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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Directed by Michel Gondry•1h 48m•Published Sep 12, 2023•Episode length 4h 13m
Episode 191 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (feat. BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander)
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Mark Ruffalo
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Stan
Elijah Wood
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Patrick
Tom Wilkinson
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Jane Adams
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Carrie
David Cross
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Rob
Deirdre O'Connell
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Thomas Jay Ryan
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Overview

Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.

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The BFE isn't a concept. We're just a [messed] up group of peeps trying to find some peace of mind. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam and for the full episode, BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander. I think we have to acknowledge that our extended runtimes aren't a Megan problem or an Ethan proble…

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The BFE isn't a concept. We're just a [messed] up group of peeps trying to find some peace of mind.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam and for the full episode, BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander.  I think we have to acknowledge that our extended runtimes aren't a Megan problem or an Ethan problem; they're a Hermes problem. We're rewriting our own personal histories in our 191st episode as we discuss:

  • Whether a relationship has to remain active to be considered successful
  • We talk about why this film couldn't have been made even 5 years later
  • Liam asks us what Napster was. We talk about it
  • We ask ourselves what the appeal is for Kate Winslet or Jim Carrey films
  • We have a difference of opinion in a reading of the film and need your help
  • The BFE might have another poetry competition on our hands
  • We talk about some of the conflict the director had with - well, everyone
  • Whether or not Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is the Best Film Ever

Hear more from Hermes at The Scuttlebutt Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-podcast/id1503504933 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/2n9CNB9X6QXnmvn78HBEoJ?si=d589539a6a3649cd  (Spotify)

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