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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.

tv & film film history

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01:26:16

Childhood Friends Grow Up to Fall in Love: Keeping...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/08/01

Our exit today has us focusing on two romantic comedies that are centered on either coast over several years where friends from childhood discover their love for each other. First, there is Keeping the Faith, written by Stuart Blumberg and directed by Edward Norton. The film centers on a love triangle between a rabbi, a priest and their childhood best friend. Next, we will talk about Boys and Girls, written by The Drews and directed by Robert Iscove. That film stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Claire

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01:11:23

American Psycho

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/07/25

Our exit today has telling our audience our thesis about the greatness of Huey Lewis and the News’ album Fore. This week, we are discussing American Psycho, written by Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis and directed by Harron herself.Along the way, we of course discuss Christian Bale, the violence of the film, and what really happens (Tripp has some thoughts that baffle Ross!). But we also discuss Dr. Strangelove, Matt Damon, Ross' freshman dorm in

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01:00:08

28 Days

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/07/18

Our exit today has us trying to calmly lift a horse’s leg. This week, we are talking about 28 Days, starring Sandra Bullock, written by Susannah Grant and directed by Betty Thomas.Along the way, Tripp and Ross discuss Nickelodeon's Guts, America's Sweetheart Jack Lemmon, the genre of addiction movies, Hill Street Blues, Erin Brockovich, Meg Ryan, and this season's thread of movies hating soap operas. And Tripp declares 2000 "The Year of Tudyk!" Theme music by

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00:52:01

Return to Me

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/07/11

Our exit today has us trying to get our picture to hang in the gorilla enclosure. Today, we are talking about Return To Me, co-written and directed by Bonnie Hunt.Along the way, we talk David Duchovny (Twin Peaks! The X-Files! Red Shoe Diaries!), Minnie Driver, Chicago comedy, female directors who don't get enough of a shot, Jim Belushi, Archie Bunker, and of course, our preference for tap or stilled water. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM. ⁠CFF Films⁠ with Ross and

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01:32:26

High Fidelity (With Taylor Cole)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/07/04

Our exit today has us making our ultimate mixtape and talking about our worst break ups. This week, we are talking about High Fidelity, based on the Nick Hornby novel and directed by Stephen Frears. And, we have picked up a passenger for the episode, friend of the show and quizmaster extraordinaire Taylor Cole!Along the way, Taylor becomes the first person to ever compare High Fidelity to Taxi Driver, Ross uses the word "myopic" way too much, and we discuss the rise of Jack Black, John

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00:52:07

Whatever It Takes

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/06/27

Our exit today has us trying to win over the love of our next door neighbor with an accordion solo. Today, we are talking about Whatever It Takes, a teenage "adaptation" of Cyrano de Bergerac in the vein of 10 Things I Hate About You and She's All That.Along the way, we discuss the many other ways this story has been told, the uncomfortable sexual politics of early 2000s high school, body hair, sex education, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and a bevy of TV Shows: Once and Again, One

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01:20:13

60s Best Director Spectacular: The Next Best Thing...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/06/20

Our exit today has us looking at two immensely accomplished and talented directors producing work that does not live up to their reputations. First we will talk about The Next Best Thing directed by John Schlesinger. Next, we will discuss What Planet Are You From? directed by Mike Nichols. Both are relationship comedies of sorts and both seemed to be misfires from legendary directors who won Best Director Oscars in the 1960s.Along the way, we discuss how dated these films probably felt in 2000,

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00:47:28

Drowning Mona

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/06/13

Our exit today has us trying to figure out who killed the most hated woman in town. This week, we are talking about Drowning Mona, reuniting Bette Midler and Danny DeVito, written by Peter Steinfeld and directed by Nick Gomez.Along the way, Tripp and Ross manage to touch on the brilliance of Danny DeVito, Agatha Christie, Gilmore Girls, various Batman movies, and rehash their never-ending Drop Dead Gorgeous battle. Theme music by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM.

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01:04:20

Wonder Boys

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/06/06

Our exit today has us trying to finish up our follow up novel that we have been working on for the past 7 years. This week, we are discussing Wonder Boys, written by Steve Kloves based on the book by Michael Chabon and directed by Curtis Hanson. It also happens to be one of Tripp's favorite movies of all time.Along the way, Tripp and Ross get to discuss Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Robert Downey Jr., Gilmore Girls, 70s dad rock, lots of bizarre Spider-Man connections, and why people keep

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00:44:41

The Whole Nine Yards

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/05/30

Our exit today has us avoiding a hit on our heads. This week we are discussing The Whole Nine Yards, written by Mitchell Kapner and directed by Jonathan Lynn. It gives us another chance to praise the physical comedy of Matthew Perry, talk for the first time about Bruce Willis, and praise newcomer Amanda Peet.Along the way, Tripp and Ross also discuss Robert De Niro, David Fincher's The Killer, the nature of farce, nude scenes that work and don't work, the late great Michael Clarke Duncan,

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01:00:43

Hanging Up

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/05/23

Our exit today has us learning way too much about John Wayne’s…manhood. This week, we are discussing Hanging Up, written by Nora and Delia Ephron and directed by Diane Keaton, and featuring one of the worst posters we have seen so far.Along the way, we wrestle with a lot of careers we haven't talked about yet: Keaton, Meg Ryan, the Ephrons, and National Treasure Walter Matthau. Plus, talk of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, cult comedies, soap operas, and watching a film that mirrors your own life

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00:50:51

Down to You

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/05/16

Our exit today has us wondering if we should get serious with our college girlfriend. This week, we are talking about Down To You, written and directed by Kris Isacsson, and starring the ever popular (at least in 2000) Freddie Prinze Jr. and Julia Stiles. Along the way, we can't help talk about 10 Things I Hate About You and She's All That, along with romantic comedies with honest endings, Central Park, the legacy of Woody Allen films, and one of our favorite talking points, Forces of

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01:11:03

Sports Comedies: Play It to the Bone and Ready to Rumble

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/05/09

Our exit today has us examining two sports comedies centered around trying to get back in the ring. First, there is Play It To The Bone, written and directed by Ron Shelton. It stars Woody Harrelson and Antonio Banderas and centers around the boxing world. Second, there is Ready to Rumble, written by Steven Brill and directed by Brian Robbins. This stars Scott Caan and David Arquette and takes place in the world of professional wrestling. Along the way, Tripp and Ross talk about some podcast

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00:35:12

Next Friday

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/05/02

Our exit today has us finally coming into the new millennium and we start with a sequel to a ‘90s classic. Today, we are talking about Next Friday, starring Ice Cube.Along the way, Tripp and Ross talk about the original Friday, which Tripp finally saw, along with why so much of the cast didn't return for this film, Vin Diesel's directorial career, William Forsythe, and those wrestling ice cream bars they used to have in ice cream trucks. Theme music by Jonworthymusic. Powered by

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00:48:27

Tripp's Pick: The Red Violin

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/04/25

This week, we are taking a special detour from our mission here to turn the tables. Since Ross has made Tripp try and examine the comedy films of 1999, it only seemed right for Tripp to finish off our first season by making him examine a film from 1999 that he would have watched that Ross had never seen. And there seemed to really be only one logical pick, a film that from the very beginning of this podcast Tripp mentioned as a film that he absolutely would have been watching instead of these films:

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01:09:16

1999 Wrap-Up

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/04/18

Today we taking a detour from our normal programming and looking back at the films we have watched from 1999! It is the first annual Stapler Awards, where Tripp and Ross award the films, performers, scenes, and surprises of the year they just watched. Plus, Tripp quizzes Ross on the films they just watched, lots of talk of The West Wing and Scream, disappointment in the other awards shows of 1999 (like the Oscars and the Razzies), why Ross hates subtitles, and a look ahead at what is in store for

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00:47:30

Galaxy Quest

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/04/11

Our exit today has us traveling the final frontier of space and vaguely feel like we are part of a certain sci-fi series. This week, in our season finale (!), we are talking about Galaxy Quest, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and podcast-favorite Alan Rickman.Along the way, we talk science fiction tropes, alternate casting, the young actors who show up in the film (Rainn Wilson! Justin Kirk! Sam Rockwell!), Black Mirror, 60s science fiction, Andrew Sarris, 1999 Oscar bait, and a preview of

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00:51:21

Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/04/04

Our exit today has us trying to find some creative ways to make some extra cash. This week, we are talking about the first ever film from Happy Madison, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, starring Rob Schneider.Along the way, Tripp pulls out another laundry list of complaints about a movie (including the world's worst Dr. Seuss title) as both Tripp and Ross try to figure out where this falls in our 1999 trifecta of chauvinistic comedies. Plus, Tripp and Ross discuss early 90s Saturday Night Live, a

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00:57:26

Anywhere But Here

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/03/28

Our exit today has us packing up to Beverly Hills to begin our new lives. No we aren’t talking about the Beverly Hillbillies. This week, we are discussing Anywhere But Here, written Alvin Sargent, based on Mona Simpson’s book and directed by Wayne Wang. And there is lots of talk of the two stars, 90s favorites Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman.Plus, Tripp and Ross talk about the long career of the great Alvin Sargent, other parent-child movies, the rough history of this movie, Mona Simpson's

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01:24:26

Dogma (with Mike Merrigan)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/03/21

Our exit today has us trying to prevent two rogue angels from causing the end of the world. This week, we are talking about Dogma, written and directed by Kevin Smith, and starring an all-star roster of Smith favorites, A-listers, Shakespearean actors, and stand-up comedians. And because we couldn't do it along, we brought along the Godfather of Filmspotting Madness and host of the Filmjitsu podcast Mike Merrigan to talk about the film with us.Along the way, we not only discuss the layers of

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