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#293: Memory Machines Pt. 1 — Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
#293: Memory Machines Pt. 1 — Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Lisa Joy’s new REMINISCENCE turns on a techno-magical procedure that blurs the distinction between memories and reality, a conceit that immediately reminded us of ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND. Michel Gondry’s 2004 film was one of our collective favorites back when it premiered, but do our memories of it hold up to the reality of a present-day rewatch? This week we re-examine our relationship to ETERNAL SUNSHINE’s unlikable protagonists and the decisions they make, and to writer Charlie Kaufman’s broader filmography. Plus, we respond to some listener feedback about recent episodes on ANNETTE and THE GREEN KNIGHT.
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Outro music: “Forget You” by Cee-lo Green
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Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, REMINISCENCE, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730.
Outro music: “Forget You” by Cee-lo Green
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Released:
Sep 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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