A Tripp Through Comedy

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 McGonag...

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...

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. , m...

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 litt...

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 Tyle...

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 girlfrien...

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 Wat...

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...

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 ci...

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 G...

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 Ris...

Our exit today has us traveling on now, ‘cause there’s too many places we’ve got to see. This week, we are talking about Joe Dirt , written by David Spade and Fred Wolf and directed by Dennie Gordon. And we brought along a special guest -- Jake Ziegler -- who in the spirit of his podcast "Never Did It" chose a movie he had never seen and was expecting to hate! Along the way, we dissect w...

Our exit today has us wandering through the streets of the city, rambling through the avenues of time. This week, we are discussing Just Visiting , written by Jean-Marie Poire, Christian Clavier and John Hughes and directed by Jean-Marie Poire. And this remake of the French hit might just be right up Tripp's alley. Along the way, we try to figure out why Christina Applegate wasn't a bigger movie s...

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 Brother...

Our exit today has us trying to win back the love of our life, who may also be our sister. It's Say It Isn't So, written by Peter Gaulke and Gerry Swallow and directed by J.B. Rogers. Along the way, we discuss Heather Graham, mean comedy, Suzanne Somers, wasting some great actors, another appearance by Sarah Silverman, famous movie ear removals, and our beloved Bowfinger . Thememusic by Jo...

Our exit today has us conning some wealthy men out of their money. This week, we are talking about Heartbreakers , written by Robert Dunn, Paul Guay, and Stephen Mazur and directed by David Mirkin. And to discuss it, we brought along the biggest Gene Hackman fan we know, three-time guest Mitchell Beaupre. Along the way, we spend a lot of time discussing the career of the late Gene Hackman. But we...

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...

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 Wes...

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 RiversideF...

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 up...

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 ,...

Our exit today has us singing along to Neil Diamond’s "America." This week, we are talking about Saving Silverman , written by Hank Nelken and Greg DePaul and directed by Dennis Dugan. After asking what Amanda Peet deserved to make such horrible movies, we discuss Jason Biggs, Jack Black, physical comedy, R. Lee Ermey, the awful woman trope, and Ross' bizarre family connection to Nei...

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 ,...

Our exit today has us trying to find the right statue for our wedding. This week, we are talking about The 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 L...

Our exit today has us robbing a bank with our best friends. This week, we are discussing Sugar & Spice , written by Mandy Nelson and directed by Francine McDougall. Along the way, as Tripp tries to avoid relitigating the Drop Dead Gorgeous battle, they discuss Bring It On , The Usual Suspects , other cheerleader movies, female crime movies, Abe Lincoln, Madonna lyrics, and of course, Conan O&#...