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.
Our exit today has us realizing we should have bought a squirrel. This week, we are talking about Rat Race, written by Andy Breckman and directed by Jerry Zucker. And at the airport, we picked up our very calm friend, Quizmaster Thomas Todd.Along the way, we all discuss the various influences on this film, favorite performances, Ross' crush on Amy Smart, how similar Tripp is to the family in this film, inflation, gambling, Robert Benigni, Jeopardy!, weird indies, movies for the whole family, great hot air balloon films, and Tripp says something nice about an Adam Sandler film.King TriviaThememusic 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.
Our exit today has us throwing a big end of summer bash at our lake house. This week, we are talking about American Pie 2, written by Adam Herz with a story by Adam Herz and David H. Steinberg and directed by J.B. Rogers.In addition to many comparisons to the original film (also covered on this podcast!), there is talk of How I Met Your Mother, Porky's, Michigan geography, Connecticut movies, Say It Isn't So, unrated DVDs, and Julia Roberts. Plus, Ross misses one of the plot points of the movie and then we spend way too long unpacking the history of the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (justice for Cameron Diaz).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.
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 how good a friend Lily actually is!Plus, Tripp still can't let go of Hector Elizondo's product placement in Runaway Bride!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.
As hinted at on last week's WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER episode, Tripp decided to torture poor Ross and Jim with a musical rendition of Roger Ebert's One-Star review of the film. The views and opinions expressed in this song are those of the late great Roger Ebert and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the podcast or its hosts.
Our exit today has us having nothing to fear because it's only desire taking us higher and higher. This week, we are talking about Wet Hot American Summer, written by Michael Showalter and David Wain and directed by David Wain. And our conversation includes one of the film's biggest fans, The Director's Club host Jim Laczkowski!Along the way, we discuss this amazing cast, including Paul Rudd, Janeane Garofalo, Bradley Cooper, and David Hyde Pierce, along with our own summer camp experiences. Plus, Planet of the Apes, sketch comedy, Frasier, The State, movie trivia, Skylab, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Alan Arkin, Roger Ebert's memorable pan of the film, and Ross' shortest plot summary of all time. And Tripp talks about maybe his best and worst moviegoing experiences in the same episode!The Director's Club SubstackThememusic 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.
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, erotic Antonio Banderas films, and a surprisingly long conversation comparing the different cuts of Apocalypse Now!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.
Our exit today has us fighting ghosts and trying to get a date to another prom. This week, we are looking at two spoofs that attempt to satirize two genres that were very big at the time. First, we are going to talk about Scary Movie 2, written by Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Alyson Fouse, Greg Grabianski, Dave Polsky, Michael Anthony Snowden, and Craig Wayans and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. Next, we are going to talk about Not Another Teen Movie, written by Mike Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman and Buddy Johnson and directed by Joel Gallen. Both films employ a plethora of writers to try and craft sharp parodies or spoofs. But do more writers mean more laughs?Along the way, we discuss Tim Burton, She's All That, David Letterman, Tim Curry, Vanilla Sky, many teen actors, the emergence of Chris Evans, Natasha Lyonne, Marlon Brando, and why one of these movies works so much better than the other!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.
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 McGonagall, Coppolas, the 1950 Best Actress race, and Ross shuts down all rumors of a pantsless Marlon Brando!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.
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 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.
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 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.Pootie Tang: A Look Back With Director Louis C.K. - AV ClubAisha Harris' History of Blackface
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 DeVito, Do the Right Thing, renaissance fairs, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, heist films, some baffling acting choices, great ensembles, Senate confirmation hearings, and wasted British legends.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.
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 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.
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 by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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 Tripp's high school car!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.
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, Rian Johnson murder mysteries, Gerard Depardieu, and Nixon vs. Clinton era filmmaking.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.
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 "How Did This Get Made?"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.
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 Grant, accents, Salman Rushdie, uncomfortable humor, and Mission Impossible.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.
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 and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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 what works and doesn't about David Spade, talk Silence of the Lambs, Deliverance, Forrest Gump, Steve Martin, southern movies, Mike Judge, Kid Rock, some avoided casting choices, and poor Adam Beach holding up the honor of all Native Americans in movies of this time.Never Did It PodThememusic 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.
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 star, debate French humor, and talk John Hughes, Chicago movies, time travel, Malcolm McDowell, and Waiting for Godot!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.
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, Dakota Fanning, Monkeybone, lazy filmmaking, and lots and lots of awful men. But our final reviews may surprise you a little!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.
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 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.
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 also dive into Sigourney Weaver, Barbra Stanwyck, costume design credits, con-artist films, Ray Liotta, frequent ATTC co-star Sarah Silverman, Greta Gerwig, Death and the Maiden, and Michael Hitchcock.Vulture Interview with Jennifer Love Hewitt.Mitchell's Gene Hackman 2001 overview for Paste magazine.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.
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 RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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 play.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.
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 friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Neil Diamond. Plus, Tripp might actually say some nice things about Big Daddy.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.
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. involved in a romantic situation while trying to advance his career (sort of). They also did not make much noise at the box office. Along the way, we discuss some creepy subplots, Brian Dennehy, Bruce Davison, fake New York City, fake Cape Cod, our love of baseball, Rear Window, some questionable romances, and podcast regular Matthew Lillard. And Ross reads from Wikipedia lists. Plus, Tripp steals Ross' plugs.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.
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, Massimo!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.
Our exit today has us robbing a bank with our best friends. This week, we are discussingSugar & Spice, written by Mandy Nelson and directed by Francine McDougall. Along the way, as Tripp tries to avoid relitigating theDrop Dead Gorgeous battle, they discussBring It On,The Usual Suspects, other cheerleader movies, female crime movies, Abe Lincoln, Madonna lyrics, and of course, Conan O'Brien.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.
Our exit today has us fighting drug cartels and rapidly evolving aliens. This week, we are talking about a pair of features starring one of our first ever best supporting performance winners, Orlando Jones. First, we will be talking about Double Take, written and directed by George Gallo. Next, we will talk about Evolution, written by Don Jakoby, David Diamond and David Weissman and directed by Ivan Reitman. While Double Take has Orlando Jones as more of a straight man to Eddie Griffin's character, Evolution allows Jones to be more of the comedic center. Along the way, we discuss Julianne Moore, Ghostbusters, Midnight Run, David Duchovny, Michael J. Fox, MadTV, alien creatures, lame action, Gilmore Girls, and plot twists galore! 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.
Our exit today has us trying to get our hands on a diamond the size of our fist. This week, we are talking about Snatch, written and directed by Guy Ritchie. Along the way, we of course spend a lot of time discussing Brad Pitt and that accent. But also the forgotten TV show Jericho, a surprisingly deep ensemble, Daniel Craig as James Bond, heist films, Jack Nicholson, Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones, Dennis Farina's schtick, and British crime dramas. 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.
Our exit this week has Tripp taking over the steering wheel and taking us to France. It's our traditional season finale "Tripp's Pick," and this year it is Patrice Leconte's The Girl on the Bridge. In addition to having to endure Ross butchering the French language, we also get conversations about Anora, black-and-white, fairy tales, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and all the different versions we could have had of this movie. 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.
Today we taking a detour from our normal programming and looking back at the films we have watched from 2000! It's the Stapler Awards, where we celebrate the funniest stuff we have watched and try to forget the painful movies. 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.
Our exit today has us thinking about what is the perfect date. This week, we are talking about Miss Congeniality, written by Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford and Caryn Lucas and directed by Donald Petrie. In addition to the natural comparisons to Drop Dead Gorgeous, we talk Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Caine, The William Shatner renaissance, hiding donuts, physical comedy, and the Christmas movie season of 2000. And Ross makes a very bizarre recommendation. 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.
Our exit today has us listening to Meredith Brooks and getting in touch with our feminine side. This week, we are talking about What Women Want, written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa, and Diane Drake and directed by Nancy Myers. Along the way, we talk Mel Gibson, the year of Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, more NCIS bosses, bizarre offices, and Roger Ebert's bizarre taste in movies. Plus, Ross recommends a film that shocks Tripp he has never seen before, and Tripp recommends a documentary. 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.
Our exit today has us pouring ourselves a glass of Courvoisier and doling out some relationship advice. This week, we are talking about the grammatically incorrect SNL title The Ladies Man, written by Tim Meadows, Dennis McNicholas and Harper Steele and directed by Reginald Hudlin. And, much to his own chagrin, we are taking our friend Aaron Neuwirth along for the ride. Along the way, we spend a lot of time discussing SNL movies and what makes them work, the careers of Tim Meadows and Helen Hunt (?), our love of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, song and dance numbers, Chicago locations, and the seemingly huge budget of this film. And then Tripp unlocks a childhood memory that suddenly makes sense! Aaron's writing on We Live Entertainment. Aaron's writing on Why So Blu? "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.
Our exit today has us trying to fix the Pennsylvania lottery. This week, we are talking about Lucky Numbers, written by Adam Resnick and directed by Nora Ephron. Along the way, we discuss the roller coaster career of John Travolta (and Tripp's love of Get Shorty), lottery movies, the bizarre tone of this, the Coen Brothers, TV's Fargo, NYPD Blue, bad schemes, 1990s British films, and even a recent bizarre trend in our films that Tripp points out. 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.
Our exit today has us wanting to live deliciously and commune with the devil. This week we are talking about two films that depict the Prince of Darkness, Lucifer, albeit in different forms. First, we will talk about Bedazzled, a remake of the Dudley Moore comedy and directed by Harold Ramis. Next, we will talk about Little Nicky, starring Adam Sandler. While one is a modern Faust update, the other is looking at the spawn of Satan trying to save the world and his father. Along the way, we talk about previous versions of the Faust legend, SNL sketches, British New Wave, the Golden Gate Bridge, Hugh Grant's scandals, celebrity cameos, Nosferatu, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and of course, Harvey Keitel. Article about shutting down the Golden Gate Bridge. 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.
Our exit today finds us trying to find our car, dude. It's Dude, Where's My Car?, directed by Danny Leiner and written by Phillip Stark. Along the way, we take many detours, including the surprising introduction of aliens, Sunday in the Park with George, Freaks and Geeks, Jason Reitman, several Coen Brothers references, Fabio, and Tripp's favorite: Joey Slotnick. 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.
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 back on the cultural phenomenon that was this movie and why they don't make this like anymore. Plus, Get Out, Godspell and Oklahoma!, the movie stardom of Robert De Niro, and a long journey through the development of this idea and film. And also SNL sketches to film, smoking in movies, the anxiety this film creates, and our love of character actors (James Rebhorn alert!). Alex's website. "This is DVD" promo. "How Hollywood Buried the Original Version of Meet the Parents" by Darren Richman. 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.
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 portrait of mental illness. 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.
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? One of us seems to think so! 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.
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 transition to English, American Psycho, Lost, Harold Perrineau, fake documentaries, unlikeable characters, and anything else we can think of to distract us. 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.
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 and Burt Reynolds (including Krippendorf's Tribe), a surprise Oscar Isaac cameo, wasted opportunities, and Ross' attempt at a Burt Reynold's imitation. 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.
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, the great cinematic Nixons, Bob Fosse, the Criterion Closet, and a surprising amount of Doris Day and Rock Hudson. Plus, in previewing next week's episode, we dissect what might be the worst movie poster we've ever seen! Mitchell's conversation with Anna Kendrick. 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.
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 actor," and comparisons to Ocean's Eleven. 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.
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 soundtracks, LeAnn Rimes, Sight & Sound magazine, and Armageddon as a Criterion Collection film. Plus, in one of our wonkiest segments ever, we decipher the acts and plays in a fake newspaper in the film! Our Spotify Playlist of Bowery Ballroom Newspaper Ad Acts! 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.
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 with sequels, and whether or not Chris Elliot actually has a role in this film or not. Plus, Ross almost sets an A Tripp Through Comedy record with his choice for Unfunniest Moment! 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.
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