Episode 7

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Published on:

15th Mar 2023

The Spanish Prisoner

The Mikes are taking a look at a David Mamet film that DOES NOT have swearing in it! That's right, Mike Field and Mike Butler are discussing the 1998 Myster-Thriller The Spanish Prisoner.

Listen in as the Mikes talk about Steve Martin playing his first serious on-screen role, the strange dialogue in Mamet films, the lack of mystery in this mystery film, and all the outside forces stacked against this film that made it forgotten.

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

00:00 - Introduction

01:46 - Film Summary

02:29 - Film Facts

07:53 - Film Discussion

35:15 - Critic Reviews

38:16 - Who Are You Recommending This To?

39:52 - Why It's Forgotten

42:10 - Where to Find Us

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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.