Forgotten Cinema

A podcast about forgotten films that deserve a second chance

Author: Michael Butler & Michael Field

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 didnt catch on with an audience in the its initial run. Well discuss what we love about the movie or perhaps dont love about it and decide whether the movie is worth a revisit.
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A Man Apart
Episode 12
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes discuss "A Man Apart", a gritty early-2000s action thriller that Butler remembered liking as a teenager, but this time...not so much.Mike Butler and Mike Field are not fans. While Vin Diesel does a good job, the movie falls apart on nearly every level. The plot is a mess, the writing is weak, the action lacks impact, and the overall execution never comes together. It manages to hit all the usual beats of early-2000s gritty action cinema, but in all the wrong ways.Ironically, that makes for a very fun conversation. The Mikes dig into why "A Man Apart" serves as a perfect example of that era’s style without the substance to support it.A rough watch, but an entertaining breakdown.What's your favorite Vin Diesel role other than Toretto or Riddick? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forgotten Cinema content!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.✨ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/forgottencinema🛍️ Grab some Forgotten Cinema merch: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgottenCinemaShopCheck out our website: https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com0:00 - Introduction2:21 - Film Facts8:16 - Film Discussion32:30 - Reviews34:46 - Who Would You Recommend This To?37:35 - Why Is This Forgotten?40:28 - Plugs#ForgottenCinema #AManApart #VinDiesel #00sFilm #ActionFilms #GrittyFilms #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedMovies #ClassicFilms