I figured that getting as much out of the few films that somewhat match our genre, since it’s kind of avant garde for the modern times, would be a good thing, even if the analysis is short. Getting even the slightest bit of inspiration could be the difference between a good shot and an amazing shot. Momento is a good shot for this since this film is also kind of non-traditional. It is completely reversed anyway, so taking inspiration from a film that isn’t done too often in modern films could help us out a lot in the long run.
This clip from Memento shows the calm after a sort of “storm” and that men are aggressive in certain ways. Mise en scene aspects, such as props and lighting, add to this meaning very well. The placement of the blood, the gun, and the bullet shell all indicate violence; we see the main figure in this clip shoot someone towards the end, which shows that men have violent tendencies. The pacing of the clip is slow in the beginning due to very long shot durations, specifically a close up shot of the polaroid. The pace quickens, however, with insert shots of bullets, blood, broken glasses, and a dead man. It is important to note that the clip is reversed/backwards. The pacing of the clip shows how cold hearted men can be after an act of violence. The non diegetic sound in this clip is slow, almost eerie music, which contributes to the overall creepy vibe of the whole clip.
Into The Truth 