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Super Troopers 3 and the 25-Year Afterlife of Broken Lizard’s Vermont Troopers

Super Troopers 3 and the 25-Year Afterlife of Broken Lizard’s Vermont Troopers

A quarter-century after its debut, we explore the cult legacy of Super Troopers and get the latest on the recently released third installment.
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How Super Troopers 3 Revives the Ensemble Cop Farce on the Big Screen

How Super Troopers 3 Revives the Ensemble Cop Farce on the Big Screen

With 'Super Troopers 3' now in theaters, we explore the history and challenges of the ensemble cop farce, a rare genre the Broken Lizard team has mastered.
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How Broken Lizard Went From a Colgate Comedy Troupe to a 25-Year Super Troopers Franchise

How Broken Lizard Went From a Colgate Comedy Troupe to a 25-Year Super Troopers Franchise

Discover the unlikely journey of the comedy quintet Broken Lizard, from their college origins to cult-classic status with 'Super Troopers'.
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Why Familiar Dysfunction Is the Emotional Currency of Super Troopers 3

Why Familiar Dysfunction Is the Emotional Currency of Super Troopers 3

With 'Super Troopers 3' now in theaters, we explore why the prank-loving, dysfunctional camaraderie of the Broken Lizard crew is the franchise's greatest asset.
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Why You Can Start With Super Troopers 3—Here’s the Franchise Context You Actually Need

Why You Can Start With Super Troopers 3—Here’s the Franchise Context You Actually Need

Can you jump into Super Troopers 3 without seeing the first two? Here's the essential context, characters, and running gags you need to know.
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Why Super Troopers 3 Bets on Familiar Ensemble Chemistry to Bring Comedy Back to Theaters

Why Super Troopers 3 Bets on Familiar Ensemble Chemistry to Bring Comedy Back to Theaters

As the theatrical comedy struggles, the return of Super Troopers 3 suggests a path forward: movies built around the reliable chemistry of beloved ensembles.
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Super Troopers 3’s Secret Weapon: Brian Cox’s Return Beside Broken Lizard’s Core Five

Super Troopers 3’s Secret Weapon: Brian Cox’s Return Beside Broken Lizard’s Core Five

The return of Brian Cox as Captain O'Hagan for 'Super Troopers 3' is more than just a casting note—it's a crucial boost for the cult comedy.
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Why Super Troopers 3 Is Allowed to Get Personal Without Abandoning Broad Comedy

Why Super Troopers 3 Is Allowed to Get Personal Without Abandoning Broad Comedy

Super Troopers 3 is blending personal character stakes with its signature broad humor. Here's a look at how the long-awaited sequel plans to evolve.
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Why Five Writers-Performers With Decades of Shared Comic Timing Give Super Troopers 3 an Insider Advantage

Why Five Writers-Performers With Decades of Shared Comic Timing Give Super Troopers 3 an Insider Advantage

The Broken Lizard comedy troupe's decades-long bond is more than just history—it's the secret weapon that gives 'Super Troopers 3' a unique edge.
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Kevin Heffernan Has Super Troopers 3’s Most Dangerous Assignment: Making Farva Romantic

Kevin Heffernan Has Super Troopers 3’s Most Dangerous Assignment: Making Farva Romantic

For "Super Troopers 3," the Broken Lizard crew gave Kevin Heffernan the ultimate challenge: turning the obnoxious Rod Farva into a romantic lead.
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Super Troopers 3 Tests Whether Ensemble Comedy Can Still Work on the Big Screen

Super Troopers 3 Tests Whether Ensemble Comedy Can Still Work on the Big Screen

With Super Troopers 3 hitting theaters, we explore whether its nostalgic charm can signal a real comeback for the endangered mid-budget comedy.
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The Broken Lizard Dynamic That Makes Super Troopers Group Scenes Work

The Broken Lizard Dynamic That Makes Super Troopers Group Scenes Work

With Super Troopers 3 here, we break down the unique comedic dynamic of the Broken Lizard troupe that makes their iconic group scenes so memorable.