FH Mini 148 - Stand-Up Movies, with Matt Koff

Stuart leads a discussion of stand-up comedy in the movies, with the help of our special guest: acclaimed comic and longtime pal, Matt Koff. Matt Koff’s comedy special, CAT MAN, is now available for purchase at Veeps.events/mattkoff Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House!

On this episode, we discuss ELLA MCCAY, which -- based on its poster -- is a movie about a woman having trouble with her shoe. Hmn. That can't be right. Well, whatever it's about, it's made by the legendary James L. Brooks, so we can be sure it'll have a clear plot, strong themes, and a comprehensible emotional throughline! Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Paste https://feeds.simplecast.com/EOAFriME into iTunes (or your favorite podcatching software) to have new episodes of The Flop House delivered to you directly, as they’re released. Wikipedia page for Ella McCay Recommended in this episode: Dan: Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) Stu: American Cyborg: Steel Warrior (1993) Elliott: The Cotton Club: Encore (2019 new edit)

The world is, how do you say, "un feu de poubelle." So Dan took this mini as a chance to do a little check-in with his pals. How's everyone doing? Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House!

You probably thought we forgot the hedgehog beat! We were just biding our time. Sometimes slow and steady wins the race, SONIC. We welcome our returning Senior Hedgehog Correspondent, Jamelle Bouie, who absolutely does not have anything more important to do than extend this bit, to discuss Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Why does a movie about a fast hedgehog have this much plot, and why is it all so boilerplate? We get into it. Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Paste https://feeds.simplecast.com/EOAFriME into iTunes (or your favorite podcatching software) to have new episodes of The Flop House delivered to you directly, as they’re released. Wikipedia page for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Recommended in this episode: Dan: The Color of Money (1986) Stu: Pillion (2025) Elliott: Heat Lightning (1934) Jamelle Bouie: Wuthering Heights (1939)

Elliott takes us on a tour of Best Picture Academy Award winners, filtered into his highly-scientific categories, and then asks us, "But which Best is BEST?" Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House!

Yes, we never heard of it either. But trust us when we say that High Rollers (sequel to the equally nonexistent movie Cash Out) makes for a helluva S-tier Flop House episode, especially when it features longtime friend of the show Jordan Morris as our guest. Is Travolta the new Nic Cage? Well, if you're watching Face/Off, yes, definitely. But in terms of FH movie greatness? Yeah, maybe!Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets!Download the MP3 directly, HEREPaste https://feeds.simplecast.com/EOAFriME into iTunes (or your favorite podcatching software) to have new episodes of The Flop House delivered to you directly, as they’re released.Wikipedia page for High RollersRecommended in this episode:Dan: Send Help (2026)Stu: Reflection in a Dead Diamond (2025)Elliott: The Saragossa Manuscript (1965)Jordan Morris: 28 Years Later: Bone Temple (2026)

Stuart combed cinematic history for visions of the future, then, like Ebeneezer Scrooge, demanded of his his co-hosts,""Are these the shadows of the things that Will be, or are they shadows of things that May be, only?" (Or, more Stu: "How likely are these predictions, dudes?")Tonight is the SEASON FINALE of Flop TV Season 3! Tune in as we take on the granddaddy of "so bad it's good" cinema, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE! And if you miss it, your ticket lets you watch VOD thru the end of the month!Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House!

But what of the VULGAR auteurs? We check in with Paul W.S. "The Other Paul Anderson" Anderson's latest "boy do I love my wife, Milla Jovavich" project, In the Lost Lands, based on some short stories by (checks notes) George R.R. Martin. Hmn. Wonder if Stu's ever heard of this guy.Check out Flop TV (tix here), and stay updated on Flop House events and side projects, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets!Wikipedia page for In the Lost LandsRecommended in this episode:Dan: Elvis: That's the Way it Is (1970)Stu: Sorry, Baby (2025)Elliott: Bugonia (2025), Save the Green Planet (2003)

Dan quizzes his brothers in flop on the "cultural impact" of various films that made more than a billion bucks at the box office!Tickets for Flop TV Season 3 are ON SALE! Also, we’ll be back at San Francisco Sketchfest TOMORROW (from the day of this mini's release) January 25! Get tickets! We’ll be discussing legendary flop THE MASTER OF DISGUISE!Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! It’s the best way to keep up on all things Flop House and get a little extra fun in your inbox to boot!

You know the old adage -- dying is easy, briding is hard. Something like that. And if you're looking for a comedy that feels like dying, Bride Hard certainly fits the bill. There are plenty of talented, funny folks who were involved in this film, so we try hard to find some joy. Did we succeed? Take a listen.We’re coming back to San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! We’ll be discussing THE MASTER OF DISGUISE! OR, if you prefer to watch us from the comfort of your own home, check out Flop TV (tix here)!Stay updated on Flop House events and side projects, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets!Wikipedia page for Bride HardRecommended in this episode:Dan: Marty Supreme (2025)Stu: No Other Choice (2025)Elliott: The Palm Beach Story (1942)