Episode 2

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11th May 2022

Project X

It's two episodes into their 13th season and the Mikes are throwing the party of the century! A real rager! The most kick-ass rockin' in your face....ok I lied; they're just going to watch a movie about that kind of party. It's 2012's Project X.

Directed by and starring no one you've ever heard of, this coming-of-age party film went on to make nearly TEN TIMES it's budget back! That's....astounding even to Butler, who was not as big a fan of this film as Field was. Field enjoys many aspects of the story and the way it was filmed, despite not being a fan of the found footage genre in general. Butler finds the film lacking in plot or character development, forcing the film to fall squarely on how crazy or hilarious the house party at the center of the film is. And for him, that party doesn't go far enough nor is the film funny enough.

The Mikes will also discuss fun facts about the film, like the fact that it was filmed on the Lethal Weapon set and they had extras actually throw a true huge party in order to get the footage and feel that they needed.

And remember; "Ninjas are p*ssies"

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

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About the Podcast

Forgotten Cinema
A podcast about forgotten films that deserve a second chance
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.