Episode 2: Lost in Translation, or Hakujin no Sōretsu (Funeral Parade for Caucasians)

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Prepare for a heated face-off between the annoyed extroverts and the misunderstood introverts, as we tackle the rampant ennui and soulmate shenanigans of Sophia Coppola’s Lost in Translation. How can two people be so unhappy when their lives are so cushy? Who thought making fun of Japanese accents was still ok in 2003? And where can we find a karaoke lounge perched over the city like that? In this episode, the only thing we can all agree on is that Giovanni Ribisi is an awful husband. 

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On Lost In Translation

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THE YEAR IS 2003. 

Following the largest global anti-war protest in human history, The Dixie Chicks voice their anti-war stance, saying: “We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas” in front of a London audience. This results in horrific backlash, accusations of treason and death threats in America, the burning of their albums and their blacklisting from radio. (Ironically, their #1 single at the time they were booted off radio playlists was “Traveling Soldier” about a boy being shipped off to war and dying.)

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Episode 1: Roxanne, or You’ve Got Male Gaze

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Cue The Police and get ready for some f-bombs, as we revisit the comedy glory and catfishing shame of Steve Martin’s Roxanne. How can the romance part of a romcom go so wrong, when the jokes are so so right? Why is everyone in Colorado dressed like they live in Miami? What exactly can CD do with that nose? And why would you name a cat Grover? Welcome to the first episode of You’re No Fun Anymore, where we really test the concept behind this whole podcast.

Does this thing still hold up?

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That’s the question we ask ourselves in every episode of this podcast, in which we revisit the shows that have stuck in our brains, for reasons both good and bad. And you lucky bastards get to join us on this fortnightly journey, as we tackle our nostalgia for movies that might not be as good as we remember them being. Because sometimes you just have to admit, You’re No Fun Anymore.

Yeah, I did it. I used the name of the podcast as a kicker. And I’m not even sorry. So subscribe, stay tuned, and see you on the flip side.

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