The Radical Subjectivity of Christopher Nolan | The Backdrop

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Damn you, Mooney, getting me to pause the video fifteen minutes in to order “The Prestige” and “Tenet” (and “Inception” and “Insomnia” while I was at it) on Blu-ray. All kidding aside, great start of an essay as always. I’ll finish it once the discs have arrived, they’ve magically made their way into Plex and I’ve gotten the kids to bed at a reasonable time. So some time around Christmas, most likely…

My face was reflected in my phone during the final couple of minutes and I found it immensely unsettling, so you’ve done an excellent job of getting your point across! Fascinating essay :)

I never realized Memento was a Nolan movie. I think I watched it in high school (on VHS) when he was much less well-known (and I was younger and less worldly, obviously). I personally don't think Nolan's want to control the viewing experience comes off a snobby or high-minded at all. I want the artist to be thinking of the media is consumed in a much more nuanced and detailed way. It doesn't matter if it is an athletic event or a paint showing or a band's performance; I want the artist to be the expert. Regardless, great video, Darren. Very interesting! I'm excited to hear your thoughts on the Odyssey next week. That book has always been important to me.