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While Michael was making everybody look left at that terrible movie "Singularity", I was silently choosing one hell of a banger to watch this week. If you haven't seen "Lucky Number Slevin" yet, go do that now! I'll wait.
Are you done? Great! Now listen to us talk about it! - Andy
This episode of Fried Rice Podcast was a refreshing change of pace after the disaster that was Singularity. We dove into Lucky Number Slevin (2006), and right from the start, you could tell Andy was relieved to be talking about a movie that actually worked. He even called it one of the best-written movies we’ve watched in a long time. The clever dialogue, slick direction, and that wild Kansas City Shuffle twist had us all hooked.
Michael and Brennan both agreed that Lucky Number Slevin had a lot going for it. Brennan loved the sharp, punchy lines, especially the running gag about Slevin's broken nose ("I was using it to break someone's fist"). Michael pointed out how the movie does a brilliant job of misdirection, constantly making you look left while it’s doing something sneaky on the right. We all had a good laugh reminiscing about how satisfying that twist was, even after all these years.
When it came time to grade, we were all in the same ballpark. Andy gave it a solid B, appreciating the wit and how it still holds up. Brennan and Michael were right there with him, landing around the B range as well. Overall, Lucky Number Slevin averaged out to a B, a well-deserved grade for a movie that balances style, humor, and a good dose of action.
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It's rare on this podcast that the crew has to suffer together as a collective unit, this is one of those rare moments... This week we review... "Singularity" 2017 starring* John Cusack and maybe others? Honestly, who cares? Not the director, or actors, or set designers, or costumers, I bet even the best boy was one of the worst boys you could find. This movie sucks, do not watch it, listen to us break it down for you instead! - Andy
This episode of Fried Rice Podcast was full of fiery opinions as the crew tackled Singularity (2017), a sci-fi film featuring a low-energy John Cusack performance and a narrative that barely held itself together. Right from the start, you could feel the frustration in the air. Austin and Brennan weren't shy about voicing their disdain, with Austin regretting neglecting his kids just to sit through this film. "I’d rather be walked in on by my kids during the most embarrassing moment of my life than have them see me watch this movie," was one of the more dramatic complaints.
Andy, as always, tried to keep things light but struggled to defend the movie against the onslaught of criticism from his co-hosts. Michael, who apparently was responsible for suggesting this movie, took a lot of heat. The rest of the crew poked fun at his decision-making, leaving Michael to defend Singularity in vain. While there were a few entertaining tangents and fun moments like the ongoing bit about calling Bob to watch the movie, the consensus was clear: Singularity was a huge miss for everyone involved.
When it came time to dish out grades, things got grim. Andy generously gave it a D, while Austin and Brennan both threw down the dreaded W (Waste of Time). Michael, true to form, tried to salvage it with a C, but the team’s average final grade settled at an F. Despite the laughs and chaos of the episode, the movie itself left a sour taste—one the team likely won't forget anytime soon.
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Wearing matching jeans and black coats, the guys interrupt a church service to kiss a statue of Jesus, Why? Because we've got gangsters to kill of course! We are discussing "The Boondock Saints" 1999 and "The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day" 2009. - Andy
This episode of Fried Rice Podcast was a wild ride as we tackled the cult classic The Boondock Saints (1999). Andy kicked things off by reminiscing about how much he loved this movie as a teenager and how he once seriously considered getting one of the famous "Veritas" or "Aequitas" hand tattoos. The whole gang laughed about that, but things quickly got real as we dove into a deeper conversation about the movie’s impact and how it holds up years later.
Austin had a lot to say about how The Boondock Saints doesn’t hold up as well as he remembered. He went from loving the film in his teens to now seeing it as a flawed indie movie with over-the-top performances, particularly from Willem Dafoe. Michael, on the other hand, was still riding hard for the movie and planted his flag on the hill defending it. He acknowledged its faults but argued that the film’s energy and unique style still make it entertaining.
In the end, we were pretty split. Andy and Michael gave the movie a strong B for the nostalgia and the sheer fun of it all, while Austin wasn’t so generous, landing somewhere around a C. With everyone’s ratings averaged out, The Boondock Saints landed at a B-, a respectable grade for a film that still sparks strong opinions even decades after its release.
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Austin picked a dark and violent movie this week, leading to a dark and violent episode with the guys. We are talking about "Only God Forgives" 2014 starring Ryan Gosling, and I fucking loved it! - Andy
In this episode of Fried Rice Podcast, the conversation got real intense as we dove into Only God Forgives (2013), and let me tell you, opinions were all over the place. Andy came out swinging, admitting he absolutely loved the movie, even though the rest of us were less than impressed. In true Andy fashion, he decided to toss out the usual grading system, going rogue and declaring Only God Forgives as "God Tier," a rating that trumped everything else. None of us saw that coming, but hey, it’s Andy's show, right?
Brennan and Mike had much more reserved takes on the film, giving it a C. They could appreciate some of the artistry, like Refn’s trademark visuals and eerie atmosphere, but overall, they found the film to be distant and slow, with Ryan Gosling’s muted performance leaving them disconnected. The long pauses and cryptic plot didn’t do much to win them over, though they at least acknowledged the style, even if the substance didn’t land for them.
Even though the rest of us weren’t feeling it, Andy’s passion for Only God Forgives was palpable. He saw something deeper in the visual storytelling, and his bold declaration of it being "God Tier" closed the book on any further debate. Sure, Brennan and Mike’s C ratings might have dragged it down a bit in theory, but according to Andy, this movie is untouchable. So there you have it: Only God Forgives is firmly in the God Tier according to the Fried Rice Podcast—whether we like it or not.
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Austin and Andy and definitely Mike do their very own Rice Ball and talk about the newest Beverly Hills Cop movie: Axel F!
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Splish Splash we're just taking a bath! Welcome to another Universally loved episode of Fried Rice Podcast! This week we are talking about one the greatest commercial failures of all time, and one of Andy's favorite movies (go figure): Waterworld 1995 starring Kevin Costner! (Oh, and Andy talks a little about The Postman, but keep an eye out for a live viewing of that movie later)
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Look, up in the sky, it's a bird!
But in the shadows it's Batman.
This week the supervillains are watching "Batman" 1989! Hop in your Batmobile, grab your Bat-Shark-Repellent, and join us as we deep dive into this superhero classic.
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Hiyah! Kick! Ouchie!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaand welcome to an adrenaline-fueled episode of Fried Rice Podcast, this week the kung-fu enthusiasts get together at Andy's dojo to talk about Jackie Chan's First Strike, a globe-trotting police action movie starring our favorite Saturday morning cartoon character: Jackie Chan!
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This week the drug-pushing crew gets together while Andy makes a deal with the Devil. What deal you might ask? Listen and find out! This week's movie is the awesome "King of the Avenue" 2010, a Faustian film about drugs, revenge, and of course Ving Rhames!
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This week the crew awakes early from hypersleep to watch "Pandorum" 2007. Join a bunch of fit, young, healthy space-faring crewmates and one old, grumpy, near-death insane old man, as they discuss Andy's pick of the week!
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Michael specifically chose this movie last week because he thought we needed a Western in our catalog of reviews, well, we still do! The Yeehaw Gang gets together around the campfire in downtown London (where most of this movie takes place), fire up some smores and bangers and mash, and watch "One Ranger" 2023 starring The Punisher Thomas Jane.
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Finally, a comedy! After weeks of dark and thought-provoking films we have had enough, this week the nut jobs review "What About Andy?".. sorry, that's "What About Bob?" 1991 starring Bill Murray. Plus, a very special phone call from our very own Bob!
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It's another week, it's another book, it's another Wednesday Night Book Club! I am your host, Andy Rice, and this week I will be discussing the book "A Ripple in Time" 2019 by Victor Zugg.
A plane experiences some turbulence and travels back in time to the early 18th century, it's exciting, it's historical, I really got into this one.
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There are bugs everywhere, crawling all over, and it's driving me insane, but that's what I get when I invite them over to be guests on my podcast.. This week the guys talk about "A Scanner Darkly" 2006 the movie, and Austin Bug talks about the book. Andy Bug talks about drugs, and Mike Bug and Brennan Bug, they bug out. Is the podcast being watched? (In a bad way, like government surveillance, but I would actually be ok with a few extra listeners each day, I'll start throwing in occasional assassination threats or something to get the ball rolling.) Which of these bugs are actually my friends? Wait, if I named off the four people in the episode, who am I?? Who is typing this out?? Am I watching this get typed right now or am I reading it for the first time?
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(don't worry, Andy isn't sitting in his room, waiting by his phone like it's the 90s, just fiddling with the long chord, watching Action League Now!...)
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Welcome to my home for another Wednesday Night Book Club, I'm your host Andy Rice, and joining me today is my friend Austin Farrell as we discuss "Running The Light" 2020 by Sam Tallent. This is a harrowing tale of a week in the life of an over the hill road comic, and we love it! Austin and I are both stand up comics ourselves, so this book hit hard, join us as we talk about it.
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(don't worry, Andy isn't sitting in his room, waiting by his phone like it's the 90s, just fiddling with the long chord, reading "Night of the Living Dummy"...)
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Da da,da da da da da da (imagine the copyright-protected Axel Foley theme song)
Welcome to a special GLITCH BARCADIUM edition Rice Ball with me, Andy Rice, and my friends Austin Farrell, and Kevin Wright, as we talk about "Beverly Hills Cop" 1984, It's my first time watching it, and one of Austin's favorites, and just in time for the fourth movie release!
Big thanks to Kevin and his very cool video game and pinball bar, GLITCH BARCADIUM, located in beautiful Lake Havasu!
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The students gather as they hypothetically discuss this week's possible movie "After The Dark" 2013.
The students gather as they hypothetically discuss this week's possible movie "The Philosophers" 2013.
Wait, what?
Wait, huh?
What's going on?
What's happening?
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Welcome to my home for another Wednesday Night Book Club discussion, I'm your host, Andy Rice. This week we will discuss "Old Man's War" 2005 by John Scalzi, one of my absolute favorite sci-fi books, and the start of one of my favorite series of books of all time.
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(don't worry, Andy isn't sitting in his room, waiting by his phone like it's the 90s, just fiddling with the long chord, reading "A Shocker on Schock Street"...)
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This week the True Believers get more than they bargained for while they discuss Kevin Smith's "Red State" 2011. A movie about, God? Guns? America? Tune in and then listen to us go completely off-subject as we discuss the current state of Star Wars and the porn industry,
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Welcome to my home for another book discussion for Wednesday Night Book Club! This week we are talking about two books, "The Regulators" 1996 by Richard Bachman AND "Desperation" 1996 by Stephen King. Why these two books? Why these "two" authors? Are they connected in any way? Tune in and find out for this week's episode!
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