With an array of guest hosts, join Adam Thornton as he looks at Hollywood films from the 80s-early 10s that have slipped underneath the public radar since their release. Do they hold up as undiscovered classics or are they best forgotten? Listen to find out!
On this episode of Films That Time Forgot, Adam and fellow film reviewer Nick Bartlett (@IMDBartlett (https://x.com/IMDBartlett)) look at the 1998 Samuel L Jackson/Kevin Spacey hostage thriller The Negotiator! Join them as they go through every twist and turn of the (sometimes implausible) plot and praise the late, great JT Walsh.
21 Feb 2026
Stir of Echoes (1999)
On this episode of Films That Time Forgot, Adam and special guest Scott Murphy take on the 1999 Kevin Bacon supernatural thriller Stir of Echoes! Join them as they go into a world of semi-creepy children, freaky visions and annoying sisters-in-law!
30 Oct 2025
Fear (1996)
On this episode of Films That Time Forgot, Adam and John Rain, host of Smersh Pod (https://www.patreon.com/cw/SmershPod (https://www.patreon.com/cw/SmershPod)) (https://www.patreon.com/cw/SmershPod)) , take on the Mark Wahlberg/Reese Witherspoon thriller Fear. Join them as they muse on Marky Mark's workout routine, William Petersen's physical fitness, and where the hell that home invasion finale came from!
27 May 2025
Breakdown (1997)
Adam and guest Nick Bartlett analyze the impressive stunts and breakneck pacing of the 1997 Kurt Russell thriller *Breakdown* in this episode.
13 May 2025
Lifeforce (1985)
On this episode, Adam and regular guest Scott Murphy (https://x.com/ScottMurphy85 (https://x.com/ScottMurphy85)) (https://x.com/ScottMurphy85)) delve into the off-the-wall sci-fi horror Lifeforce! Join them as they marvel at the impressive special effects, a completely naked Mathilda May, and a pre-Picard Patrick Stewart in his strangest role to date!
27 Mar 2025
The Protector (1985)
On this episode, Adam is joined by film reviewer Nick Bartlett (@IMDBartlett (https://x.com/IMDBartlett)) in looking at the early Jackie Chan attempt to break into Hollywood that is The Protector! Is it an interesting combo of Hong Kong and 80s Hollywood action or a confused misfire (featuring a strangely-cast Danny Aiello)? Listen to find out!
27 Mar 2025
The Skeleton Key (2005)
Adam and Scott return with a look at the Kate Hudson horror film The Skeleton Key! They delve deep into the world of hoodoo, slumming acting legends and kinda-problematic racial politics.
12 Jul 2024
Episode 10 - 1408 (2007)
On this episode of Films That Time Forgot, Adam and Scott take on the John Cusack-starring Stephen King adaptation 1408! Join them as they argue about the effectiveness of a scary hotel room and look at the film's multiple alternate endings.
14 Jun 2024
Episode 9 - Red Heat (1988)
On this episode of Films That Time Forgot, Adam and Scott take on the Arnold Schwarzenegger/Jim Belushi buddy-cop film Red Heat! Join them as they praise Arnold and director Walter Hill's action skills and question why Jim Belushi of all people was involved.
18 Apr 2024
Episode 8 - Malice (1993)
On this episode of Films That Time Forgot, Adam is joined by Nick Bartlett (@IMDBartlett (https://soundcloud.com/IMDBartlett)) as they look at the Alec Baldwin/Nicole Kidman/Bill Pullman thriller Malice! Enjoy listening to them marvel at a myriad of ridiculous set-ups and audacious plot twists, and despair at the credulity of Bill Pullman.
21 Mar 2024
Episode 7 - Hudson Hawk (1991)
On this episode of Films That Time Forgot, Adam and Joel take on the insane fever dream that is the 1991 Bruce Willis action-comedy Hudson Hawk! Join them as they tackle random musical numbers, a scenery-chewing Richard E Grant and the question of why was this film made?
6 Feb 2024
Episode 6 - End of Days (1999)
On this episode, Adam is joined by YouTuber and author Rob Hill (@BMovieBible (https://soundcloud.com/BMovieBible)) as they take on the misguided Arnold Schwarzenegger action-horror film End of Days! Join them as they face evil Miriam Margolyes, an autopilot Kevin Pollak and the most indecisive Prince of Darkness ever put to film!
27 Nov 2023
Episode 5 - The Shadow (1994)
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Not the 1994 superhero film The Shadow! Join Adam and Joel as they tackle the inconsistent tone, Alec Baldwin as a Tibetan druglord, goofy action sequences and whether Mongolian henchmen make for good hotel staff.
30 Oct 2023
Episode 4 - Black Rain (1989)
On this episode of Films That Time Forgot, Adam is joined by podcaster Scott Murphy (https://newhorrorexpress.com/ (https://newhorrorexpress.com/)) (https://newhorrorexpress.com/)) (https://twitter.com/90sAction (https://twitter.com/90sAction)). (https://twitter.com/90sAction).) Join them as they take on Ridley Scott's neon-drenched action thriller starring Michael Douglas and cover important topics such as whether it can be seen as racist and is Andy Garcia the only likeable Westerner in the film?
22 Sept 2023
Swordfish (2001)
On this episode of Films That Time Forgot, Adam is joined by acclaimed stand-up/playwright Mike Lemme (mikelemme.com (http://mikelemme.com)) and Joel Gutteridge as they look at the techno-thriller Swordfish! From John Travolta's crazy appearance to Halle Berry's....berries, they break down what works and doesn't work about this little-remembered film.
6 Sept 2023
Episode 2 - Virtuosity
On this episode, Adam is joined by another Adam - filmmaker Adam Wynne of Red Yeti Films (www.youtube.com/@redyetifilms3645/about)as (http://www.youtube.com/@redyetifilms3645/about)as) they discuss the Denzel Washington/Russell Crowe sci-fi thriller Virtuosity!
6 Sept 2023
Episode 1 - Fallen
Welcome to the first episode of Films That Time Forgot - a look at forgotten Hollywood films from the 80s through to the early 10s. Host Adam Thornton (www.patreon.com/thornyfilmreviews (http://www.patreon.com/thornyfilmreviews)) is joined by Julian Gratton of The Film Fellas (twitter.com/TheFilmFellasUK (http://twitter.com/TheFilmFellasUK)) as they look at the underrated Denzel Washington horror-thriller Fallen! Subscribe to Adam’s Patreon to gain early access to this podcast!
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