A Tripp Through Comedy

Our exit today has us going to meet our significant other’s parents and trying to make a good impression. This week, we are talking about Meet the Parents, written by Jim Herzfeld and John Hamburg based on a story by Greg Glienna and Mary Ruth Clarke, and our third film directed by Jay Roach. Is this a perfect Thanksgiving film? We think so! Along the way, we bring along Alex Perlman to reflect ba...

Our exit today has us exploring the world of wealthy Dallas society. This week, we are talking about Dr. T & the Women, written by Anne Rapp and directed by Robert Altman. Before we get going, of course, we have to talk about Robert Altman and his meaning for both of us. Then, we talk Dallas, Richard Gere, CinemaScores, Shelley Long, Breaking Bad, Lyle Lovett, and yet another questionable port...

Our exit today has us living our fantasies in Los Angeles. This week, we are talking about Nurse Betty, written by John C. Richards and James Flamberg and directed by Neil LaBute. Along the way, we celebrate the ensemble of Morgan Freeman, Renee Zellweger, Chris Rock, and of course, our favorite, Allison Janney. Plus, does this movie cure all of the indiscretions of a season's worth of comedies? O...

Our exit today has us questioning what it means to be in a relationship. This week, we are taking a look at two romantic comedies that take a look at relationships between beautiful women and awful men who don't deserve them. First, there is Whipped, starring Amanda Peet, and then Woman on Top, starring Penelope Cruz. Along the way, we avoid both movies by taking detours to talk about Cruz's trans...

Our exit today has us living out our retirement from the mafia in Miami Beach. This week, we are talking about The Crew, written by Barry Fanaro and directed by Michael Dinner. Along with continuing our love affair with Dan Hedaya, we also discuss the trend of old-man crime films, more talk of Space Cowboys, Ross' knowledge of Florida restaurants, the bizarre post-Oscar choices of Richard Dreyfuss...

Our exit today has us saying we’ve got spirit yes we do, we’ve got spirit how bout you? This week we are discussing Bring It On, written by Jessica Bendinger and directed by Peyton Reed. And we felt we couldn't do this leg of the Tripp alone, so we brought back one of our favorite passengers, Letterboxd's Mitchell Beaupre. Along the way, we discuss Gabrielle Union, Buffy, more Friday Night Lights,...

Our exit today has the football season in peril and we are getting our second chance at football immortality. This week, we are talking about The Replacements, starring Gene Hackman and Keanu Reeves. Along the way, besides football talk, we discuss unions and racial issues, Friday Night Lights, sappy football scenes, sportscasters playing themselves, funny Gene Hackman, Keanu Reeves as "serious ac...

Our exit today has us dancing on top of the bar to Pat Benatar songs. This week, we are talking about Coyote Ugly, written by Gina Wendkos (and up to seven other writers) and directed by David McNally. Warning: it made Tripp very anxious! Along the way, we discuss Kevin Smith's possible contributions to the film (Spider-Man comics), early 2000s club culture, Diane Warren, Regina Hall, movie soundt...

Our exit today has us trying to repress our chaotic alter ego. This week we are talking about Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, directed by Peter Segal and starring Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, and Eddie Murphy. Along the way, we discuss Eddie Murphy, the portrayal of obesity in films, Anne Bancroft, Poetic Justice, the problems wi...

Our exit today has us trying to hold a seat for our date at an Everclear concert. This week, we are talking about Loser, written and directed by Amy Heckerling. Along the way, we talk about the wonderful cast of the film (especially Mena Suvari and Greg Kinnear), Dora the Explorer, Simon Birch, New York movies, Andy Dick, confusing character ages, the legacy of American Pie, and the ever-growing Z...

Our exit today has us taking a stab at popular slasher movies and the Kevin Williamson oeuvre. This week, we are talking about the Wayans Brothers' Scary Movie, and the debut of Anna Faris. And we are bringing along our favorite bad movie and horror aficionado Mike Merrigan (from our Dogma episode) for the ride. Along the way, we go into a deep dive of horror in the 90s and the importance of Screa...

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 Zellw...

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 pol...

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 a...

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...

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 u...

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...

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 Girl...

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...

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 ope...

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 sti...

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 Dr...

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, s...

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 De...