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A Tripp Through Comedy
by Tripp Burton and Ross Bratin
Tripp has rejected mainstream comedies for most of his life.Now, Ross is taking him film by film through the movies he sadly missed (or smartly avoided) until now. Join us as we look at studio comedies from the late 90s and early 2000s. Week by week, we will tackle one (or two) films as Tripp tries to figure out what made them so funny and Ross explains the context Tripp avoided.
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Bad Company
Our exit today has us trying to diffuse a bomb using seating at Madison Square Garden. This week, we are talking about Bad Company, written by Gary M. Goodman, David Himmelstein, Jason Richman, and Michael Browning and directed by Joel Schumacher.Along the way, we talk a lot about Anthony Hopkins and Joel Schumacher, along with Die Hard, the Coen Brothers, Hamlet, the World Trade Center, action comedies, and a fun game about 2002 trailers!Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Our exit today has us making a blood oath with our childhood friends. This week, we are talking about Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, written by Mark Andrus and Callie Khouri and directed by Callie Khouri.Along the way, we talk Ellen Burstyn, Sandra Bullock, whether Tripp has ever seen Hope Floats, intergenerational trauma, Gone with the Wind, The Help, Ashley Judd, roofies, flashbacks, Maggie Smith, Anthony Hopkins, and a whole segment on Stephen King!Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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About a Boy
Our exit today has us missing our totally real son Ned. This week, we are talking about About A Boy, written by Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz.Along the way, in addition to lots of Hugh Grant and Nick Hornby talk, we discuss Jimmy Fallon, Whipped, Italian romances, pancakes, Jodie Foster, Nirvana, movie soundtracks, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult, and a lot of surprising Star Wars talk.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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The New Guy
Our exit today has us playing some funky music. This week, we are talking about The New Guy, written by David Kendall and directed by Ed Decter.Along the way, as we try to determine what works and doesn't in this bizarre movie, we also talk about The New Girl, a Big Trouble reunion, Lyle Lovett's acting career, Eddie Griffin, Boy Meets World, the Mean Girls musical, Unfaithful, Francis Ford Coppola, on-screen fonts, bloopers, and one of the most uncomfortable, unfunny scenes we have ever seen on this podcast. Plus, we try to rank all of the bizarre cameos in the movie!Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Life or Something Like It
Our exit today has us starting a sing along to a Rolling Stones song. This week, we are talking about Life Or Something Like It, written by John Scott Shepherd and Dana Stevens and directed by Stephen Herek.As we try to figure out what is going on in this very strange movie, we talk Angelina Jolie, Tony Shalhoub, Stockard Channing, Joe Somebody, fake presidents, skateboarding documentaries, favorite Robin Williams performances, Stephen King, The Mighty Ducks, plot holes, Times Square, and why franchises always seem to go to space around their tenth entries!Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Our exit today has us using some Windex to clear up a rash we have. This week, we are talking about My Big Fat Greek Wedding, written by Nia Vardalos and directed by Joel Zwick.Along the way, we talk Andrea Martin, Serendipity, weddings, 90s American Independent Cinema, Yorgos Lanthimos, box office legs, Chicago movies, great ensembles, Greece, and too much talk about the Teen Choice Awards.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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The Sweetest Thing
Our exit today has us crashing the wedding of our new crush. This week, we are talking about The Sweetest Thing, written by Nancy Pimental and directed by Roger Kumble.A lot of our focus is on whether this early female-raunch comedy really works, and we can't help but talk about a lot of later examples. But we also talk Cameron Diaz, tonsils, Christina Applegate, San Francisco, Greta Gerwig, background gags, montages, Ben Affleck, men behaving badly, and some questionable reviews.NSFW Deleted SceneThememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Big Trouble
Our exit today has us trying to find a nuclear bomb in all the wrong places. This week, we are talking about Big Trouble, written by Robert Ramsey and Matthew Stone and directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.Along the way, we spend time discussing Sonnenfeld and his career, the Coen Brothers, this wonderful ensemble, Florida crime films, Dave Barry, John Records Landecker, Pixar films, Get Shorty, the Gators, Goats, Martha Stewart, and the unfortunate timing of this movie and 9/11. We DO NOT discuss naked Patrick Warburton.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Death to Smoochy
Our exit today has us learning about the dark, seedy underbelly of children’s programming. This week, we are talking about Death to Smoochy, written by Adam Resnick and directed by Danny DeVito.Since this is our first chance to talk about Robin Williams, we spend a lot of time focusing on his career and importance in Tripp and Ross' childhoods. But we also talk Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Edward Norton, children's television, the directing career of Danny DeVito, Hoffa, Scream, The Sopranos, our favorite Robin riffs, and a lot of confusion as to when the new Cat in the Hat movie actually comes out.Robin Williams Wins the OscarRobin Williams on Ellen in ChicagoThememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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College Comedies (Sorority Boys and National Lampoon's Van Wilder)
Our exit today has us reliving some debaucherous times in college. This week, we are looking at two films about hard partying guys in college who attempt to learn life lessons and change their ways. First, we are going to talk about Sorority Boys, written by Joe Jarvis and Greg Coolidge and directed by Wallace Wolodarsky. Then we will talk about National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, written by Brent Goldberg and David Wagner and directed by Walt Becker.Along the way, we talk a lot about Animal House and its influence on these films. We also talk Ryan Reynolds, fraternities, trans cinema, gross-out humor, CW actors, The West Wing vice presidents, Tara Reid, and more.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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All About the Benjamins
Our exit today has us trying to solve a diamond heist on the shores of South Beach. This week, we are talking about All About The Benjamins, written by Ronald Lang and Ice Cube and directed by Kevin Bray.In a surprisingly divisive episode, we also talk rappers turned actors, Michael Bay, Michael Mann, Miami movies, Spike Lee, high budget movies, Beverly Hills Cop, and why no one knows what to do with poor Eva Mendes.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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40 Days and 40 Nights
Our exit today has us making model cars to take our mind off of…other things. This week, we are talking about 40 Days And 40 Nights, written by Rob Perez and directed by Michael Lehmann.Along the way, we talk Josh Hartnett, Heathers, French romantic comedies, Griffin Dunne, American Pie, early 2000s Internet, Nickelodeon shows from the 90s, bagels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Virgin Suicides, Catholicism, and bad CGI Jesus! And Seinfeld, of course!Plus, Tripp dives deep into the new Kevin James movie coming out in theatres.NOTE: Because of the nature of this film, this episode contains franker discussions of sexual acts than our normal episode, including sexual assault! Probably NSFW.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Super Troopers
Our exit today has us finally getting that liter of cola we ordered. This week, we are talking about Super Troopers, written by Broken Lizard and directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. Along the way, we go off on as many tangents as the movie, talking about highway movies, comedy troupes, Vermont, Brian Cox, 2001 Sundance, the War in Afghanistan, Freddy Got Fingered, musicians in movies, Jim Gaffigan, the Police Academy films, and the bizarre movies this tied with at SXSW.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Crossroads
Our exit today has us realizing that we’re not a girl but not yet a woman. This week, we are talking about the Britney Spears vehicle Crossroads, written by Shonda Rhimes and directed by Tamra Davis.While we spend a lot of time discussing Britney Spears (and defending her from our greatest enemy, the Razzie Awards), we also talk Shondaland, the Nintendo Power Glove, road trip movies, karaoke song choices, punk rock, bizarre age differences, Joan Jett, movies as commercials, Glitter, musicians turned actors, and the real life parallels of this film. Plus, Ross is baffled by the "reality" of the film and even more so by Tripp's bizarre film recommendation. And somehow, we talk Zoe Saldana without Tripp singing "Eeeeemeeeeeeeliaaaa!"Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Birthday Girl
Our exit today has us meeting our Russian bride who we met on the internet. This week, we are talking about Birthday Girl, written by Jez and Tom Butterworth and directed by Jez Butterworth. Our ride begins with a lot of talk as to whether this movie is a comedy or not. And then, along the way, we finally get a chance to dive into the career of Nicole Kidman, along with French cinema, Mark Rylance, British theatre, dark comedies, The Coen Brothers, Fargo, delayed releases, trust falls, and plot holes. Plus, what happens when you cast a movie full of Russians with no Russian actors?Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Action Spoofs: Kung Pow! Enter the Fist and Undercover Brother
Our exit today has us fighting The Man and an evil council of French aliens. This week, we are looking at two spoof films that took on popular genres. The first is Kung Pow: Enter the Fist, written and directed by Steve Oedekerk. Next, we will talk about Undercover Brother, written by John Ridley and Michael McCullers and directed by Malcolm D. Lee.Along the way, in addition to talking Kung Fu and Blaxploitation, we talk Mystery Science Theatre 3000, Neil Patrick Harris, Will Smith, Charlie Sheen, other spoofs, and why one of these films is infinitely funnier than the other!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Orange County
Our exit today has us trying desperately to get into Stanford University. This week, we are talking about Orange County, written by Mike White and directed by Jake Kasdan. Along the way, we talk Black Hawk Down, In the Bedroom, Mike White, nepobabies, Jack Black, cameos galore, "Butterfly" by Crazy Town, Dave Matthews Band, and whether the film might have benefitted by a rewrite by Tripp.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Bonus Season: Charlie's Angels
Our exit today has us talking about several independent women. This week, we are talking about Charlie’s Angels, written by Ryan Rowe, Ed Solomon and John August and directed by McG.In addition to podcast favorites Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu, this gives us our first chance to really dive into the careers of Cameron Diaz and Bill Murray. Plus, the MTV Movie Awards, Jerry Bruckheimer, Tripp's lack of patience for Tom Green, Crispin Glover, quick-cutting action, and a long awaited chance for the guys to debate the male gaze!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Bonus Episode: Simply Irresistable
Our exit today has us taking cooking lessons from a magical crab. This week, we are talking about Simply Irresistible, written by Judith Roberts and directed by Mark Tarlov.Along the way, as we try to parse out what happens in this bizarre film, we also discuss Christopher Durang, dream casting, food movies, and a bizarre Roger Ebert review!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Bonus Season: Varsity Blues
Our exit today has us trying to win the division championship in football. This week, we are talking about Varsity Blues, written by W. Peter Iliff and directed by Brian Robbins.In addition to whipped cream bikinis and Not Another Teen Movie, we touch on Friday Night Lights, football movies, Tom Clancy films, Will Smith, Point Break, Dawson's Creek, and whether a certain Oscar winner in this film is bringing his A game of not.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Tripp's Pick: No Man's Land
Our exit today has us attempting to solve an international crisis. This week, we are talking about No Man’s Land, written and directed by Danis Tanovic.While Tripp tries to remember why he saw the film in the first time, he and Ross also discuss Amelie and the 2001 Foreign-Language film release, the United Nations, 9/11 movies, Cannes, Tripp's senior thesis, Bosnian cinema, Simon Callow, Dr. Strangelove, MASH, fog, and the late Katrin Cartlige.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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2001 Stapler Awards
Our exit today finds us celebrating Thanksgiving with a giving of thanks to all the wonderful films we covered in our 2001 season. It's the performances, laughs, ensembles, and National Treasures we loved this year!Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Hugh Jackman Double Feature: Someone Like You and Kate & Leopold
Our exit today has us talking about some cows and Farmer’s Bounty. This week, we are ending our season by looking at a double feature of romantic comedies starring Hugh Jackman. First, we are going to talk about Someone Like You, written by Elizabeth Chandler and directed by Tony Goldwyn. Then we will talk about Kate & Leopold, written by James Mangold and Steven Rogers and directed by Mangold.Along the way, we talk lots of Hugh Jackman, but also the power of Ebert & Roeper at this time, Greg Kinnear, New York movies, Ashley Judd, HBO movies, Wolverine, and more.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Joe Somebody
Our exit today has us taking on that bully from work. This week, we are talking about Joe Somebody, written by John Scott Shepherd and directed by John Pasquin. Our discussion centers around Tim Allen and whether this is a good vehicle for him or not. But we also touch upon lots of other sitcom stars, including Jim Belushi and Julie Bowen, Iron Man, Clint Eastwood, pharmaceutical companies, Steven Seagal, Minnesota film, and the new Jonas Brothers Christmas movie!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Rappers in Comedies: How High and Kingdom Come
Our exit today has us looking at the impact of hip hop artists on film. This week, we are talking about two films that star rappers turned actors. First, we are going to talk about How High, written by Dustin Lee Abraham and directed by Jesse Dylan. Then, we will talk about Kingdom Come, written by David Dean Bottrell and Jessie Jones and directed by Doug McHenry. And by the end of the episode, one of us forgets what this episode is even about!Along the way, we of course discuss rap music and rappers in movies. But we also touch on Tyler Perry, stoner comedies, Legally Blonde, stage plays turned movies, chicken buckets, Dreamgirls, funerals, Lord of the Rings, Christmas movies, and Bob Dylan.And Tripp's favorite line from Runaway Bride comes back again when we discuss Hector Elizondo!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Out Cold
Our exit today has us crowning the new King of the Mountain. This week, we are talking about Out Cold, written by Jon Zack and directed by The Malloys.Of course, we have to compare the film to Casablanca! But in addition, we also discuss the emerging career of Zack Galifianakis, films set in the snow, Weezer, Northern Exposure, alternate casting, and the definition of a Comedy Central film. Plus, BoxOfficeMojo confuses Ross!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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The Crime Comedies That Came Out on October 12, 2001 Double Feature (Bandits and Corky Romano)
Our exit today has us living a life of crime. This week, we are talking about two films that came out the same weekend and both are comedies centered around criminal enterprises. First, we are going to be talking about Bandits, written by Harley Peyton and directed by Barry Levinson. Next, we will talk about Corky Romano, written by David Garrett and Jason Ward and directed by Rob Pritts. One comes with big names stars and a big name director while the other is led by a SNL standout trying to become a leading man.Along the way, we of course discuss the career arcs of Cate Blanchett, Billy Bob Thornton, Barry Levinson, and Chris Kattan. But we also talk Paul Thomas Anderson, weddings, Ocean's Eleven, Elaine May, twist endings, Denzel Washington, SNL, and The Fisher King. Plus, the guys have some of the biggest disagreements they've had in a while, and Tripp makes a shocking statement during the box office overview for the weekend!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Serendipity
Our exit today has us searching for Love in the Time of Cholera. This week, we are talking about Serendipity, written by Marc Klein and directed by Peter Chelsom.Along the way, we talk Jeremy Piven, great high-concept romantic comedies, Town & Country, Underworld, Jane Austen adaptation, Shakespeare, Eugene Levy, hot chocolate in New York, and Tripp goes in deep with the Saturn awards.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Zoolander (with Steve Greene)
Our exit today has us finally being able to turn left! This week, we are talking about Zoolander, written by Drake Sargent, Ben Stiller, and John Hamburg and directed by Ben Stiller. And with a movie with so many cameos, we needed a third head and invited along our buddy Steve Greene!Along the way, we talk about Jim Carrey in the 90s, fashion, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie's estrangement, the VH1 fashion awards, Danny Boyle, and the shadow of 9/11 on the film industry. Plus Billy Zane, Bowie, tennis, The X-Files, and the ever present Will Ferrell.Remote Feeds (Steve's new newsletter)Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Rock Star (with Mik Dempsey)
Our exit today has us standing up and shouting! This week, we are talking about Rock Star, written by John Stockwell and directed by Stephen Herek. And we have brought along our own metalhead, Heroine Sentinel vocalist Mik Dempsey to unpack it with us.Along the way, we of course discuss Boogie Nights, This Is Spinal Tap, and Almost Famous. But we also touch on Timothy Spall and Harry Potter, Jason Flemyng and The Red Violin, Zakk Wylde, Jeff Pilson, Judas Priest, Beth Grant, "Weird" Al, Metallica, David Byrne, Will Ferrell, 80s animation, rock documentaries, and how Mik and Tripp's friendship might be the prototype of this show!Heroine SentinelMiskatonic BrewingThe Spectral Silhouette Radio ShowThememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Our exit today has us trying to stop a movie being made based on our likenesses. This week, we are talking about Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, written and directed by Kevin Smith.Along the way, we again return to the work of Kevin Smith after our Dogma episode and the View Askew-a-verse. But we also discuss Ben Affleck, Chasing Amy, meta-narratives, Hollywood satire, cameos, homophobia, Will Ferrell, Shannon Elizabeth, the episodes that work and those that don't, a lot of blowjob jokes, and how this film reads after three seasons of studio comedies.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Bubble Boy
Our exit today has us trying to stop the wedding of the girl we love on yet another road trip. This week, we are talking about Bubble Boy, written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio and directed by Blair Hayes. In addition to young Jake Gyllenhaal, we discuss John Mulaney, Nicole Holofcener, Napoleon Dynamite, Seinfeld, Greek art films, Carrie, Marley Shelton, Stephen Spinella, the Bubble Boy musical, and a weekend full of comedy movies. Plus, we get to plug our appearance on another podcast!"Frankenhooker" on Filmjitsu.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Rat Race (with Thomas Todd)
Our exit today has us realizing we should have bought a squirrel. This week, we are talking about Rat Race, written by Andy Breckman and directed by Jerry Zucker. And at the airport, we picked up our very calm friend, Quizmaster Thomas Todd.Along the way, we all discuss the various influences on this film, favorite performances, Ross' crush on Amy Smart, how similar Tripp is to the family in this film, inflation, gambling, Robert Benigni, Jeopardy!, weird indies, movies for the whole family, great hot air balloon films, and Tripp says something nice about an Adam Sandler film.King TriviaThememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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American Pie 2
Our exit today has us throwing a big end of summer bash at our lake house. This week, we are talking about American Pie 2, written by Adam Herz with a story by Adam Herz and David H. Steinberg and directed by J.B. Rogers.In addition to many comparisons to the original film (also covered on this podcast!), there is talk of How I Met Your Mother, Porky's, Michigan geography, Connecticut movies, Say It Isn't So, unrated DVDs, and Julia Roberts. Plus, Ross misses one of the plot points of the movie and then we spend way too long unpacking the history of the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (justice for Cameron Diaz).Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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The Princess Diaries
Our exit today has us discovering our royal roots. This week, we are talking about The Princess Diaries, written by Gina Wendkos and directed by Garry Marshall.Along the way, we of course talk about the debut performance of Anne Hathaway and a career return to Disney for Julie Andrews. But we also discuss Andrews' contemporaries Angela Lansbury and Audrey Hepburn, animated films turned stage musicals, Mandy Moore, the teen stars of this time period, San Francisco movies, trolley cars, and debate how good a friend Lily actually is!Plus, Tripp still can't let go of Hector Elizondo's product placement in Runaway Bride!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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BONUS EPISODE: Roger Ebert's Wet Hot American Summer Review
As hinted at on last week's WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER episode, Tripp decided to torture poor Ross and Jim with a musical rendition of Roger Ebert's One-Star review of the film. The views and opinions expressed in this song are those of the late great Roger Ebert and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the podcast or its hosts.
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Wet Hot American Summer (with Jim Laczkowski)
Our exit today has us having nothing to fear because it’s only desire taking us higher and higher. This week, we are talking about Wet Hot American Summer, written by Michael Showalter and David Wain and directed by David Wain. And our conversation includes one of the film's biggest fans, The Director's Club host Jim Laczkowski!Along the way, we discuss this amazing cast, including Paul Rudd, Janeane Garofalo, Bradley Cooper, and David Hyde Pierce, along with our own summer camp experiences. Plus, Planet of the Apes, sketch comedy, Frasier, The State, movie trivia, Skylab, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Alan Arkin, Roger Ebert's memorable pan of the film, and Ross' shortest plot summary of all time. And Tripp talks about maybe his best and worst moviegoing experiences in the same episode!The Director's Club SubstackThememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Rush Hour 2
Our exit today has us stopping an international counterfeit money scheme. This week, we are talking about Rush Hour 2, written by Ross LaManna and Jeff Nathanson and directed by Brett Ratner.In preparation, Tripp watched Rush Hour, so there is a lot of comparing between the two movies. There is also discussion about bloopers (of course), Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Zhang Ziyi, Ocean's Eleven, some cultural insensitivity, 90s action films, Quebecois cinema, Hong Kong, Jeremy Piven, Billy Crystal, erotic Antonio Banderas films, and a surprisingly long conversation comparing the different cuts of Apocalypse Now!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Spoof Movies: Scary Movie 2 and Not Another Teen Movie
Our exit today has us fighting ghosts and trying to get a date to another prom. This week, we are looking at two spoofs that attempt to satirize two genres that were very big at the time. First, we are going to talk about Scary Movie 2, written by Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Alyson Fouse, Greg Grabianski, Dave Polsky, Michael Anthony Snowden, and Craig Wayans and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. Next, we are going to talk about Not Another Teen Movie, written by Mike Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman and Buddy Johnson and directed by Joel Gallen. Both films employ a plethora of writers to try and craft sharp parodies or spoofs. But do more writers mean more laughs?Along the way, we discuss Tim Burton, She's All That, David Letterman, Tim Curry, Vanilla Sky, many teen actors, the emergence of Chris Evans, Natasha Lyonne, Marlon Brando, and why one of these movies works so much better than the other!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Legally Blonde
It's our second anniversary episode! Our exit today has us going to law school because, what like it’s hard? This week, we are talking about Legally Blonde, written by Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith and directed by Robert Luketic.In addition to Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge talk, we discuss stereotypes, musicals, Clueless, Wes Anderson, Scooby Doo, law school, Professor McGonagall, Coppolas, the 1950 Best Actress race, and Ross shuts down all rumors of a pantsless Marlon Brando!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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America's Sweethearts
Our exit today has us reporting on another junket on behalf of Horse and Hound Magazine. Just kidding, it's not another Notting Hill episode. This week, we are talking about America’s Sweethearts, written by Billy Crystal and Peter Tolan and directed by Joe Roth.In addition to Tripp's family vacations, they discuss the birdcage, Billy Crystal, Monica from FRIENDS, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hyatts, Hollywood gossip, John Cusack films, and some Christopher Walken love.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Pootie Tang
Our exit today has us talking about the longest promotional film clip ever made. This week, we are talking about Pootie Tang, written and directed by Louis C.K.Along with discussing sketches turned movies, we touch on the touchy subjects of the cancelling of Louis C.K. and blackface. Plus, Blaxploitation movies, Peter Sellers, Chris Rock, bloopers, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Spielberg's A.I., movies taken away from their filmmakers, and whether this should even count as a movie.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.Pootie Tang: A Look Back With Director Louis C.K. - AV ClubAisha Harris' History of Blackface
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Martin Lawrence Double Feature (What's the Worst That Could Happen and Black Knight)
Our exit today has us at two films starring A Tripp Through Comedy All Star Martin Lawrence. First, we talk about What’s The Worst That Could Happen, written by Matthew Chapman and directed by Sam Weisman. Next, we talk about Black Knight, written by Darryl Quarles, Peter Gaulke, and Gerry Swallow and directed by Gil Junger. Both films try to highlight Martin Lawrence’s comedic gifts but to little success (depending on which of us you ask).Along the way, we discuss lots of Lawrence, but also Danny DeVito, Do the Right Thing, renaissance fairs, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, heist films, some baffling acting choices, great ensembles, Senate confirmation hearings, and wasted British legends.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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One Night at McCool's
Our exit today has us trying to save our snow globe collection from being thrown out. This week, we are talking about One Night At McCool’s, written by Stan Seidel and directed by Harald Zwart.Along the way, we discuss the many influences on this film: The Coen Brothers, Tarantino, erotic thrillers, neo-noir, and more. Plus, Jurassic talk, the Village People, John Goodman, the career of Liv Tyler, and Tripp makes a surprising pick for his Supporting Performance....Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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The Animal (with Mike Merrigan)
Our exit today has us dropping to the deck and flopping like a fish. This week, we are talking about The Animal, written by Tom Brady and Rob Schneider and directed by Luke Greenfield. And we are joined by three-time guest Mike Merrigan (Filmjitsu podcast)!In addition to lots of Rob Schneider talk, we discuss Survivor, alternate casting, Tubi original films, 40s Hollywood horror, bad girlfriends, Pearl Harbor, and set a record on Letterboxd!The Filmjitsu PodcastTheme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Freddy Got Fingered
Our exit today has us following in the footsteps of the Backwards Man. This week, we are talking about Freddy Got Fingered, written by Tom Green and Derek Harvie and directed by Tom Green.Along the way, we drop many more fancy words than you would expect given the movie: transgressive cinema, Dadaism, surrealism. Does that mean we like the movie? No. But it does give us a chance to talk John Waters, Drew Barrymore, Julie Hagerty, Razzie awards, MTV films, the Marx Brothers, Rip Torn's 1990s, and Tripp's high school car!Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Town and Country
Our exit today has us trying to reconnect with our manhood by following in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway. This week, we are talking about Town and Country, written by MIchael Laughlin and Buck Henry and directed by Peter Chelsom.Of course, we spend a lot of time talking about Warren Beatty, his bizarre career, and the flop nature of the film. But we also talk about the legal history of Dick Tracy, Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine, Beatty's love life, Arrested Development, Alan Alda, Rian Johnson murder mysteries, Gerard Depardieu, and Nixon vs. Clinton era filmmaking.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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"Crocodile" Dundee in Los Angeles
Our exit today has us trying to revive a seemingly dead franchise with a new adventure. This week, we are talking about Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, written by Matthew Berry and Eric Abrams and directed by Simon Wincer. And we watched the whole trilogy to prepare!Along the way, we talk Predator, George Miller, Los Angeles, Newsday, third entries, Jonathan Banks, great houses, Australian cinema, and Ross talks a lot of context.Somehow, we don't talk about the Mike Tyson cameo!Matthew Berry on "How Did This Get Made?"Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Bridget Jones's Diary
Our exit today has us being recognized for that one hit wonder we wrote in the 80s. This week, we are talking about Bridget Jones’s Diary, written by Helen Fielding, Andrew Davies, and Richard Curtis, and directed by Sharon Maguire. Along with debating the dreamiest Mr. Darcy, we talk casting rumors, belated sequels, soundtracks, the year of Jim Broadbent, Austen adaptations, the allure of Hugh Grant, accents, Salman Rushdie, uncomfortable humor, and Mission Impossible.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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Josie and the Pussycats
Our exit today has us learning what Du Jour really means. This week, we are talking about Josie and the Pussycats, written and directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont.Along the way, we talk early-2000s teen music, MTV News, Tara Reid, Parker Posey, Beyonce concerts, John Carpenter, Kanopy, boy bands, and Eugene Levy cameos. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM."High Risers" on Letterboxd.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tripp has rejected mainstream comedies for most of his life.Now, Ross is taking him film by film through the movies he sadly missed (or smartly avoided) until now. Join us as we look at studio comedies from the late 90s and early 2000s. Week by week, we will tackle one (or two) films as Tripp tries to figure out what made them so funny and Ross explains the context Tripp avoided.
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Tripp Burton and Ross Bratin
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