Blow Out (Brian De Palma 1981) w/ Matt Curione

Oct 16

Felicia is joined by Matt Curione, to discuss Brian De Palma’s take on political corruption and surveillance, in Blow Out (1981).

We chat about De Palma’s use of split screen to give the audience multiple layers of information at once, through his unique style of visual storytelling. Along with using a character who works as a sound recordist, to act as the films detective.

Blow Out was a box office bomb upon its release, and has since been lauded as one of the greatest films of all time. Just goes to show you how his artistry has stood the test of time.

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Sources:
Blow Out: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Gadgeteer | Current | The Criterion Collection

Blow Out movie review & film summary (1981) | Roger Ebert

Blow Out at 40: Brian De Palma’s ingenious thriller remains his greatest | Brian de Palma | The Guardian

Brian De Palma’s ‘Blow Out’ is one of the finest films about the process of filmmaking • Cinephilia & Beyond (cinephiliabeyond.org)

Blow Out: American Scream | Current | The Criterion Collection

Smooth Talk: A Conversation with Steadicam Inventor Garrett Brown | Current | The Criterion Collection

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews53/blow_out_blu-ray.htm

Blow Out (1981) by Brian De Palma (cinemaclock.com)

Francis Ford Coppola 'The Conversation' Movie Facts | Mental Floss

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Blow Out by Pino Donaggio