Episodes

  • 2.9 - Near Dark
    Oct 2 2019

    Set your podcast to “spooky” because the Mikes are doing an entire month of horror themed episodes!

    In this episode, Mike Field and Mike Butler sink their teeth into the 1987 neo-noir, western, vampire flick, Near Dark, starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, and Bill Paxton. Written and directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Our frightfully insightful co-hosts dissects the films impact on vampire films of today, character motivations and how much control a director may give their actors to shape their characters. They Mikes also discuss how the cinematography and score help to set a very distinct style for the film.

    So grab your Necronomicon and a cup of Type 0+, please notice there are no exits, and no running from….Forgotten Horror!!!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 2.10 - 1408
    Oct 9 2019

    Forgotten Horror continues as the Mikes ignore all of Sam Jacksons warnings and check themselves into the 2007 film, 1408, starring John Cusack and one evil "freaking" room.

    The Mikes discuss the use of lighting and sets to bring the film to life and Field throws out some fun hidden easter eggs in the movie. Butler talks about how the ending to the director's cut version of the film alters its theme and perhaps ruins the development and journey of its one and only protagonist.

    So grab your silver bullets and wooden stakes, please notice the zombies blocking the front and rear of the auditorium, and strap in for Forgotten Horror.

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    56 mins
  • 2.11 - Monster House
    Oct 16 2019

    Welcome to the third entry of this year’s Forgotten Horror, where the Mikes tackle the scariest type of film there is…a kids’ film!!!

    Mike Field and Mike Butler deconstruct (get it?!) the 2006 animated film, Monster House, directed by Gil Kenan and produced by Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg. They’ll go over the role of adults within this film, the unique use of motion capture, and discuss the change in parents’ attitude toward presenting children with content they might find scary.

    Listeners beware!!! The scariest thing in this podcast will be the amount of wisdom Mike Field attempts to extoll upon you!!!

    So grab some brains and a cup of witches brew, please notice the spiders hanging at the front and rear of the mausoleum, and prepare your soul for Forgotten Horror!!!

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 2.12 - Burnt Offerings
    Oct 23 2019

    Forgotten Horror gets domestic as the Mikes discuss the 1976 film Burnt Offerings, starring Oliver Reed and Karen Black, directed by Dan Curtis.

    Listen in as Mike Field talks about the very first film on Forgotten Cinema that he has not only not seen, but never heard of! The Mikes will also take a look at how and why films from the 70's have their particular look in terms of shot composition and film stock. Field and Butler also note some interesting production facts and behind the scenes drama that took place during filming.

    So grab your fresh brains and cup of brains...notice the. brains. are located brains.....brainsssssssss…...

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    57 mins
  • 2.13 - Fright Night (2011)
    Oct 30 2019

    Hey guys...looking for a pick up game?

    The Mikes are creepin' on you vampire style as they wind down Forgotten Horror with the 2011 remake of Fright Night starring Anton Yelchin, Collin Farrell and David Tennant.

    Listen in as Field and Butler sink their teeth into why they believe this film is forgotten, thoughts on why the writing and actors, especially David Tennant's Peter Vincent, make this a horror film worth revisiting. The Mikes also drop some fun facts about the making of the film, from the prevalent shark motif, to a certain legendary director who may have helped out a bit.

    So grab your wooden stake and garlic knots, please notice the coffins to the front and rear of the mausoleum and prepare your eternal soul for Forgotten Horror!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Burn After Reading
    Nov 6 2019

    Mike Butler and Mike Field have survived Forgotten Horror and begin this third season of Forgotten Cinema with a Coen Brothers film and their very first guest! Andrew Morgan from the awesome podcast, the NOMcast!

    Andrew and the Mikes are talking Burn After Reading, starring John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, George Clooney, Brad Pitt...the list goes on and on. Our three podcasters discuss what draws such talent to the likes of the Joel and Ethan Coen. The amount of detail put into their scripts, the use of vignettes in telling many of their stories. The Mikes and Andrew also ruminate on why this film, despite the great cast and how funny it is, doesn't get put on the pedestal that most Coen Brothers films do.

    So grab your popcorn, and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

    And be sure to check out Andrew Morgan in the NOMcast, available wherever you listen to your podcasts!

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    58 mins
  • The Blob (1988)
    Nov 13 2019

    What happened to you old Nickelodeon Gak? Find out on this episode of Forgotten Cinema as the Mikes take on the 1988 remake of The Blob, starring Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith.

    Mike Field and Mike Butler talk about their love of the use of practical effects in this remake of the 1958 horror classic. The Mikes also discuss how the proliferation of slasher flicks in the 80s might have killed any hopes of success that a sci-fi alien horror remake might have had back then. Kevin Dillons mullet is also mentioned more than once.

    So grab your popcorn, and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

    This episode was recommended by cinematographer and friend of the Mikes, Adrien Peng Correia. Thanks Adrien!

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    59 mins
  • Maserati: 100 Years Against All Odds
    Nov 18 2019

    The Mikes take a look at TriCoast Worldwide's new documentary Maserati: 100 Years Against All Odds, directed by Philip Selkirk, in a special bonus episode (and possible spin-off pilot) they're calling, Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing.

    Mike Butler and Mike Field share their opinions on what they enjoyed from this documentary about the Italian car maker, what they thought could have been expanded upon or maybe didn't need.

    Maserati: 100 Years Against All Odds is available on Amazon Prime, Fandango Now, and Vimeo On Demand.

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    21 mins