This week on So Many Sequels, we’ve got a stacked lineup of movie and TV talk! Josh breaks down the wild new Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, a dystopian thriller that mixes The Hunger Games with Stephen King’s signature horror. Plus, we dive into HIM, the new sports-horror film produced by Jordan Peele, and share why it didn’t quite live up to the hype.

But that’s not all—Garrett gives his first impressions of The Paper, a spinoff in the world of The Office, and David takes us on a comfort-movie binge that includes Galaxy Quest, Tropic Thunder, A Knight’s Tale, and even The Phantom Menace. We also cover the Emmy winners, the return of The Muppet Show, and the hilarious new Paul Rudd & Jack Black Anaconda remake trailer.

📽️ Movies and shows discussed this week: The Long Walk, HIM, The Paper, When a Stranger Calls (2006), The Phantom Menace, and more.
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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