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by preciouswhile
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: New LIT book: Lost in Translation (BFI Film Classics)
Replies: 10
Views: 2609

Re: New LIT book: Lost in Translation (BFI Film Classics)

Yes, thanks for the heads up. Would never have known about this book without this forum.

I recently bought and read the book and echo Bob's assessment. An interesting read with some unique insights and a good addition to a LiT fan's collection.
by preciouswhile
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Happy 20th Anniversary LIT!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1226

Re: Happy 20th Anniversary LIT!!

A bit late here, but happy 20 years. Amazing that it's been this long and that we still have this place to come back to (Thanks, Bob!). I'll admit that after watching it probably over 100 times in the first decade, I have only rarely watched it in the second. Part of that was burnout, understandably...
by preciouswhile
Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Shawn Mendes music video tribute to LIT!!! Lost In Japan
Replies: 2
Views: 820

Re: Shawn Mendes music video tribute to LIT!!! Lost In Japan

Wow, nice find. They took a lot of care to make the shots as close as possible including using what look like the original locations (Park Hyatt, the Karaoke place).
by preciouswhile
Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:21 pm
Forum: Appearances
Topic: Park Hyatt Tokyo 25th Anniversary video featuring Sofia Coppola
Replies: 6
Views: 10830

Re: Park Hyatt Tokyo 25th Anniversary video featuring Sofia Coppola

Original posted video has been deleted, but I'm guessing this was it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apCh8bgU38A
by preciouswhile
Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:45 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Happy 15th Anniversary LIT!
Replies: 9
Views: 11313

Re: Happy 15th Anniversary LIT!

Well I'm late to the party, so I'll celebrate the Norwegian or French releases I guess :oops: I can't believe it's been 15 years. Anyway, I would like to thank you as well Bob for keeping this forum running for so long. It's a comfort to know it's here waiting, like an old friend and into the camera...
by preciouswhile
Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:39 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: "Suntory Time" scene in Japanese?
Replies: 2
Views: 5952

Re: "Suntory Time" scene in Japanese?

I couldn't find much either, but I did find this forum post which linked to a Japanese site claiming it had the text. The site is no longer up, but it's on archive.org: Forum post: https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/lost-in-translation.65052/ Archive: http://web.archive.org/web/20170118135731/w...
by preciouswhile
Tue Feb 06, 2018 12:33 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: A Guide To the Best Lost in Translation Spots in Tokyo
Replies: 2
Views: 6022

Re: A Guide To the Best Lost in Translation Spots in Tokyo

Awesome, thanks for sharing. Sad about Sushiya no Ichikan closing but it has been 15 years after all...
by preciouswhile
Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:58 am
Forum: Appearances
Topic: Did Bill ever go on Letterman to promote LIT? (Found!)
Replies: 5
Views: 7944

Re: Edit: Found! Did Bill ever go on Letterman to promote LIT?

Good find!

Dare ni mukate mono itten dayo
by preciouswhile
Sat Oct 10, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: Film, TV, and Online Media
Topic: Monsters
Replies: 0
Views: 21225

Monsters

Anyone else watched this? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1470827/ It's billed as a sci-fi/horror type movie - just look at the poster - and I went in expecting that but got something completely different. Sort of like how LiT was branded as a comedy. It is set against a sci-fi backdrop (aliens on earth...
by preciouswhile
Sat Oct 10, 2015 11:38 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: I cant stop thinking about Lost In Translation
Replies: 144
Views: 138465

Welcome. Glad you found us (better late than never). It's a bit quiet around here lately but there's always room for more. I've also been extremely grateful for this venue to discuss the movie with others who feel as passionate.
by preciouswhile
Wed May 15, 2013 5:03 am
Forum: Related Films
Topic: Before Midnight
Replies: 4
Views: 8658

Before Midnight

The third in Linklater's series about Jesse and Celine. Looking forward to it. In theaters May 24.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2209418/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
by preciouswhile
Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:22 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Play It Again Sam...er um...I mean Charlotte!!!
Replies: 130
Views: 128942

I've been on a real kick lately, watching at least some of it most nights. It's been almost 10 years and I've probably watched it hundreds of times by now, but somehow it always seems to fit my mood. If I can't sleep and want to clear my head, or if I just want to relax with a drink and enjoy the sc...
by preciouswhile
Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: Related Films
Topic: The Bling Ring
Replies: 1
Views: 5932

The Bling Ring

Sofia's new movie The Bling Ring comes out in June:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BST3CCnP6uE

Doesn't really seem like something I'd be interested in, but who knows.
by preciouswhile
Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Your LiT Traditions.
Replies: 15
Views: 17916

I almost always watch it in the dark with headphones on and the volume somewhat high. The ambient noise and music are both great in this movie and I feel more immersed. And I agree that it's more of an emotional event - not a just a simple movie viewing. I usually have to be in that state of tired r...
by preciouswhile
Tue May 29, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: GOING TO JAPAN IN APRIL!
Replies: 9
Views: 12041

I agree, amazing photos.

Are you still going to stay at the Park Hyatt?
by preciouswhile
Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: What if Bill and Scarlett were not available for that role?
Replies: 3
Views: 5156

George Clooney and Natalie Portman? Prior to Up in the Air I would never have considered Clooney, but that was actually a similar role which I rather liked. I now think he could have fit into the role of Bob very well. Charlotte is harder for me...I can't really think of another actress who can do ...
by preciouswhile
Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Related Films
Topic: Somewhere (2010)
Replies: 21
Views: 26017

They've expanded it even further - check it out if it wasn't already playing in your city: http://www.focusfeatures.com/somewhere/theatres The theater was quite full when I saw it, maybe 100 people. I saw it with my fiancee who said of the opening scenes, "They wore on so long I couldn't stand it, b...
by preciouswhile
Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:17 am
Forum: Related Films
Topic: Somewhere (2010)
Replies: 21
Views: 26017

There's now a bit wider release with new theaters listed on the official site. I saw it this afternoon. Honestly I wasn't impressed. I get where she was going with the film but it missed the mark in my opinion. On the other hand it wasn't until my second viewing of LIT, alone and at home, that it re...
by preciouswhile
Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Related Films
Topic: Somewhere (2010)
Replies: 21
Views: 26017

I just now realized this is only a limited release in the US, and not in my city.

Has anyone heard any information about a wider release? The official website doesn't mention anything.
by preciouswhile
Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:05 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: $164.50 US
Replies: 8
Views: 9881

I've played it twice now and there's no visible scratching, even on the small print and pictures on side B. My turntable is low quality and very old, but it does have a newer needle.

I imagine that with repeated playings it would begin to show damage just like any record.