Memento (2000) Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Jonathan Nolan, & Christopher Nolan

Book Vs. Movie: Memento
The Short Story vs. The Movie 

The Margos continue our theme “Mysteries in May” with Memento, the 2000 film directed by Christopher Nolan based on the short story Memento Mori by his brother Jonathan Nolan, which was printed in Esquire magazine in March 2001. Years after the original film's events, Leonard Shelby, still haunted by his fragmented memories, is approached by Natalie, a woman claiming to hold vital information about his past. Reluctantly, Leonard agrees to meet her, hoping to uncover the truth about his wife's murder. As Leonard delves deeper, he realizes his memories may have been manipulated. Doubting those around him, including Natalie and Teddy, Leonard confronts his past and faces a choice: to cling to his obsession for revenge or embrace the uncertainty of the future.

Which did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:

• The career of the Nolan brothers 
• The biggest differences between the book and the movie.
• The cast of the 2000  film includes Guy Pearce (Leonard Shelby,) Carrie-Ann Moss (Natalie,) Joe Pantoliano (Teddy,) Mark Booner Junior (Burt,) Jorja Fox (Catherine Shelby,) Stephen Tobolowsky (Sammy,) and Harriet Sansom Harris as Mrs. Jankis. 

• “I Finally Found Him”
• Memento (2000 trailer)
• “Can You Get Angry”
• “You Make Up Your Own Truth”
• Last scene 
• Music by David Julyan