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.

Netflix’s latest juggernaut K-Pop Demon Hunters is everywhere—and we dig into how it became the platform’s most-watched movie while hardly touching theaters. Then we unpack the Amazon “Buy” button controversy: what you think you own with digital purchases vs. what you actually get, why California’s new law could force clearer language, and how it all fuels the new wave of physical media collecting.We also swap back-to-school watches (Drumline, Now You See Me, Death Becomes Her’s Broadway-boosted comeback, plus weekly drops of Alien: Earth), share a quick Labor Day box office rundown (a surprise Jaws re-release chomped its way back onto the charts), and preview what’s next (The Conjuring: Last Rites, Hamilton back in theaters).If you’re into movies, formats, and a little marketplace drama, this one’s for you.Enjoying the show? Follow/subscribe, rate us 5⭐️, and share with a movie friend—it really helps more people find So Many Sequels.00:00 - Intro & Back to School vibes01:25 - David on Death Becomes Her05:25 - Garrett dives into Drumline08:55 - Revisiting Now You See Me13:55 - Should we do a “Now You See November”?14:45 - K-Pop Demon Hunters breaks Netflix records17:15 - Amazon sued over digital movies & physical media comeback22:45 - Nostalgia for DVD shops & 4K Blu-ray players26:45 - Labor Day weekend box office recap31:10 - Upcoming releases: Conjuring: Last Rites & Hamilton re-release33:00 - Wrap-up & where to find us

Elle Woods is headed to Harvard Law! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re going back to 2001 to revisit Reese Witherspoon’s career-defining role in Legally Blonde. From box office surprises to pop culture impact, the guys break down what makes Elle an iconic character and why this comedy still resonates more than 20 years later.

Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to spend a Saturday in detention watching John Hughes's 1985 classic, The Breakfast Club. But we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Right? This week, Josh, Garrett, and David revisit Shermer High School to see if this quintessential Brat Pack film still connects in 2025. We break down the iconic character archetypes we related to then and now, the surprisingly well-written scenes that pack an emotional punch , and the parts that are... well, more problematic than we remembered. From Bender's aggressive "flirting" to the vice principal's shocking $31,000 salary, we explore what has and hasn't aged well.Does this coming-of-age touchstone still earn its classic status, or have we grown up and apart from it? Let us know your take, and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a five-star review (or four, so we have something to work toward! ).

Back to School season is in full swing, and our movie club has plenty to cram in! We're talking Hulu’s Eenie Meanie—a wild heist comedy with Samara Weaving that blends Ocean’s 11 energy with Italian Job chaos.Then, we look at Peacemaker Season 2, where John Cena dives into a human Cenapede as he revisits this strange, raunchy, and heartfelt DCU antihero.We also chat about Hulu’s Alien: Earth, Sterling Harjo’s Tulsa love letter The Lowdown, and K-Pop Demon Hunters danced its way to #1 in the box office.Subscribe & leave us a review—no pop quiz required!

Class is in session! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re kicking off our Back to School series with Richard Linklater’s 2003 comedy classic School of Rock. Jack Black’s Dewey Finn might be a terrible substitute teacher, but he’s a rock legend in the making, and the guys dive into why this role made him a leading man.

We break down the movie’s surprising box office success, its timeless soundtrack, and how casting real kids who could actually play their instruments elevated the story. Plus: the film’s place in 2003 pop culture, Richard Linklater’s career boost, and the heartwarming legacy of the cast 20 years later.

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