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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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01:08:53

Bubble Boy

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/09/18

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

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01:12:13

The Princess Diaries

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/08/28

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

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01:04:32

Rush Hour 2

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/08/14

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,

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01:10:31

America's Sweethearts

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/07/24

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

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01:15:46

Pootie Tang

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/07/17

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

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01:33:36

Martin Lawrence Double Feature (What's the Worst That...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/07/10

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

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00:58:44

One Night at McCool's

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/07/02

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

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01:28:20

The Animal (with Mike Merrigan)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/06/26

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

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01:25:25

Freddy Got Fingered

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/06/19

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

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01:18:12

Town and Country

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/06/12

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,

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01:02:47

"Crocodile" Dundee in Los Angeles

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/06/05

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

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01:09:41

Josie and the Pussycats

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/05/22

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

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01:32:02

Men Behaving Badly Double Feature (Tomcats and...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/05/01

Our exit today has us realizing that our one vice is that we’re too nice. This week, we are looking at a double feature of films of men behaving badly and "learning to be better people." First, we will talk about Tomcats, written and directed by Gregory Poirier. Next, we will talk about Shallow Hal, written by Sean Moynihan and the Farrelly Brothers and directed by the Farrelly Brothers.Along the way, we talk musicals we walked out of, The Royal Tenenbaums, lots of Farrelly Brothers,

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01:19:29

Morris Chestnut Double Feature (The Brothers and Two...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/04/10

Our exit today has us going on a journey with Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, and Tamala Jones. It's The Brothers and Two Can Play At That Game, two ensemble comedies about the battles of the sexes.Along the way, we discuss the definitions of bloopers, Jenifer Lewis, easy comparisons to many earlier films, A Minecraft Movie, Black-ish and other family sitcoms, the Sonic movies, and a lot of overall disappointment.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by

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01:31:02

Get Over It (with Taylor Cole)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/04/03

Our exit today has us kissing a little longer, laughing a little longer, staying close a little longer, all thanks to Big Red. This week, we are talking about Get Over It, written by R. Lee Fleming Jr. and directed by Tommy O’Haver.Along the way, we discuss lots of Shakespeare, high school musicals, Only Murders in the Building, Freddie Prinze Jr., Clueless, Tripp not remembering who Shane West is, and the surprising film career of Vitamin C.Plus, Taylor brings an amazing game for Ross and Tripp to

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01:17:43

The Mexican

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/03/27

Our exit today has us trying to find a long lost gun. This week, we are talking about The Mexican, written by J.H. Wyman and directed by Gore Verbinski.Along the way, there is a lot of talk of The Sopranos, Steven Soderbergh, Michael Cerveris, Broadway musicals, Marc Maron, Mexico in movies, color grading, and of course, the late Gene Hackman.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF Films⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Ross and

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01:09:40

Monkeybone

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/03/20

Our exit today has us trying to control the manifestation of our childhood trauma. This week, we are discussing Monkeybone, written by Sam Hamm and directed by Henry Selick.As they try to decide whether the movie is worth it's poor reputation, they also discuss the too short career of Bridget Fonda, Henry Selick, Tim Burton, Beetlejuice, David Lynch, Giancarlo Esposito, Blank Check, the upcoming Snow White movie, and whether Robert De Niro is a good actor or not. Thememusic by

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01:01:44

Down to Earth

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/03/13

Our exit today has us believing in reincarnation. This week, we are talking about Down to Earth, written by Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Ali LeRoi and Louis C.K. and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz.Of course, Tripp and Ross can't help but discuss all the other film versions of this story (including some surprising ones), as well as Frankie Faison, The Archers, heaven on film, American Pie, Dreamgirls, more Hannibal talk, the Apollo theatre, and Warren Beatty films.Thememusic by

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01:36:01

Freddie Prinze, Jr. Double Feature: Head Over Heels...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/02/27

Our exit today has us hanging out with fashion models and trying to get our big break in the Cape Cod League. This week, we are talking about two films starring one of the true all stars of A Tripp Through Comedy: Freddie Prinze, Jr. First, we will talk about Head Over Heels, written by John J. Strauss, Ed Decter and David Kidd and directed by Mark Waters. Next, we will talk about Summer Catch, written by Kevin Falls and John Gatins and directed by Michael Tollin. Both films have Freddie Prinze Jr

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00:48:56

The Wedding Planner

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/02/20

Our exit today has us trying to find the right statue for our wedding. This week, we are talking aboutThe Wedding Planner, written by Pamela Falk and Michael Ellis and directed by Adam Shankman.Of course, we spend a lot of time talking about Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey (and their chemistry?). But we also get into the joys of Fred Willard, Scrabble movies, casting problems, Jennifer Lopez as Italian, Ben Stiller's eyes, more Judy Greer, and country-western songs. And, of course,

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