A Tripp Through Comedy

Our exit today has us summarizing ancient philosophy using professional wrestling metaphors. This week, we are discussing R oad 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. Wolveri...

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...

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 Gir...

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 though...

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...

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 ta...

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 D...

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 scho...

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...

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...

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...

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 Kille...

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...

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 ending...

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 p...

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 i...

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 th...

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...

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 Kir...

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...

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...

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...

Our exit today has us searching for love and trying to commit. This week, we are looking at two romantic comedies with some notable names in front of the camera, but did not do well at the box office. The first is Three to Tango , and the second is The Bachelor . Both films are trying to make movie stars of their leading men: Matthew Perry and Chris O’Donnell. Along the way, there is lots of talk...

Our exit today has us maybe regretting that veiled autobiographical novel. This week, we are discussing The Best Man , written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee and starring an ensemble of wonderful up-and-coming young actors. Of course, we spend a lot of time discussing Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard, and of course, podcast favorite Regina Hall. Plus, we tal...

Our exit today has us trying to win a trip to Hollywood to become an extra in a film with positive moral values. This week’s film is Superstar, based on Molly Shannon’s Saturday Night Live character, Mary Katherine Gallagher. While the two hosts might start the episode with very different opinions on the movie, one of them actually manages to change the others mind a bit! Plus, some very odd findi...