For instance, B is a sort of parodic extreme of film-nerdery – forever drawing up top-10 lists consisting of ultra-obscure experimental foreign-language films and inveighing against rival critics. Do critics bug Kaufman? “I’m interested in film criticism, and I’m certainly interested in film critics who have been very hostile to my work,” he says, “And this was an opportunity to do something that I don’t get to do – which is respond. But ... that sort of fell by the wayside. It isn’t what interests me any more about the book … That’s just kind of like a vestige of some sort.” Gould, Hallie (March 20, 2014). "Remembering Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 10 Years Later". Marie Claire. Archived from the original on February 21, 2016 . Retrieved May 21, 2019. The title of the film is a quotation from the 1717 poem Eloisa to Abelard by Alexander Pope. It uses elements of psychological drama, science fiction, and a nonlinear narrative to explore the nature of memory and love. [1] Dr. Mierzwiak's procedure is a scientific experiment in denial. By removing all the physical memories of the person, the patient emerges believing that the pain never existed. However, just because Joel and Clementine don't remember their relationship, that does not mean that it did not happen. Lacuna Inc. has a rather weak system of dealing with the potential of their patients learning about memories they have had erased - they simply send form letters asking the patient's friends and family not to mention the relationship. Therefore, the burden of denial spirals outwards and has a ripple effect. In fact, Carrie and Rob's letter from Lacuna is the catalyst for Joel to approach Dr. Mierzwiak in the first place. Ultimately, as the film concludes, it becomes clear that even though Dr. Mierzwiak's procedure can eliminate the physical remnants of painful memories, it is little more than artificially enhanced denial. Erasing someone from one's brain does not remove the existence of that love from the heart, or from other's minds. Communication Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American science fiction romantic drama directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman, based on a story by Gondry, Kaufman and Pierre Bismuth. The film stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, with Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, and Tom Wilkinson in supporting roles. The film follows two individuals who undergo a procedure to erase each other from their memories following the dissolution of their relationship.

Herman, Alison (March 19, 2014). " 'Eternal Sunshine' Destroyed the Manic Pixie Dream Girl Stereotype Before It Even Existed". FlavorWire . Retrieved July 5, 2018. Some of the scenes, I found, were a little cliche," he admitted. "Like when he put all the stuff in the plastic bag... and then it happened to me. It was cardboard boxes, but it was the same." Jacobs, Evan (January 31, 2007). "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Enters the HD-DVD Realm On April 24". MovieWeb . Retrieved September 21, 2023. Storyteller (February 1, 2022). "16 Things You Didn't Know About 'Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind' ". culturacolectiva.com . Retrieved March 9, 2022. Joel reads his diary in a voiceover. We learn about Naomi, and where he is currently in his love life. Inciting Incident

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a b Stern, Marlow (June 30, 2014). "Mark Ruffalo Blasts Iraq's GOP Warmongers, Talks 'Begin Again' and 'Avengers' ". The Daily Beast . Retrieved July 5, 2018.

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Smith, Neil (April 28, 2004). "Inside screenwriter Kaufman's Mind". BBC News . Retrieved July 4, 2018. JWin. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind movie review". Time Out. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013 . Retrieved December 4, 2017. If you ever ask me what is(are) my favorite book(s) or movie(s), you'd probably have an empty answer. Still, there are some that had such an impact on me!, and this is the case for Charlie Kaufman's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The movie and its script, the one I just read, have the essential elements in the perfect balance to make it great as it is. Zacharek, Stephanie (March 19, 2004). "Brilliant mistake". Salon. Archived from the original on November 17, 2011 . Retrieved September 29, 2018.