Fast Food Film Friends
By Nathan & Kevin
Fast Food Film FriendsMay 24, 2018
#82 – Dune: Part Two + KFC’s Chizza
#81 – The Beekeeper + Subway’s Footlong Sidekicks
Are these lean treats the bee’s knees?
#80 – Top 10 Movies of 2023 + Shake Shack’s Korean BBQ Burger
It's time to find out which is better: The taste of this burger, or our taste in movies.
#79 – The 2023 Summer Movie Wager Recap
Reminiscing on a summer of Barbs, bombs, and bad bets.
#78 – Napoleon + KFC’s Mac & Cheese Wrap
He came from nothing. He conquered everything. And by “he” we mean Colonel Sanders.
#77 – Killers of the Flower Moon + Arby’s Big Game Burger
Big names. Big game. Will we acclaim?
#76 – Barbie + Oppenheimer + Mooyah’s Campfire Burger
Come on, Barbie, let’s go spend 5 hours in a movie theater and question the nature of existence.
#75 – Fast X + Portillo’s Rodeo Burger
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#74 – The 2023 Summer Movie Wager
Five participants enter. Four will be wrong. One will be slightly less wrong.
#73 – Creed III + KFC’s Double Down Sandwich
The Colonel’s prodigy enters the ring after a 9-year retirement. Does this former champ still have what it takes?
#72 – Plane + Dave’s Hot Chicken
Always remember to take your own Tums before assisting others.
#71 – Top 10 Movies of 2022 + Mooyah’s Diablo Dog
A hot year of films deserves a very hot dog.
#70 – The Menu + Wendy’s Italian Mozzarella Cheeseburger
Today’s special: Fried cheese with a side of regret.
#69 – The 2022 Summer Movie Wager Recap
At the end of the day, every participant is a winner. Except for the four who lost.
#68 – Don’t Worry Darling + Arby’s Real Country Style Pork Rib Sandwich
One part sauce, two parts goss.
#67 – Bullet Train + Mooyah’s Hamburdog
All aboard before this dog leaves the station.
#66 – Top Gun: Maverick + Arby’s Wagyu Steakhouse Burger
I feel the need… the need for meats.
#65 – The 2022 Summer Movie Wager
Five participants. One champion. Zero expertise.
Enter your own top 10 list at https://www.thesummermoviewager.com/
#64 – Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore + IHOP’s Cheeseburger Omelette
Is this dish an enchanting creation or a spell gone wrong?
Emergency Broadcast: We have to talk about Michael Bay’s new film Ambulance
There’s no time to explain; just press play.
#63 – The Batman + Wendy’s Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Movie lovers by day; sticky sandwich eaters by night.
#62 – Top 10 Movies of 2021 + Arby’s Diablo Dare Sandwich
What’s more unbearable than choking down this spicy specimen? Narrowing down our ten favorite movies from this jam-packed year.
#61 – The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star + Taco Bell’s Spicy Double Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito
It’s Switchmas, baby.
#60 – Dune + Shake Shack’s Black Truffle Burger
"Truffles are the hunger-killer. Truffles are the little fungus that brings satisfaction. I will face my truffles, and I will permit them to pass through me."
#59 – Reminiscence + Little Caesar’s Crazy Calzony
#58 – The Suicide Squad + Einstein Bros.’ Texas Brisket Egg Sandwich
The breakfast of champions (...and supervillains)
#57 – A Quiet Place Part II + Taco John’s Fried Chicken Tacos
Tip #1 for surviving in a world filled with sound-sensitive monsters: Eat crispy chicken while discussing it boisterously.
#56 – Army of the Dead + Sonic’s Twisted Texan Footlong Chili Cheese Coney
If the zombie hordes don’t destroy us, these meaty behemoths will.
#55 – 2021 Oscars Preview + Wendy’s Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sandwich
You know what’s spicier than this sandwich? The hot takes coming straight out of our mouths.
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How ‘Sound of Metal’ Star Paul Raci Went From Day Jobs to Oscar Nominee
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/movies/paul-raci-sound-of-metal.html
#54 – The Little Things + Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Rollups
For the past year, we’ve been craving two things above all else: Star-studded dramas and mall food.
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Read Vulture’s oral history of The Emperor’s New Groove:
https://www.vulture.com/article/an-oral-history-of-disney-the-emperors-new-groove.html
#53 – Top 10 Movies of 2020 + Shake Shack’s Korean-Inspired Menu
As we close the book on 2020, why not scarf down some saucy sustenance?
Read ‘How the Ross Brothers pulled off Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets’ on Indiewire:
#52 – The Princess Switched: Switched Again + Quizno’s Winter Turkey Feast Sandwich
On the third day of Christmas, my Netflix gave to me... another Vanessa Hudgens?!
#51 – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm + Papa John’s Double Cheeseburger Papadia
A sequel no one asked for. A pizza joint no one prefers. Could this pairing be a great success?
Summer Streamables #3 – The Devil All The Time / The King of Staten Island / Hamilton
In the final entry of our mini-series, we discuss films from the 3 most important genres: Drama, comedy, and historical biographies reimagined through the use of hip-hop.
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To jump ahead to a specific segment, skip to the timestamps below:
00:29 - The King of Staten Island
17:28 - Hamilton
22:49 - The Devil All The Time
Summer Streamables #2 – Mulan / Eurovision / An American Pickle / Host / She Dies Tomorrow
The second installment of our post-summer series involves pickled patriarchs, freaky flicks, ritzy reboots, and aspiring Icelanders.
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To jump ahead to a specific segment, skip to the timestamps below:
00:35 - Eurovision
06:08 - An American Pickle
10:33 - She Dies Tomorrow
16:00 - Host
24:45 - Mulan
Summer Streamables #1 – Palm Springs / Da Five Bloods / The Old Guard / Greyhound / First Cow
Before we throw on our hoodies and reach for another dash of pumpkin spice, let's reflect on some of the films that dropped digitally during this strange summer season.
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To jump ahead to a specific segment, skip to the timestamps below:
02:27 - The Old Guard
09:18 - Greyhound
16:32 - Da Five Bloods
24:04 - Palm Springs
32:35 - First Cow
#50 – Tenet + Arby’s Spicy Prime Rib Cheesesteak
This week, we review the latest work of art from a renowned visionary with a nearly-impeccable track record. Also, we talk about Tenet.
Quarantine Quickies Part 2
We're back with another session of speedy assessments to get you through this sweltering summer season.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/
National Police Accountability Project: https://www.nlg-npap.org/
Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
Know Your Rights Camp: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/
Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/
BYP100: https://www.byp100.org/
#49 – 10 Things I Hate About You + Lunchables’ Mini Hot Dogs
This week, we revert to a simpler time in our lives when love came easily and lunch contained virtually zero nutritional value.
Quarantine Quickies
Unusual times call for a rousing round of rapid reviews and raving recommendations.
#48 – The Invisible Man + KFC’s Chicken & Donuts Sandwich
If this frightening flick doesn’t boost your heart rate, this glazed grub should do the trick.
Mini Meal – Cats + Quizno’s Tuna Melt
This unfathomable feline flick calls for a fish feast.
#47 – Miss Americana + Taco Bell’s Buffalo Chicken Nacho Fries Burrito
I've got a blank space, baby. And I'll fill it with Mexican food.
#46 – 2020 Oscars Preview + Best Pictured Surprise Sweets Swap
It’s time for the O.S.C.A.R.S. – Opinions, Surprises, Conjectures, and Revelatory Sweets
#45 – Top 10 Movies of 2019 + Arby’s Sliders
The perfect recipe for a year-end celebration: Favorite films, fond reflections, and flavorful finger foods.
#44 – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker + Einstein Bros.’ All-Nighter Egg Sandwich
This episode marks the end of two things: The Star Wars saga & our healthy breakfast habits.
#43 – The Irishman + Hardee’s Southwest Patty Melt
An Irishman walks into a bar and the bartender says, “Why the digitally modified face?”
#42 – Frozen 2 + Starbucks’ Holiday Turkey Panini
The carbs never bothered me anyway.
#41 – The King + Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich
Join us on this quest for power, prosperity, and precious poultry.
Mini Meal – The Lighthouse + Red Lobster’s Petite Main Lobster Tail
If ordering takeout kids’ meals from a seafood restaurant isn’t proof of our insanity, I don’t know what is.