July 30th, 2013: Memento (2000)

by Professor Mortis

Memento

Cast and Crew:  Jonathan Nolan (Story); Carrie-Ann Moss, Joe Pantoliano,

What It’s About:   Leonard (Guy Pierce), a man with no short term memory, hunts the killer of his wife.

Why Watch it Today?:  Director Christopher Nolan turns 43 today.  Memento was his break out film, a twisted story told in a series of scenes, each taking place before the last.

Other Choices:  The Dark Knight, The Prestige

2 comments on “July 30th, 2013: Memento (2000)”

  1. theelderj says:
    July 30, 2013 at 9:38 am

    “I don’t feel drunk”…

    Along with “Being John Malkovich” this is one of my favorite movies of the period….does it age well?

    Reply
    • T.A. Gerolami says:
      July 30, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Full disclosure: I have no idea. I don’t think I’ve seen it since it was in theaters. I could say the same about Malkovich.

      Reply

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