This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes step into the quiet, brutal world of "A History of Violence" (2005), directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen.Mike Field brings the praise; this is his favorite Cronenberg film. Mike Butler? Not so much. While the film’s tight runtime and strong performances are appreciated on both sides, the impact of the violence doesn’t quite land for Butler the way it does Field and apparently everyone else. Is that a product of time and increased violence in cinema? The Mikes dig into Cronenberg’s themes, the stripped-down approach to storytelling, and it's themes about the pervasive nature of violence still resonate 20 years later.What's your favorite Cronenberg 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: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:45 - Film Facts13:12 - Film Discussion35:46 - Reviews49:11 - Who Would You Recommend This To?52:08 - Why Is This Forgotten?54:48 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #AHistoryOfViolence #Drama #Thriller #DavidCronenberg #VigoMortensen #00sMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
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From Console to Screen - Street Fighter
Mike Butler and Mike Field are once again joined by guest Russ Lyman on their limited special series "From Console to Screen" to discuss "Street Fighter: The Movie" starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia in his final role as the scene stealing M. Bison. Surely this film based on a fighting video game is good...right? RIGHT?!What's your favorite Street Fighter character? 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: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.comAnd check out Russ Lyman at https://www.youtube.com/@RussLyman or https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeeklyWarpPipe0:00 - Introduction2:39 - Film Facts11:38 - Film Discussion40:38 - Reviews52:20 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Console2Screen #RussLyman #JeanClaudeVanDamme #StreetFighterTheMovie #StreetFighter #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #VideoGames
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Armed and Dangerous
This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes suit up for "Armed and Dangerous" (1986), the John Candy and Eugene Levy comedy that should have been a slam dunk... but misses more than it hits.Mike Butler revisits this one with a dose of teenage nostalgia, having watched it on cable back in the day, and still finds enjoyment in Candy’s charm and the offbeat buddy-cop setup with Levy. Mike Field, on the other hand, isn’t as forgiving. The guys break down why this film never quite clicks—from uneven character work to a script that trades sharp comedy for slapstick filler.They also dig into the wild production history, including the revolving door of directors and stars, and how Harold Ramis tried to distance himself from the final product. There’s fun to be had here, but it’s far from 80s comedy greatness.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What's your favorite Eugene Levy 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: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:29 - Film Facts12:48 - Film Discussion35:00 - Reviews41:33 - Who Would You Recommend This To?44:28 - Why Is This Forgotten?46:56 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #ArmedAndDangerous #Comedy #JohnCandy #EugeneLevy #80sMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
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Ransom
In this episode of Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes revisit "Ransom" (1996), a high-stakes thriller from director Ron Howard starring Mel Gibson as a desperate father who flips the script on his son’s kidnappers.Mike Field and Mike Butler agree the film delivers when it comes to tension, pacing, and strong performances (shoutout to Gary Sinise!), but they clash over whether Gibson’s bold choices as a father were brave... or just plain reckless. They also dig into some of the kidnappers’ questionable motivations and plot logic.It’s a taut '90s thriller with moral gray areas—and the Mikes are here for all of it.So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What's your favorite 90's thriller? 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: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:22 - Film Facts14:06 - Film Discussion47:43 - Reviews49:16 - Who Would You Recommend This To?54:36 - Why Is This Forgotten?59:32 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Ransom #Thriller #MelGibson #RonHoward #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms
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From Console to Screen - Tomb Raider
Mike Butler and Mike Field are once again joined by guest Russ Lyman to discuss "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie on their limited special series "From Console to Screen".Does this film wash the taste of the atrocity that was "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" from their mouths? Don't ask Butler!What's your favorite Tomb Raider movie? 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: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.comAnd check out Russ Lyman at https://www.youtube.com/@RussLyman or https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeeklyWarpPipe0:00 - Introduction2:14 - Film Facts9:26 - Film Discussion31:13 - Reviews43:55 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #Console2Screen #RussLyman #AngelinaJolie #LaraCroftTombRaider #TombRaider #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #VideoGames
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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