This week on So Many Sequels, we’re revisiting Sofia Coppola’s Oscar-winning Lost in Translation (2003). Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson star in this quiet, atmospheric story about loneliness, connection, and finding solace in unexpected places.We break down Coppola’s direction, the film’s unique vibe, the unforgettable Tokyo setting, and why the ending whisper still sparks debate today. Plus: box office history, awards buzz, and how this movie holds up 20 years later.00:00 – Intro & Female Directors Month kickoff02:00 – Lost in Translation box office & Oscar run06:00 – First impressions & expectations12:00 – Themes of loneliness, isolation & connection18:00 – Performances by Bill Murray & Scarlett Johansson24:00 – The whisper ending & cultural impact30:00 – Final reviews & Letterboxd game

Netflix’s Unknown: The High School Catfish will leave your jaw on the floor. Plus, Hamilton returns to theaters, and The Conjuring franchise smashes records.In this week’s episode of So Many Sequels, Josh, Garrett, and David unpack a wild week in film and streaming. From the disturbing twists of Unknown: The High School Catfish to the cozy mystery vibes of The Thursday Murder Club, there’s plenty to talk about. We also dive into the Hamilton 10th anniversary re-release, tease next week’s Dead Poets Society review, and break down an explosive box office weekend.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & What We’re Watching01:00 – Unknown: The High School Catfish (Netflix)10:40 – The Thursday Murder Club Review13:00 – Hamilton’s Theatrical Re-Release (and wigs in the theater!)18:30 – “Back 2 School” Theme + Dead Poets Society Tease21:40 – Box Office Recap (Conjuring: Last Rites, Toy Story 30th, more)25:30 – Closing & Where to Find Us🌐 All links & socials: somanysequels.com

Welcome to the first meeting of the Dead Podcast Society.In this episode, we crack open Dead Poets Society (1989) as the finale to our Back to School theme. From cave hangouts to barbaric yawps, we relive the iconic moments and laugh about the endless parodies this film inspired.We also talk Neil’s devastating storyline, Todd’s growth, and how the film handles the highs and lows of teenage rebellion.And to finish our Back to School theme, we rank all of our picks— School of Rock, The Breakfast Club, Legally Blonde, and Dead Poets Society.Join our bookclub for movies and let us know what you think about Dead Poets Society. Like, subscribe, leave us a review, and find more at SoManySequels.com.