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So many movies, so little time! Two cinephile friends, David and Alain, watch movies that at least one of them has never seen before and discuss whether it was worth the wait, if the movie holds up, and would they watch it again.
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A look back at Beverly Hills, 90210, 30+ years later, with a mom who watched the show back in the day, and her adult daughter who is watching through with fresh eyes. How do 90’s styles, teen life, drama, and friendships, compare with the current world? How well do the deep story plots relate to the current world? Listen to hear our perspectives on all of these! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-2-the-peach-pit/support
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Remakes Reboots & Revivals

Rolando Nieves & Nicole Pometti

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Discover the truth behind Hollywood’s obsession with remaking, rebooting, and reviving old movies and TV shows with ’Remakes Reboots & Revivals,’ hosted by Rolando Nieves, Nicole Pometti, and Eddie Z, two queer Latine filmmakers & educators one lovable geek. Each episode, they explore the history and production values of different franchises, compare and contrast the old and the new, and critique creative decisions made in the latest reproductions. Find out whether these new versions of old ...
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Summer is a year of blockbusters! And trilogies, so what better way to celebrate summer than giving you, arguably the best, Indiana Jones, The Last Crusade! If you don't think it's the best Indie, well... lets fight about it! Certainly better than the most recent two! Bones Coffee Company: https://www.bonescoffee.com/?rfsn=7465114.9ec59d Discount C…
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A perfect mawiage between fantasy and adventure! A film remembered by most but parts of it forgotten, and in this case for the I Finally Watched boys... a lot of parts! We've seen bits and pieces of The Princess Bride, but sat down and watched from beginning to end, well this is the first time for both of us! Enjoy as we finally watch it! Bones Cof…
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"Beverly Hills. That's where we want to be!" This week, Rolando, Nicole, and Eddie Z dive into the lovable 80s police comedy series, "Beverly Hills Cop," starring the iconic Eddie Murphy. This franchise propelled Murphy into stardom, but does his name still hold relevance in 2024? Nicole and Rolando debate whether his performances stand the test of…
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Happy Fourth of July!!! Even if you're not American, nothing should sway you away from this awesome film! ID4 is an amazing film and so ahead of its time, especially when it comes down to CGI... and if you want to know why it's logo was ID4, well, listen to the episode! Enjoy and Happy 4th! Music by: https://jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com/album/want …
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Welcome Summer! And that means quite a few bangers coming from I Finally Watched...! Starting with the 1999 epitome of shark films... Deep Blue Sea! Thomas Jane, Samuel L Jackson and Michael Rapaport! Enjoy listening to us riff this one! Music by; https://jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com/album/want Website: ifinallywatchedpodcast.com…
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This week, Nicole and Rolando venture into their emotional headquarters to discuss Disney and Pixar's Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Join them as they explore the inner workings of emotions (both necessary and unnecessary), debate over the existence of core memories, and the discuss impact these beloved films could have if Riley was a boy?! Listen no…
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Enthralling from start to finish and probably one of the more popular and successful films we've reviewed here at I Finally Watched... Its creepy though and a very well paced thriller... if you want to call it that. Join us as we enjoy The Talented Mr. Ripley! Oh! and yes, Jude Law is very attractive... Website: www.ifinallywatchedpodcast.com Music…
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This week, Rolando, Nicole, and Eddie kick off Pride with a deep dive into the haunting narratives of All of Us Strangers (2023). Did you know this film is an adaptation of the 1987 novel Strangers, which was also made into the 1988 film The Discarnates? Both films explore the eerie yet touching stories of a lonely man who visits the spirits of his…
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One of the creepier films we've ever done, but maybe it could've been creepier?! Join us as we explore the world of snuff films with Nick Cage and Joaquin Phoenix as they delve deep in the underworld to find the victim of a million dollar movie! Listen to this episode to hear our review of Nick Cage's 8MM! Music by: https://jessejacethomas.bandcamp…
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This week, Nicole, Rolando, and Eddie Z venture into the post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max. They briefly revisit George Miller's iconic trilogy and share their personal connections to the franchise. The spotlight, however, is on the 2015 revival, Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. How did a movie devoted to pure spectacle b…
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She's All That (1999) is a wild ride and from we can tell, the pinnacle film of the 90s. With that, the circle is complete, or as complete as we'd like it for this month, but don't worry folks our dive into 1999 films do not stop here! Stay tuned! For our weekly update!! Music by: https://jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com/album/want…
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Join Nicole, Rolando, and Eddie Z in "Remakes, Reboots, and Revivals" for a comprehensive, mid-year recap of the spectacular films and series of 2024. Discuss the year's biggest hits, from musicals to Netflix blockbusters, and speculate about what the remainder of the year has in store. This episode guarantees engaging and informative banter for fi…
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I can't tell you how many pop cultural references I now understand thanks to watching Cruel Intentions! I gotta tell ya though, this movie is kinda hard to get through, with the incest and assault and downright crimes committed in this film, however it is a staple of '99 and at times pretty entertaining! Also, the cast really move this a long ways …
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Brendan Fraser Revival... or is it renaissance? Whatever you want to call it dude is back!! And Blast from the Past has to be one of his most underrated films, but oh boy is it a gem! We loved it and hope you love listening to us love it! What is your favorite Brendan Fraser film? Enjoy! Music by; https://jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com/album/want Web…
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This week, Rolando, Nicole, and Eddie embark on a journey to Italy with the enigmatic Mr. Ripley, promising a riveting discussion that leaves no stone unturned. First, Rolando enthralls listeners with his summary of "Purple Noon," the 1960 French adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel. Then, they turn their focus to the deviously intriguing "The …
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Margin Call is like a low budget The Big Short, but it might be better?? Listen and find out with our friend and guest for this episode Gharrett back for his 4th time here at IFW!!! Also this film has a ton of famous stars that I bet you had no idea were in this movie! Enjoy! (Another film about the 2008 financial collapse?? SURE, WHY NOT?!) Music …
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Now, Witness starring Harrison Ford is not a musical, but this might be our most musical episode ever! And you can thank Weird Al for that one! Enjoy our review of Witness, a beloved classic about murder, love and the Amish! David's first time watching this film and absolutely falling in love with it just as fast as Alain did when he watched it! Mu…
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Join Rolando, Nicole, and Eddie as they dive into the colorful world of the beloved '90s animated series, "X-Men." Unveiling the layers of complexity within the mutant universe, the hosts explore how the show's compelling narratives and timely social commentary continue to resonate nearly three decades later. From profound themes of acceptance and …
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Apparently on the list of red flag favorite films, The Boondock Saints rank pretty high up! Now we are not saying this movie is our favorite movie and there might be crimes against humanity in this film, HOWEVER this movie is wildly entertaining and we hope you find joy listening to us talk about this film! Enjoy! Music by: https://jessejacethomas.…
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The Coen Brothers are at it again and by again I mean 24 years ago they wrote and directed this film based off the Odyssey and boy oh boy is it a ride! Such a great addition to their already impressive filmography, The Coen Bros don't miss! What was your first Coen Brothers experience, and do you seek out more of their films to this day? Let us kno…
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Dive into an engaging exploration of the iconic film "Road House" with Rolando, Nicole and Eddie. Join us as we navigate the captivating dance of camp and masculinity while examining Patrick Swayze's legendary role and its evolution in cinema history. In this episode, we candidly revisit the subtly homoerotic themes of 1980s "guy movies" and questi…
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This movie is considered a cult classic, we didn't know why... the beginning is so strong and Swayze is incredibly likeable and charming (as usual) but then we got to the end and well, let's just say it goes downhill from there, but its still a very fun film! NOW the 2024 remake of Road House... not so much! Fun, less good! Here is our review of BO…
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Welcome to I Finally Watched's newest show, "We Just Watched" (Working Title) we are classifying these as bonus episodes that are on films that have just come out and contain SPOILERS!! So be warned! Our first bonus episode is on 2024's newest monster film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire This is to wrap up our Monster March Madness into The Monste…
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Rounding out our Monsterverse Madness Month of March is Godzilla vs. Kong because of course it is... and with the next installation of the Monsterverse coming out this upcoming weekend, we might watch that too and let you know how it went! While you wait for that catch up on the rest of Monsterverse this month and enjoy!! Music by: https://jessejac…
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Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived in harmony. But that all changed when M. Night Shyamalan attempted to adapt a beloved series into a film. Join Rolando, Nicole, and Eddie in this captivating episode as we journey into the heart of Nickelodeon's iconic animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and dip our toes into its se…
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I remember watching the tail end of this in a hotel room while on a work trip and thinking to myself... Wow! The ending is so cool, I wonder what the build up was like? ANDDD it was not as cool as I thought it would be... March Monster Movie Month presents you our third film of the MonsterVerse... Godzilla: King of the Monsters! Kyle Chandler can't…
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Talk about a film that gets to the fucking monkey! Unlike Peter Jackson's King Kong, this movie doesn't waste time showing you Kong! Does that make it a better movie? Absolutely not! Does it make it worse? Absolutely! Enjoy our review of Kong: Skull Island Music by: jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com Website: www.ifinallywatchedpodcast.com…
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This week, Rolando, Nicole and Eddie delve into the captivating world of survival films, specifically comparing the American film 'Alive' (1993) and the Spanish film 'Society of the Snow' (2023). Both films portray the harrowing real-life events – the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 disaster that occurred in 1972. Our thought-provoking analysis delv…
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Get ready for March Monster Movie Madness Month!!! We are doing the whole Monster Universe to work up to the release of Godzilla X Kong The New Empire and we starting off with, of course, Godzilla (2014)! We genuinely liked it and can't wait for you to hear us talk about it! Enjoy! Music by: jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com Website: www.ifinallywatched…
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Join Nicole, Rolando, and Eddie as they dive into the spy-filled world of Donald Glover's reboot, 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith,' now on Amazon Prime Video. From 2005's scandalous origins (hello Brangelina) to Phoebe Waller-Bridge's departure from the Amazon series, the trio explores it all, even the cringe-worthy music of the 1996 TV series lost to history. P…
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An underrated and less known Denzel film for this entry, The Siege is about a war on US turf about terrorist attacks from the Middle East 3 years before 9/11. Lots of controversy surrounding this film, but very entertaining and of course Denzel is in-between some very bad people. Music by: jessejacethomas.bandcamp.com Website: www.ifinallywatchedpo…
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In a world where the UK has Harry Potter, America finds its magic in the tales of Greek gods. Join Rolando, Nicole, and Eddie this week as they embark on a mythological journey into the realm of Percy Jackson. Ever wondered why the Greek gods stroll through the United States? Curious about their penchant for raising demigod offspring? Our trio diss…
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