Forgotten Cinema

Michael Butler & Michael Field
Forgotten Cinema

Welcome to Forgotten Cinema! Each episode, Mike Field and Mike Butler highlight a film that for a variety of reasons was forgotten by audiences. Whether it be because a more popular movie was released at the same time or the movie simply didn’t catch on with an audience in the its initial run. We’ll discuss what we love about the movie or perhaps don’t love about it and decide whether the movie is worth a revisit.

  1. EPISODE 3

    Bottle Shock

    The Mikes are uncorking a discussion on Bottle Shock (2008), the underrated film starring Chris Pine, Alan Rickman, and Bill Pullman that tells the true story of the 1976 Judgement of Paris—where a California winery shocked the world by beating the French at their own game. Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field break down the film’s performances, it's fine line between watchability and snobbery, and whether this under-the-radar movie deserves a spot among the greats. Is Bottle Shock a vintage classic or just a forgettable pour? So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 🍷 Have you seen Bottle Shock? Let us know 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. Join our FC community on Patreon, it's free to join! www.patreon.com/forgottencinema. If you'd like to support us further, we've also got a merch shop at www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShop Special thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this show possible. 0:00 - Introduction 3:12 - Film Facts 10:58 - Film Discussion 30:45 - Critic Reviews 35:42 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 38:24 - Why Is This Forgotten? 43:11 - Bottle Shock Definition 44:35 - Plugs #BottleShock #ChrisPine #AlanRickman #ForgottenCinema #JudgmentOfParis #WineMovies #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #UnderratedMovies #BillPullman

    47 min
  2. EPISODE 6

    The Insider

    This week on Forgotten Cinema, The Mikes are diving into Michael Mann’s The Insider (1999), starring Russell Crowe and Al Pacino in a tense, real-life whistleblower drama about Big Tobacco, journalism, and corporate corruption. But while Mike Field considers it a masterpiece of slow-burn storytelling, Mike Butler has broken Field's heart by thinking it’s too long! So, does The Insider earn its nearly 160-minute runtime, or could it have used some editing? The Mikes break down the performances, Mann’s signature style, and whether it still holds up today. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What do you think? Masterpiece or overlong? What's your favorite Mann 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 2:06 - Film Facts 10:18 - Film Discussion 36:38 - Critic Reviews 44:45 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 49:36 - Why Is This Forgotten? 53:29 - Plugs #TheInsider #MichaelMann #RussellCrowe #AlPacino #ForgottenCinema #ThrillerMovies #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion

    55 min
  3. EPISODE 7

    A Walk Among the Tombstones

    Liam Neeson, a gritty mystery, and some seriously dark twists… This week on Forgotten Cinema, The Mikes are diving into A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014), a neo-noir thriller that puts Neeson in full detective mode; a nice change of pace in the middle of his semi-annual action fare. Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as break down the film’s unique tone, how it plays with tropes, and how good David Harbour is as a deranged psychopath. They'll also cover a bit of the films history from popular Matthew Scudder book series to Hollywood film. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What do you think? Did this deserve more sequels following the books it was based on or was it just another generic Neeson film of the 2010s? 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 2:17 - Film Facts 11:32 - Film Discussion 40:32 - Critic Reviews 48:04 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 50:30 - Why Is This Forgotten? 55:56 - Plugs #AWalkAmongTheTombstones #LiamNeeson #MoviePodcast #ForgottenCinema #ThrillerMovies #CrimeFilms #DetectiveMovies #FilmDiscussion

    57 min
  4. EPISODE 8

    The One

    It's Jet Li vs. Jet Li in a battle across the multiverse! But is "The One" (2001) an early 2000s sci-fi action gem or just a missed opportunity? This week on Forgotten Cinema, we’re diving into this high-energy, multiverse "Highlander" where Jet Li takes on alternate versions of himself to become…well, The One. It’s got slow-mo, bad CGI, early 2000s rock, and—believe it or not—Jason Statham with hair! Listen in as The Mikes discuss the many, many issues with the film. Mike Butler has some nostalgia for its early 00's vibes, but Mike Field? Not so much. They break down the highs, but mostly the lows, and whether this film deserves another watch in today’s world of multiverse madness. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What do you think—underrated sci-fi classic or just another early 2000s relic? 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 1:45 - Film Facts 7:49 - Film Discussion 40:24 - Critic Reviews 44:08 - Who Would You Recommend This To? 48:56 - Why Is This Forgotten? 52:19 - Plugs #TheOne2001 #JetLi #MoviePodcast #ForgottenCinema #SciFiMovies #Multiverse #Early2000sMovies #FilmDiscussion

    54 min
    4.7
    out of 5
    28 Ratings

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    Welcome to Forgotten Cinema! Each episode, Mike Field and Mike Butler highlight a film that for a variety of reasons was forgotten by audiences. Whether it be because a more popular movie was released at the same time or the movie simply didn’t catch on with an audience in the its initial run. We’ll discuss what we love about the movie or perhaps don’t love about it and decide whether the movie is worth a revisit.

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