In this episode of Cinema D’Amore, Chuck and Justin discuss the 1995 anime anthology Memories, breaking down its three segments, Magnetic Rose, Stink Bomb, and Cannon Fodder. They talk about the creators behind the film, including Katsuhiro Otomo, who wrote Magnetic Rose and directed Cannon Fodder, and Satoshi Kon, who co-wrote Magnetic Rose.

They examine each segment’s strengths and weaknesses, from the haunting visuals and tragic story of Magnetic Rose, to the darkly comic chaos of Stink Bomb, to the eerie, militaristic world-building of Cannon Fodder. Along the way they note influences from films like Alien, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Akira.

They also discuss the film’s animation style, dubbing, runtime, and why the anthology format works so well, recommending Memories for fans of experimental 1990s anime.

Hosted by Charles Phillips

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