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 Rivers...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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. ...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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. Po...
Jan 09, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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 Hun...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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 Rive...
Dec 19, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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. ...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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, ...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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. CF...
Nov 14, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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 charac...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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 opportun...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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 Da...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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. ...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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. Plu...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 24
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 al...
Oct 03, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 Zak Orth is an Eccentric College Student Cinematic Universe. And both Tripp and Ross recommend so...
Sep 26, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 Scream , Drew Barrmore vs. Melissa Joan Hart, Laverne & Shirley , the View Askew-averse, bullet time...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 Zellweger, a cast full of legendary actors on the cusp of stardom, another wonderful Anthony Anderson pe...
Sep 12, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 police movies, fart jokes, prosthetics, and Spike Lee. Tripp's appearance on "Never Did It." Thememusi...
Sep 05, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Our exit today has us trying to learn a new drinking game. This week, we are talking about S hanghai 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 an invitation to A.O. Scott to reach out at any time! Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by Riv...
Aug 29, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 Guinness, Edward G. Robinson more Road Trip slander, forgotten Disney films, and a long debate as...
Aug 22, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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. Wolverine . Plus, one of us makes a comment that makes the other question our entire friendship! And a preview of what co...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 shows, William Powell, and the eternal question: why were so many movies of this time about dognap...
Aug 08, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 Girls , written by The Drews and directed by Robert Iscove. That film stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Clai...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 that baffle Ross!). But we also discuss Dr. Strangelove , Matt Damon, Ross' freshman dorm in coll...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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 operas. And Tripp declares 2000 "The Year of Tudyk!" Theme music by Jonworthymusic. Powered by River...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 12
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 stilled water. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM. CFF Films with Ross and frie...
Jul 11, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
