Men in Black II
From A Tripp Through Comedy by Tripp Burton and Ross Bratin
May 14, 2026 · 1h 19m · Season 4 · Episode 20
About this episode
The episode discusses Men In Black II and its cultural significance, particularly focusing on Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.
Our exit today has us as your first, last and only line of defense against the worst scum of the universe. This week, we are talking about Men In Black II , written by Robert Gordon and Barry Fanaro, and directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. Along the way, we enjoy our first chance to really talk about Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones and their importance to most any 90s kids. Plus, Twin Peaks , alien movies, metaphors, The Larry Sanders Show , prosthetics, wigs, Thanksgiving pageants, Joel Coen sightings, and the July 4 Weekend at the box office. 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.
People in this episode
Hosts: Tripp Burton, Ross Bratin
Topics covered
- Men in Black II
- 90s cinema
- Will Smith
- Tommy Lee Jones
- alien movies
- film history
Keywords
- Men in Black II
- Will Smith
- Tommy Lee Jones
- 90s movies
- alien films
- film discussion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CFF Films, RiversideFM
Books & works: Men In Black II, Twin Peaks, The Larry Sanders Show
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