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Linda
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Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:10 pm
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Product Description 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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Rick A
Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:36 am
Joined: 23 Jul 2006
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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. Rick A.
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David Baker
Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:26 pm
Joined: 31 Oct 2006
Posts: 3473
Location: Atlanta, GA
Great movie; Criterion and De Palma should also do a definitive "Phantom of the Paradise."
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joebase
Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:01 pm
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
Posts: 1247
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
David Baker wrote:
Great movie; Criterion and De Palma should also do a definitive "Phantom of the Paradise."
yep!
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AMW
Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:41 pm
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Joined: 26 Sep 2006
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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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AMW
Post subject: [2011-04-26] "Blow Out" DVD/Blu-ray (The Criterion Collection)
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:02 pm
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Joined: 26 Sep 2006
Posts: 4543
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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