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392 - Lost in Translation (2003)
Episode 392
Thursday, 26 February, 2026

"I just don't know what I'm supposed to be." For Episode 392, Thomas and Brandon conclude CineNation's main series on Brief Encounters with Sofia Coppola's LOST IN TRANSLATION. Listen as they discuss Coppola's run-and-gun style approach to filming in Tokyo, what inspired her to make the movie, how Bill Murray got involved in the project, the difficulties of making an independent film, how the movie came a surprise hit, and more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Recent Passings - (00:00:10) Recap of the Brief Encounter Genre (00:12:51) Intro to Lost in Translation (00:17:21) How Lost in Translation Got to Production (00:27:44) Favorite Scenes (00:45:06) On Set Life - (01:23:34) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:28:13) What Worked and What Didn't (01:32:23) Film Facts (01:41:32) Awards (01:44:59) Final Questions on the Movie (01:49:20) Final Questions on the Genre (01:54:00) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:37) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast