Inception and Eternal Sunshine

The films Inception and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind are both characterized by unique perspectives on the human condition and on the human mind. Neither of these stories is told in a traditional manner. Each utilizes unique visuals and interesting plots in order to tell deeper stories about the mysteries of the human mind. By comparing these two films along with the philosophical discussions of humanity by Michel Foucault and Frederich Nietzsche, it can be determined that although the philosophers were writing in a different era, filmmakers show how the idea of authority and the speculation of an authoritative supervisor can influence art in the modern moment.

In Michel Foucault's "Panopticisim" from his book Discipline and Punish, he discusses the nature of the human condition. The reasons that people behave certain ways are not because we believe in a moral right or wrong, but rather...
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