Movies You Forgot You Forgot

From the director who brought you Deadpool & Wolverine and a future upcoming Star Wars project, it's 2004's Cheaper By The Dozen, starring Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt & 12 child actors. Today, Joe & Adam ask: why isn't Bonnie Hunt in more stuff? How literal can a soundtrack get? And what is the Daisy Conundrum?

Facing the most influential films of all time off against each other. Adam has devised an entirely original game he's called Top Trumps, allowing him to face of his favourites against Joe. Who will win in the ultimate battle of Lord of the Rings versus Momento? (That doesn't actually happen in the episode, that *is* false advertising). For those interested, here is the scoring system: Category: Cultural Penetration Considerations: Quotes, memes, references Scoring: 1 = niche, 10 = omnipresent Category: Industry Influence Considerations: Changed how films are made/marketed Scoring: 1 = little to none, 10 = groundbreaking Category: Career Catalyst Considerations: Launched key careers/duos Scoring: 1 = no boost, 10 = defining moment Category: Rewatchability Considerations: Holds up over time Scoring: 1 = dated, 10 = timeless/rewatched Category: Social/Political Impact Considerations: Shaped discourse, raised awareness Scoring: 1 = apolitical, 10 = culture-shifting Category: Franchise Impact Considerations: Spawned sequels, universe Scoring: 1 = standalone, 10 = major franchise Category: Innovation & Risk Considerations: Narrative/tech/style boldness Scoring: 1 = safe, 10 = radical Category: Fanbase Loyalty Considerations: Online devotion, festivals, memes Scoring: 1 = forgotten, 10 = fervent fanbase**

This week we saddle up for the limp 2003 action buddy comedy Shanghai Noon. There’s East meets West, there’s the ever watchable Jackie Chan and hit-and-miss charmer Owen Wilson. There’s some buddy movie chat and every excuse is made to discuss anything but this dull dross.  Plus: Joe gets waylaid by a call to the RSPB. Got a film you forgot you forgot? Hit us up at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise.  The best Forgot You Forgot offerings make it onto the sacred Communal List - who knows, one day, fate (or our deeply flawed selection process) might smile upon your Forgot You Forgot. You can also follow Adam @errorofways on Letterboxd; he rates and reviews the films he watches. The comments section is a very cool place to be. Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.

Greta Gerwig's modern masterpiece Little Women (2019) is on the agenda today, and Joe & Adam dive into the history of the books, the reimagining of the third of four edition (depending on who you ask), why Florence Pugh is so good, why the German professor is barely in the film and why there are still three bad things in this movie despite it being so great.

This week on Movies You Forgot You Forgot, Adam and Joe take a reluctant trip back to 2016’s Captain Fantastic. What was once a quirky indie now feels like a confusing manifesto on bad parenting and questionable life choices.  They break down the film’s muddled philosophy on death, its oddball charm (or lack thereof), and why it brings the far superior Little Miss Sunshine to mind. Spoiler: some films are best left in the past. Got a film you forgot you forgot? Hit us up at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise.  You can also follow Adam @errorofways on Letterboxd; he rates and reviews the films he watches. The comments section is a very cool place to be. Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.