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The Rise of Jim Carrey

An actor and a filmmaker discussing the films and career of Jim Carrey
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Dark Crimes

It's Jim's worst rated film on Rotten Tomatoes and a definite departure from what we've seen from him before. Listen to hear what Dave and Tristan thought of this Polish thriller Follow our brand new Facebook page as well! facebook.com/Podcast.TheRise

Jul 11, 202141 min

The Bad Batch

A very different role for Jim Carrey with a small but powerful performance in the dystopian The Bad Batch. Dave and Tristan discuss if the film lives up to its title. Follow our brand new Facebook page as well! facebook.com/Podcast.TheRise

Jun 26, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Dumb and Dumber To

Another week, another sequel. Tristan and Dave jump into this sequel to one of Jim's biggest films. Will they like it a lot? Or will they not bond, James Bond with it? Follow our brand new Facebook page as well! facebook.com/Podcast.TheRise

Jun 13, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Kick Ass 2

Jim is back doing a super hero film! Dave and Tristan discuss this sequel, as well as the little screen time/massive impact Jim has in the film. Follow our brand new Facebook page as well! facebook.com/Podcast.TheRise

May 29, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 24

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Jim takes a supporting role in this magical comedy, as Dave and Tristan enter the Hot Box to discuss his performance.

May 16, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Mr Popper's Penguins

Another fun family film from Jim Carrey. Will Tristan and Dave enjoy this one or will they give it a chilly reception!

May 02, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 22

A Christmas Carol

Dave and Tristan take a stroll into the uncanny valley to look at this festive animation!

Dec 13, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 21

I Love You, Phillip Morris

Jim teams up with Ewan McGregor on this highly bizarre true story! Definitely a fav of Dave and Tristans, listen to hear what they thought!

Nov 29, 202051 min

Yes Man

Jim's back in the comedy saddle, this time up against the delightful Zooey Deschenel. Will Dave and Tristan say 'Yes' to being one of Jim's better films? Say 'Yes' to listening to this episode to find out.

Jul 12, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Horton Hears a Who

Interestingly this is Jim's first animated film and his second Dr Seuss adaptation. Dave and Tristan dive into Jim vocal performance and get a little deep on the message of the film.

Jun 28, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 19

The Number 23

Jim teams up with Director Joel Schumacher once more. Tristan and Dave discuss Jim’s change in genre. This description contains 23 words. Coincidence?

Jun 14, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Fun with Dick and Jane

Have some fun with Dave and Tristan as they discuss this comedy remake with Jim starring alongside Tea Leoni.

May 31, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 17

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

One of Jim Carrey's best, looking at a man trying to erase the memory of a relationship gone sour. Check out what Tristan and Dave thought of another huge left turn in Jim's career.

Mar 01, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Bruce Almighty

Dave and Tristan call upon the almighty help try and figure out if this film is B-E-A-Utiful! Teaming back up with Tom Shaydac after working with him on Ace Venture and Liar Liar, Jim is back playing his familiar comedy beats getting the power of God.

Feb 09, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 14

The Majestic

Jim gets more dramatic then we've seen of him in this period film from Frank Darabont. Dave and Tristan discuss this turn in Jim's career while getting a little nostalgic at the same time.

Jan 26, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 13

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

Dave and Tristan find the true meaning of Christmas thanks to Jim Carrey and Ron Howard doing a live adaptation of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Dec 22, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Me, Myself & Irene

After a bit of a hiatus the boys are back to tracking the rise of Jim Carrey. Jim is back working with the Farrelly brothers, this time bringing Rene Zellweger along for the ride with Me, Myself and Irene.

Dec 08, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Truman Show

It's one of Dave and Tristan's all time favourite films, they dive in deep to discuss this very influential, prophetic, complex and interesting film. It's of course directed by an Australian, but that only gives it a bit of a bias.

Sep 02, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Liar Liar

Apologies about the audio in this episode! We were booted from our usual recording booth right as we were due to start recording and had to make do. But Tristan and Dave still have a robust discussion about Jim's big mainstream step with Liar Liar.

Aug 17, 201958 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Cable Guy

Time to take a ride on the information super highway as Tristan and Dave discuss this 1996 comedy/thriller.

Jul 21, 201940 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ace Ventura When Nature Calls

Ace Ventura is back! But should he be? Dave and Tristan tackle the wilds of Africa as Ace tries to bring peace to warring tribes by finding the only animal Ace despises. Journey back to this 1995 sequel and we see how When Nature Calls contributed to the Rise of Jim Carrey.

Jul 07, 201941 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Batman Forever

We've passed Jim Carrey's breakout year, now we see him tackle a blockbuster film. Jim is up against Val Kilmer and Nicole Kidman both on their own rise in Hollywood and Tommy Lee Jones off winning an Oscar for The Fugitive. Dave a Tristan talk Batman Forever, let's see if they can sanction this buffoonery?

Jun 23, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Dumb and Dumber

We're up to Jim Carrey's third number one film in 1994, Dumb and Dumber. Dave and Tristan revisit this comedy classic, talking poop, headless birds and prothetic tongues.

Jun 09, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The Mask

Empowered by the god of mischief, Tristan and Dave put on the Mask to look over Jim Carrey's third film. From public toilet lessons, henchmen haircuts and acting lessons from a dog, the team try to see behind The Mask.

May 26, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Dave and Tristan tackle Jim Carrey's big breakout film. It is one of his most enduring characters, but the film itself hasn't aged too well. The team dive into the highs and lows of this 1994 comedy.

May 12, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Once Bitten

Dave and Tristan discuss Jim Carrey's first feature film, Once Bitten.

Apr 28, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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