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Bert’s Substack · Jul 21, 2023

Ice and Rice

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Bert Chintez · Bert’s Substack

FADE IN:

INT. MULLEN MEDIA STUDIO - NIGHT

NICK MULLEN and ADAM FRIEDLAND, two brave center left hosts, sit ready to tackle the latest controversies. They're the voice of reason in a world gone mad.

NICK

(Staring into camera 1)

Alright, folks, let's dive into the Ice Spice situation.

ADAM

(nods)

It's about time someone spoke the truth.

CUT TO:

INT. ICE SPICE'S LUXURIOUS PENTHOUSE - SAME TIME

ICE SPICE, a cunning and manipulative rapper, listens to the podcast with a smirk. She's always looking for her next target.

BACK TO:

INT. MULLEN MEDIA STUDIO - NIGHT

NICK

Ice Spice has been playing the victim card for too long.

ADAM

Absolutely. And people like Matty Healy just eat it up.

CUT TO:

INT. MATTY HEALY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

MATTY HEALY, a sensitive musician, reads the latest tweets about him. Tears stream down his face.

MATTY

(whimpering)

Why is everyone so mean?

BACK TO:

INT. MULLEN MEDIA STUDIO - NIGHT

ADAM

Matty needs to grow a spine. We're just speaking the truth.

NICK

(nods)

And we won't be silenced.

CUT TO:

INT. ICE SPICE'S PENTHOUSE - NIGHT

Ice Spice plots her next move, determined to take down Nick and Adam.

ICE SPICE

(evil laugh)

They won't know what hit them.

FADE TO:

INT. MULLEN MEDIA STUDIO - DAY

Nick and Adam continue to fight for the truth, undeterred by the backlash.

NICK

We're in this together, buddy.

ADAM

(smiles)

Always.

FADE OUT.

FADE IN:

INT. GIANT IGLOO - NIGHT

The igloo is lavishly decorated, a stark contrast to its icy exterior. At the center sits ICE SPICE, plotting her next move. KAMALA HARRIS and MALIK OBAMA, her loyal henchmen, stand by her side.

ICE SPICE

(smirking)

Those podcasters think they can expose me? They have another thing coming.

KAMALA

Don't worry, boss. We've got a plan.

MALIK

(nods)

They won't see it coming.

CUT TO:

INT. MULLEN MEDIA STUDIO - DAY

NICK and ADAM are recording, unaware of the danger looming.

ADAM

We've got to expose Ice Spice for who she really is.

NICK

(nods)

Before it's too late.

Suddenly, the lights go out. The set is plunged into darkness.

ADAM

(whispering)

What's going on?

NICK

(whispering)

Stay quiet. We're not alone.

CUT TO:

INT. GIANT IGLOO - NIGHT

Ice Spice watches the live feed from the Mullen Media studio, a wicked smile on her face.

ICE SPICE

(laughing)

It's showtime.

KAMALA and MALIK prepare to execute their plan.

KAMALA

(to Malik)

Remember, we need them alive.

MALIK

(smiling)

For now.

CUT TO:

INT. MULLEN MEDIA STUDIO - NIGHT

The door bursts open, revealing Kamala and Malik. They advance on Nick and Adam.

ADAM

(defiantly)

You won't get away with this!

MALIK

(laughing)

We already have.

Suddenly, a mysterious figure appears, blocking their path.

MYSTERIOUS FIGURE

Leave them alone.

KAMALA

(eyes narrowing)

Who are you?

MYSTERIOUS FIGURE

(smiling)

A friend.

The figure reveals himself to be MATTY HEALY, having found his courage.

MATTY

(to Nick and Adam)

Run!

The duo make their escape, leaving Matty to face off against Kamala and Malik.

CUT TO:

INT. GIANT IGLOO - NIGHT

Ice Spice watches in fury as her plan unravels.

ICE SPICE

(screaming)

NO!

She smashes her fist on the table, vowing revenge.

FADE OUT.

FADE IN:

INT. VATICAN - NIGHT

The grandeur of the Vatican is on full display. ICE SPICE and THE POPE sit across from each other, plotting their next move.

ICE SPICE

With your new powers, Pope, we'll be unstoppable.

THE POPE

(evil smirk)

Blessing the Pachamama has given me strength like never before.

Suddenly, a large 3D chessboard appears between them, glowing with an eerie light.

CUT TO:

INT. HIDEOUT - NIGHT

NICK, ADAM, and MATTY are strategizing, trying to figure out their next move.

ADAM

The Pope's new powers are too strong. We can't defeat him alone.

MATTY

(looking defeated)

It's over.

NICK

(looking determined)

No, it's not. We have one more move.

Suddenly, the door bursts open, revealing DASHA NEKRASOVA.

DASHA

(smiling)

Did someone call for backup?

CUT TO:

INT. VATICAN - NIGHT

The 3D chessboard is set. Dasha and The Pope face off, each determined to win.

DASHA

(to The Pope)

This is for all the marbles, Pope. If I win, you and Ice Spice leave forever.

THE POPE

(laughing)

And if I win?

DASHA

(smiling)

You won't.

The game begins. Each move is calculated, each strategy carefully thought out. The tension is palpable.

CUT TO:

INT. HIDEOUT - NIGHT

NICK, ADAM, and MATTY watch the live feed, cheering Dasha on.

ADAM

Come on, Dasha! You can do it!

MATTY

(whispering)

She's the only hope we have.

CUT TO:

INT. VATICAN - NIGHT

The game reaches its climax. Dasha makes her final move, trapping The Pope's king.

DASHA

(smiling)

Checkmate.

The Pope looks stunned, unable to believe he's been defeated.

ICE SPICE

(screaming)

NO!

DASHA

(smiling)

Game over.

The Pope's new powers fade, and the 3D chessboard disappears.

DASHA

(to The Pope)

Remember this day, Pope. The day you were defeated by the power of good.

FADE OUT.

FADE IN:

INT. VATICAN - NIGHT

DASHA stands victorious, but THE POPE isn't ready to admit defeat.

THE POPE

(smiling)

You may have won the game, Dasha, but the match isn't over.

Suddenly, a large woman named PEARL steps forward. She's the Pope's secret weapon, his "Big Bitch".

THE POPE

(to Pearl)

Show her what you're made of.

PEARL

(evil grin)

With pleasure.

DASHA

(steely-eyed)

You think you can intimidate me? I'll show you what real abuse is.

The two women face off, but Dasha's determination, skill, and beauty quickly overpower Pearl. With a final move, Dasha takes Pearl down.

DASHA

(breathing heavily)

That's for everyone you've ever hurt. It's the whites and the latins. Anybody got a problem with it? Cause I'm indian too. I'm vietnamese. This bitch is trying to free the world. So who's gonna sell me my iPhone today?

Suddenly, the sound of an airship fills the room. RINA SAWAYAMA, dressed in a German military outfit circa WW2, descends from the airship with the Imperial Japanese Flag all over it.

RINA

(evil smirk)

Ice Spice, it's time to go.

ICE SPICE

(nods)

Let's get out of here.

Dasha watches as the two villains make their escape, vowing to bring them to justice.

DASHA

(to herself)

This isn't over.

FADE OUT.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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