The Memento script thrust the Nolan brothers into the spotlight. It was bold, unique, and achieved cult status almost immediately. What lessons can we take away? The Memento script was one of the first I ever sought out and read. It was a unique expression of structure, tone, and storytelling. I had never seen a movie like it, and when I read the script it inspired me to try to write myself. None of my backward stories ever worked completely well, but I love how the screenplay still amazes me today. That's why I wanted to spend today's post going over five lessons from the Memento screenplay and how they can help your features! Check out this video from Behind the Curtain where they aggregate Christopher Nolan quotes on how he and Jonah wrote Memento! And keep reading for the lessons you can take away once you've read. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 23 July, 2019