The Couch Trip (1988) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1808p

This 35mm film trailer has been given to me by a contributor and transferred to digital using the Gugusse Roller with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera.

Thanks to Eric Anderson for sending me this roll!

Synopsis by ChatGPT:
In "The Couch Trip" (1988), Dan Aykroyd stars as John Burns, a conman who, after successfully impersonating a prison psychiatrist, finds himself posing as a popular radio talk show therapist in Los Angeles. As he dishes out unorthodox advice on-air, the station's ratings soar. Meanwhile, the real psychiatrist, Dr. Lawrence Baird, played by David Clennon, is on a journey of self-discovery, oblivious to the switch. Charles Grodin plays John's unsuspecting producer, Harvey Michaels, while Walter Matthau stars as Donald Becker, an eccentric fellow patient from the institution. Donna Dixon also shines as the romantic interest, Laura Rollins.

The review: "The Couch Trip" presents an amusing concept with the switcheroo of roles between a convict and a psychiatrist. While the plot's novelty and Dan Aykroyd's comedic talents are highlights, the film sometimes wobbles between being an outright comedy and a deeper exploration of psychological themes. Walter Matthau offers a standout performance, adding depth and humor to the narrative. Though not necessarily a cinematic masterpiece, "The Couch Trip" provides a fair share of laughs, making it a decent watch for fans of 80s comedies and its prominent stars.

[spitalulbad]

this transfer looks really good, despite the worn out film stock