The Rewatchables ‘Lost in Translation’ With Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins
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Sep 5, 2023 
Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins discuss the movie 'Lost in Translation' and its lasting impact. They analyze Scarlett Johansson's career, highlight memorable moments in Tokyo, and debate the best movie of her career. They also explore Bill Murray's performance and the impact of the film on his career. Additionally, they touch on celebrity endorsements and the exorbitant amount of money paid for a whiskey commercial.
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Rewatching Reveals Filmmaker's Precision
- Sofia Coppola's filmmaking rewards repeated viewings through small, precise details that reveal themselves over time.
- Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins argue Lost In Translation gets richer the more you rewatch it.
Hotel As A Character
- The Park Hyatt hotel functions as a character and concentrates the film's transience and intimacy.
- The hotel-bar setting amplifies the film's themes of temporary openness and dislocation.
Bill Murray's Career Phases
- Bill Murray's career has distinct phases, ending with a late-career legendary turn around 2003.
- Simmons calls Lost In Translation Bill Murray's greatest performance that cemented his legend.