Michael Clayton

The Mikes love talking about Mike....Clayton that is!

This week Mike Butler and Mike Field are discussing the 2007 Tony Gilroy film, Michael Clayton, starring George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, and Tom Wilkinson. This film is a favorite of the Mikes, nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including a win for Swinton and a Best Picture nod, it's no wonder. From the phenomenal acting of its title character Clooney (also nominated) to Wilkinson's tragic performance as Arthus Edens, who Butler believes was robbed of an Oscar (but did get nominated). This is the freshman directing debut of Tony Gilroy, but his writing skills are on display here as he weaves a tight, tense, well-paced grown-up thriller/drama the likes of which really aren't seen anymore. Could this be why the Mikes believe it to be...forgotten? Hmmmmmm......

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.