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‘Lost in Translation’ With Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins
September 5, 2023 · Lost in Translation (2003) · Comedy · Drama · 1:28:45 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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What's Aged the Best
Amanda DobbinsThe pre-internet time period of 2003 with faxes and cell phone calls creating disconnect and nagging intrusions that would just be text messages now▶ 50:04
Bill SimmonsThe trope of dumping the husband halfway through the movie, the soundtrack, and the marriage math joke about 25 years really being 16 years when accounting for sleep▶ 49:13
Butch's Girlfriend Award
Amanda DobbinsThe scene with the prostitute in the room - feels it's at everyone's expense and not sensitive▶ 56:26
Bill SimmonsThe first scene when Bob and Charlotte have a drink at the hotel bar - wishes it was better▶ 56:10
Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Amanda DobbinsA week is not that long - it's not really long enough for an existential crisis, you can just have a couple dinners and read a book▶ 58:03
Bill SimmonsCameron Diaz's career was never the same after this movie - her IMDb goes off a cliff right after 2003▶ 58:33
Dion Waiters Award
Amanda DobbinsAnna Faris — Anna Faris - agrees she's the clear winner, noting her three scenes and praising her first scene performance▶ 1:02:27
Bill SimmonsAnna Faris — Anna Faris (Charlotte's character) - mentions she's clearly the winner and they couldn't even discuss other candidates▶ 1:00:27
Apex Mountain
Amanda DobbinsSofia Coppola — Scarlett: no, Lost in Translation might be best movie but apex is later. Sofia Coppola: yes, with Oscar win and nominations. Ribisi: possibly for American movies. Tokyo as location: possibly for American/Western movies. Jet lag movies: yes. Phoenix (band): no, 2009 was their peak.▶ 1:05:46
Bill SimmonsSofia Coppola — Murray: not this movie, but Ghostbusters for younger Murray. Scarlett: no, prefers Marriage Story and Match Point. Sofia Coppola: probably yes. Ribisi: yes for American audience. Tokyo as movie location: no. Park Hyatt Tokyo: absolutely yes. Insomnia movies: sure. Phoenix (band): no.▶ 1:04:42
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Amanda DobbinsWhat did Bill Murray whisper to Scarlett Johansson in the final scene - expresses preference not to know but engages with the revealed interpretations▶ 1:11:13
Bill SimmonsWhat did Bill Murray whisper to Scarlett Johansson in the final scene - discusses various interpretations revealed through audio enhancement▶ 1:11:08
Is This Movie Better With
Amanda DobbinsKathryn Hahn — Agrees Catherine Han as the line singer would be funny, but ultimately distracting.▶ 1:16:22
Bill SimmonsKathryn Hahn — Generally against adding any of the listed actors, but suggests Catherine Han as the line singer as a joke.▶ 1:16:17
Just One Oscar
Amanda DobbinsSofia Coppola — Would be okay with Bill Murray, but is glad Sofia Coppola got the Oscar▶ 1:16:38
Bill SimmonsSofia Coppola — Initially suggested Sofia Coppola or Bill Murray, but then noted the category is nullified since Sofia Coppola actually won the Oscar▶ 1:16:28
Best Double Feature
Amanda DobbinsIn the Mood for Love — In the Mood for Love (Wong Kar Wai film that Sofia Coppola cited in her Oscar acceptance speech)▶ 1:18:43
Coach Finstock Life Lesson
Bill SimmonsThe more you know who you are and what you want, the less you let things upset you▶ 1:20:25
Who Won the Movie
Amanda DobbinsBill Murray — Bill Murray - acknowledges it's a two-hander and Sofia Coppola won an Oscar, but Bill Murray wins the movie▶ 1:20:54
Bill SimmonsBill Murray — Bill Murray - he needs it for his whole package and the 30 years that led up to this, gives him a different level of credibility▶ 1:20:55
Movies Referenced (60)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Antoinette (2006) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 7:15 |
| Ghostbusters (1984) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 12:36 |
| Charlie's Angels (2000) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 13:20 |
| Groundhog Day (1993) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 13:11 |
| Something's Gotta Give (2003) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 35:13 |
| Almost Famous (2000) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 3:17 |
| Rushmore (1998) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 13:20 |
| Sideways (2004) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 4:29 |
| Fargo (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 23:36 |
| Garden State (2004) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 11:34 |
| Insomnia (2002) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:07:29 |
| Jerry Maguire (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 16:38 |
Directors Referenced (11)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Coppola | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 26 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | The Godfather Part III, The Virgin Suicides, Lost in Translation | ▶ 3:44 |
| Sean Penn | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons | Mystic River, 21 Grams, Dead Man Walking | ▶ 1:18 |
| Wes Anderson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | The Royal Tenenbaums, Isle of Dogs | ▶ 13:34 |
| Jane Campion | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Amanda Dobbins | The Power of the Dog | ▶ 9:30 |
| Peter Weir | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | The Way Back, Witness | ▶ 34:33 |
| Woody Allen | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | Annie Hall | ▶ 25:06 |
| John Singleton | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Boyz n the Hood, Four Brothers | ▶ 33:13 |
| Jonathan Glazer | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Amanda Dobbins | Under the Skin | ▶ 25:44 |
| Michel Gondry | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | ▶ 1:03:34 |
| Mimi Leder | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Amanda Dobbins | Deep Impact | ▶ 9:39 |
| Peter Jackson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | King Kong | ▶ 34:26 |
Actors Referenced (58)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Murray | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 58 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Lost in Translation, Rushmore, Moonrise Kingdom | ▶ 5:01 |
| Scarlett Johansson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 27 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Lost in Translation, The Avengers | ▶ 17:44 |
| Bob Harris | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 20 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Commando | ▶ 2:26 |
| Cameron Diaz | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 10 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Charlie's Angels, Vanilla Sky, There's Something About Mary | ▶ 29:03 |
| Anna Faris | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Just Friends, Scary Movie | ▶ 28:56 |
| Catherine Lambert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Lost in Translation | ▶ 9:42 |
| Spike Jones | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 26:33 | |
| Will Ferrell | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Blades of Glory | ▶ 35:08 |
| Brad Pitt | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Fight Club, 12 Monkeys, Mr. & Mrs. Smith | ▶ 18:22 |
| Giovanni Ribisi | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Boiler Room, Avatar | ▶ 29:54 |
| Diane Keaton | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | Annie Hall, Something's Gotta Give | ▶ 35:13 |
| Margaret Qualley | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood | ▶ 1:27 |
Writers Referenced (7)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spike Jonze | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Three Kings | ▶ 29:50 |
| Nancy Meyers | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | It's Complicated, Something's Gotta Give, Private Benjamin | ▶ 35:17 |
| Evelyn Waugh | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 37:55 | |
| Harold Ramis | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Stripes | ▶ 19:52 |
| Michael Cimino | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | The Deer Hunter | ▶ 33:02 |
| Noah Baumbach | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Amanda Dobbins | The Squid and the Whale, Marriage Story | ▶ 25:44 |
| Roger Ebert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 36:33 |
Cinematographers Referenced (1)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotfi El Gorda | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Aquaman, Noah | ▶ 53:19 |