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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

All Episodes

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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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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