Mini-Transmission: Life or Something Like It

"Oreos, Limp Bizkit references, and questionable PG-13 ‘romance’—yes, it’s very 2002."

 

Episode Description

In this mini-episode, Landen and Truman break down the small but unforgettable details of Life or Something Like It. From Limp Bizkit jokes to a PG-13 sex scene scored by Jewel, they explore the film’s awkward attempt to balance romance, existentialism, and Angelina Jolie’s frosted hair tips. Plus, they play the trailer guessing game and reflect on whether high school is anyone’s authentic self.

 

Major Cast and Crew

• Director: Stephen Herek
• Writers: Dana Stevens, John Scott Shepherd
• Main Cast:
  • Angelina Jolie as Lainey Kerrigan
  • Edward Burns as Pete Scanlon
  • Tony Shalhoub as Prophet Jack
  • Stockard Channing as Deborah Connors
  • Christian Kane as Cal Cooper

 

Film Synopsis

A street prophet declares that TV reporter Lainey Kerrigan (Angelina Jolie) has seven days to live, sending her on a journey of self-discovery, bad music montages, and romantic entanglements with her cameraman, Pete (Edward Burns). Together, they learn that love and life are a lot like a Jewel song—confusing, awkward, and full of bad metaphors.

 

Episode Highlights

• The 2002 soundtrack: Limp Bizkit jokes, Jewel ballads, and Foo Fighters' “Learn to Fly.”
• Why high school might not actually be your “authentic self.”
• A hilarious breakdown of the PG-13 “romance” scene.
• Playing the trailer guessing game: what was in the movie vs. what wasn’t.
• The secret connection between Lainey’s apartment and Frasier.

 

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