Unwrapped, Finally!

In this episode, Maurice gives it his all, literally, to Scarface . The year, 1983. The cocaine, infinite. Maurice’s tolerance for producer Martin Bregman insisting the explosive finale sound more and more bombastic, about as tolerant as Tony Montana when another fella flirts with his sister. Michael, Take it away. Host: Michael Lovaglio Co-hosts: Lea Schell, Patrick Lovaglio Special Guests: Mauri...

Maurice shares his experience learning from acclaimed editor Gerald Greenberg. After a chance encounter when they were both called for jury duty, “Gerry” as Maurice refers to him, offered Maurice a job assisting on a film that would go on to win 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Editing for Gerry: 1971’s The French Connection. Host: Michael Lovaglio Co-hosts: Lea Schell, Patrick Lo...

Maurice and the In A NutSchell team discuss Salesman , the 1969 documentary about bible salesmen, where Maurice apprenticed as a film editor. The film was directed by the Maysles (May-zuls) brothers, Albert and David, and their Gimmie Shelter collaborator Charlotte Zwerin. Host: Michael Lovaglio Co-hosts: Lea Schell, Patrick Lovaglio Special Guests: Maurice Schell, Laura Civielo Producer: Eugene M...

Michael, Lea, and Eugene from the Unwrapped, Finally! team preview a special, new mini podcast series that has been sitting in the archives for a while.

This week, Lea finally unwraps Michael Mann’s The Last of the Mohicans . Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss themes of survival, the lack of chauvinism, how the movie was received in the 90s, and how it was different from one of its counterparts, Braveheart . Later, Michael shares a story about meeting director Danny Boyle, Patrick shares his story about meeting Daniel Day-Lewis, and Lea shares her...

This week, Lea finally unwraps Brian De Palma’s Carlito's Way . Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss the film's magic trick, Siskel and Ebert's review, the film's representation of New York City, Lea's acting debut, how Lea's father Maurice made sound for the film, and more. Later, the Unwrapped crew talk M. Night Shyamalan, On Golden Pond , and their reactions to old Oscar sn...

This week, Lea finally unwraps Terry Gilliam’s The Fisher King . Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss their impressions about the movie, the influence of New York on the film, it's faithfulness to depictions of mental illness, Jeff Bridges' Jack Lucas and Robin Williams' Parry, and more. Later, Patrick investigates whether Michael mispronounced an actor's name during pre-recording. Mi...

This week, Lea finally unwraps Brian De Palma's 1987 classic The Untouchables . Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss whether Costner does it for them as the lead actor, gripping scenes, and the fashion choice of sweats on sweats on sweats. Lea reveals her love for 1 liners, and Patrick conflates movies he saw in 90s. Lea unwraps The Fisher King next. Originally recorded March 20, 2025 The Untouch...

For the Season 2 Premier, Lea finally unwraps Michael Mann's Heat . Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss Lea's familiarity with Mann, Heat's characters, the dialogue, the famous Diner scene, and more. Patrick admits his longtime crush, and the Unwrapped, Finally! team reads its first fan mail! Lea unwraps The Untouchables next. Originally recorded May 20, 2025 Heat : https://www.imdb.com/...

Surprise - an episode of Unwrapped, Finally! Back in October 2025, before the movie had arrived on 4K, The Unwrapped, Finally! team sent Lea to see One Battle After Another in theaters. Special guest Dr. Nkosi Anderson joined Michael, Lea, and Patrick to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's future Oscar-winning film. The group discusses its takes on the film, questions the film's messages, the d...

Join Michael, Patrick, and special guest Dr. Nkosi Anderson for a bonus discussion on Superman. Michael gets some things off his chest, the crew compare Superman to Fantastic Four: First Steps, and more. Superman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/Superman 4K Steelbook: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Superman-4K-Blu-ray/392106/Superman 4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Superman-4K-Blu-ray/3784...

It's a special Summer Flick episode! The Unwrapped, Finally! team sends Lea to see the new Superman in theaters. Special guest and Superman aficionado Dr. Nkosi Anderson joins once again to discuss James Gunn's installment of Superman. The group discusses the movie's strengths and flaws, whether the movie addresses its own questions, the difficult of making a Superman movie, whether th...

In the Season Finale, Lea finally unwraps Alien . Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss the context of the movie, references to other films, foolish characters, and surprises. Michael reveals his hot take on Ripley's undergarments. Alien : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/ Alien 4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Alien-4K-Blu-ray/230308/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally cr...

Eugene explains why there's no podcast this week. Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

It's cheat day! This week, Michael sent Lea movie passes to see Sinners in theaters. The Unwrapped, Finally! Podcast Team discuss Ryan Coogler's masterpiece with special guest, Dr. Nkosi Anderson. The group discuss the power of music, storytelling, similarities to Creed, Black Panther, and Get Out, and the power themes and messages spread throughout the film. Sinners : https://www.imdb.com...

This week, Lea finally unwraps Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss why Lea never finished the movie in theaters, Zemeckis's record, Disney's pre-renaissance, the purpose of violence in movies, fighting Judge Doom's evil, and more. Who Framed Roger Rabbit : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096438/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Who Framed Roger Rabbit 4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/m...

Lea finally unwraps Crimson Tide . Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss the epic faceoff between Captain Ramsey (played by Gene Hackman) and First Officer Hunter (Denzel Washington). The crew discuss the characters' choices and morality. Later, the crew discusses the Oscars. Patrick complains about how having Anora spoiled for him. The crew talk The Substance , Emilia Perez , The Apprentice , and...

This week, Lea finally unwraps Arthur Hiller's The In-Laws . Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss 1970s New York City, Manhattan eateries, favorite lines from the movie, Peter Falk's character, and the movie's general silliness. Weekly Movies: Michael catches up on Conclave, The Substance , and Anora . The In-Laws (1979): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079336/ The In-Laws (1979) Criterion:...

In this episode, Lea finally unwraps Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss why Lea never saw the film, whether the film met Lea's expectations, Lucas's world building, Han Solo's cynicism, Leia as a feminist icon, and more. Later, the group discuss movies as therapy and how, as children, Michael ruined Patrick's chances of being like Marty McFly. Sta...

In this episode, Lea finally unwraps Robocop . Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss Robocop's commentary on capitalism and revenge. Michael and Lea debate film violence. Weekly Movies: Michael talks The Cell . Lea caught up on The Brutalist . Michael complains about seeing too much of Adrien Brody. Lea watched Anora and The Girl with the Needle . Michael talks Mike Figgis's Internal Affairs ,...

For over 10 years, Michael has celebrated his cousin Lea’s birthday, Hanukkah, and Christmas by sending her Blu Rays of movies that he considers brilliant. And Lea, not believing that these movies were essential viewing, has stashed those movies in a box in her attic. It’s taken starting a podcast to convince Lea to finally watch these movies. In this episode, Lea finally unwraps Midnight Run . Mi...