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Forgotten Filmcast

Todd Liebenowwww.podomatic.com
The Forgotten Filmcast covers the movies that time forgot. On each episode, host Todd Liebenow is joined by another film blogger or podcaster to discuss a film that has fallen off the radar. We've covered films from the silent era all the way up to the early 90's.
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Episodes

Episode 266: Forgotten Filmcat Ep 265: The Curve

On this week's episode, Todd is joined by Lee Grice from the Never Seen podcast to look at a 1998 thriller that was definitely a part of that post-Scream horror boom of the 90's. Heck, this one even features one of the stars of Scream. Matthew Lillard, Michael Vartan, Randall Batinkoff, and Keri Russell star in The Curve. We've also got our trivia game and movie recommendations, so please join us!

Jul 23, 20251 hr 29 minEp. 266

Episode 265: Forgotten Filmcat Ep 264: When Time Ran Out...

We return to the realm of disaster movies this week as we are joined by Roger Wistar from Three for the Show to look at the 1980 Irwin Allen production When Time Ran Out... In True Disaster movie form, it features a huge cast of stars including Paul Newman, William Holden, Jaqueline Bissett, James Franciscus, Red Button, Ernest Borgnine, Veronica Hamel, and many more. In addition to all the disaster movie mayhem, we've also go our movie recommendations and our trivia game.

Jul 11, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 265

Episode 264: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 263: The Last Dinosaur

I swear it really is just a coincidence that in the same week where we are seeing the release of the latest dinosaur theme park movie, we happen to have a dino-themed episode of the Forgotten Filmcast. This week, Elwood Jones from The Asian Cinema Film Club stops by to discuss the 1977 film The Last Dinosaur. Tune in for an amazing discussion, as well as some movie recommendations and our trivia game.

Jul 03, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 264

Episode 263: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 262: Dean Spanley

On this week's episode we look at a fairly recent film by our show's standards. Andy Goulding from Blue Print Review joins us for 2008's Dean Spanley. It features a top-notch cast including Jeremy Northam, Sam Neill, Bryan Brown, and Peter O'Toole in a story involving a man who believes he was a dog in a previous life. Of course, we also have our movie recommendations and our trivia game, so download the show and enjoy on your next walk with your four-legged best friend.

Jun 26, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 263

Episode 262: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 261: The Fortune

On this week's episode we look at a film with big stars and a renowned director, the notoriously fizzled at the box office. Director Mike Nichols tries his hand at making a slapstick comedy and brings Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, and Stockard Channing along for the ride in 1975's The Fortune. LAMBcast host Richard Kirkham (whose favorite movie year is 1975) joins us for our main discussion. We also have some great movie recommendations and a fun round of trivia.

Jun 17, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 262

Episode 261: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 260: DVD Grab Bag

All movie geeks have those movies that we've purchased down at the used DVD store, but just haven't gotten around to watching yet. So this week Todd shares some thoughts on four movies that have been sitting on the shelf for a while, which he finally got around to watching. We start with an early appearance by Rosario Dawson in The First 20 Million is Always the Hardest. Next we go back to the 60's as Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin star in If a Man Answers. After that we look at one of the last film...

Jun 07, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 261

Episode 260: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 259: Race for the Yankee Zephyr

On this week's episode we have a first-time guest! Jon Cross from the After Movie Diner, as well as the new PM Entertainment Podcast stops by to look at wild and crazy Australian film that was actually shot in New Zealand. Join us as we discuss 1981's Race for the Yankee Zephyr. The film features Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, George Peppard, and a constantly half-drunk Donald Pleasance. We've also got our movie recommendations and our trivia game segment! Don't miss this one!

May 30, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 260

Episode 259: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 258: Rappin'

On this week's episode we will witness the power of rap music as we look at the 1985 Cannon production Rappin'. Austin Trunick, author of the Cannon Film Guide series of books joins us for this in-depth discussion. He also tries his hand at some Rappin' inspired trivia, and, of course, we have our usual movie recommendations.

May 22, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 259

Episode 258: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 257: 36 Hours

On this week's episode, we get a World War II thriller where the German's launch an elaborate scheme to find out inside scoop on the D-Day invasion. James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, and Rod Taylor star in the 1964 film 36 Hours. MovieRob from The MovieRob Minute is our guest this week. In addition to our main discussion, we also have our movie recommendations and trivia game.

May 15, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 258

Episode 257: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 236: The Amazing Mr. Blunden

On this week's episode we take a look at a British family film from actor/director Lionel Jeffries. Tony Cogan from Coog's Reviews stops by to look at the 1972 part ghost story, part time travel film The Amazing Mr. Blunden. We also have our movie recommendations and trivia game.

May 08, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 257

Episode 256: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 255: This World, Then the Fireworks

On this week's episode we take a look at a film that goes to some forbidden places when it comes to the way siblings are supposed to behave with each other. The Vern from Cinema Recall is our guest as we discuss the 1997 film This World, Then the Fireworks. It stars Billy Zane, Gina Gershon and Sheryl Lee. We also have our movie recommendations and, of course, our trivia game.

Apr 30, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 256

Episode 255: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 254: Gappa: The Triphibian Monster

It's time for some good old fashioned city stomping on this week's episode. Toby Roan from The Hannibal 8 returns to the show to discuss a lesser-known kaiju creature in 1967's Gappa: The Triphibian Monster. We've also got our movie recommendations and some giant monster-themed trivia.

Apr 23, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 255

Episode 254: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 253: Cleaning up the Watchlist

On this week's episode, we're doing something a bit different. This time, Todd takes a look at four, yes four, films that have been on the list of potential candidates for the podcast, but just never quite made the cut. First up we have Malicious, a 1995 erotic thriller starring Molly Ringwald. We follow that up with the 1988 kiddie musical The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking. Next up is the 1971 film Star Spangled Girl, based on a play by Neil Simon. Then we finish things up with the 1977 ...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 254

Episode 253: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 252: The Gypsy Moths

On this week's episode, we finally take a moment to celebrate the late Gene Hackman. Richard Winters from Scopophilia returns to the show to discuss the 1969 film The Gypsy Moths. It features an early supporting role for Hackman, with Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr reuniting as the big names in the cast. In addition to our discussion, we also have our movie recommendations and, of course, our trivia game.

Apr 09, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 253

Episode 252: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 251: The Last American Hero

On this week's episode we zoom into the world of auto racing with a 1973 biographical drama about driver Junior Johnson. Simon Appleton from The Movie Moustache joins us to look at Jeff Bridges in The Last American Hero. Of course, in addition to the discussion, we also have our trivia game and movie recommendations. So buckle up, this one's a wild ride!

Apr 01, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 252

Episode 251: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 250: LA Bounty

With the news that Wings Hauser had passed away, we quickly shifted gears and decided to cover a Wings movie episode on this week's episode. Matt Poirier from Direct to Video Connoisseur is back with us as we look at the 1989 film LA Bounty, featuring Sybil Danning in an almost wordless performance.

Mar 25, 20251 hr 35 minEp. 251

Episode 250: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 249: The Ambulance

On this week's episode of the Forgotten Filmcast we take a look at a film from writer/director Larry Cohen. Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, Janine Turner, and even Stan Lee show up in 1990's The Ambulance. Bubbawheat from It's Time to Rewind is our guest as we discuss this forgotten thriller. We also have our movie recommendations and our trivia game!

Mar 17, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 250

Episode 249: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 238: The Perfect Weapon

On this week's episode we dive into the world of 90's action. Jeanette Ward from The Mundane Adventures of a Fangirl joins us to look at when Paramount tried to make Jeff Speakman the next big action star. Get ready for 1991's The Perfect Weapon! We also have our movie recommendations and our trivia game.

Mar 10, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 249

Episode 248: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 247: The Legend of Black Charley

On this week's episode we journey into the world of Blaxploitation cinema for one of the first films to star athlete-turned-actor Fred Williamson. Aaron Neuwirth from Out Now with Aaron and Abe joins us to look at 1972's The Legend of Black Charley. In addition to the main discussion, we also spend a bit of time geeking out over Aaron's new podcast, 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla. We also have our movie recommendations and the new trivia game segment.

Mar 04, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 248

Episode 247: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 246: Forbidden

It's been awhile since we've done a pre-code film on the show, but this week we remedy that problem. Howard Casner from Pop Art returns to the show to discuss 1932's Forbidden, from director Frank Capra. It stars Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, and Ralph Bellamy. Beyond the main discussion, we've also got our movie recommendations and the trivia game. So join us for some scandalous pre-code fun.

Feb 25, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 247

Episode 246: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 245: Hearts of Fire

On this episode of the Forgotten Filmcast, we look at what may be the most forgotten film we've ever discussed on the show. It's a late 80's oddity featuring a rare acting performance by none other than Bob Dylan. Join us as Andy Goulding returns to the show to look at 1987's Hearts of Fire. We probably spend more time talking about this film than anyone ever has in the whole history of cinema! Plus, we have our usual movie recommendations, as well as the new trivia segment.

Feb 17, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 246

Episode 245: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 244: Gray Lady Down

On this episode of the Forgotten Filmcast we go deep beneath the ocean for some 70's disaster film chaos. Dave Anderson from Free Kittens Movie Guide stops by to discuss the 1978 submarine film Gray Lady Down, starring Charlton Heston, David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Ned Beatty, and many more. Of course we have our movie recommendations and the new trivia segment.

Feb 10, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 245

Episode 244: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 243: Maximum Risk

Get ready for a bit of Van-Damage on this week's episode of the Forgotten Filmcast, as Todd is joined by Matt Poirier from Direct to Video Connoisseur to look at the 1996 film Maximum Risk. It's director Ringo Lam's first US feature, as well as his first collaboration with Jean-Claude Van Damme. We also have our movie recommendations as well as a trivia segment all themed around the Muscles from Brussels.

Jan 27, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 244

Episode 243: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 242: A Man Called Sledge

This week the Forgotten Filmcast journeys into the world of spaghetti westerns with a 1970 film directed by actor Vic Morrow. James Garner takes on a western role that is quite a departure from his famous western hero Maverick in A Man Called Sledge. Nick Rehak from Play MST For Me joins us for this discussion. We also have our movie recommendations and the new trivia segment.

Jan 20, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 243

Episode 242: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 241: Shark

After taking a month off for the holidays, we're back to look at another one of the films that time forgot. This time, we're joined by Jay Cluitt from Deep Blue Sea the Podcast to look at the 1969 Burt Reynolds film Shark! It's a film that had a bit of controversy surrounding it, as false rumors swirled suggesting that a real-life fatal shark attack ended up in the film. We dig deep into the film, offer our usual film recommendations, and add a new trivia segment to the podcast.

Jan 13, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 242

Episode 239: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 238: Doc

James Wilson from Blogging by Cinema Light returns to the show to look at one of the lesser known versions of the O.K. Coral story. Stacy Keach, Faye Dunaway, and Harris Yulin star in 1971's Doc.

Nov 27, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 239

Episode 238: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 237: Juggernaut

This week, Richard Kirkham from The LAMBcast returns to the show, as we discuss the tense 1974 thriller Juggernaut. The film features an all-star cast including Richard Harris, Anthony Hopkins, Omar Sharif, David Hemmings, Ian Holm, and more.

Nov 20, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 238

Episode 237: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 236: Kid from Kwangtung

David Brook from Blueprint Review joins Todd to discuss a 1982 film from Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers Studio. High kicking fights, hopping zombies, and chicken suits are all on the agenda as we look at Kid from Kwangtung.

Nov 05, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 237
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