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A Tripp Through Comedy

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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00:46:30

Sugar and Spice

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/02/13

Our exit today has us robbing a bank with our best friends. This week, we are discussingSugar & Spice, written by Mandy Nelson and directed by Francine McDougall. Along the way, as Tripp tries to avoid relitigating theDrop Dead Gorgeous battle, they discussBring It On,The Usual Suspects, other cheerleader movies, female crime movies, Abe Lincoln, Madonna lyrics, and of course, Conan O'Brien.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF

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01:16:25

Orlando Jones Double Feature: Double Take and Evolution

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/02/06

Our exit today has us fighting drug cartels and rapidly evolving aliens. This week, we are talking about a pair of features starring one of our first ever best supporting performance winners, Orlando Jones. First, we will be talking about Double Take, written and directed by George Gallo. Next, we will talk about Evolution, written by Don Jakoby, David Diamond and David Weissman and directed by Ivan Reitman. While Double Take has Orlando Jones as more of a straight man to Eddie Griffin’s character,

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01:03:46

Snatch

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/01/30

Our exit today has us trying to get our hands on a diamond the size of our fist. This week, we are talking about Snatch, written and directed by Guy Ritchie. Along the way, we of course spend a lot of time discussing Brad Pitt and that accent. But also the forgotten TV show Jericho, a surprisingly deep ensemble, Daniel Craig as James Bond, heist films, Jack Nicholson, Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones, Dennis Farina's schtick, and British crime dramas. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by

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01:12:02

2000 Wrap-Up

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/01/16

Today we taking a detour from our normal programming and looking back at the films we have watched from 2000! It's the Stapler Awards, where we celebrate the funniest stuff we have watched and try to forget the painful movies.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

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00:54:51

Miss Congeniality

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/01/09

Our exit today has us thinking about what is the perfect date. This week, we are talking about Miss Congeniality, written by Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford and Caryn Lucas and directed by Donald Petrie.In addition to the natural comparisons to Drop Dead Gorgeous, we talk Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Caine, The William Shatner renaissance, hiding donuts, physical comedy, and the Christmas movie season of 2000. And Ross makes a very bizarre recommendation. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered

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01:03:30

What Women Want

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/01/02

Our exit today has us listening to Meredith Brooks and getting in touch with our feminine side. This week, we are talking about What Women Want, written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa, and Diane Drake and directed by Nancy Myers.Along the way, we talk Mel Gibson, the year of Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, more NCIS bosses, bizarre offices, and Roger Ebert's bizarre taste in movies. Plus, Ross recommends a film that shocks Tripp he has never seen before, and Tripp recommends a documentary. Thememusic

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01:37:32

Devil Comedies: Bedazzled and Little Nicky

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/12/12

Our exit today has us wanting to live deliciously and commune with the devil. This week we are talking about two films that depict the Prince of Darkness, Lucifer, albeit in different forms. First, we will talk about Bedazzled, a remake of the Dudley Moore comedy and directed by Harold Ramis. Next, we will talk about Little Nicky, starring Adam Sandler. While one is a modern Faust update, the other is looking at the spawn of Satan trying to save the world and his father.Along the way, we talk

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00:53:18

Nurse Betty

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/11/14

Our exit today has us living our fantasies in Los Angeles. This week, we are talking about Nurse Betty, written by John C. Richards and James Flamberg and directed by Neil LaBute. Along the way, we celebrate the ensemble of Morgan Freeman, Renee Zellweger, Chris Rock, and of course, our favorite, Allison Janney.Plus, does this movie cure all of the indiscretions of a season's worth of comedies? One of us seems to think so! Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF

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01:03:01

The Crew

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/10/31

Our exit today has us living out our retirement from the mafia in Miami Beach. This week, we are talking about The Crew, written by Barry Fanaro and directed by Michael Dinner. Along with continuing our love affair with Dan Hedaya, we also discuss the trend of old-man crime films, more talk of Space Cowboys, Ross' knowledge of Florida restaurants, the bizarre post-Oscar choices of Richard Dreyfuss and Burt Reynolds (including Krippendorf's Tribe), a surprise Oscar Isaac cameo, wasted

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01:11:57

Bring It On (with Mitchell Beaupre)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/10/24

Our exit today has us saying we’ve got spirit yes we do, we’ve got spirit how bout you? This week we are discussing Bring It On, written by Jessica Bendinger and directed by Peyton Reed.And we felt we couldn't do this leg of the Tripp alone, so we brought back one of our favorite passengers, Letterboxd's Mitchell Beaupre. Along the way, we discuss Gabrielle Union, Buffy, more Friday Night Lights, the great cinematic Nixons, Bob Fosse, the Criterion Closet, and a surprising amount of Doris Day and

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01:02:47

The Replacements

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/10/17

Our exit today has the football season in peril and we are getting our second chance at football immortality. This week, we are talking about The Replacements, starring Gene Hackman and Keanu Reeves. Along the way, besides football talk, we discuss unions and racial issues, Friday Night Lights, sappy football scenes, sportscasters playing themselves, funny Gene Hackman, Keanu Reeves as "serious actor," and comparisons to Ocean's Eleven. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by

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00:57:35

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/10/03

Our exit today has us trying to repress our chaotic alter ego. This week we are talking about Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, directed by Peter Segal and starring Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, and Eddie Murphy.Along the way, we discuss Eddie Murphy, the portrayal of obesity in films, Anne Bancroft, Poetic Justice, the problems with sequels, and whether or not Chris Elliot actually has a role in this film or not. Plus, Ross almost

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00:56:45

Loser

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/09/26

Our exit today has us trying to hold a seat for our date at an Everclear concert. This week, we are talking about Loser, written and directed by Amy Heckerling.Along the way, we talk about the wonderful cast of the film (especially Mena Suvari and Greg Kinnear), Dora the Explorer, Simon Birch, New York movies, Andy Dick, confusing character ages, the legacy of American Pie, and the ever-growing Zak Orth is an Eccentric College Student Cinematic Universe. And both Tripp and Ross recommend some

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01:30:18

Scary Movie (with Mike Merrigan)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/09/19

Our exit today has us taking a stab at popular slasher movies and the Kevin Williamson oeuvre. This week, we are talking about the Wayans Brothers' Scary Movie, and the debut of Anna Faris. And we are bringing along our favorite bad movie and horror aficionado Mike Merrigan (from our Dogma episode) for the ride. Along the way, we go into a deep dive of horror in the 90s and the importance of Scream, Drew Barrmore vs. Melissa Joan Hart, Laverne & Shirley, the View Askew-averse, bullet time,

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00:56:24

Me, Myself and Irene

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/09/12

Our exit today has us looking at the finest police force in the world, the Rhode Island State Police. This week, we are talking about Me, Myself and Irene, reuniting The Farrelly Brothers with Jim Carrey. Along the way, we spend a lot of time talking about liking parts of a movie that is fundamentally wrong in its worldview. Plus, we discuss the meteoric rise of both Carrey and co-star Renee Zellweger, a cast full of legendary actors on the cusp of stardom, another wonderful Anthony Anderson

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00:42:44

Big Momma's House

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/09/05

Our exit today has us going undercover to try and catch an escaped criminal. This week, we are discussing Big Momma’s House, written by Darryl Quarles and Don Rhymer, directed by Raja Gosnell, and starring ATTC favorites Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, and Terrence Howard.Along the way, we talk about the influence of Mrs. Doubtfire and Eddie Murphy, the shifting career of Paul Giamatti, undercover police movies, fart jokes, prosthetics, and Spike Lee. Tripp's appearance on "Never Did

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00:56:00

Shanghai Noon

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/08/29

Our exit today has us trying to learn a new drinking game. This week, we are talking about Shanghai Noon, starring Owen Wilson, Jackie Chan, and Lucy Liu.Along the way, we talk not only our love of Jackie Chan and his long career, but also Lee Marvin, Owen Wilson, 24, the Mission: Impossible franchise, and cultural representation in films. Plus, Tripp's love of bloopers comes back and we extend an invitation to A.O. Scott to reach out at any time! Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by

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00:56:34

Small Time Crooks

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/08/22

Our exit today has us trying to become more cultured with the help of Hugh Grant. This week, we are discussing Small Time Crooks, written and directed by Woody Allen.Along the way, we also defend Ishtar, talk about the terrific ensembles Woody is able to put together, lament a wasted Elaine Stritch, as well as wonder why Hugh Grant keeps playing art dealers. Plus, Tracy Ullmann, Jackie Chan, Alec Guinness, Edward G. Robinson more Road Trip slander, forgotten Disney films, and a long debate as to

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01:03:24

Road Trip

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/08/15

Our exit today has us summarizing ancient philosophy using professional wrestling metaphors. This week, we are discussing Road Trip, directed by Todd Phillips.Along the way, we discuss the break-out of Amy Smart, the height of Tom Green's popularity, unreliable narrators, Clueless, the influence of American Pie, the definition of a "sleepover movie," and even Deadpool v. Wolverine. Plus, one of us makes a comment that makes the other question our entire friendship! And a preview of

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00:57:01

Screwed

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/08/08

Our exit today has us once again trying to kidnap a dog to make our dreams come true. This week, we are talking about Screwed, written and directed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, and starring Norm McDonald, Dave Chapelle, and Danny DeVito.Along the way, there is lots of talk about screwball comedies and Broadway musicals. Plus, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Larry Flynt, 90s crime shows, William Powell, and the eternal question: why were so many movies of this time about

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