This movie is one of the earliest entries into the filmography of Christopher Nolan, who just so happens to be my favorite director. Since I like to end entries in this series by discussing the movie I relate to more, I will begin by talking about Memento. Each of these films presents memory in a unique way which perfectly fits the style and tone of the movie – Memento argues that we intentionally manipulate our memory by lying to ourselves to be happy and find purpose in life, which is quite a pessimistic worldview, while Eternal Sunshine explores the idea that we can and should learn from our past to create a better future. The two films are Memento and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. But I’m boiling them each down to how they deal with one idea in particular: the relationship between memory and truth. So join me as I examine two movies that send opposite messages, but which I still love just the same.īoth movies that I have chosen here explore a number of different themes. These instances show me that contrasting ideas can coexist and each thrive, which is the kind of world I strive for. It just serves to materialize the sort of debate and cultivation of thought that I enjoy so much. Nowadays, I get excited when I watch a movie and love it, only to realize it has an oppositional viewpoint to another movie I love. The suggested way of handling this was to shelter your mind and insist that you were right, which is counterproductive. I’ve come to this conclusion largely because I grew up in an atmosphere that discouraged this oppositional engagement. Understanding and engaging others’ viewpoints are essential to forming your own. I like to understand where other people are coming from. It makes me think deeply when a film or television show presents themes or characters who are opposed to my worldview. I love to engage with media that challenges my beliefs.
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