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 Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:10 pm 
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In the enthralling Blow Out, brilliantly crafted by Brian De Palma (Sisters, Carrie, Scarface), John Travolta (Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction) gives one of his greatest performances, as Jack, a movie sound-effects man who believes he has accidentally recorded a political assassination. He enlists the help of Sally (played by Carrie’s Nancy Allen), a possible eyewitness to the crime who may be in danger herself, to uncover the truth. With its jolting stylistic flourishes, intricate plot, profoundly felt characterizations, and gritty evocation of early-1980s Philadelphia, Blow Out is an American paranoia thriller unlike any other, as well as a devilish reflection on the act of moviemaking.

Special Features
  • New, restored digital transfer, supervised by director Brian De Palma, with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
  • New hour-long interview with De Palma, conducted by filmmaker Noah Baumbach
  • New interview with star Nancy Allen
  • Cameraman Garrett Brown on the Steadicam shots featured in the film within the film
  • Select on-set photos from photographer Louis Goldman
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Sragow and Pauline Kael’s original New Yorker review

DVD:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JPJHM4/?tag=imwan-20

Blu-ray:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JPJHL0/?tag=imwan-20

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 Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:36 am 
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Wow, this is an excellent film. One of my favorite Brian De Palma's movies. I will be getting the Blu-Ray version.
Cool soundtrack as well.

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 Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:26 pm 
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Great movie; Criterion and De Palma should also do a definitive "Phantom of the Paradise."


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 Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:01 pm 
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David Baker wrote:
Great movie; Criterion and De Palma should also do a definitive "Phantom of the Paradise."


yep!


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 Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:41 pm 
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I've not seen this in years; this will be the first new Criterion title I've acquired in quite some time.


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 Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:02 pm 
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I watched this last night. Incredibly suspenseful film, although the plot leaves one scratching his or her head at times. (Why didn't Travolta simply take his recording to a lawyer?)

The DVD version apparently has a second, early, entire De Palma film--1967's "Murder a la Mod"--on the bonus disc, along with the features listed above.


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