to it that still works, anchored by strong performances and a story that taps into the fear and uncertainty of a changing corporate landscape. That said, the movie struggles a bit with perspective. The Mikes discuss how it never fully decides whether Topher Grace or Dennis Quaid is the true protagonist, which muddies the emotional throughline. Butler also has some issues with the choices Quaid’s character makes, finding that certain decisions do not ring true. And while the ending is satisfying on a surface level, it leans heavily into a very Hollywood resolution, tying things up a little too neatly for characters supposedly pushing back against corporate conformity and somehow winning. Even with those flaws, "In Good Company" remains a likable, well-meaning film with plenty of heart and enough insight to make it worth revisiting. 🔔 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 2:21 - Film Facts 8:16 - Film Discussion 25:48 - Field Hates Corporate America 29:52 - Reviews 31:48 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 35:12 - Why Is This Forgotten? 3915 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #InGoodCompany #TopherGrace #DennisQuaid #ScarlettJohansson #00sFilm #Dramedy #WorkplaceComedy #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

Now Showing - The Rip

This week on Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing, the Mikes are talking about Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's new movie, "The Rip". And just like almost every single Netflix film...it's fine. Mid. Meh. Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss how the great performances by Damon and Affleck push this film slightly above the Netflix norm. But poor writing, dark and empty sets with a skeleton cast keep this film from being all that it can be. Is this the future of cinema? Do we have to hear them say they have to get "the rip" 9000 times to remind second screen audiences what's going on? Seems to us like it's mostly just films you'd find in the DVD bargain bin at your local superstore. 🔔 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 #ForgottenCinema #TheRip #MattDamon #BenAffleck #ActionFilms #FilmDiscussion #Spoilers #Netflix #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion

A Man Apart

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes discuss "A Man Apart", a gritty early-2000s action thriller that Butler remembered liking as a teenager, but this time...not so much. Mike Butler and Mike Field are not fans. While Vin Diesel does a good job, the movie falls apart on nearly every level. The plot is a mess, the writing is weak, the action lacks impact, and the overall execution never comes together. It manages to hit all the usual beats of early-2000s gritty action cinema, but in all the wrong ways. Ironically, that makes for a very fun conversation. The Mikes dig into why "A Man Apart" serves as a perfect example of that era’s style without the substance to support it. A rough watch, but an entertaining breakdown. What's your favorite Vin Diesel role other than Toretto or Riddick? 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 2:21 - Film Facts 8:16 - Film Discussion 32:30 - Reviews 34:46 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 37:35 - Why Is This Forgotten? 40:28 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #AManApart #VinDiesel #00sFilm #ActionFilms #GrittyFilms #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms

Wonder Boys

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit Curtis Hanson’s "Wonder Boys". A funny character drama about authors. Both Mike Butler and Mike Field really enjoy this film, especially its performances and lived-in storytelling. Michael Douglas delivers one of his most relaxed and likable roles, supported by an excellent ensemble, including Tobey Maguire and Robert Downey Jr, that gives the movie its healthy dose of charm. Butler’s one sticking point comes near the end. It’s not that the film opts for a happy ending, but that everything falls a little too neatly into place for Douglas’ character, leaning into a Hollywood resolution that feels slightly too convenient. Even so, that criticism barely dents what is otherwise a terrific film. "Wonder Boys" is one of those movies that rewards revisiting and is easy to recommend to anyone looking for a movie for grown-ups about grown-ups. 🔔 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 2:33 - Film Facts 8:22 - Film Discussion 29:51 - Reviews 36:13 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 38:59 - Why Is This Forgotten? 42:04 - Plugs #ForgottenCinema #WonderBoys #MichaelDouglas #TobeyMaguire #Drama #GrownUpMovies #RobertDowneyJr #RDJ #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms