Reminiscence (2021)

Movie Memory Machine

The Machine sends us to August 20th, 2021 to cover the romantic, science fiction, action-filled film noir Reminiscence, starring Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Thandiwe Newton, and Cliff Curtis.

Episode Description:

In this episode of Movie Memory Machine, we jump headfirst into Reminiscence (2021), a film that dares to ask, “What if Hugh Jackman ran a memory machine in a soggy, climate-changed Miami?” and “Why does everyone look so sweaty?” Join us as we untangle this noir-sci-fi mystery that’s one part memory manipulation, one part Hugh Jackman being broody, and three parts “Did I understand this movie?” We explore the damp dystopia, reminisce about the plot (or try to), and break down how this film makes us both question the future and whether or not we remember where we left our car keys. Also, Rebecca Ferguson is mysterious, and there’s a boatload of plot twists (pun intended). Tune in for laughs, plot holes, and our attempt to make sense of this memory-drenched thriller that’s as slippery as a fish.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Reminiscence: Or as we call it, Wait, What’s Happening Again?
• Hugh Jackman’s Brooding Levels: Are They Over 9000?
• Why Is Miami Flooded? And Why Does Everyone Seem Cool With It?
• Is Rebecca Ferguson a Femme Fatale, or Just Really Good at Being Mysterious?
• Lisa Joy’s Direction: Did She Borrow a Few Pointers from Westworld?
• Reminiscence’s Box Office Woes: Why It Sank Faster Than Miami Itself
• The Real Question: Is This Film Brilliant, Bonkers, or Both?

Timestamps:

• [00:01] Introduction: We Try to Explain Reminiscence (Emphasis on “Try”)
• [06:45] Plot Breakdown: Where Memory Meets Confusion
• [16:30] Hugh Jackman and the Art of Brooding in a Trench Coat
• [25:12] Miami Has Seen Better Days: A Look at the Wettest Dystopia Ever
• [34:40] Lisa Joy’s Sci-Fi Ambitions: Westworld Vibes, But Wetter
• [42:05] Critical Reception: Is This an Underrated Masterpiece, or Just Really Confusing?
• [50:20] Final Thoughts: Why We May or May Not Remember This Movie Tomorrow

Keywords: Reminiscence 2021, Hugh Jackman Reminiscence, Lisa Joy movies, neo-noir films, sci-fi thrillers, Rebecca Ferguson Reminiscence, dystopian future movies, memory manipulation in film, Westworld influences, underrated 2021 movies, climate change movies.

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