The Mikes are traveling to Staten Island circa 1956, by way of an independent film from 2000 known as Two Family House on this episode of Forgotten Cinema.

Mike Butler and Mike Field break down why this is an independent feature worth looking into. From its copious amounts of heart, to its relatable themes and likeable main characters, Two Family House is a well written film that doesn't follow the familiar trends that many "independent" features fall into. The Mikes dive deep into character motivations and story elements, while also praising the films careful blend of comedy, drama, and romance.

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The Mike's get groovy in this episode of Forgotten Cinema as they gush over one of their top 10 films of the last decade, The Nice Guys.

Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss why this mystery, action, comedy by writer-director Shane Black deserved more credit and acclaim than it received. They talk about the chemistry between stars Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe; as well as how their characters are the impetus to move along the very mystery that they are trying to solve. They also spend some time commending the excellent dialogue in this infinitely quotable film.

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The Mikes get duped by femme fatales and crooked politicians in 1940s Los Angeles in this episode of Forgotten Cinema.

Mike Field and Mike Butler tackle the 1995 Denzel Washington film, Devil in a Blue Dress, based on the Easy Rawlins novels by Walter Mosley. The Mike's discuss crime noir tropes, Don Cheadle's character, 1940's Los Angeles, and how Easy Rawlins is a unique take on the oft done 1940's private eye.

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It's our 50th Episode!!!!

Time to celebrate with some Michael J. Fox vs Grim Reaper action!

That's right, Forgotten Cinema tackles the 1996 cult hit, The Frighteners on this episode. Listen to Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss how this film is a culmination of Peter Jackson's previous films. The Mikes also talk about how great both Michael J Fox and Jeffrey Combs are in this film and how the special effects hold up almost 24 years later.

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How does she know you podcast? How does she know.....it's Forgotten Cinema!

That's right, the manly Mikes from Forgotten Cinema are tackling the most testosterone driven film they've ever done before...Disney's Enchanted, starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey.

Mike Field and Mike Butler discuss why this mega hit film seems to have been all but forgotten by its creator. They discuss the deconstruction of Disney princesses that the film explores as well as the acting, the music, and why male film lovers should give romantic comedies more of a chance.

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Forgotten Cinema tackles a film with Robert Redford, Ben Kingsley, Sidney Poitier, River Pheonix, Dan Akroyd, and James Earl Jones....

...wait...this is "forgotten" cinema, right?

Sneakers, released in 1992 and directed by Phil Alden Robinson, is a terrific heist film starring the stars listed above and then some. Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss the fun dynamic between the great cast, the interesting character of Kingsley's "Cosmo," as well as some of the not so great moments that are a bit far fetched (to Butler anyway). The Mikes also try to figure out why Sneakers is now more or less a forgotten film.

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Hi-ho Silver! Awaayyyyy!!!!

The Mikes are headed west on this episode of Forgotten Cinema to explore The Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. Listen in as Field valiantly defends this film from its haters as Butler attacks him with some general reasons that audiences didn't connect with this film; from its length to its inconsistent tone. The Mikes will also talk about how well the comedy works in this film and how mob mentality can affect an audience's view of a film before they even get a chance to see it.

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The Mikes find themselves in the Great Depression, running from our serial killer preacher step-father in the penultimate season 4 episode of Forgotten Cinema.

Mike Butler and Mike Field break down the 1955 forgotten classic, "The Night of the Hunter" directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum.

The Mikes discuss what makes this picture such an influence on so many films that came after it. Butler and Field will also break down some fun facts about the production of the film and the filmmaking techniques that they used. They then talk about how and why, despite the film being regarded as one of the most influential films of all time NOW, it was seen as too experimental for critics and audiences at the time and took decades to finally be recognized.

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