Discussing 'Blow Out' (1981) - Thursday Session
Details
"Blow Out," written and directed by Brian De Palma, is available for free to stream on The Roku Channel; to rent through Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango; and copies are also available through the Carnegie Library via Kanopy and Hoopla.
Attendees should watch the film on their own before the Meetup. We will then meet to discuss it over drinks and food. Thank you to Nate for choosing the movie!
Watch the movie:
The Roku Channel (free with ads)
Amazon (rental)
AppleTV (rental)
Fandango (rental)
Kanopy (free with library card)
Hoopla (free with library card)
Synopsis, from Criterion: "In the enthralling Blow Out, brilliantly crafted by Brian De Palma, John Travolta gives one of his greatest performances, as a film sound-effects man who believes he has accidentally recorded a political assassination. To uncover the truth, he enlists the help of a possible eyewitness to the crime (Nancy Allen), who may be in danger herself. 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 moviemaking.."