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by 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.
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- 4 days ago1h 39m
Punch Drunk Love (with Aaron Neuwirth)
Our exit today has us entering the Criterion Closet! This week, we are talking about Punch-Drunk Love written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. And we are joined by returning guest Aaron Neuwirth.Together, we of course dissect both Anderson and Adam Sandler and their careers. But we also talk Marie Antoinette, head canon, French New Wave movies, Spike Lee, subtitles, Red Dragon, watching Boogie Nights on HBO, American epics, Popeye, and the diverse career arc of Phillip Seymour Hoffman.Aaron's writing on We Live Entertainment."2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla""Out Now with Aaron and Abe."Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
- 1 weeks ago1h 36m
Eddie Murphy Double Feature (Showtime and I, Spy)
Our exit today has us taking on the bad guys and slinging one liners. This week, we are talking about a pair of action comedies starring A Tripp Through Comedy all star Eddie Murphy. First, we are going to be talking about Showtime, written by Keith Sharon, Alfred Gough, and Miles Millar and directed by Tom Dey. Next, we are going to talk about I Spy, written by Cormac Wibberley, Marianne Wibberley, Jay Scherick, and David Ronn and directed by Betty Thomas. Both films have Eddie Murphy in a buddy cop scenario, a trope that has been highly successful for him in the past.Along the way, we talk a lot about Eddie Murphy and his career, along with Beetlejuice, Tim Curry, The Royal Tenenbaums, Hill Street Blues, The Brady Bunch Movie, Robert De Niro, Owen Wilson, Henry Winkler, movies based on Disney rides, and Tripp's favorite mini-genre: Glass Elevator Cinema.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
- 2 weeks ago1h 10m
Jackass: The Movie
Our exit today has us reminding you that the jokes in this podcast were performed by professionals, so for your safety and the protection of those around you, do not attempt any of the jokes you are about to hear. This week, we are talking about Jackass: The Movie written by 19 people and directed by Jeff Tremaine.Along the way, as we try to discuss a movie with no actors and no plot, we also touch on skateboarding culture, trivia, MTV, Punk'd, Eddie Murphy, Japan, and whether Tripp somehow saw a non-existent directors cut of this film.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
- 3 weeks ago52 min
The 51st State
Our exit today has us trying to get to the Manchester United-Liverpool match. This week, we are talking about The 51st State, written by Stel Pavlou and directed by Ronny Yu.Today's journey allows us to dive deep into Samuel L. Jackson as a movie star, while also touching upon The Full Monty, Emily Mortimer, Guy Ritchie, post-Pulp Fiction cinema, violent humor, British crime movies, and how funny diarrhea can be.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
- Aug 20, 20261h 43m
S1m0ne (with Steve Greene)
Our exit today has us being replaced by AI hosts. This week, we are talking about S1m0ne, written and directed by Andrew Niccol. Joining us is returning guest Steve Greene, who helps us unpack Andrew Niccol, Al Pacino, artificial intelligence, and Hollywood satires. Plus, Soderbergh, Vince Gilligan, 1950s Hollywood, trailers, Van Halen, puns, screwball comedy, Sports Illustrated, Netflix documentaries, and how this film holds up in our AI reality of 2026.Remote Feeds blog by Steve."Air Talk" on LAist.Preorder The Comprehensive Dictionary of Cinema (promo code: Steve Greene)Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
- Aug 13, 20261h 9m
Eight Crazy Nights
Our exit today has us celebrating Hanukkah in August! This week, we are talking about Eight Crazy Nights, written by Brooks Arthur, Allen Covert, Brad Isaacs and Adam Sandler, and directed by Seth Kearsley.Along the way, we talk a lot about Ross' Hannukah memories and Jewish Summer camps. We also talk about Adam Sandler, adult cartoons, why this is a cartoon, Foot Locker, Don Bluth, Steven Spielberg, Jimmy Stewart, animated reindeer, poop jokes, and why this is a musical.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
- Aug 6, 20261h 2m
The Tuxedo
Our exit today has us fighting crime while being impeccably dressed. This week, we are talking about The Tuxedo, written by Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi, Michael J. Wilson and Michael Leeson and directed by Kevin Donovan.Along the way, we talk about the awkward age gap between Jackie Chan and Jennifer Love Hewitt, James Bond spoofs, alternate Bond casting, Jim Carrey, Forrest Gump's special effects, the Editing Oscar, Jane Schoenbrun, our second James Brown cameo of the season, and a bizarre Roger Ebert review.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
- Jul 30, 20261h 13m
Sweet Home Alabama
Our exit today has us singin’ songs about the Southland. This week, we are talking about Sweet Home Alabama, written by C. Jay Cox and directed by Andy Tennant. Along the way, we talk a lot about Southern movies and culture, along with small-town films, the rising star power of Reese Witherspoon, snobby New York mayors, love triangles, Jewel covers, Wet Hot American Summer, and of course, female directors at the Cannes Film Festival.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
About A Tripp Through Comedy
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.
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